The battle determining whether or not the city should modify the breakwater continues between the city of Long Beach and its residents. A study session was called July 27 to research the economic effects of removing the Long Beach breakwater and whether the federal government would have any interest in[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Protesters rally worldwide for human rights in Iran
Demonstrators rallied at two Westwood locations July 25 to protest human rights violations in Iran and the results of June 12’s Iranian presidential election. The rallies were coordinated by United 4 Iran, a nonpartisan group of individuals and human rights organizations, as part of a worldwide day of protest held[Read More…]
Governor signs state budget with revisions to financial aid
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an $85 billion state budget plan July 29, tacking on an additional $500 million in cuts that includes a hit to the student aid program Cal Grants. More on the California Budget Crisis Faculty union votes for furloughs VIDEO: Protest at chancellor’s office Students unite against[Read More…]
Film department chair wraps up time in office
Professor Craig Smith had been a board of trustees member for four years and department chair of film and electronic arts for six. However, this year he decided to step down from both positions and return to teaching. Although Smith has the option to continue a third term as a[Read More…]
Faculty union votes for furloughs
The union representing California State University faculty announced July 24 that its members have voted to accept two-day-a-month furloughs. The California Faculty Association voted in favor of furloughs by 54 percent. About 68 percent of about 13,000 eligible members voted. The union represents about 23,000 faculty members. “We believe that[Read More…]
UNIV 100 suspended for 2 years
Incoming freshmen at Cal State Long Beach do not have to worry about taking University 100, since the class has been suspended for the next two years due to budget cuts. In previous years, University 100 has been a required class for graduation, but this requirement is being waived beginning[Read More…]
Students unite against fee hikes, layoffs
Ainsley Sanchez wiped the sweat off her forehead and punched her fists in the air as she marched and chanted alongside students, faculty members and parents who showed up Tuesday to protest outside California State University Chancellor Charles Reed’s office. Sanchez, a Cal State Long Beach student whose father is[Read More…]
Dorm wait lists not needed this year
Last July, students were scrambling to find on-campus housing. This July, Housing and Residential Life is scrambling to find students. In the past, on-campus housing had wait lists of more than 2,000 students, but due to the troubling economy, an increase in room and board, and fewer students admitted to[Read More…]
Student fees to rise by $978
Full-time undergraduate students at all 23 campuses of the California State University system will find themselves paying an extra $978 in fees beginning this fall. The CSU board of trustees voted Tuesday to add $672 in fees for undergraduate students, in addition to a $306 increase approved in May, bringing[Read More…]
LB youth to be trained for eco-friendly jobs
The city of Long Beach will match more than $10 million in regional resources to offer job training for American youth, concentrating on 1,500 at-risk young adults, economic expansion in California and construction of a cleaner environment. According to the governor’s office, the city of Long Beach was awarded $935,797[Read More…]