My attitude toward graduate school completely changed when I found my passion and stopped making higher education choices based on what I “should” be doing.
Author: El Nicklin
Graduates feel impact of a ‘real’ commencement ceremony
Long Beach State has returned to a traditional commencement this year, as students will walk and hear their names read at Angel Stadium. These improvements are particularly significant to first-generation college students, student-parents and 2020 high school graduates.
CSULB Survival Guide: Food on campus
In this quick video, the Daily Forty-Niner asks students about the best food available on campus. Check out part one of the CSULB Survival Guide series on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
4 hours in Idaho: a colorful look into Boise, Eagle and Nampa
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.
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.