So, I guess we just can’t take a hint, can we? The ozone layer is thinning frighteningly fast, thousands of polar bears are dying, the polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, but no, there’s no such thing as global warming, right? Well, ladies and gentlemen, if none[Read More…]
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Ozzfest heart and soul for metal scene
There once was a time when metal ruled the MTV airwaves. Bands like Korn, System of a Down, Disturbed and Slipknot climbed their way up the TRL slots. Times have changed. Pop-punk has taken over, with bands like Fall Out Boy and Yellowcard leading the way. The metal scene is[Read More…]
Hauths give $1 million
The Center for Communication Skills at Cal State Long Beach received a $1 million donation from former professor Luster E. Hauth and his wife, Audrey Nichol Hauth. Luster Hauth was a professor at Cal State Long Beach for 28 years until he retired in 1992. The Hauths have always envisioned[Read More…]
Forty-Niner staff introduces new Web site
The Daily Forty-Niner unveiled last week its re-designed Web site, now located at www.Daily49er.com. The Forty-Niner’s older Web site, jokingly referred to by some of the staff as the “Best of 1998” due to its outdated look and inefficient design, will link to the new version but still be available[Read More…]
Grabow honored by ESPN The Magazine
For the second year in a row, a Long Beach State track and field member has been selected to the first team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 8. Distance runner Jimmy Grabow, class of 2006, received the honor June 20 for his outstanding performance in the classroom and on the[Read More…]
Laker prospects prosper at The Walter Pyramid
The future of the Los Angeles Lakers looks a little brighter after first round picks Jordon Farmar and Andrew Bynum lead the young Lakers squad to a successful Summer Pro League season at The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach. Lead by Farmar, the 26th overall pick in June’s NBA Draft,[Read More…]
F. King Alexander discusses plans for his reign
New Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander has been listening and learning a lot in his first six months. In his next six months he is planning on doing more. Improving the community atmosphere on campus, doubling the amount of people living on campus, building a new recreation[Read More…]
Irish visitor enjoying time in Orange County
Southern California – to a 22-year-old Irish college kid these are not merely two words but a term that describes not just a geographic area but an idea, a culture, a unique people and way of life. It conveys sunshine, sand and silicone, dogs on surfboards and bonfires on the[Read More…]
Belle & Sebastian perform at the Hollywood Bowl
Pairing Scottish minstrels Belle & Sebastian with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl might seem like a far-fetched idea at first glance. After all, bands that usually get symphonic treatment on stage tend to be much more progressive rock-oriented than these wistful, folk-oriented lads and lasses from[Read More…]
Organic foods crop up on campus
Shortly after spring break 2006, organic foods were introduced in the 49er Shops around campus, offering students new meal and snack choices. Sites that offering the new foods include the Outpost, the University Bookstore, the Beach Hut and the food plaza on upper campus, according to Patti Gray, the director[Read More…]