Josefina Lopez spoke about her experiences as an award-winning Chicana writer, producer, actress and lecturer to a Chicano and Latino studies class at Cal State Long Beach on Monday. Lopez is best known for “Real Women Have Curves,” a play she wrote, later co-authoring the 2002 film starring America Ferrera.[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Students return from a weekend of change
Cal State Long Beach students attended the ninth annual Human Relations Summit to learn about justice by sharing their cultural experiences with others and becoming part of a diverse group seeking to improve race relations. After nine months of planning, the summit, hosted by Cal State Long Beach’s Upward Bound[Read More…]
Fuel cells may give Cal State Long Beach an energy boost
It’s no secret that Cal State Long Beach uses a lot of energy, but the university may start generating some of its own. Southern California Edison (SCE), which supplies electricity for much of Southern California, recently unveiled plans to build fuel cell sites powered by natural gas at three California[Read More…]
Student confirmed with swine flu
The Cal State Long Beach student suspected of having swine flu was officially diagnosed with the first case of the H1N1 flu strain in Los Angeles County, according to the State of California’s Public Health Department on Saturday. Both the state health department and the city of Long Beach have[Read More…]
Understanding diabetes, hypertension in blacks
Health problems within the African-American community and possible solutions were discussed at the Health Awareness Forum on Thursday at the University Student Union. The event was hosted by California State Long Beach’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People together with the African Student Union. “Our goal is to[Read More…]
‘Provocative’ lockers cause concern
There’s a little-known place on campus where Cal State Long Beach students are allowed to express themselves through drawings, graffiti art, written messages and other small pieces of artwork. This little-known place is called the art department’s student locker room, and some are concerned that these artistic efforts are affecting[Read More…]
ASI finalizes budget with cuts made to executive pay
The Associated Students Inc. Senate passed the 2009-2010 operating budgets for ASI and the University Student Union, which account for a combined total of $9.95 million in spending. Funds for scholarships, student organizations and student government operations were reduced from last year’s levels in order compensate for declining enrollment numbers[Read More…]
Igniting a night for women
“Take Back the Night” is an event intended to address and protest women’s fear of walking alone in the streets at night. The roots of this event may have originated in the 1800s, when women protested the violence they experienced at night on the streets of London. Others say the[Read More…]
Tips for avoiding the swine flu
Here are some ways for people to help prevent the spread of this or any strain of influenza: Clean hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer frequently Avoid close contact with people who are sick Stay home from work or school if you are sick Cover your mouth[Read More…]
Student on campus may have swine flu
A Cal State Long Beach student received a “probable positive” test result for swine flu. The Long Beach Health Department is waiting for the final determination of the student’s test results and has declared a local health emergency. The LBHD informed the university of the affected student late Tuesday, and[Read More…]