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    Want to see yourself on the stadium video screen? Cut loose and have fun.

    0:53 PM June 17, 2013

    LOS ANGELES — It starts with a funny dance, or maybe just a kiss. Sometimes it’s a clever hand-drawn sign, or some awkward downtime. Then it’s gone. The proverbial 15 seconds of fame is reduced to five, after the camera operator chooses you to fill the Jumbotron screen during an inning break or timeout. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Finish Season With Honors And Rankings

    2013 Cal State L.A. Women's Tennis – Season Summary

    2:14 PM June 14, 2013

    Cal State L.A.'s women's tennis team enjoyed another strong season that resulted in another national end-of-the-year ranking. The Golden Eagles were 9-9 overall, but played one of the toughest schedules in the country. All nine losses came to teams that were nationally ranked, including four to teams in the top-10 of Division II and six in the top-20. Full story

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    The Memories In Everything

    Freshman Focus

    2:35 PM June 11, 2013

    “What are you up to? It’s a mess in here.” Amy, one of my three roommates walked into my room to find me sitting on the floor surrounded by stuff. Not just any stuff, but almost all of the stuff I have accumulated over my stay at the dorms. “My parents are coming tomorrow to pick up some stuff before the move out day, so I have to pack up now,” I explained as Amy skirted around all of my stuff to sit down on my bed, pushing away the piles of clothing that sat on top of it. Full story

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    Eating on Campus on a Calorie Budget

    6:41 PM June 7, 2013

    Eating on campus restaurants doesn’t have to be unhealthy. If you’re trying to lose weight, or even just hold steady and not gain pounds eating here on campus can be difficult. With this guide however, you can learn what your healthy options are. It is possible to enjoy a great meal away from home without breaking your calorie bank. Full story

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    Great trails for you to explore

    7:15 PM June 3, 2013

    With summer rolling in and the weather heating up, hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Luckily, Cal State Los Angeles is located driving distance from great hiking trails that offer great views and a workout! These trails range in difficulty for both beginning and experienced hikers, who want to enjoy the outdoors. Full story

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    9 Golden Eagles to Represent at NCAA Championships

    (This event took place May 23-25)

    6:24 PM June 3, 2013

    This weekend 9 student athletes will represent the Golden Eagles at the 2013 NCAA Division II men and women’s Track and Field Championships hosted by Colorado State Pueblo at the Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl. One of the top contenders for CSULA is Lisa Ohberg. Full story

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    Three All-American’s

    6:20 PM June 3, 2013

    The Golden Eagles end their season on a high note. This past weekend Track and Field went against the best at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships, hosted by Colorado State Pueblo. Ten Golden Eagles represented CSULA in events across the board. Full story

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    What does it mean to be healthy?

    6:14 PM June 3, 2013

    If you missed the health education event this Thursday May 16, let me tell you what you missed out on. The event held by many professionals’ included different fun activities and learning booths.  In one booth we found Joanna Gaspar, Senior Health Educator at the Student Health center. Full story

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    The Student Athlete

    6:04 PM June 3, 2013

    Solomon Kirven comes from Oakland, California and has had some pretty big accomplishments during his career. He decided to join the long jump here at CSULA. “I was a sophomore, 15 years old when I started doing track and field for my high school, San Lorenzo,” he said. Full story

    Spring Madness

    0:00 AM June 3, 2013

    With finals just around the corner, on-campus residents were able to take a break from their daily routine for some basketball fun. While silence surrounds the buildings, Spring Madness, an event held every year towards the end of the quarter, is the icebreaker bringing all the residents together. Full story

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    Former CSULA Pitcher To Have Field Named In His Honor

    0:03 PM June 3, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Former Cal State L.A. pitcher Bob Sheehan will be receiving quite an honor Sunday at a place where he enjoyed tremendous success as a coach and administrator. Sheehan, who pitched for Cal State L.A. in the 1971 and 1972 seasons, will have the baseball field at Chino High School named in his honor in ceremonies on Sunday, June 2, beginning at 12:30 p. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Honor Student-Athletes At Banquet

    1:21 PM May 31, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s Division of Intercollegiate Athletics honored its student-athletes Wednesday night at the annual Student-Athletes Awards Banquet with James Wharton and Lisa Ohberg receiving top honors. Wharton, who was the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s Most Valuable Baseball Player, picked up the Frank J. Full story

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    Weber, Cooperstone Earn All-America Recognition

    2:14 PM May 30, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s baseball team has been represented on a pair of All-America teams announced this week. Designated hitter Jeremy Weber earned honorable mention All-America honors from Daktronics and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, while second baseman Ryan Cooperstone also received honorable mention All-America recognition from the NCBWA. Full story

