Students at the College of Business Administration (CBA) received a new place to study as a result of a student survey conducted by Associated Students Inc. during the first week of October. Where a 49er Shops convenience store was located, new tables and chairs have been added. ASI Sen. Jose[Read More…]
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Reborn in America: Overcoming struggles, language deficiency
Korean native Inseong Kim is finally ready to graduate from Cal State Long Beach — after seven years of working two jobs and battling a language disorder in a new country. Kim, 32, a senior childhood development and family studies major, credits her success to her mother, whom died about four months ago[Read More…]
Occupy Long Beach faces safety issues, conflict
A fight broke out — well, almost. Two men shouted at each other, and then suddenly, one of them was on the ground while the other proceeded to kick his leg towards him, as if to strike him. Shortly, a Long Beach Police Department car pulled up and beeped its[Read More…]
Students raise money, ‘sweat’ for vets
He came to spin at “Sweat for a Vet” not just to get a great workout or support a great cause, but to honor his family. “I come from a long line of military service men on both sides of my family,” said Abe Leal, a vocational student at Cal[Read More…]
Bad weather limits Homecoming, basketball game keeps spirit alive
Saturday’s weather forecast predicted rain, and although many Homecoming activities were canceled due to it, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team still managed to win their first game of the season at the Walter Pyramid. A number of interactive activities like jousting, wax hands, a mechanical bull, a cover[Read More…]
Eco Fest offers better use for recyclables
Recycling, conservation and protecting wildlife were just a few topics on display during the Eco Fest Organizational Fair at the Friendship Walk on Wednesday. Associated Students Inc., the CSULB Environmental Science and Policy Club and other campus organizations presented the annual fair, which provided information for students and faculty on[Read More…]
CSU board to consider 9 percent tuition hike
Cal State University students may face a 9 percent tuition increase next fall, bringing their average annual cost of attendance up to $7,017. Cal State Long Beach students may pay as much as $6,738. The university system’s Board of Trustees will vote on Nov. 16 whether to raise tuition by[Read More…]
CFA protest for faculty pay raises
Cars honked in support along the Seventh Street side of Cal State Long Beach as more than 150 members of the California Faculty Association marched along the sidewalk, carrying signs that read, “We teach the 99 fairness.” The faculty pay raises cover a quarter of one percent of the CSU[Read More…]
Students to build cardio, fundraise in honor of veterans
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center at Cal State Long Beach will host “Sweat for a Vet” on Saturday, a three-hour cardio fundraiser in honor of Veterans’ Day. “Sweat for a Vet” is a national event that raises money to promote fitness for veterans through the purchase of exercise equipment[Read More…]
Union Weekly editor talks bad press, leadership
Q: To start off, can you tell me your year and major? A: I’m a junior here at Cal State and I’m double majoring in music and creative writing. Q: What’s your favorite part about being editor-in-chief at The Union Weekly? A: My favorite part is definitely being able to[Read More…]