How working multiple temp jobs during the pandemic has been a detour on the way to my dream job.
Author: Aubrey Balster
GRAY AREA | Are protest votes valuable for democracy?
In the first episode of Gray Area, Daily Forty-Niner editors Perry Continente and Manuel Valladares sit down to discuss their opposing views about the value of protest voting. A protest vote is one cast in an election to show dissatisfaction with the candidates or political system.
CRAMPED CONCERTS E1 | Reuben Fillies
In the first episode of Cramped Concerts, local artist Reuben Fillies sits down with the Daily Forty-Niner to play some of his newest original music. Fillies writes about personal experiences including his girlfriend and life growing up in South Africa.
‘If they’re right, I really don’t have anything to lose’
Long Beach State dance major Vanessa Cruz was born with arthrogryposis, a condition characterized by joint contractures and muscle weakness throughout the body. Despite challenges, Cruz has continued to pursue her passion for dance. Cruz sits down with the Daily Forty-Niner to discuss her journey to the CSULB dance department.
Out of the Closet, CSULB students share their coming out stories
No one’s coming out story is the same. Members of Long Beach State’s LGBTQ+ community share their individual coming out stories in the Daily Forty-Niner video series, “Out of the Closet.”
Long Beach Funky Quaffles bring magic to the Beach
The ‘Long Beach Funky Quaffles’ has been a competitive quidditch team since 2013, bringing J.K. Rowling’s fictional sport to the Beach.
A retrospective look at Long Beach State’s oldest club sport | Celebrating 70 years
In 1957, Dr. Ludwig Spolyar and Bill Lockyer founded Beach Crew as a fun way to bring their friends together. Beach Crew, now known as Long Beach State Rowing, has grown into a distinguished program on campus.
An inside look in the building that keeps CSULB cool
The Daily Forty-Niner takes a behind-the-scenes look at Long Beach State’s unique air-conditioning system. The plant has been operating for over two decades, but most don’t even know it’s there.
LBSU defender Kaitlin Fregulia returns after career-threatening injury
Long Beach State defender Kaitlin Fregulia has returned to the field after tearing half a dozen ligaments in her knee in 2017. Fregulia met with the Daily 49er staff to talk about her ongoing journey to recovery.
Viral chemistry professor performs final experiment at CSULB
Long Beach State chemistry professor Tom Gufrey resigned just before the start of the 2019 fall semester after a viral video alerted administration of Gufrey’s “dangerous” experiments. Gufrey met with the Daily Forty-Niner staff to conduct a final chemistry demonstration before he parts ways with the university.