Craig Smith, a former professor of communication studies at Long Beach State, has had a long, illustrious career crafting and teaching the art of speech. From writing for the late President George H. W. Bush to founding the Center for Free Speech at LBSU and teaching classes in subjects such[Read More…]
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Student Spotlight: Shark Lab
The on-campus Shark Lab has been recognized worldwide for its research on “the physiological and behavioral ecology of marine animals.” Directed by Christopher Lowe, professor of marine biology, the lab depends on the contributions of student researchers such as research technician Arthur Barraza and biology graduate students Echelle Burns and[Read More…]
Long Beach to move forward with legal defense fund with Vera Institute of Justice
The Long Beach City Council opted to move forward with a legal defense fund that will establish an agreement between the Safety and Fairness for Everyone Cities Network and the Vera Institute of Justice, a nonprofit corporation that will provide legal representation for low-income immigrants facing deportation in the City[Read More…]
Sustainable course evaluation proposal approved for third reading
Associated Students Inc. Senate approved a resolution to create online teacher evaluations Wednesday. Author Sen. Robert Martinez elaborated on the updates made for resolution #2019-7, stressing again that the purpose of the resolution is not to change the evaluations themselves but to change the way they are administered. The two[Read More…]
Campus Clash racks up a near $20,000 bill
When nonprofit, right-wing organization Turning Point USA brought a flurry of conservative ideas to Long Beach State on Oct. 23, the university prepared itself with K-rail barriers, fencing and 70 police members. The event required dozens of personnel on standby, as well as added costs for LBSU, Turning Point USA[Read More…]
Library open for 24 hours during finals week
Finals season is approaching and a lot of students are stressing out over the various papers, projects and assignments being assigned to them by their professors. The University Library’s study areas will be open during finals week beginning Sunday Dec. 9 from 12:30 p.m. to Wednesday Dec.19 at 6:00 p.m.[Read More…]
An Evening With: Shiza Shahid
Shiza Shahid, CEO and co-founder of the Malala Fund, was welcomed to Long Beach State Thursday for Associated Student Inc.’s Evening with event where she discussed topics such as activism, entrepreneurship and educational rights.
SPECIAL SECTION: LBSU’s nursing program experience: An inside look
Students hoping to be accepted into Long Beach State’s nursing program must complete a minimum of 56 units in the major, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills and complete a series of prerequisite courses. Yet getting past the application process is half the battle.[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: College of Education members feel distanced from campus community
Studying at Long Beach state to become a teacher is an often challenging process. The program consists of mostly off-campus required activities which provides students with real work experience, but often leaves students confused and distanced from the university, according to students and faculty. Alejandra Aguilar, ASI co-senator for CED,[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: Q&A with ASI College of Business Administration Sen. Robert Martinez
At age 42, Robert Martinez isn’t your average student. When the College of Business Administration Associated Students Inc. Senator isn’t overseeing the business end of his family’s hair salon or playing catch with his two sons, he’s hard at work making sure the needs of CBA students are being met.[Read More…]