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    Alyssa Hanson Earns NCAA Degree-Completion Award

    0:00 AM May 29, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s Alyssa Hanson has been among those chosen to receive an NCAA Division II Degree-Completion Award. Hanson was notified of her award earlier this week. I’m ecstatic,” Hanson said. “This is such a blessing and honor to get this award. Full story

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    Ohberg Finishes 2nd In 1500; Earns All-America honors

    3:47 PM May 28, 2013

    PUEBLO, COLO -- Cal State L.A.'s Lisa Ohberg has another All-America honor to add to her outstanding collegiate track and field resume. Ohberg finished second in the 1,500 meter finals Saturday at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Colorado State Pueblo. Full story

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    Hubbard 13th In Decathlon; Ohberg Qualifies In 1500

    2:17 PM May 24, 2013

    PUEBLO, COLO -- Cal State L.A.'s men's and women's track and field teams began competition Thursday at the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the . Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl. Lisa Ohberg qualified for the finals of the 1,500 meters with a strong second-place finish in the prelims, while Scott Hubbard is 13th in the decathlon after the first day of competition. Full story

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    CSULA’s Men’s Track & Field 4x4 Team Earn A National Qualifying Mark

    1:56 PM May 23, 2013

    CSULA’s men’s and women’s Track & Field team was set for their last chance qualifier match of the year at Azusa Pacific University on Saturday. The team is looking for a chance to go to nationals and make some noise. The team had some strong performances all around. Full story

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    The Swedish All America

    1:45 PM May 23, 2013

    Lisa Ohberg came from Uddevalla, Sweden in 2008. She originally came to America to play soccer because she received a scholarship. Little did she know she would be a tremendous asset to Cal State Los Angeles athletics. “I never thought I would have an impact on the program, that was not something I hoped for either. Full story

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    Christie Lau Earns CoSIDA Academic District 8 Honors

    4:01 PM May 22, 2013

    LOS ANGELES -- Cal State L.A. women's tennis player Christie Lau has been named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District 8 Women's At-Large Team for a second straight year. Lau, Cal State L.A.'s No. 1 tennis player for the past three years, was one of 11 student-athletes honored on the first team. Full story

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    A Weekend at Chico State

    6:40 PM May 15, 2013

    The CSULA baseball team headed off to Chico Thursday afternoon to play against Chico State after securing the fourth spot in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament. This was the first time for the Golden Eagles since 2009. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Receive Multiple Individual Championships.

    0:00 AM May 14, 2013

    Men and Women’s track and field had outstanding performances at the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships this past weekend at Al Brenda track in Turlock. Three Golden Eagles claimed three major awards to highlight this weekend’s accomplishment. Full story

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    Q&A with Award Winning Tennis Student Leora Hemmerich

    0:00 AM May 13, 2013

    Last week, CSULA junior tennis player Leora Hemmerich won the West Region Arthur Ashe Award for sportsmanship and leadership. She is the second Golden Eagle in a row to win this award. Qualifications for the nomination and selection include tennis playing accomplishments, scholastic and extra-curricular achievements, humanitarian concern and accomplishments, as well as sportsmanship, leadership, and character. Full story

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    Tone Your Lazy Self

    6:10 PM May 1, 2013

    With summer right around the corner, it’s time to get back into shape. However, getting that perfect beach body can seem like a struggle for many reasons. The most common one is talking ourselves out of a work out, making excuses that justify why we didn’t work out. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Rally For Big Win Over CS Dominguez Hills

    0:00 AM April 29, 2013

    CARSON -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team put an end to its recent four-game losing streak, but it certainly wasn't easy. The Golden Eagles survived in a wild California Collegiate Athletic Association game at Cal State Dominguez Hills, scoring once in the seventh and twice in the ninth to pull out an 11-9 victory at Toro Field. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Fall In Series Opener At CS Dominguez Hills

    0:00 AM April 26, 2013

    CARSON -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team got another outstanding start from Jordan Sechler, but no offense to back it up. Sechler worked around several jams and allowed only two runs in eight innings, but the Golden Eagles were blanked for the second time in three games, this time falling to Cal State Dominguez Hills, 2-0, Thursday afternoon at Toro Field. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Drop Series Finale To Sonoma State

    6:09 PM April 24, 2013

    ROHNERT PARK -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team saw a once-promising California Collegiate Athletic Association series against Sonoma State end in frustrating fashion Sunday. After winning the series opener on Friday to stretch their winning streak to 10 games, the Golden Eagles dropped the last three games of the series, including a 3-1 decision in the finale on Sunday. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Have A Rough Day At Sonoma State

