After a rough and tumble year in 2016, it was natural to have high hopes for 2017 as people set their resolutions and stole a kiss on New Year’s Eve. Now that we can put a period on week one of classes, and the first month of the year, it’s[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
UAM opens anticipated Frank Bros. exhibit
Long Beach residents who hear “Frank Bros.” might automatically think of a furniture store; however, Frank Bros. was far more than that. It was a family-oriented establishment that focused on unique designs in all aspects. After being in business for 44 years, it is now possible to explore the history[Read More…]
Top 5 Long Beach museums
Today over 30 museums across Southern California, including prominent spots such as The Getty and The Museum of Tolerance, are opening their doors to visitors free of charge. None of the local museums in Long Beach were among the listed participants, but there is an array of cultural experiences one[Read More…]
Higgins gets involved
As students poured into the Multicultural Center at last semester’s end-of-the-year debriefing for some free Panda Express, many stop and talk to a recognizable face: Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs Jon Higgins. He and co-assistant director Christian Lozano greeted visitors at their holiday dinner, where students gathered to unwind and[Read More…]
Beer Belly’s gastropub sub
When you’re ready to leave the house Saturday night and the question, “where should we go?” simmers in the room, the mind searches its bar database for a place with good atmosphere, good drinks and good food. For me, the answer would be Beer Belly on Long Beach Boulevard and[Read More…]
My “Rogue One” true love
Growing up with a nerdy dad meant I would be exposed early to the wonder of the “Star Wars” saga, and by the time I was 12 I had the DVD box set, my bedroom wall had six posters — one for each movie — and I even had a[Read More…]
Design concept creates cash for CSULB student
Francis Redublo froze in her seat as she heard her name being announced. The senior interior design major was surprised and relieved to find out her team came in second place at the International Interior Design Association’s Southern California Student Design Charette. “I couldn’t believe it at first,” Redublo said.[Read More…]
Five things to do while on break
If you plan on staying in the area for the holidays, here is a list of activities to enjoy In the Long Beach and surrounding cities. After next week, it’s time to take academics out of your mind and put in some holiday cheer. The Queen Mary Chill: Enter “Alice[Read More…]
‘Moana’ misses the mark
The new Disney film “Moana” has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, so I realize it’s an unpopular opinion to print a negative review, but here we go. I’m afraid of coming off ignorant by saying anything negative about the film, considering it is embedded with Polynesian culture. For[Read More…]
Find your fate at the CSULB speed date
Feeling lonely and want to meet new friends? Want to go out and have fun with like-minded people? Then Speed Dating could be right for you. Speed Dating is an event for students to learn about one another and have a venue to interact with each other; it provides an[Read More…]