Captain’s Log: A year ago, in a college not too far away, director and California State Long Beach film alumni Joshua Hoh set out the create the next big fan film after his award-winning “Steven Spielberg and the Return to Film School.” His new film, “Star Trek Wars,” follows the[Read More…]
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CSULB School of Art’s 48th annual holiday art sale coming back to campus.
Instead of driving your mind crazy at department stores shopping for a secret Santa gift, look no further than the campus Art Department. The California State University, Long Beach School of Art will be holding its 48th Annual Holiday Art Sale commencing this Sunday. Both students and faculty of the[Read More…]
A thousand leagues into the psyche
There is a reason why writers, such as Herman Melville in Moby Dick, have long used the sea as a metaphor for mental illness. The sea is one of the most turbulent and infinite-seeming places on earth, a place similar to the mindscape of someone experiencing psychosis. “Challenger Deep,” winner[Read More…]
CSULB student gallery adds a dirty angle to photography
Diapers, condoms, cigarettes—items you can find not only at your nearest convenient store but also on the shores of some of the mostly frequently visited beaches in Southern California like Sunset, Newport and Horney Corner Beach. California State University, Long Beach BFA senior photography major Merissa Mendez focused her photography[Read More…]
Panel hopes to spark a different conversation about Iraq
Iraq Talks Back: Popular Movements in Iraq is an event that anticipates a new conversation by formally introducing the Long Beach Community to the voices of the Iraqi people. Sponsored by the CSULB College of Liberal Arts Scholarly Intersections Grant and War Resisters League, Iraq Talks Back: Popular Movements in[Read More…]
‘Gypsy Punks’ turns 10
In the pit just before the band goes on: a concerned father shelters his teenage daughters from the rest of the crowd; a woman balances a brimming cup of beer in one hand; another guy points his phone at the stage, finger on the record button. Bless their hearts. Because[Read More…]
The best holiday dishes you’ve never had.
Spice up your Thanksgiving this year with a few of my family’s secret holiday recipes. Straight from the vault, these recipes are foolproof and will keep your mouth watering through January. You’re welcome. Chunky Artichoke Salsa Needed: 1 jar (6.5 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts ¼ c. pitted ripe olives, chopped[Read More…]
7 Long beach dance nights to make you move
Bored on a Wednesday? Need some Swing in your life? Look no further than this assorted list of far-out dance nights in Long Beach. We hope you dance. Salsa and Bachata Wednesdays at Café Sevilla When: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Where: 140 Pine Ave. What: 18 and over. $7 cover,[Read More…]
CSULB students spend An Evening with Stan Lee
Despite Stan Lee’s constant claims of a boring history, his life through an economic depression, a World War and the creation of the Marvel Comics powerhouse speaks differently. Students and staff at California State University, Long Beach spent Monday evening with the legend himself, enjoying stories born only from a[Read More…]
Q & A with band Plant Tribe
Acid-soaked, woozy, hard-driving, funkadelic: Long Beach band Plant Tribe not only hearken hard rock’s heyday but something older, ancient even. Deep motoric beats and soaring chant-like vocals pull the listener in directions that feel primal and natural. Their newest LP “Late Noon” was released on Nov. 10. The Daily 49er[Read More…]