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Author: Alexander Dansereau
CSULB hosts active shooter drill and mass casualty exercise
Long Beach State Police Department conducted an active shooter drill in the University Student Union Friday, where officers used non-lethal training ammunition and pretend victims wore fake blood to simulate the scenario.
Retiring ASI Executive Director honored at final Senate meeting
Long Beach mayor gives Richard Haller official proclamation
ASI Senate gives proposals for 2019-20 academic year
Members outlined their vision for the future in detailed document
ASI president Jara loses to newcomer, VP wins reelection
The race for Associated Students Inc. president delivered a curveball Thursday, as Chief Justice Lizbeth Velasquez defeated President Genesis Jara in the lowest voting turnout in five years. Velasquez prevailed with 55 percent of the vote, to Jara’s 45 percent. ASI Director Richard Haller noted that as of Wednesday evening’s[Read More…]
ASI vice presidential candidate: Justin Contreras
Born in South Los Angeles to two parents who emigrated from Guatemala, Associated Students Inc. vice presidential candidate Justin Contreras grew up facing financial instability. “Both of my parents were working minimum-wage jobs,” Contreras said. “My mom at times was actually unable to pay the rent. So we’ve lived in[Read More…]
LBSU strives for unity in mascot search process
The debate over the mascot of Long Beach State has been grounded in the racial tensions surrounding the contentious legacy of prospectors in California for decades. “The American Indian Community at LBSU has been protesting the 49er Days [events] and Prospector Pete for the past 50 years,” said Craig Stone,[Read More…]
ASI unveils website for LBSU mascot search
Long Beach State students can officially submit ideas for a new mascot to replace Prospector Pete. Associated Students Inc. launched a website Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. to encourage “students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members or anyone who is passionate about LBSU” to contribute. “This gave us an opportunity to[Read More…]