The academic year is kicking off and the expenses seem endless. After paying tuition, all the concurring student fees and cost of living, it comes time to buy several expensive books that are only needed for four months and then returned, resold or entirely forgotten in a closet. One way[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
Take it or Leave it
To the first time Cal State Long Beach student, allow me to be your personal liaison as you get ready to start on an epic journey. Perhaps the most important knowledge when preparing for any journey is knowing what to bring, and in some cases knowing what to leave; I[Read More…]
Mural tour in North Long Beach
This July may have noticed many walls of the city turning into works of art. Now an opportunity has come to learn more about some of these murals and the people involved in their creation. Ninth district councilman, Vice Mayor Rex Richardson is hosting a tour of seven newly completed[Read More…]
Is My Chemical Romance okay?
It only took 36 seconds for the earth beneath My Chemical Romance fans to shake on Wednesday morning. The alternative pop rock band, known for garnering a cult-like following between forming in 2001 and separating in 2013, released a vague, but discussion-inspiring video across social media platforms just before 11[Read More…]
Busting ghosts and busting guts
Director Paul Feig’s latest comedic endeavor was released on July 12 – the highly anticipated and, in some cases, contested, Ghostbusters reboot. It’s no surprise that the reason this remake stirred some controversy was because of the change from ghost busting men to a cast of ghost busting women. The[Read More…]
The good times roll through downtown
Local artists and comedians will join forces in a Long Beach pop-up shop to showcase some of the city’s many creative citizens this Saturday. MADE’s Long Beach location will host a comedy and art show downtown called “Let the Good Times Roll,” as well as a book signing from[Read More…]
Choir on fire
The Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir returns from across the pond with the Luciano Pavarotti trophy, 3000 euros and an internationally prestigious title. Cal State Long Beach’s premiere choral ensemble was awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales on July 10. CSULB President Jane[Read More…]
Summer concerts had me a blast
Summer nights are not meant to be spent indoors, and with all the available art and culture waiting to be consumed there is no reason to stay home. As if live music wasn’t already accessible as it is in Long Beach, during the summer, concerts can almost become hard to[Read More…]
Play time is not over
Are you speaking more theatrically? Have you been bursting into song? Do you catch yourself dancing all alone while imagining an ensemble around you? You should probably check your temperature, because you might have musical fever. However, remedies are available. If you need a song and dance fix, there are[Read More…]
Spirits lifted, notions shifted
Special Olympics Southern California just hosted its Summer Games June 11-12, using Cal State Long Beach as its venue for the 19th year in a row. Special Olympics is hosted in over 170 countries and has 4.5 million athlete participants across the globe. Every state has its own officially recognized[Read More…]