Zines of all kinds rest on the colorfully decorated tables and gleaming, wooden floor of the Gatov West gallery as a part of the visually and thematically diverse Cal State Long Beach Zine Fest. Short for magazine or fanzine, a zine is a small book of often self-published works that[Read More…]
Arts & Life
Content that focuses on popular culture, local art and music, entertainment and the events. Common topics include lifestyle, television and film, theater, music, video game, food, etc
‘The Chief’ takes charge
Hip hop artist Jidenna shows his range of talent, as well as a deep-rooted emotional side, in his first ever full-length album “The Chief,” released on Feb. 17. Known for his single “Classic Man” and appearance in Janelle Monae’s “Yoga,” Jidenna’s new album takes listeners on a series of stories,[Read More…]
‘Moonlight’ makes waves at Academy Awards
Last year, the Academy Awards hit America with the low point of #OscarsSoWhite and the high of Leo finally winning, but without all the hooplah, Hollywood’s biggest night still managed to draw in crowds to their TV’s by the millions on Sunday. The question on everyone’s mind this year was:[Read More…]
“Get Out” reveals true horror to American audiences
Start with one horror movie, throw in some comic relief, a heaping serving of racial awareness and a few good twists to top it off – there you have it, success. At least this is the case for Jordan Peele’s new movie “Get Out,” which topped the box office opening[Read More…]
NEOJIBA joins forces with the Bob Cole Conservatory Orchestra
Four students, both new to the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music as well as the U.S., will be performing their first concert on campus this Thursday, free of charge. The string players from Núcleos Estaduais de Orquestras Juvenis e Infantis da Bahia, ages 19 to 23, are taking up residency[Read More…]
‘She Kills Monsters’ opens at CSULB
Agnes is just an average girl living a seemingly average life, but behind closed doors — she kills monsters. Cal State Long Beach’s University Players kicked off their spring season Feb. 17, with a production that is sure to make audiences laugh, and possibly even cry. “She Kills Monsters” is[Read More…]
Movies on the House returns to CSULB
The first month of the semester is officially behind us. That means classes are rolling, homework is piling up and the stress is beginning to set in – you may be in need of a break. Thankfully, Movies on The House is back with a magical escape. Today in the[Read More…]
‘The Great Wall’ blocks viewer enjoyment
The Great Wall – of China – is a fascinating construction of humanity’s creativity and willpower is one of the great wonders of the world. The film? Not so much. Matt Damon plays William, a mercenary looking for the Chinese invention of explosive black powder. Along with his partner-in-crime, Tovor[Read More…]
L.A. Zoo offers exclusive giraffe feedings
Have you ever been face-to-face with a giraffe as its 14-inch tongue slurped a leaf right out of your hand? Well, if not, now you have the chance. Guests can now hand-feed Masai giraffes at the Los Angeles Zoo as part of an attraction that debuted this month. The new[Read More…]
First ever International Mother Language Day celebration on CSULB
If you walked by the Psychology quad around noon on Tuesday, you might have noticed a huge crowd of people playing games, taking quizzes and hanging posters on walls. If you listened closely, you probably heard many of the people speaking different languages to one another. The reason behind all[Read More…]