A picture was taken of Cal State Long Beach senior accounting major Karlesha Thurman breastfeeding her daughter during her graduation ceremony. The picture has since gone viral, resulting in mixed reviews. After Thurman crossed the stage and returned to her seat, her daughter became upset and hungry, so Thurman breastfed[Read More…]
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CSU to spend $20 million on more sustainable food
The California State University Board of Trustees approved a new food policy that would require the CSU system to spend over $20 million on more sustainable food products. The food policy, which was voted on May 21, will follow Real Food Challenge guidelines, a national organization partly founded by the[Read More…]
ASI aims to bring new student programs
While a 24-hour study center may be the only current, concrete result of Associated Students Inc. gaining an extra $1.2 million to spend next school year, there are still plans to fund new areas and programs. The extra $1.2 million is a result of the $16 student fee increase and[Read More…]
Saying Goodbye to Colossus
After speculation over whether Six Flags Magic Mountain was ever going to refurbish the amusement park’s main ride, Colossus, the park announced it would be closing down on August 16, after existing for 36 years. “Six Flags Magic Mountain will announce exciting future plans for the park we think our[Read More…]
LA Pride creates a hub for a myriad of people
LA Pride returned on June 6 through June 8, showcasing three days of fun, music, games and a parade to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual pride down the streets of Santa Monica Boulevard. The event featured celebrity guest Demi Lovato as the parade’s grand marshal; Lovato performed her song[Read More…]
Flying Solo, but Soaring High
Jack White is the closest thing to rock royalty in the world today. With an illustrious record of performing with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and his growing catalog of solo work, it is becoming incredibly apparent that White is looking to carve out a name for himself in the[Read More…]
CSU makes slow progress in relieving bottleneck courses
The CSU system is going on a hiring spree, attempting to hire more full-time faculty in hopes of remedying the issue of bottleneck courses, classes that can lead students dropping out, and improving the quality of education. According to the LA Times, this will improve enrollment in core courses such[Read More…]
Fight for Fifteen: Why We Must Increase the Minimum Wage
Today, the minimum wage is a subject of intense debate in the halls of power. Everywhere from city council meetings, to state legislatures, to congress, the pressure is mounting to raise the minimum wage. It’s time that we heed the call, and even more important, recognize that this situation is in fact[Read More…]
Obama was right, we should negotiate with the Taliban
Following President Barack Obama’s recent decision to swap Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban commanders held at Guantanamo Bay, critics have assailed his administration for violating the timeless U.S. policy of never negotiating with terrorists. However, this case highlights the need to discard the ludicrous axiom, which is so often[Read More…]
Our View: CSULB graduate’s breastfeeding photo should not be criticized
No, and no. Karlesha Thurman, a recent graduate of Cal State Long Beach, posted a photo of herself breastfeeding in cap and gown at commencement on a Facebook page called Black Women do Breastfeed. Apparently, some viewers were not too pleased, and Thurman deleted the photo. We agree that breast-feeding[Read More…]