With more than 800 people in attendance, Jacyln Mach had all eyes on her as she won “Best Collection” at the 27th annual Campus Couture. The fashion department’s student-run fashion show took place on Friday at California State University, Long Beach’s Carpenter Center. “I’ve been preparing for a long time,”[Read More…]
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Recognized scholars at CSULB share tricks of the trade for finals week
Balancing polyphasic nap-cycles and deciphering chicken scratch notes is an art that many have attempted, but few have mastered. While there is no single path that leads to academic success in college, some California State University, Long Beach students have figured out the niche that has worked for them. “For[Read More…]
Long Beach resident is expanding Playa de Long Beach with ‘Dogs OK on Long Beach Pedestrian Path’
Thousands of paw prints stamp Playa de Long Beach each day as dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes mark that portion of the beach their territory. Although locals and Yelp reviewers coin the bank as “dog friendly,” hounds are still restricted to certain rules. In 2014, Long Beach residents[Read More…]
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ entertains but lacks fresh story
Release: May 1 Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo Distributor: Walt Disney Studios MPAA: PG-13 Rating: 3.5/5 stars Evil is a virus with no vaccine, and it is back with vengeance, leaving the world looking to a testosterone-clouded team of genetically[Read More…]
New treasurer is gold
She is able to balance school, her three children and her sanity with grace. She wears the essence of hard-worker on her sleeve. Diligent, powerful and tenacious are a few words that describe the veteran, mother and newly-elected California State University, Long Beach Associated Students, Inc. Treasurer Wendy Lewis. Sitting[Read More…]
Junk food era revamps with food trucks and juice bars
As bankrupt and sleep-deprived college students devour their Doritos, new-age guilty pleasures like organic baked chickpea chips, acai bowls and Korean tacos are shifting taste buds. The junk food era is reshaping itself into a sleeker, more innovative conjunction on the west coast of health food trends and unique ethnic[Read More…]
Best Coast’s third album ‘California Nights’ is mediocre at best
Picturesque summer days, palm tree-lined streets and broken hearts—the imagery of California continues to make its way into speakers remaining predictable in Best Coast’s “California Nights.” From the very first song, “Feeling OK,” to the last track, “When Will I Change,” listeners will feel just that: OK, while wondering when[Read More…]
Long Beach’s One High Five puts fun back on the stage
On a warm weekend morning at Los Altos Park Plaza, the sun peaked as the light breeze pushed leaves into a sway; I met the minds behind local Long Beach indie-pop-rock band, One High Five. The near silent park’s atmosphere is nothing like their garage practice sessions. The booming guitar[Read More…]
Star Wars Day: ‘May the fourth’ be with you, next gen
As a young girl of Generation Y who spent an immense amount of time jamming 11.5-inch Barbie dolls into my brother’s Imperial AT-AT walker, my affinity for the ‘70s, space-set saga started early. Announcing my fatherhood into oscillating fans, renaming the family dog to ‘Chewie,’ dueling my brother with light[Read More…]
Draglicious returns to CSULB
With her back to the audience, the red curtains gave way as a spotlight illuminated the tall figure of Lucinda Bianco. She batted her fake eyelashes under a voluminous, blonde wig as her long legs strutted into an act inspired by Lady Gaga. Nearly 200 people gathered to watch Bianco[Read More…]