The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in San Diego, Calif. opened its gates in the fall for the first time in its history last Friday. The racetrack that used to exclusively operate in the summer hosted its inaugural Bing Crosby Season to fill a void left by the closing of another[Read More…]
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Car on fire near upper campus
A car was seen on fire on Seventh Street in front of the turnaround between the campus library and theater building on Tuesday morning. The Fire Department arrived shortly after to put the fire out, and the driver, a man who wished to remain unnamed, was left waiting for the American Automobile[Read More…]
XTend Barre: The fusion workout for a torturous journey to your beach-ready bod
In light of the new Seal Beach studio opening, Xtend Barre invited three of the women from the 49er to try out a class. The studio is brand new and smells like the cleanest of swimming pools; we were welcomed by a cluster of extremely fit, excited people. [Read More…]
Preview: Rideshare Week kick off event on campus
A Sustainable Transportation Event will kick off Rideshare Week on campus; the event will include a lunch and a keynote address on Monday in the University Student Union Ballroom. Rideshare Week is an annual nation-wide effort to increase awareness about the benefits of using sustainable transportation. Parking and Transportation Services, ASI and the[Read More…]
Weekly 49er, Episode 1
King Tuff electrifies Fingerprints
0 Tuff played a free show at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach on Wednesday night, blowing out two fuses within the first five minutes, ripping the first two songs off their debut album, “Black Moon Spell.” Kyle Thomas, the lead singer and guitarist with a tenacious, rock ‘n’ roll persona[Read More…]
They call me “Gringa Yucateca”
First it was the heat. I knew there were some adjustments to be made. I was packed like I was very poorly packed for a backpacking trip, one pack with my computer, lenses and other survival gear that I wouldn’t end up needing, another with too much clothing. I shuffled[Read More…]
The evolution of America’s counterterrorism strategy
After the catastrophic attacks of 9/11, while Americans were desperately trying to console one another, President George W. Bush attempted to help us make sense of the madness. He stated, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts[Read More…]
Long Beach Car show returns
The annual Long Beach Ronald McDonald Car and Motorcycle Show returned for the second time, on Sept. 13, at the back lot of the Long Beach Convention Center and at the Rainbow Lagoon. Car and motorcycle owners had over 250 vehicle displays, including classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles.[Read More…]
Newly formed committee tackles emergencies
Former dispatcher with University Police Jonathan Rosene has created a committee in order to ensure the safety of all on Cal State Long Beach grounds. The primary goal for the committee, which is composed of 36 staff and faculty members, will finalize a strategic five-year emergency preparedness plan meeting throughout[Read More…]