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Small Expo, Big Fun
A Blues Brother and a Ghostbuster having a casual conversation while smoking a cigarette along the promenade in Long Beach, surrounded by iconic cars from “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future,” and “Speed Racer” can only mean one thing. The Long Beach Comic Book Expo returned on May 31 and[Read More…]
University Art Museum undergoes a makeover
With a vision to make art a primary part of Cal State Long Beach, donations to the University Art Museum are used to give the building a facelift. “It’s an opportunity for students to gather and hang out, and there is more art to enjoy,” said Chris Miles, the Interim Dean[Read More…]
CSULB selects new vice president for student services
Cal State Long Beach officials announced the selection of Carmen Tillery Taylor as the new vice president for student services. The position has been open since August. Currently, Taylor serves Indiana State University as vice president for student affairs and dean of students, according to a campus news release on May 20.[Read More…]
CSULB alumna graduates eight years after drug addiction
Elena Encarnacion, a Cal State Long Beach journalism alumna, would have already seen her commencement through in 2006 if it hadn’t been for an unscheduled deferment six weeks prior to her intended graduation. Before the end of her last semester in 2006, Encarnacion said she wanted to “accomplish something she[Read More…]
Robert Garcia hammers down Damon Dunn
After securing 52.1 percent of the vote, Robert Garcia edged out Damon Dunn and won the Long Beach mayoral election. Garcia told the Daily 49er on Wednesday that he is committed to including Cal State Long Beach students for future plans for the city as Mayor. He emphasized utilizing and harnessing[Read More…]
Unofficial Election Results from the Long Beach City Clerk’s Office
REG/TURNOUT PERCENTAGE Total Registered Voters 256, 735 Precinct Registration 256, 735 Precinct Ballots Cast 22, 827 8.9% Vote by Mail Ballots Cast 22, 423 8.7% Total Ballots Cast 45, 250 17.6% MAYOR VOTE COUNT PERCENTAGE Robert Garcia 23, 296 52.1% Damon Dunn 21, 398 47.9% CITY ATTORNEY VOTE COUNT Charles[Read More…]
“Maleficent” is not so magnificent
Out of all the animated villains that Disney has presented, there has been only one who truly deserved to have her story told in a different light. She is one who has haunted children for decades with her pointed horns, glaring stare and menacing laugh. She is the evil Maleficent.[Read More…]
Summer Staycation: A Guide to Day Tripping
Summer is upon us at last. Many people are packing their bags and embarking on long awaited trips, but not everyone is able to explore and travel this summer. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun, as there are many ways to enjoy Southern California on a budget. After[Read More…]
The Beach stays hot
Long Beach State continually climbs toward the top by having a respectable athletics program. Three Big West championships in the spring helped LBSU claim its fourth straight Commissioner’s Cup, an award given to the top athletics program in the conference, while women’s tennis, softball and men’s track and field were[Read More…]