    0:51 PM April 22, 2013

    ROHNERT PARK -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team saw its 10-game winning streak come to an Saturday in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Sonoma State. The Golden Eagles fell behind early in both games and lost California Collegiate Athletic Association decisions by scores of 7-3 and 9-0. Full story

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    Baseball Goes For The Sweep

    11:18 PM April 17, 2013

    With playoffs just around the corner, Cal State LA Golden Eagles baseball team made sure that no one stops them from attending. The Golden Eagles wait for the sweep Sunday in an incredible 9 to 8 win against Cal State Eastbay Pioneers, at Reeder’s field. Full story

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    Scott Masik Named CCAA Baseball Player Of The Week

    8:22 PM April 16, 2013

    WALNUT CREEK – Cal State L.A.’s Scott Masik has been named the Rawlings/California Collegiate Athletic Association Baseball Player of the Week for the week of April 8-14, the conference announced on Monday. Masik led a solid offensive attack from the leadoff spot and helped the Golden Eagles sweep an important four-game series with Cal State East Bay. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Drop Tough 5-4 Battle To Claremont

    11:35 AM April 15, 2013

    CLAREMONT -- Cal State L.A.'s women's tennis team dropped a hard-fought battle against undefeated NCAA Division III power Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. The Golden Eagles captured three of the six singles matches, but only one doubles contest and fell to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 5-4, Saturday in Claremont. Full story

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    Track and Field

    0:00 AM April 11, 2013

    After a day filled with senior appreciation at the Cal State Los Angeles Invitational, Senior Damion Berry-Smith highlighted the track meet on Saturday at Jesse Owens Stadium. Along with Berry-Smith, CSULA Track and Field recognized Matthew Harmon, Scott Hubbard, Laron Taylor, Alisha Belt, Samantha Gutierrez, Cara Jones, Melissa Lopez, Cassandra Mejia, Lisa Ohberg, and Ayana Young for their impending graduation this June. Full story

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    Samantha Gutierrez Named CCAA Athlete Of The Week

    0:00 AM April 9, 2013

    WALNUT CREEK – Cal State L.A. seniorSamantha Gutierrez has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week for the week of April 1-7, the conference announced on Monday. Gutierrez won the discus and the javelin at the Cal State L. Full story

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    Berry-Smith Leads Golden Eagles At CSULA Invitational

    0:00 AM April 8, 2013

    LOS ANGELES -- It was a case of "better late than never" for Cal State L.A.'s Dameion Berry-Smith that highlighted the day for the hosts of the CSULA Invitational Saturday at Jesse Owens Track. Berry-Smith, without a mark heading into his final attempt in the triple jump, uncorked a lifetime best 49-6. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Pull Out 6-3 Victory Over Academy Of Art

    0:00 AM April 5, 2013

     LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s women’s tennis team got off to a solid start in doubles and made it stand up in a tightly-contested contest against Academy of Art. The Golden Eagles won two of the three doubles contests and four of the six singles matches to post a 6-3 win over Academy of Art Thursday afternoon at the CSULA Tennis Complex. Full story

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    CSULA To Open Women's Soccer Head Coaching Job

    0:00 AM April 4, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A. will begin a search for a new head coach for its nationally-recognized women’s soccer program, CSULA Director of Athletics Dan Bridges announced on Wednesday. Chris Chamides, who has led both the men’s and women’s programs to remarkable success during his 10 seasons with the Golden Eagles, will remain as the head coach for the men’s team. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Get A Win To Avenge Early-Season Loss

    0:00 AM April 3, 2013

    LOS ANGELES -- Cal State L.A.'s women's tennis team had a much better result in its second meeting with new NCAA Division II West Region foe Azusa Pacific. The Golden Eagles took two of the three doubles contests and then won the top four singles matches to post a 6-3 win over Azusa Pacific Monday at the CSULA Tennis Complex. Full story

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    CSULA Baseball

    Go Eagles!!!

