From 1948 to 1994, South Africa was under apartheid — a system of racial segregation enforced by the National Party. Two South African guest speakers, law student at the University of Witwatersrand, Jaimie Mithi and another South African guest speaker who asked not to be named, were invited from their[Read More…]
Arts & Life
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‘Dissonants’ lacks the discord
Nothing is worse than misleading album titles. And unfortunately, Australian band Hands Like Houses’ sophomore album “Dissonants” may leave listeners incredibly underwhelmed. Hands Like Houses harp on a sound that may remind listeners of their music taste circa 2005. Though personally, Panic! At the Disco’s 2005 album “A Fever You[Read More…]
Chocolate paradise
Chocolate. Chocolate everywhere—and it’s pouring out of Belmont Shore stops for humans and animals alike (and just in time for Valentine’s Day). Welcome to the 12th annual Chocolate Festival. Organized by the Belmont Shore Business Association, the chocolate-filled festival took place this past Saturday. At this event, Belmont Shore businesses[Read More…]
‘Frame by Frame’ moves
Beneath a Taliban regime that censors journalism, documentary “Frame by Frame” follows the struggles of four Afghan photojournalists as they navigate their way through a society that has banned taking photos. Viewers could watch the birth of a photography revolution in this inspiring and compelling documentary that takes you in[Read More…]
LSU returns with a bang
Banda music, cultural snacks and aguas frescas — you are cordially invited to Latin@ Welcome. Latin@ Welcome is the Latino Student Union’s upcoming event inviting Latino students to connect with one another and familiarize themselves with the many Latino organizations on campus. “With a mix of tabling and fundraising by[Read More…]
Get Bowled 2016
Super Bowl Sunday: one of the few times (apart from the holidays) that it is acceptable, and almost required, to stuff our faces with glorious amounts of calories while channeling our inner jock, wearing football jerseys and yelling at the oh-so nerve-enticing TV screen. Sure, Super Bowl Sunday can be[Read More…]
Shortest month has a big impact
Though February is the shortest month of the year, this Black History Month is flooded with intersectional events sponsored by the new Office of Multicultural Affairs. The Black History Month Celebration seeks to garner student involvement and grassroots education. Student organizations based in Cal State Long Beach such as the[Read More…]
A glance into a post-apartheid state
What was it like to live in South Africa during its apartheid state? The upcoming event “Let’s Talk About Apartheid” will feature two South African guest speakers who will address this topic through their personal experiences. Jamie Mithi, author of “Your Student Secrets,” and Khanyisa Pinini, the president of the[Read More…]
The right direction?
EP: Pillowtalk Artist: Zayn Malik Label: RCA Records Release Date: Jan. 29 2016 Rating: 4/5 Zayn is back, but now he’s in all-caps. The former One Direction member’s new single “Pillowtalk” marks newly-dubbed ZAYN’s final departure from bubblegum pop and synchronized white boys. “Pillowtalk” was everything I did and didn’t[Read More…]
20 minutes on ‘The Finest Hours’
A feral shout rings through phone receivers scattered throughout the states. “CAN ANYONE HEAR ME? IS THIS A COLD CONFERENCE CALL? HO-HO-HO,” actor, producer and director Casey Affleck trailed on. “Come on, take this seriously,” a barely-composed male voice belonging to actor Chris Pine incited. “Back on track,” a female[Read More…]