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Sbarro to expand to include new entrance

Renovations are currently underway in the University Student Union to expand Sbarro, the Italian fast-food restaurant, into the open space next door, allowing access from inside the building. In approximately two weeks, students will be able to enter Sbarro from inside the USU instead of the primary entrance through South[Read More…]

Internships essential for launching careers, gaining experience

In today’s economy, one of the main things separating the just-hired from the unemployed are internships. Along with degrees, many employers are looking for resumes with hands-on experience. With budget cuts and tuition increases, many students struggle going to work and school full-time. “It’s funny, because it’s something that’s not[Read More…]

Discounts website helps students save cash

School ID Savings, a discount website for students, started as a simple idea from 21-year-old Chapman University entrepreneur Jason Cunnigham to accommodate college students as well as local communities with a website that lists local student discounts. Currently, School ID Savings has signed up businesses in Chapman University, University of[Read More…]

Enrollment cuts make CSUs more competitive

Getting accepted to a Cal State University as a first-time freshman is becoming more competitive now than it has been in the past. According to data from the CSU website, the enrollment yield rate of first-time freshman applicants in 2010 was the lowest since 2003, with enrollment decreasing by 5[Read More…]

Nguyen makes LB’s top 40

Associated Students Inc. President Lucy Nguyen was recently honored as one of the Long Beach Post’s 40 Under 40, which recognizes 40 people under the age of 40 who contribute to improving the Long Beach community. Nguyen said that her selection as one of the inaugural 40 Under 40 has[Read More…]

Student threatens staff member, throws punches

University Police responded to a call about a student refusing to leave the Disabled Student Services office located in Brotman Hall, Room 270 on April 27, University Police Capt. Scott Brown said. The student, a 60-year-old heavyset, black woman, was upset and yelling threats, Brown said. She also tried to[Read More…]

CSU, CFA talks break down

Bargaining between the Cal State University and the California Faculty Association broke down Saturday, two days after the groups resumed negotiations. The two sides are blaming each other for the stall, with the CFA accusing the CSU of “flip-flopping” and the CSU saying the faculty union “walked out of negotiations[Read More…]

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