    3:19 PM March 14, 2013

    The Golden Eagles baseball team has started their season strong this year with a 9-3 conference record.  With an overall record of 11-8, CSULA is right behind Chico State University in the standings. With the 2013 season just beginning the Golden Eagles will have to find a way to find the strength that carried them to a 26-22 overall record in the 2012 season. Full story

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    CSULA Intramurals Final Four

    3:12 PM March 13, 2013

    The stage is set for CSULA’s Intramural Final Four. After a long winter of Tuesday night runs, the best of the best have played their way through the regular season and have continued to win their way into the Final Four. The intramural competition is a quarterly tournament organized by the Kinesiology Department here at Cal State LA. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Complete Series Sweep Over CS Stanislaus

    0:00 AM March 13, 2013

    TURLOCK -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team got another strong outing from its pitching staff and completed a four-game California Collegiate Athletic Association series sweep over Cal State Stanislaus. The Golden Eagles limited the Warriors to just one run in the finale and beat Cal State Stanislaus, 8-1, Sunday at Warrior Field. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Sweep Warriors And Grab CCAA Lead

    2:54 AM March 11, 2013

    TURLOCK -- Cal State L.A.'s baseball team received solid starting pitching and enough timely hitting to sweep a pair of games from Cal State Stanislaus Saturday at Warrior Field. The Golden Eagles got a complete game from David Armas in the opener and a solid outing from Brandon Quintero in the nightcap and beat the Warriors, 6-2 and 7-4, in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Make Themselves At Home In CCAA Tourney

    3:13 PM March 7, 2013

    LOS ANGELES -- Cal State L.A.'s women's basketball team made itself right at home in the opening round of the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament. The Golden Eagles, who earned the homecourt advantage for its matchup with Cal State East Bay thanks to results on the final day of conference play, raced to a 24-11 halftime lead and went on to a 67-53 victory on Tuesday in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    Golden Eagles End Season On A Flurry Of Missed Shots

    0:00 AM March 7, 2013

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Cal State L.A.'s men's basketball team saw its 2012-13 season come to a disappointing end Tuesday night under a flurry of missed shots. The Golden Eagles' defensive effort was stout once again, but Cal State L.A. shot just 28.6 percent from the floor and lost to San Francisco State, 57-47, in The Swamp. Full story

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    Golden Eagles See Late Rally Come Up Short To Rollins

    0:00 AM March 7, 2013

    LOS ANGELES -- Cal State L.A.'s women's tennis team had an uphill battle after dropping all three doubles contests to Rollins College on Tuesday and the Golden Eagles nearly pulled off an improbable rally. The Golden Eagles won four of the six singles matches, but came up short in a 5-4 loss to Rollins College at the CSULA Tennis Complex. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Win Big Over Monterey Bay In Series Finale

    11:41 AM March 4, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Sunday was a new day for Cal State L.A.’s baseball team and the Golden Eagles put aside Saturday’s doubleheader loss to Cal State Monterey Bay and earned a series split. The Golden Eagles, one day after scoring three runs in a pair of losses to the Otters, exploded for 20 runs and 24 hits to win the California Collegiate Athletic Association series finale, 20-3, at Reeder Field. Full story

    CSULA Meal Plan?

    0:00 AM February 28, 2013

    Every weekday at around five o’clock and around 11 o’clock on the weekends, my roommate knows what time it is: meal plan time. Although I wait in anticipation to see what free food is about to be brought through the door (she shares her meal plan with me when I am too lazy to cook), I am often times left disappointed by the food the school has provided. Full story

    Jerry Buss: Remembering an Iconic American Entrepreneur

    0:00 AM February 28, 2013

    Dr. Jerry Buss, famously known as the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, came up from rags to riches and will always be remembered for everything he was able to achieve. On the 18th of February, shortly after Buss’s 80th birthday, he lost his battle with cancer and died from kidney failure. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Get Strong Pitching To Sweep Broncos

    0:47 PM February 26, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s baseball team stayed away from extra innings and picked up an important California Collegiate Athletic Association doubleheader sweep over Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday at Reeder Field. After going 15 innings and 10 innings in the first two games of the series, the Golden Eagles recorded a 9-3 win in the opener on Saturday and got a seven-inning gem from Brandon Quintero in a 3-0 victory in the nightcap. Full story

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    Good and Inexpensive Foods for a Healthy Life

    0:00 AM February 25, 2013

    (UT – Los Angeles) Americans have a long history of eating unhealthy.  A recent government survey was taken asking 11,000 adults to share what they ate during a 24 hour period. The study showed that US adults get nearly 11 percent of their daily calories from fast food. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Post Conference Road Win Over Warriors

    0:34 PM February 25, 2013

    TURLOCK -- Cal State L.A.'s women's basketball team clinched a spot in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament for a second straight year following a win over Cal State Stanislaus Friday night in Fitzpatrick Arena. The Golden Eagles shot an efficient 49 percent and beat the Warriors, 79-59, on the start of a season-ending four-game road swing. Full story

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    Women’s Basketball

    Go Eagles!!!

