Sumo wrestlers from around the world will face off at Cal State Long Beach for the 14th annual “U.S. Sumo Open” competition — a nationwide televised event of one of the largest annual tournaments in the world. This month, more than 70 sumo wrestlers from countries such as Brazil, Russia[Read More…]
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ASI approves $5,000 for ISA events
The Associated Students Inc. Board of Control approved on Tuesday over $5,000 to the International Student Association for its upcoming Multicultural Dinner Show, Pumpkin Carving and Thanksgiving Dinner. ISA President Abhimanyu Narwal informed the board about how its Multicultural Dinner Show had been an annual tradition for the past five[Read More…]
Ray Rice Scandal Highlights Deeper Problems with Society
The incident wherein Ray Rice viciously assaulted his fiancée in an elevator conceals a much deeper story. Violence against women remains an epidemic. Although our society has made improvements on this front, we still have a tremendously long way to go. Violence against women has been prevalent in far too[Read More…]
Man carrying marijuana threatens to kill with scissors
University Police responded to a report of a man threatening another man with a pair of scissors on Sept. 10 at 2:51 p.m. at the University Library, Lt. Richard Goodwin said. Goodwin said the male victim reported that he was approached by the suspect who “pulled out marijuana, asked if[Read More…]
Women’s volleyball, not up to par
If there’s anything Long Beach State is known for, it’s the success of its sports programs. The women’s volleyball team hasn’t been living up to its expectations. We don’t have a football team, and the basketball team is still working to lose its mid-major association. Besides the Dirtbags, the women’s[Read More…]
Inevitable NFL injuries set star players back early on in season
Injuries in the NFL are a formality. There’s no avoiding injuries, given the violent nature of the sport, which is why teams are allowed such large rosters (53 players). This year has been no exception, with several notable players going down with injuries that will keep them out for an[Read More…]
Students jumping into the ‘power’ pit
University Student Union Program Council launched Power Hour, a new icebreaker event, for the first time on Sept. 16 in the South Plaza. Passing students were encouraged to climb into a ball pit with strangers and ask each other provided icebreaker questions. The USU Program Council hopes the Power Hour[Read More…]
CSULB rides heat wave
Cal State Long Beach, along with the surrounding city, experienced 95-degree heat on Monday, according to accuweather.com. National Weather Service meteorologist Cathy Hoxsie said that the heat came from the usual high-pressure loft from Santa Ana winds. “This is a fairly normal type of heat event,” Hoxsie said. But some[Read More…]
Authentic Italian at Michael’s Pizzeria
A Pandora radio station plays The Strokes and Vampire Weekend across the orange and white-themed patio at Michael’s Pizzeria on 3rd Street and Promenade in Downtown Long Beach; honestly, how classy can a pizzeria get? A sign out front reads “Try pizza for the very first time,” and once the[Read More…]
Marketing student unwraps music talents
Ten years ago LeeAnn Leon purchased her first guitar and wrapped it up for Christmas as a present to herself; years have passed, and she still manages to unwrap her passion for music. Leon is currently a junior marketing major at Cal State Long Beach. She said one reason she[Read More…]