While many students left for their comfortable homes as the sun set last Thursday, a group of students was just arriving to spend the night on the Commencement Lawn in impromptu cardboard shelters. Associated Students, Inc. invited Cal State Long Beach students to participate in the second annual B.E.A.C.H. (Becoming[Read More…]
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Police tour
During a tour of their station, University Police said on Thursday they’re looking into recruiting more patrol officers and a lieutenant, and toward impounding less vehicles on campus. The tour was part of the police’s community outreach efforts, Captain Fernando Solorzano said. Earlier in the day, Stan Skipworth, chief of the[Read More…]
Women breaking through the glass ceiling
Maria Shriver’s speech about fear, dealing with her mother’s illness and watching her daughters move out brought her audience at the Women’s Conference to tears in Long Beach on Wednesday. “I’ve concluded that fear keeps us from who we want to be,” said Shriver, California’s first lady. Shriver said fear[Read More…]
Brother Jed comes to campus
While some students read profoundly honest messages painted on T-shirts displayed yesterday at the Friendship Walk for the Clothesline Project, others heard an incendiary sermon given a few feet away by a man who calls himself Brother Jed. From the Speaker’s Platform, Brother Jed promoted Republican presidential nominee Sen. John[Read More…]
Students take on disabled roles
When Associated Students, Inc. intern Casey Burkard left the office for upper campus yesterday, she knew it wouldn’t be her regular 5-minute walk to the library. The uphill path from the USU to the library became exponentially more intimidating, and the stairs and escalators on the way lost their convenience.[Read More…]
Child center director great listener
“Live well, love much, laugh often,” reads the plaque above Stephanie Rios’ desk. As assistant director of the infant toddler program at the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, Rios was known for her hard work, sincerity and listening skills. Rios died of a massive brain aneurysm on Oct. 13 at[Read More…]
CSU student applications increase by 21 percent
During the first 12 days of the Cal State University system’s open application period, the number of student applications increased by 21 percent from last year’s numbers, according to an Oct. 13 press release from the CSU system. The numbers of freshman student applications increased by 14 percent, graduate applications[Read More…]
Making a Difference Day
Cal State Long Beach’s ninth annual “Seven Days of Service” week, lasting from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, provides opportunities for CSULB students to get more involved in helping citizens of the Long Beach community. The week also highlights past volunteer work of CSULB students, faculty and staff. Make a[Read More…]
Celebrity Slam/Tag the World
The slam, which began at 8:30 p.m. in the Walter Pyramid, launched the organization’s campaign to support various charities under five causes: Africa, animals, cancer, children and global green. The teams were separated randomly into the white team and the silver team. Actors Robert Ri’chard, Columbus Short, DeRay Davis, Quddus,[Read More…]
Three’s company
First the stare, next the point and perhaps even a squeal in recognition. Most people will do a double take, ask questions and maybe even take a photo when they spot this trio. No, this is not a celebrity encounter. This is a triplet encounter. Welcome to the life of[Read More…]