    10:11 PM February 20, 2013

    The Women’s Basketball team at CSULA is struggling to get back on their feet just eight games away from the first round of this year’s CCAA tournament. After starting the season with a 6-0 bang, (4-0 conference) the Golden Eagles now find themselves in second to last place of the Division II Western Conference. Full story

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    MASSAGES - Health Center

    10:10 PM February 20, 2013

    As University students we should really care for our health in regards to our stress levels. Stress awareness can be very helpful to students under so much stress. Really high stress can cause several disorders to our bodies if we do not know how to deal with it. Full story

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    More to Lakers Momentum Than Meeks The Eye:

    LA Downs Brooklyn

    10:09 PM February 20, 2013

    The Los Angeles Lakers found room for thirds this week with the bench playing harder then they have all season. With Dwight Howard unable to start and Pao Gasol unwilling to finish the Lakers found themselves searching for a way out in Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Full story

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    Too Good for their own Good

    10:07 PM February 20, 2013

    The Los Angeles Lakers just returned from their longest road trip of the season. Their Grammy road trip, which started in Phoenix, took the Lakers through the Midwest up to Brooklyn, a quick stop in Boston, then down the coast to wrap it up in Miami. Full story

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    L.A Kings

    Go Hockey!!!

    9:54 PM February 20, 2013

    Starting from the bottom of the playoff totem pole in the 2012 post season, the Los Angeles Kings took a miracle eighth round playoff seed and turned it into their first NHL Championship ever. A year later, with no trades or major changes to their roster, the Kings returned to the ice with anticipations of at last running, the pacific division, if not most of the league. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Hit The Road For Pair Of Big CCAA Contests

    9:52 PM February 20, 2013

    WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTES 2012-13 Record: 15-10. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 10-8 2011-12: 18-12. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 14-8 (tie for 4th) Golden Eagles Set For Final Home Games Of Season: Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team, which is coming off a split last weekend in its final two regular-season home games, will play its final four California Collegiate Athletic Association games on the road, beginning this week with contests at Cal State Stanislaus and Chico State. Full story

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    Mens B-ball

    Go Eagles!!!

    0:55 PM February 20, 2013

    The CSULA Mens basketball team has had a roller coaster ride of a season and continues with their recent victory over Cal State East Bay 54-35. Moving their overall record up to 12-8 and a conference to 9-7. Holding fourth place behind San Francisco State (11-5), the Golden Eagles are looking for a late season spark to keep their position going into the first round of the CCAA tournament. Full story

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    Manny Acosta Named CCAA Baseball Player Of The Week

    0:31 PM February 20, 2013

    WALNUT CREEK – Cal State L.A.’s Manny Acosta has been named the Rawlings/California Collegiate Athletic Association Baseball Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 11-17, the conference announced on Monday. Acosta helped the Golden Eagles open conference play with a four-game sweep over San Francisco State at Reeder Field last week. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Finish Strong after Rough Start

    Go Eagles!!!

    1:10 AM February 19, 2013

    After suffering two disappointing losses to start the baseball season, the Golden Eagles ended their season-opening series with an electrifying surge of offensive power. The Golden Eagles put up 16 runs in their series finale against the Cal Baptist University Lancers. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Have Mixed Results In A Long Day

    0:00 AM February 19, 2013

    PHOENIX, AZ – Cal State L.A.’s women’s tennis team had mixed results in a long day of tennis Saturday at the Paseo Racquet Center. The Golden Eagles lost to the West Region’s top team, BYU-Hawaii, 9-0, in a match that was much closer than the final score would indicate and took three hours, 40 minutes to complete. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Complete A Series Sweep Of San Francisco

    11:28 PM February 17, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s baseball team put the finishing touches on a solid opening California Collegiate Athletic Association series against San Francisco State. The Golden Eagles got five strong innings from starter David Armas and a home run and four RBI from James Wharton to beat the Gators, 10-5, Sunday at Reeder Field. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set For Final Two Home Games Of Season

    Go Eagles!!!

    7:12 PM February 14, 2013

    WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTES 2012-13 Record: 14-9. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 9-7 2011-12: 18-12. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 14-8 (tie for 4th) Golden Eagles Set For Final Home Games Of Season: Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team, which is coming off a pair of disappointing road losses last week, will try to get back on the winning track this week in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. Full story

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    Five Ways to Deal With Valentine’s Day

    Need Advice?

