The West Nile virus recently discovered in mosquitoes has public health officials urging Long Beach residents to take precautions to help reduce the chances of exposure. “Three mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus recently,” said John Holguin, supervisor of the epidemiology division of the Department of Health[Read More…]
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Student turns game into charitable resource
While most 16 year olds are finishing their sophomore year of high school, 16-year-old, pre-med student Ryan Welsh is going into his sophomore year at Cal State Long Beach. As a student, the founder of his own charity organization, Find a Friend, and a member of the Screen Actors Guild,[Read More…]
ASI talks of bicycle paths and free transportation
The hustle and bustle of the Associated Students Inc. Senate members shifting into their new seat assignments opened up Wednesday’s meeting to discuss new grants encouraging bicycle-use, free transportation for students and other new appointments and events planned for fall of 2008. Chief of staff James Davis spoke on[Read More…]
$1.6 million granted to youth career programs
The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network will be giving $1.6 million in grants to six youth career academies in the greater Long Beach area. The grant will be contributing a portion to CSULB’s Upward Bound program, an organization that has been assisting students for 36 years. The money will[Read More…]
WANTED
While it may seem out of place, coyotes have been seen around campus, and their presence is not being taken lightly. There have been reports of coyote sightings near the College of Business Administration, Brotman Hall, the Horn Center, Bouton Creek and one sighting on Atherton Street, according to[Read More…]
Paper cranes, turtles coming to The Beach
In commemoration of the Beijing Summer Olympic Games, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden will be hosting a celebration of Chinese culture and diversity. The garden’s annual Origami Festival on Sunday, July 13, will feature more than 40 renowned origami instructors of all ages and cultures who will teach[Read More…]
Fulbright program inducts CSULB administrator
Robin Lee, associate director of the Career Development Center at Cal State Long Beach, will go to Germany this October after being received into the Fulbright International Education Administrators program in June. The Fulbright program is government-funded and is the United State’s largest international exchange program. The International Education[Read More…]
PH3 dies at Age 46
The Peterson Hall of Science 3 building will end its 46-year stay at Cal State Long Beach when construction crews begin the demolition this week. The construction of the new building will be finished by 2010, according to the PH3 construction page. The original building lacked air conditioning and a[Read More…]
Athletes compete in Summer Special Olympics
More than 1,500 athletes and 2,000 volunteers participated in the 2008 Summer Games for Special Olympics this past weekend at Cal State Long Beach. Athletes competed for the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, gymnastics and tennis. “Summer Games is a[Read More…]
PH3 dies at age 46
The Peterson Hall of Science 3 building will end its 46-year stay at Cal State Long Beach when construction crews begin the demolition this week. The construction of the new building will be finished by 2010, according to the PH3 construction page. The original building lacked air conditioning and a[Read More…]