The Boeing 717 manufacturing site is still empty despite being pursued by both Long Beach Studios and Tesla Motors. The retired aircraft manufacturing space, which has been vacant since 2006, would be used for production at both companies — Long Beach Studios would produce movies and television shows, according to[Read More…]
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Sex Positive Week to spread awareness
It can be argued that sex is part of human nature. For as long as we have had libidos, it has remained a simple fact of life; ubiquitous in virtually every sector of the mass media that weaves its way into our daily lives, yet a mystery. We have fantasies[Read More…]
Professor criticized for political views
In the past week, psychology professor Kevin MacDonald had his class interrupted by an organization claiming his views and recent involvement in political organization the American Third Option party are seen as racist and anti-Semitic. MacDonald, a tenured professor at Cal State Long Beach, has been making headlines on the[Read More…]
Deal for Blair Field expected to be finalized Jan. 22
Negotiations for a long-term lease of off-campus facility Blair Field between the city of Long Beach and Long Beach State is expected to be finalized Jan. 22, President F. King Alexander said Thursday. “The city has got severe financial problems and, for the most part, the [condition of the] field[Read More…]
Huynh’s hearing postponed until Jan. 19
The preliminary hearing for the suspected murderer of a former Cal State Long Beach nursing student has been deferred to Jan. 19. Kate Yi, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics after her body was discovered by her roommate on April 2. The official cause of death was[Read More…]
Clubs celebrate holiday season
With a chill in the air and rain in the sky, it feels like the holiday season more than ever, and Cal State Long Beach student organizations are gearing up for the occasion. There are almost two dozen active religious groups on campus and many use the holiday season to[Read More…]
Students build their own menorahs
Beach Hillel held its sixth annual Monster Menorah vote Thursday in front of the Multicultural Center. Students were asked to vote for their favorite student-built menorah based on design, creativity and presentation. “I think it’s a great way to be creative and express your feelings toward Hanukkah,” said Rachel Kaplan,[Read More…]
New rules to keep clubs accountable for funding
New Associated Students Inc. rules may be implemented as soon as fall 2010 as a result of the wakeboard club’s recent request to dispose of their old wakeboard boat and purchase a new one. “The previous boat, purchased in 2005, had gotten worn down because of misuse by the previous[Read More…]
Organization to give children gifts
Many children love the holidays. The closer Christmas Day gets, the more excited children get, thinking of what they will find wrapped inside those boxes. Some children may be disappointed after not finding the toy they wanted, but some will not receive gifts at all. The people of Hispanic Student[Read More…]
Bookstore checking out textbook alternatives
Due to the low amount of textbooks ordered this year because of reduced enrollment and fewer textbook requests, 49er Shops Inc. has been looking forward to new ideas and innovations on making the University Bookstore a more viable option. According to 49er Shops Director of Communications Rosa Hernandez, while the[Read More…]