For the average Long Beach State student, Idaho is probably not high on the vacation list, but it should be. The state is full of charming businesses and picturesque landscapes – a change of pace from the coast of southern California.
Author: El Nicklin
CAPS held my hand through a daunting therapist search
Ironically, my anxiety freshman and sophomore year was preventing me from being able to seek out mental health care. I am where I am now, years into therapy, because CAPS helped me find providers and make phone calls.
Heartstopper takes the cake for best asexual representation
The new season of “Heartstopper” on Netflix explores asexuality with a level of accuracy and nuance that is unheard of in mainstream television. This is thanks to its creator Alice Oseman, who is asexual and aromantic.
Dressing sustainably doesn’t require perfection
Some people are intimidated by sustainable fashion due to perfectionist expectations. While there may be “no ethical consumption under capitalism,” there are degrees of ethicality in which some actions are better than none.
Drumline competition keeps campus lively during spring break
This weekend, CSULB hosted the WGI Long Beach Regional, a competitive drumline event featuring some of the highest-ranking groups in the country.
Highlighting Noname: rapper, activist, book club organizer
In addition to being a poet, rapper and record producer, Noname also runs a book club that promotes books written by authors of color. Support Black creatives by following Noname and the Noname Book Club.
This Valentine’s Day, avoid watching “You’ve Got Mail”
You might be tempted to watch this Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks rom-com, but be warned. The ‘love story’ in “You’ve Got Mail” is anything but charming.
AAPI art exhibition open through Thursday night
Meet some of the artists featured in “Under the Same Sun,” an exhibition of AAPI art students. Viewing is open 12 – 5 p.m. through Thursday in the East Gatov Gallery on campus.
The switch from Beachboard to Canvas is a downgrade
Over the last year, CSULB has been slowly migrating its class portal software from Beachboard to Canvas. Here is a systematic look at some features lost by making the switch.
“Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” and its cultural significance
“Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” seamlessly spans across genres while tackling difficult topics of identity, mental illness, and the meaning of life.