When college students are considering lunch, they often look at what is the most food they can get for the least amount of money. For many, tacos are an obvious choice and the Great Mex Grill, down the street from Long Beach State, offers more than just quantity in tacos:[Read More…]
Author: Arts and Life Editor
Legends Restaurant & Sports Bar is the only place you should watch games in Long Beach
With the NFL season in full swing, MLB playoffs heating up and NBA opening night approaching, there’s no better time to head to a sports bar and root for your favorite teams. Bust out your favorite team’s jersey and head down to Legends Restaurant and Sports Bar on Second Street,[Read More…]
Tommy’s Original World Famous Hamburgers is a classic and tasteful fast food joint
It’s late at night and you’re roaming around Long Beach. Maybe you’re coming from a bar crawl with your friends in downtown or just felt like that first dinner wasn’t enough. You want something that’s both quick and easy that’s also delicious, and you don’t feel like hitting the same[Read More…]
Pizza fans at LBSU conclude Long Beach Pizza Co. has the best slices in town
Pizza lovers have found their cheese covered haven on the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Broadway. Long Beach Pizza Co. was voted best pizza in the city by the Long Beach State campus. The classic and simply decorated restaurant and bar serves a variety of pizzas, pastas, desserts and more[Read More…]
Portfolio Coffeehouse warrants a place for art to prosper
In the age of Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Dunkin’ Donuts, coffee shops are certainly not scarce. But local cafe Portfolio Coffeehouse distinguishes itself from the likes of coffee-chains like these with its artsy interior and dedication to giving the Long Beach community a home away from home. Annalyse Meyer,[Read More…]
The Women In Film club helps create a space of inclusivity
The scrape of classroom seats, excited chatter and Christina Aguilera’s “Sick of Sittin’” filled the space of the small classroom as the Women In Film club commenced its fifth meeting. In her deep, powerful voice, Aguilera sang, “I’m sick of sittin’, I’m sick of sittin’ I’m sick of sittin’/I’ve been workin’[Read More…]
‘Seeking Equilibrium’ explores an artist’s mind through a web-like art installation
Hanging from the ceiling and interconnected like the neurons of a brain, Long Beach State ceramics major Diana Nguyen’s installation exhibit features ropes, chains and boxes that act as a mind map into her thoughts. Nguyen’s explores the inner workings of her mind and the constant stream of thoughts that[Read More…]
Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ is more than its lewd exterior
The animated Netflix Original Series “Big Mouth” returned for its second season, still as vulgar and comedic, but with an extra heaping of self-awareness and introspection. Created by Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and comedian Nick Kroll, the show gives an intrusive look into the lives of a cast[Read More…]
In photos: 34th annual Long Beach Marathon
The 34th annual JetBlue Long Beach Marathon on Sunday had more than 15,000 runners participating in races such as the 13.1 mile half marathon and the 26.2 mile full marathon. The runners started in Shoreline Village and went through various areas of the city. Coverage of the marathon can be[Read More…]
In Photos: Ceramics student explores the inner workings of her mind
Long Beach State senior ceramic arts major Diana Nguyen explores the inner workings of her mind through her exhibit “Seeking Equilibrium.” This installation features several wooden boxes strung together by rope and chains to symbolize the introspection of her own experiences while navigating life.