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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.

Rolling a ball for charity

A large ball will be rolling across campus this week to collect money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity at Cal State Long Beach has teamed up with the Children’s Miracle Network to collect donations for the hospital as part of the “Get on the Ball”[Read More…]

Some CSU campuses making admissions exceptions

A number of students who meet only the minimum California State University system admissions requirements will still be able attend some of its campuses next fall. A recent article from The Associated Press reported that certain “special students” — such as athletes, musicians and engineering students — will be accepted[Read More…]

Services limited during 1st week of winter session

Students attending winter session will find a host of services available to them in January, despite the fact that many of the operational staff will be absent due to furlough days. The furlough days will take place during the first four days of winter session. About 20 staff members of[Read More…]

Cameras keep an eye on CSULB community

Ian McCready stopped for a moment, confused by what had happened. He gripped his keys as he circled the Cal State Long Beach parking lot for a second time. His truck was missing, stolen from right outside the Parkside Commons Residence Halls. The vehicle turned up a month later in[Read More…]

Fashion show to look beyond physical appearances

The Headstrong club at Cal State Long Beach will host a different fashion show today — one that focuses on more than just appearances. Headstrong, a club that offers support against eating disorders, will host a fashion show today at 6:30 p.m. at the University Student Union to show students that[Read More…]

Americans gobble up Thanksgiving festivities

Millions of Americans are finding inexpensive ways to express their gratitude this Thanksgiving. This year, 38.4 million people will be traveling away from their homes, a 1.2 percent increase from last Thanksgiving, according to a report by AAA. Many people are finding it challenging to afford expensive holiday travel, which[Read More…]

Panelists get first-hand look into Iran protests

A panel of eyewitnesses and participants met Thursday to discuss Iran’s 2009 contested elections. History professor and director of the Middle Eastern studies program Houri Berberian organized the event to inform Cal State Long Beach students and give them a first-hand account of the political events that recently occurred in[Read More…]

CSULB may get new degree programs

A new proposal may eliminate two degree programs and add two others, the Academic Senate discussed at its meeting Thursday. The Senate gave its first reading for discontinuing a civil engineering degree and the Bachelor of Science in occupational studies. According to Emelinda Parentela, chair of the civil engineering and[Read More…]

City Council encourages community-active students

Cal State Long Beach students were asked by city leaders Thursday to increase their civic participation outside of campus. Students, staff and faculty gathered at the College of Business Administration building on Thursday to discuss with Long Beach City Council members ways students can contribute to the community. Council members[Read More…]

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