From a young age, Jojo Solo was raised in a family that emphasized the importance of treating animals and the environment with respect and valuing life itself. Solo will not condone the killing of any animal or insect, she believes in the importance of repurposing and reusing items when possible[Read More…]
Author: Arts and Life Editor
Jeremiah and Ty Dolla $ign drop album full of A-list songs
This past Friday, new school R&B singers Ty Dolla $ign and Jeremih dropped one of the best collab albums of 2018 underlining old school sounds. With features from Chris Brown, French Montana and Wiz Khalifa, the two singers took their time in creating their newest album, “MIH-TY.” Ty Dolla $ign[Read More…]
In Photos: Artist explores the notion of ‘reap what you sow’
Metals and Jewelry Bachelor of Fine Arts major Jojo Solo explores death and deconstruction in her exhibit, “Reap.” In her gallery, Solo tackles themes laced with tones of animal and environmental issues and healthcare problems. Solo combines real natural elements such as deceased bees and flowers with metal, wood, sculpture,[Read More…]
CSULB Concert Band delivers spooky songs for the Halloween season
The Daniel Recital Hall was filled with family members and close friends enjoying, applauding every melodic piece that played at the annual Spooktacular concert. The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music presented a concert and costume contest Thursday in honor of the Halloween season. The event is a collaboration[Read More…]
HoHouse Halloween Drag Show brings yaas to the queens
The booming music and cheering crowd flashing dollar bills filled the room as drag queens donned in flamboyant wigs and dramatic makeup performed. Hamburger Mary’s in Long Beach decorated for Halloween with orange and black fabric strewn across the ceiling and swirling disco balls glittering the room in honor of[Read More…]
Corgis storm the beach to celebrate Fall Corgi Beach Day
Swaths of exuberant corgis clumsily stumbled over heaps of sand at the Huntington Dog Beach Saturday to celebrate the 2018 Fall Corgi Beach Day. A sea of corgis of all shapes and sizes, along with corgi enthusiasts, could be seen a half a mile up and down the coast of[Read More…]
Psychology Building morphs into haunted house
The only sounds heard within the Psychology Building’s basement were shrill screams and nervous bubbles of laughter. Psychology Student Association and Psi Chi Honor Society hosted their 8th annual haunted house Wednesday and Thursday night for Long Beach State students to get a taste of the Halloween season. The iconic[Read More…]
Jonah Hill’s ‘Mid90s’ details growing up in the hip-hop and skate era
Actor and producer Jonah Hill is best known for his comedic roles in movies such as “Superbad,” “21 Jump Street,” “This Is the End” and “Wolf of Wall Street.” Lately, he has strayed away from these types of roles to pursue his directorial debut of “Mid90s” at the Toronto International[Read More…]
Sculpture artist ignites an explosive exhibit
Watching the opening “Star Wars” crawl was not something Matthew Dehnel experienced until he was 10 years old. Unlike many 10-year-olds however, Dehnel was not entranced by the storyline or characters in the sci-fi film, but was instead fascinated by what went on behind the scenes. “All I could notice[Read More…]
In Photos: Students become immersed in a Fallout Shelter-inspired installation
Senior sculpture major Matthew Dehnel’s exhibit “Greetings from America” features video, signs, brochures, food cans, nuclear bomb fused sand and more in an atomic age inspired gallery. In this exhibit, guests can view and walk into a constructed fallout shelter made entirely out of road signs and wood. Dehnel created[Read More…]