The California Faculty Association released a report Wednesday alleging inappropriate spending by the Cal State University’s top management, including raises for managers and hiring contractors for services the CFA said could be performed in-house for a cheaper price. “CFA would like the governor to know that cost savings could occur[Read More…]
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Universities counting on ‘best-case scenario’
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to eliminate a typo and to clarify the amount of funding each CSU can expect to receive. Cal State Universities are set to make a budget decision for the 2011-12 CSU school year based on the possibility of California voters extending temporary[Read More…]
Moot court students take public speaking to the next level
The Cal State Long Beach moot court team spends countless hours preparing for competitions. They read numerous pages of case information and their professional attire is always at the scrutiny of their instructor, political science professor Lewis Ringel. “If Dr. Ringel did not like my tie, he would rip his[Read More…]
Woman reports being robbed in CSULB parking structure
Laptop, iPhone robbery Three thefts were reported to the University Police from Jan. 29 to Feb. 3, Solorzano said. A woman reported she was robbed while on the second floor of Parking Structure 3 on Feb. 3 at 11:09 a.m., Solorzano said. The victim was putting items into the trunk[Read More…]
Film, question-and-answer panel to address sexual issues
Sundance film “Lila Dit Ca” will be screened at Cal State Long Beach’s University Student Union ballroom today. The movie tells the story of a shy inexperienced 19-year-old boy named Chimo who falls in love with Lila, a 16-year-old French girl, who has just moved into his hometown, a predominantly[Read More…]
From sea to shining sea: Arthur’s exodus
It’s not uncommon to see Segway tracks on the beach next to bare footprints nowadays, and countless forms of transportation have developed since Bob Marley affectionately referred to his feet as “his only carriage.” But in a world of speedy transportation and deadline obligation, one young man from Long Beach[Read More…]
Solicitor spotted outside CSULB dorms
Student residents at Cal State Long Beach were notified on Feb. 3 about unauthorized solicitors near the residence halls. The e-mail sent to residents from the housing office stated, “Recently, there have been reports of solicitors approaching residents asking them to sign up for magazine subscriptions. These people are not[Read More…]
CSULB teacher evaluations may go electronic
A new statewide resolution to change teacher evaluations into an electronic form will be presented to the California State Student Association for its second reading Friday. CSSA Technology Officer Michael Quibuyen — a Cal State Long Beach student and Associated Students, Inc. senator — sponsored the resolution. He is also[Read More…]
Friends pay tribute to artist, designer
More than 50 people attended the “Fabulous Life of Lisa Nguyen” at the student art galleries Sunday night, where many friends of the late Cal State Long Beach alumna Lisa Nguyen showcased artwork inspired by and dedicated to her. Nguyen died in an apparent murder-suicide last month, according to local[Read More…]
CSULB club to present week of events promoting sex positivity
The third annual Sex Positive Week starts today and continues through Thursday evening. The event is sponsored by FORCE (Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality). “[Sex Positive Week] is designed to show people how sexuality can be a good thing,” Chair of FORCE Emily Munoz-Snyder said. Events will include a[Read More…]