    6:59 PM February 14, 2013

    Dreading this Valentine’s Day? Sick of hearing your best friend talk about what she hopes her boyfriend plans for her? Don’t worry! Here are five ideas to make Valentine’s Day more tolerable. 1.) Call a friend of yours that is single too, grab a bottle of wine (or your drink of choice), some board games, your favorite movie, and let the laughs begin. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set For Big Conference Games At Home

    4:12 AM February 14, 2013

    MEN’S BASKETBALL NOTES   2012-13: 12-8. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 9-7 2011-12: 17-9. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 13-9 (Tied for fifth)   Golden Eagles Set For Final Two Home Games Of Season: Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team, which is coming off a sweep of California Collegiate Athletic Association road games last week, will host its final weekend of conference play this weekend in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    ReTraining Camp Class at the CSULA Fitness Center:

    A Review

    1:37 AM February 13, 2013

    As human beings, we all need to exercise (at least 30 minutes a day) in order to stay healthy. Some people take exercise more seriously than others, but it is always good to get at least some sort of physical activity every day. If you are like myself, you like to go to the gym every day and exercise for about an hour and thirty minutes, usually doing the exact same thing every time you go. Full story

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    Intramural Sports

    1:34 AM February 13, 2013

    For the first few weeks of every quarter, CSULA hosts an assortment of athletic games that are traditionally called intramural sports. The fall brings football, followed by volleyball and basketball during the winter, and wrapping with soccer and softball during the spring. Full story

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    SAAC To Conduct Canned Food Drive On Campus

    6:58 PM February 12, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be conducting a canned food drive this week in conjunction with a conference-wide campaign by the 12-member California Collegiate Athletic Association. Cal State L.A. collected a CCAA-best 806 cans last year and has set a goal of 1,000 cans this year. Full story

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    Ray Lewis and Pro Football in America

    3:44 PM February 11, 2013

    (UT – Los Angeles) If you were one of the millions of fans who tuned in to the Super Bowl the other night, you were able to watch one of the greatest football players of all-time ride off into the pigskin sunset as a champion. Purple and white confetti came down from the rafters onto Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis as he and his teammates celebrated their Super Bowl victory. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Drop Final Two Games To Dixie State College

    3:31 PM February 11, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s baseball team endured a long day at Reeder Field on Sunday and a pair of disappointing losses to show for it. The Golden Eagles scored 18 runs in the opener, only to be outscored, 21-18, by Dixie State and Cal State L.A. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Look To Rebound Well On The Road

    7:08 PM February 7, 2013

    MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA NOTES 2012-13: 10-8. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 7-7 2011-12: 17-9. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 13-9 (Tied for fifth) Golden Eagles Set To Embark On Important CCAA Road Trip: Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team, which is coming off two losses in California Collegiate Athletic Association play in the Eagles Nest last weekend, will hit the road this week with games at Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday in East Bay and at Cal State East Bay on Saturday in Hayward. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set To Begin Tough Conference Road Trip

    0:00 AM February 7, 2013

    WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTES   2012-13 Record: 14-7. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 9-5 2011-12: 18-12. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 14-8 (tie for 4th)   Golden Eagles Set For A Big Conference Road Trip: Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team, which is coming off a pair of disappointing home losses last week, will try to rebound on the road in California Collegiate Athletic Association play this week. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Score 10 In The Eighth To Beat Cal Baptist

    7:15 PM February 5, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s baseball team took part in a wild series finale with California Baptist that couldn’t end soon enough for both pitching staffs.   The Golden Eagles exploded for 10 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and held off California Baptist, 16-11, Monday night at Reeder Field. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Are Running On Empty In Loss To Tritons

    7:13 PM February 5, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team saw the needle on the gas tank hit empty on Saturday.   One night after an exhausting and heartbreaking last-second loss to Cal State San Bernardino, the Golden Eagles never could get their engines started in a 50-34 loss to UC San Diego in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    The Harbaugh Brothers

    Rival Coaches At Superbowl XLVII Are Brothers!

    4:45 AM January 31, 2013

    Brotherly love will not have an active role in New Orleans this Sunday. Super Bowl XLVII has already found its place in the National Football League record books by hosting football’s first family feud. As many football fans are placing bets on the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, Jack Harbaugh is trying to decide which side of the Mercedes-Bens Superdome would appear more neutral. Full story

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    Te’o

    A Bizarre Tale

    3:56 PM January 28, 2013

    (UT – Los Angeles) Sometimes in life, there are stories so egregious, so sensational, and so bizarre, that they force us to stop, scratch our head, and wait for somebody to yell, “Cut!” Such is the story of star Notre Dame Football player Manti Te’o. Full story

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    Explaining The Lakers’ Deficit

