You never know until you try, and when it comes to reducing sexual assault numbers on college campuses, we are willing to try anything — even if we are confused. Senate Bill 967 is one of the latest attempts in California to reduce sexual assault numbers on state-run college campuses.[Read More…]
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AB 1014 and greater gun restrictions are needed today
Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a remarkable spike in mass killings. From Elliot Rodger’s twisted massacre at Isla Vista, to the Aurora, Colorado massacre of movie theatergoers, to the Newtown Elementary massacre, it has gotten to the point that many simply tune out news of massacres that occur[Read More…]
Center for Latino Community Health receives study abroad grant
Cal State Long Beach received its first study abroad grant from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative after vying with 150 different proposals in the United States and Latina America. In order to qualify for the grant, higher educational institutions in the Western Hemisphere had to “promote study abroad[Read More…]
CSULB dance department chair brings Long Beach dancers to Hollywood
After 25 years of teaching at Cal State Long Beach, 19 premiered original dance masterpieces and two hip replacements, Andy Vaca’s latest choreography will be used to close this year’s So Cal Dance Invitational on Friday at the Ford Amphitheater. Vaca, chair of the CSULB department of dance, jokingly looked[Read More…]
Long Beach State track and field underdogs prevail
After a triumphant season, it is no surprise that this team is full of people with passion, strength and tenacity, who are ready for the next level. So for the naysayers, nonbelievers and people who think money will produce top-performing athletes, watch out as head coach Andy Sythe and company[Read More…]
Long Beach State alumnus and Maryland transfer look to heat up the summer
Former 49er anticipated to be on the Miami Heat’s roster The 2013 Long Beach State alumnus James Ennis was the No. 50 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, in which the Heat obtained from the Atlanta Hawks. News has been circulating around the 2014 NBA finals runner-up looking for[Read More…]
Don’t let the Wax Museum melt
If you want to see a “local,” do-it-yourself show, you usually have to hop in your car and travel to venues like Bridgetown DIY in La Puente, VLHS in Pomona or The Smell in downtown Los Angeles. A new venue has emerged in Long Beach called the Wax Museum, and[Read More…]
Summer and Music festival returns to the streets of Long Beach
The Summer And Music festival features eclectic music events, extraordinary acts and dances at various eco-conscious outdoor venues throughout Long Beach’s downtown. Dancin’ in the Streets is the first to kick off the summer festival on June 27, showcasing sounds of California’s culture, food and music from an array of[Read More…]
E3’s main players struggle with fresh ideas
The big players in the Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3 2014, played it safe, offering tried-and-true gameplay experiences, with little room for innovation. As usual, Sony and Microsoft made headlines with their big-budget events, but very little was shown beyond teasers and CGI trailers. Nintendo took the road[Read More…]
Dreams are closer for the four Dirtbags picked up by the MLB
For the second consecutive year, four Dirtbags were drafted to the MLB. Pitcher Andrew Rohrbach was the only Dirtbag drafted on the second day, chosen by the Colorado Rockies as a ninth round pick. The Rockies also selected right fielder Richard Prigatano in the eleventh round. Third baseman Michael Hill[Read More…]