The year is coming to an end and as we look back on what we’ve been through in our lives, whether it be a bad break up or finally graduating college, let’s also take a look back at what the wonderful world of film has brought us this year with[Read More…]
Author: Arts and Life Editor
Long Beach earns second win of season behind Naomi Hunt
As time expired on the clock, Shanaijah Davison dribbled the ball out for the Long Beach women’s basketball team and celebrated the team’s second win of the pre-season. Long Beach State (2-10) broke its four-game losing streak with a victory at home Sunday against Grand Canyon University (2-7) 57-50. The[Read More…]
College of Engineering builds fog machine from scratch for Long Beach Ballet
Standing a little over six-feet tall and roughly 1600 pounds, the Long Beach State College of Engineering students constructed a fog machine to use in the 36th annual production of, “The Nutcracker.” The play will be performed by director Dave Wilcox’s Long Beach Ballet Academy at the Terrace Theater in[Read More…]
Why can’t we just have fun at the movies?
While critics are often known for being harsh in their reviews, audiences are becoming worse when it comes to the quality of a film, which raises the question: What’s wrong with just having a good time at the movies? So often when we go to a movie, we have our[Read More…]
‘Nine’ — more than just a number
Nine Bachelor of Fine Art students came together with a culmination of different artworks and ideas in their group exhibition, “Nine” in the School of Art Galleries. The name of the exhibit, while it represents the number of artists involved, is a tribute to the number nine and its many[Read More…]
In Photos: ‘Nine’ exhibit hosts a diverse range of artistic viewpoints
Nine Bachelor of Fine Art students came together with a culmination of different artworks and ideas in their group exhibition, “Nine.” The name of the exhibit, while it represents the number of artists involved, is a tribute to the number nine and its many symbols, such as representing the completion[Read More…]
Film director works toward filling the frame with documentary ‘Half the Picture’
The dimly lit University Theatre was equal parts animated voices and bent necks as students stared intently at their smartphones. The crowd erupted into applause as film director Amy Adrion alongside Jonathan Wysocki, Long Beach State University lecturer in both the Department of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Film[Read More…]
The one with the $100 million deal
It’s no secret that Netflix is not the only streaming service out there, but how many different services does this world really need? The internet and I freaked out when Netflix announced that they were taking the comedy sitcom, “Friends” off of Netflix on Jan. 1, 2019. The reason for[Read More…]
Take a load off before passing classes
Need a break from finals? Beginning Dec. 13, Associated Students Inc. will host multiple events throughout finals week to give students a load off from tests and relax their brains from stress. The theme for this year’s fall finals week is rooted from the television show “Friends,” often visualized as[Read More…]
Students share their first-year experiences at Long Beach State
Every semester, new students walk through the halls of Long Beach State that many of us have walked for several years. It can be difficult for some students to transition to a four-year institution because it’s a completely different environment from what they’re used to. The Daily 49er sat down[Read More…]