Commissioners representing the needs of specific groups of students were appointed to Associated Students Inc. after being interviewed by the President’s board and confirmed by ASI senate. The three positions, Commissioners for International Students, Pregnant and Parenting and Veteran affairs were filled by Stephany Triska, Erika Rodriguez and Kaleb Lee[Read More…]
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Q&A with controversial preacher Brother Jed
Jed Smock, better known as Brother Jed, is a campus preacher famous for his method of preaching he describes as “confrontational evangelism.” He has traveled to college campuses around the world to preach the gospel and denounce “sinful nature.” The 76-year-old is recognized for holding signs that say “You Deserve[Read More…]
Two bike thieves apprehended at Beachside
Two suspects were arrested Sunday night by University Police Department for attempting to steal two bikes at the Beachside College Dorms.
ASI elections are right around the corner
Associated Students Inc. election campaigns will begin March 11 despite a lack of candidates running. Currently there are seven elected positions that are currently vacant, including two senator positions. According to ASI’s website, “Candidates will be listed … on the student government website, and outside the Student Government Office in[Read More…]
We ‘fucking’ won: Daily 49er and Dig Magazine bag 20 awards
When Daily 49er advisers warned student editors about the possible repercussions of printing the headline “Just fucking vote” on the cover of the newspaper, the staff took a risk. That front page won first place for Best Front Page at the annual California College Media Association awards Saturday. When the[Read More…]
LBSU strives for unity in mascot search process
The debate over the mascot of Long Beach State has been grounded in the racial tensions surrounding the contentious legacy of prospectors in California for decades. “The American Indian Community at LBSU has been protesting the 49er Days [events] and Prospector Pete for the past 50 years,” said Craig Stone,[Read More…]
Crime blotter: religious demonstrators, vandalism and a suspicious person
Vandalism at the Chancellor’s office Staff at the California State University Office of the Chancellor’s reported vandalism outside of the building Feb. 21. Vandals spray-painted the phrase, “F THE POLICE” and other illegible writing. According to Capt. Richard Goodwin, there are no suspects or leads. Suspicious cure in the library[Read More…]
Robbers suspected of crashing near Parkside dorms detained
Three arrests were made this past week concerning the alleged robbers who stole from a 7-Eleven and crashed their getaway car near the Parkside College Dorms. According to a Long Beach Police Department press statement, Adriano Martinez, a Compton resident, was apprehended after reporting the getaway car as stolen. Investigators[Read More…]
ASI Senate passes vote to support abortions on campus bill
An Associated Students Inc. Senate resolution that would support on-campus abortions passed by a narrow margin Wednesday, despite objection from the campus Student Health Services. The resolution would allow Lobby Corps, a branch of ASI that supports legislation, to back Senate Bill 24 which would require all California State Universities[Read More…]
LBSU grants additional parking in lot G7
Parking and Transportation Services now allows any student with a regular spring parking permit to use the specified electric vehicle parking located at lot G7 after 10 a.m. “I had no idea about being able to park there so early, but I’m definitely going to do it now,” said Olivia[Read More…]