Alepsis Hernandez is a Long Beach based artist who has been commissioned to do murals throughout Long Beach and Southern California. Now, she is on a path to fully realize her dreams as an artist.
Author: Paris Barraza
New Music Ensemble performs final concert of fall 2020 despite the challenges of a virtual semester
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music’s New Music Ensemble streamed their third and final performance of the semester live on Dec. 12, an hour-long performance that was applauded by their virtual audience.
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music students prepare for junior and senior recitals at home
Students from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music share how they are performing their junior and senior recitals amid the coronavirus pandemic, changing this once in-person performance into a pre-recorded experience.
CSULB’s Geography Student Association hosts virtual map and photo competition
Geography Student Association continues for the second year with their map competition in honor of Geography Information Systems Day. Although the virtual competition did not bring the same turnout, it proved to be worthwhile for those involved.
Long Beach observes World AIDS Day Tuesday with virtual memorial
The Long Beach Comprehensive HIV Planning Group organizes a weeklong observance for World AIDS Day, including a designated walk for observers and a virtual memorial.
CSULB’s American Indian Student Council discusses loss of Pow Wow at virtual gathering
On Nov. 20, Indigenous peoples joined on Zoom to share how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their lives, including how it has affected ceremonies like Pow Wows as part of CSULB’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration.
Theatre Threshold streams CSULB Music Festival Friday
Students will perform in a virtual music festival Friday, organized and hosted by Theatre Threshold from the Department of Theatre Arts.
COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES: The latest Long Beach and CSULB coronavirus news
As of May 8, there are 898 positive COVID-19 cases in Long Beach with 565 recoveries, officials said. Despite the continued increase in infection, Mayor Robert Garcia announced the first steps in reopening the economy set to begin Friday.
ASI and CSULB Tea host Transgender Day of Remembrance
Students gathered virtually in honor of Friday’s, Nov.18, Transgender Day of Remembrace to honor the transgender people who have died due to anti-transgender violence.
Songbird Boutique in Long Beach continues to soar thanks to owner Jennifer Hill
Jennifer Hill, owner of the longtime storefront in Retro Row known for its one-of-a-kind goods, shares how the business is an extension of who she is and how it’s survived in the middle of the pandemic.