    3:04 PM January 27, 2013

    The Lakers find themselves in a deficit they can’t seem to return from. Going into All-Star weekend with a 16-21 record, fans are starting to wonder if playoffs are even a possibility this season. Laker fans had high expectations for the Lakers this season due to the trades that happened over the summer. Full story

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    Colin Kaepernick:

    Rookie Quarterback Leads the 49ers into the Super Bowl

    3:02 PM January 27, 2013

    In 2009, Colin Kaepernick was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the forty-third round of the Major League Baseball draft, but turned down the offer to play football at the University of Nevada, where he was named two-time Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player at the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl. Full story

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    Pats vs. Ravens:

    A Familiar Foe

    3:00 PM January 27, 2013

    The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens face off again Sunday for the third time in the past year. It was the Patriots who defeated the Ravens last January and earned themselves a trip to the Super Bowl, where they subsequently lost to the New York Giants. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set For Home CCAA Battles This Week

    1:20 PM January 24, 2013

    Golden Eagles Set For Two More Important Home Games: Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team, which is coming off a hard-fought sweep of home games in California Collegiate Athletic Association play last weekend, will host two more important contests this weekend. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Pull Away For A Victory Over CS Stanislaus

    0:00 AM January 22, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team struggled mightily at times Saturday night, but the Golden Eagles still managed to pick up an important California Collegiate Athletic Association victory.   The Golden Eagles never trailed in the second half, but needed a strong surge at the end to secure a 70-57 victory over a determined Cal State Stanislaus squad in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set For Big CCAA Home Games This Week

    0:00 AM January 17, 2013

    Golden Eagles Set For Big Week Of Home Games: Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team, which is coming off a weekend split of tough California Collegiate Athletic Association road games last weekend, will host a pair of big games this weekend in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Hold Off Gators For Fourth Win In A Row

    0:00 AM January 14, 2013

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Cal State L.A.'s women's basketball team passed another tough California Collegiate Athletic Association road test. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 10-point lead and survived repeated challenges late in the game and held off San Francisco State, 59-53, Saturday in The Swamp. Full story

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    Third Overtime Is The Charm For Golden Eagles In CCAA Win

    6:21 PM January 7, 2013

    LOS ANGELES – The third overtime was the charm for Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team in a titanic struggle with Cal State Monterey Bay.   After seeing the Otters extend the game twice with buzzer-beaters, the Golden Eagles finally put the game out of reach in a 72-68 triple-overtime victory in the Eagles Nest. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Set For Two Home Games This Weekend

    1:59 AM January 4, 2013

    MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA NOTES 2012-13: 5-3. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 2-2 2011-12: 17-9. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 13-9 (Tied for fifth) Golden Eagles Set To Focus On Conference Play: Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team, which is coming off a regional victory over Holy Names last Saturday, will now turn its attention to California Collegiate Athletic Association play as the conference schedule resumes in earnest. Full story

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    5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise It's About More Than Looking Good

    10:24 PM December 20, 2012

    College. There’s no other place that could make you lazier, whether because you’re beat from all the homework and studying or simply because you don’t feel like doing anything; but it’s important that you remember to stay active. After a long day of classes, a jog around the block or a trip to the gym may not sound too appealing. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Open Play In Alaska On Monday Night

    11:33 PM December 17, 2012

    WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTES   2012-13 Record: 5-3. 2012-13 CCAA Record: 2-2 2011-12: 18-12. 2011-12 CCAA Record: 14-8 (tie for 4th) 2011-12 NCAA West Region Ranking: 7   Golden Eagles Set For Alaska Anchorage Tourney: Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team, which is coming off a hard-fought loss to NCAA Division I Nevada last week, will play three games in three days at Alaska Anchorage’s AT & T Hoops Classic beginning on Monday. Full story

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    Tessondra Williams Is Named CCAA Player Of The Week

    11:30 PM December 17, 2012

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A. guardTessondra Williams has been named the Wilson/California Collegiate Athletic Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.   Williams scored a career-high 29 points for the Golden Eagles in Cal State L. Full story

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    Cal State La’s Marquis Mora Sets High Standards

    5:29 PM December 4, 2012

    CSULA's Marquis Mora received her second big honor of the day last Wednesday afternoon when she was selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association's All-West Region first team. Mora, who set a new single-season California Collegiate Athletic Association record for block assists and was named to the All-CCAA first team for a third straight year, was named to the All-West Region first team by the AVCA for a second straight year. Full story

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    Golden Eagles Ranked 23rd In Nation In Final NSCAA Poll

    5:15 PM December 4, 2012

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s men’s soccer team, which played a pair of outstanding matches in the NCAA Division II playoffs to end its season, climbed into the national Top-25 in the final post-season poll by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Full story

