The street of Belmont Shore was filled with excited students, people and families to celebrate the 35th annual Christmas parade.
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Our View: Tips and tricks for the big tests
Finals are here. We can see the light at the end of the first semester tunnel, but we have one more gruelling week to get through before we can tune out for the holidays. The work may seem overwhelming at this point, but with the right combination of tips and[Read More…]
“The Disaster Artist” is one of James Franco’s best biographical adaptations
As we progress further into the 21st century, you’re likely to find fewer and fewer people who have heard of Tommy Wiseau’s early 2000s cult classic “The Room,” let alone actually watched it. It’s a cultural experience and cinematic phenomenon in itself to watch what has been deemed “The Citizen[Read More…]
Get your study on
Finals season is upon us, and among the tests, papers and projects, one of the most challenging aspects of the season is finding a place to work. While the University Library is the obvious location, it can easily become a smelly, noisy and sleep-deprived building of finals nightmares. You may[Read More…]
Best and worst movies of 2017
2017 was a mixed bag in a lot of senses. From a number of producers, actors and entertainers being called out for sexual allegations to Bill Nye getting his own show on Netflix, there was a lot to be happy and sad about. The same thing went for movies, too.[Read More…]
CSULB hosts 13th annual Greater Los Angeles MFA
Artists from all over Southern California will come together at Cal State Long Beach in one of the biggest visual art installations on campus. Greater Los Angeles MFA will return this January for its 13th annual exhibit, featuring 23 artists from various colleges in the LA area. The exhibition was[Read More…]
Our View: Worst gifts received
Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as a bad Christmas gift. Yes, the thought counts, but there’s not enough well intentions or pretty wrapping paper in the world to make up for certain gifts. Mostly everyone has a bad memory of a present they have either given[Read More…]
Film photography makes a comeback in the age of digital products
When film was first introduced to the world, it was revolutionary. It changed the format and immediacy of cinema and photography. Decades later when digital was created, the future of film seemed bleak. In 2008, Polaroid announced that it would no longer produce its iconic instant print film due to[Read More…]
Chemistry professor teaches a bigger message
At the start of every class, a familiar sign greets the students in professor Tom Gufrey’s Chemistry 100 class. The worn-out black background and bold white lettering read only two words: kindness matters. This is the message Gufrey teaches his students above all else. Whether it’s paying for their textbooks[Read More…]
Students swap ‘til they drop
It was a clothing free-for-all in the University Student Union Tuesday as dozens of students took home their picks from an assortment of donated clothing at the Associated Student, Inc. event “Swap don’t Shop.” Clothing came from students and organizations stuffed in large bags from students and Beach Pantry’s Swap[Read More…]