Waived tuition fees may be on the horizon for California State University students. The catch? Students must promise a percentage of their post-graduation salary to the institution. Assembly Bill 154 has proposed a loan free alternative payment method for students looking to pursue higher education. AB 154 was brought[Read More…]
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New director of Bob Murphy Access Center helps students ‘find their voice’
Accessibility on a campus seemingly always under construction requires someone to build metaphorical bridges before they are finished. Newly appointed director of the Bob Murphy Access Center, Carmen Valera looks to assist over 1,500 students this semester with their academic and personal goals. The Daily 49er sat down with Valera[Read More…]
ASI unveils website for LBSU mascot search
Long Beach State students can officially submit ideas for a new mascot to replace Prospector Pete. Associated Students Inc. launched a website Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. to encourage “students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members or anyone who is passionate about LBSU” to contribute. “This gave us an opportunity to[Read More…]
Crime blotter: UPD responds to grand theft, a burglarized locker and suspicious person
Grand theft in Hall of Science On Feb. 1, a Hall of Science faculty member reported a theft of equipment totaling $10,000. The reporting Long Beach State faculty member said the theft occurred sometime between Jan. 14 and Feb. 1. University Police Department Capt. Richard Goodwin explained the stolen equipment[Read More…]
Rent continues to rise in Long Beach
A 182 square foot “private, stylish, fully furnished Tiny House” was available for rent last week on Zillow, the Long Beach Post reported Friday. According to the seller, it had just about everything you need, except for space of course, for $1,675 a month. While this may seem like a[Read More…]
LBSU to allow students and community members to vote on new mascot
The Associated Students Inc. Senate passed a resolution approving the search for a new mascot and outlining its plan Wednesday. The proposal outlined the process from public submissions to the final approval of the mascot that is still being decided. Students, faculty and residents will have an opportunity to submit[Read More…]
Club event supplies free menstrual hygiene products to LBSU restrooms
Over a thousand menstrual hygiene products were packaged and distributed throughout the university during an event held by the Young Democratic Socialists of America LBSU chapter Tuesday. Teams comprised of members from the Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Student Association, YDSA and student volunteers met in the University Student Union[Read More…]
A little help can go a long way for students in need
As student hunger increasingly becomes a concern at Long Beach State, the school has offered a way for dorm residents to donate meals from their plan to those in need since 2015. The Feed A Need event from Feb. 3 to 9 allows students who are struggling with food stability[Read More…]
UPD promotes Richard Goodwin to captain
Some mornings you might find Richard Goodwin rushing to campus to resolve a crisis; other mornings you might spot him in line for his vital morning coffee or around campus in various outreach and education programs. No matter where he is, the recently promoted captain of the University Police Department[Read More…]
Newsom’s budget proposal may increase LBSU enrollment numbers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his first budget proposal, allocating up to $562 million in permanent and one-time funds for the California State University system. Newsom’s budget proposal consists of a $300 million ongoing general fund for operational costs, increased enrollment and for progress toward the Graduation Initiative 2025. The[Read More…]