Male students are now eligible to get Gardasil, the Human Papillomavirus vaccine at the Health Resource Center in the Student Health Services building. The Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine for men in October 2009. The Health Resource Center has promoted the vaccine since 2006 when it was approved[Read More…]
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Bike thefts increase at CSULB
Seven bicycle thefts have occurred on campus within the last two weeks, according to the University Police activity log. Each bicycle stolen was secured with a chain or cable lock, excluding one bicycle that was improperly secured with a U-Lock. According to Capt. Fernando Solorzano, students should spend extra money[Read More…]
New Planned Parenthood facility in Long Beach
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles opened a new facility on Sept. 22 for the new Long Beach Health Center. The facility is the 18th in the Los Angeles area — the first opened part-time in February. The new location in Long Beach is essential for any students affected by STDs. According[Read More…]
CSULB fraternity-related disturbances on the rise
Several complaints have been made against fraternities connected to Cal State Long Beach. According to University Police, there have been two disturbance calls within the past week. The fraternity house of Pi Kappa Phi had a party that was cut short on Aug. 29 when a neighbor called the Long[Read More…]
Disabled students receive week of awareness
Associated Students, Inc. and student volunteers will host a Disability Awareness Week Oct. 18-20 in hopes of improving the campus attitude toward disabled students and showcasing campus resources. “I have had a disability my entire life,” said Brianna Huntsinger, senior psychology major and secretary for Disability Affairs. “I see it[Read More…]
Extroverted shuttle driver shares his upbringing
Waiting for the shuttle every morning at Parkside Commons was typically a drag. Students impatiently cut in line and plopped down on the last available seat. No one wanted to make eye contact, never mind have a conversation — unless Mike was behind the wheel. Mike Kaye drove shuttles last[Read More…]
Main freeway to be closed for a year
The main freeway from Orange County into Long Beach is going to be closed for an entire year, but no one knows when. The Seventh Street Bridge closure is the second part of the West County Connectors project. This $328 million project will also add extra carpool lanes, reconstruct on-[Read More…]
CSULB dorms going green for Green Campus Program
Cal State Long Beach students who live on campus will vie for environmental supremacy this October in a residence hall competition entitled “Do It in the Dark.” The competition, sponsored by the Green Campus Program, will compare electricity and water consumption rates for each building. The buildings will be divided[Read More…]
CSULB student gets taste of South Korean hospitality
There was no wall — just a well-known invisible line. Soldiers wore sunglasses to avoid looking each other in the eyes. Claire Lopez wasn’t in Southern California anymore. The Cal State Long Beach senior traveled to South Korea for two weeks this summer as part of the 2010 U.S. Congress-Korean[Read More…]
CSULB professor formerly president’s speechwriter
The year 1976 was a special time to be in the White House, especially for one Cal State Long Beach professor. The nation was celebrating its bicentennial and President Gerald Ford was busy giving speeches about the Revolutionary War and the greatness of the Declaration of Independence. Craig R. Smith[Read More…]