Campus conversations

California State University, Los Angeles campus articles

Browse current student reporting connected to California State University, Los Angeles, then start or join an in-person Roundtable through ThinkMatch.

University Times collaboration with Anthropology class tells stories of immigrant rights in the age of Trump 2.0

University Times

This editorial letter and subsequent stories were included in the April 22 and May 6 print editions of the University Times this year. As the United States feels the effects of a brutal immigrant crackdown at the behest of the Trump Administration, stories continue to be told every day. And on each one of those... The post University Times collaboration with

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ puts a spotlight on modern journalism’s hellish landscape

University Times

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit “The Devil Wears Prada” has arrived, and despite journalism being a lesser, but still essential part of the original, this film makes journalism a more central aspect of the plot. In the original film, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) was the former editor-in-chief of her college’s newspaper, The... The post ‘The Devil

For the Women’s Basketball team, this historic moment was more than just the game

University Times

One season after falling just one spot short of the NCAA tournament, Cal State LA’s women’s basketball team turned disappointment into the foundation of a historic championship season. In 2025, the Golden Eagles finished ninth in the CCAA standings, missing the NCAA tournament by a single spot. Their season ended in silence after not exceeding... The post Fo

Cal State LA in bloom - University Times

University Times

With the arrival of spring comes a variety of blooming flowers on campus. Even if you find some parts of Cal State LA to be dreary, coming across nature on campus– whether in the form of flowers, trees, or bushes– might just brighten your day. As students, faculty, staff, and visitors walk across our campus,

Dr. Martin George Brodwin June 1, 1944 – April 24, 2026

University Times

When Martin George Brodwin was named one of Cal State Los Angeles’ outstanding professors in 2004-05, the final two notes of a congratulatory press release included a unique accolade among his peers. A pair of students detailed how the La Cañada Flintridge resident changed their lives. One student wrote: “This instructor makes going to school... The post Dr.

Investigation: How monetary deficits have shaped housing challenges at Cal State LA

University Times

Editorial note: This story was written and produced for the Investigative Journalism class during the spring 2026 semester. A crack in the ceiling, a complaint of bedbugs, fleas, a lightbulb that has gone out, a leaky faucet, constant dorm power outages, the presence of mold and many more issues have all impacted hundreds of students... The post Investigatio

How have gas prices affected you?

University Times

The world has been a whirlwind of changes which have been a rapid spiral of uncertainty in the last few years underneath Donald Trump’s second presidency. Whilst we are in the midst of war with Iran, there has been an eruption of circumstances which come along with it that are in response to the overflowing... The post How have gas prices affected you?

Artificial Intelligence sees strong systemwide support

University Times

As the California State University System is working to renew its contract with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu this summer, many have mixed feelings about the technology. Some are outright against it, and protesting a new OpenAI deal. The current contract with OpenAI, which ends on June 30, was agreed to in February 2025, and has... The post Artificial Intelligence

The Fill from the Hill: Supreme Court crushes Voting Rights Act ahead of 2026 midterms

University Times

Welcome to the final edition of the Spring semester of The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where one University Times writer dissects the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs. This week tackles the Supreme Court striking down part of the Voting Rights Act. Despite... The post The

‘Do not thank me for my service’

University Times

On Monday, April 20, a demonstration was held by About Face: Veterans Against the War, as well as Veterans for Peace and 50501 Veterans in Washington, D.C. At the event, around 130 veterans, including myself, military family members, and supporters filled the Cannon House Office Building to hold a flag-folding ceremony within the rotunda to... The post ‘Do n

Loading the complete article list and nearby Roundtables…