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    Mora Earns AVCA Second-Team All-America Honors

    5:14 PM December 4, 2012

    LEXINGTON, KY. – Cal State L.A.’s Marquis Mora has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s All-America Second-Team, the AVCA announced on Monday. Mora earned All-America recognition from the AVCA for the second straight season after a record-breaking 2012 campaign. Full story

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    5 ways to stay focused during the holidays

    Staying alert this quarter

    6:45 PM November 28, 2012

      As Thanksgiving and the other holidays creep into existence for 2012 and the smell of turkey and home cooked meals fill the air, students begin to smell the sweet stench of winter break. There is always a lot to look forward to when school is not in session. Full story

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    LaMonte Vaughn Named New CSULA Track & Field Coach

    6:25 PM November 28, 2012

    LOS ANGELES – LaMonte Vaughn, who has been an assistant coach at UCLA for the past three seasons, has been named the new head coach for men’s and women’s track and field and women’s cross country at Cal State L.A., Director of Athletics Dan Bridges announced on Wednesday. Full story

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    Getting Your Head in the Game #collegestyle

    College Freshmen share the differences that they’ve come across in their transition from high school

    7:46 PM November 27, 2012

    Many college athletes find the transition from high school sports into college sports a drastic change. In high school, athletes were more prone to being the favorites of teachers and students, but in college, athletes have to earn their school's and team's respect. Full story

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    Marquis Mora Named To Daktronics All-Region Team

    6:03 PM November 27, 2012

    PORTLAND, ORE. – Cal State L.A.’sMarquis Mora has been named to the NCAA Division II Daktronics All-West Region first team in voting done by the region’s Sports Information Directors.   This is the second All-Region team that Mora has been selected to since the regular season ended. Full story

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    Golden Eagle Place Two On Classic All-Tourney Team

    6:59 PM November 26, 2012

    LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team had two players earn CSULA Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament honors, including tournament Most Valuable Player Lacey Gibbons. Gibbons set a new Cal State L.A. single-game 3-point basket record while pouring in 23 points to lead the Golden Eagles to a 72-38 win over Point Loma Nazarene on Saturday in the tourney finale. Full story

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    Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

    6:22 PM November 26, 2012

    Original 8 People are often left with lots of leftovers after the huge Thanksgiving feast. Many times, you can end up having Thanksgiving dinner days after the actual holiday. So, in order to prevent you from getting sick of the Thanksgiving feast, I have a few recipes you can try to put your leftovers to use. Full story

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    Los Angeles Vies For NFL Team

    2:27 AM November 26, 2012

    (UT – Los Angeles)  Los Angeles may now be a step closer in the process of securing a professional football team. Last week, the City Council permitted an ordinance that will double the number of sporting events held at the Rose Bowl each year. In a 7-1 vote, the City Council have paved the way for the Rose Bowl’s Operating Company to use the Rose Bowl as a temporary site if and when a football team makes its way to Los Angeles. Full story

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    Eagles Set 3-Point Records In Tournament Win

    1:56 AM November 26, 2012

      LOS ANGELES – Cal State L.A.’s women’s basketball team didn’t need to worry about overcoming a slow start on Saturday in their second game in the CSULA Thanksgiving Classic. The Golden Eagles hit a program record 14 shots from behind the 3-point arc and led from start to finish in a 72-38 win over Pt. Full story

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    Thanksgiving’s Coming to Town!

    Cheap and Healthy Holiday Recipes

    0:00 AM November 19, 2012

    Remember that warm gravy flowing slowly down that mountain of mashed potatoes and that crispy bacon in the stuffing? Don’t forget the honey glazed biscuits and that steam coming out of that turkey. That wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving is coming. It’s not just about having a break from school, but the gathering of family and friends with a big table of delicacies. Full story

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    Cal State LA Men’s Soccer Advances to Second Round Playoffs

    8:00 PM November 13, 2012

    CSULA's men's soccer team will advance to the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs tonight with a win over Seattle Pacific. The Golden Eagles advanced due to a penalty kick shootout in the opening round for a second straight year, moving on after battling Seattle Pacific to a 1-1 tie through regulation and keeping that score all the way through two overtime periods. Full story

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    Think Before You Drink

    7:45 PM November 13, 2012

    Some college students go to parties. This isn’t breaking news; it’s something we’re all aware of. And at these parties there will usually be alcoholic drinks. It’s important to have fun with your friends and live life to the fullest, but it’s equally as important to know your limits and be well educated about your actions and the consequences that may follow them. Full story