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…]
Arts & Life
Content that focuses on popular culture, local art and music, entertainment and the events. Common topics include lifestyle, television and film, theater, music, video game, food, etc
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…]
“Curb your Enthusiasm” ninth season is “pretty pretty good”
TV show revivals are almost always a bad idea. Shows such as “24: Legacy” and “Fuller House” prove that, but “Seinfeld” creator Larry David makes an exception to the rule with the return of his semi-improvised sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Fans of the series were excited but skeptical when HBO[Read More…]
School of Art holds 50th annual Art Sale to fundraise for their departments
You’re walking through a gallery and out of the corner of your eye, you notice a piece of art that captures your attention. Lifting the brightly colored ceramic pot off its shelf, you check the bright orange sticker on the bottom reading “$15” carefully tucked in the corner and just[Read More…]
The Beach on 2nd Street 10-year Anniversary
Beach on 2nd Street celebrates 10-year anniversary. The community event featured special discounts and a Christmas parade.
Beach on 2nd Street celebrates 10-year anniversary
Beach On 2nd Street had a lot to celebrate this year during its 10-year anniversary event that kicked off the holiday season. Customers enjoyed refreshments, balloon animals, store discounts and a Christmas parade to wrap up the night. Cal State Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley said former president F.[Read More…]
Lana Del Rey pop-up shop brings fans one step closer to the music
The black-shirted security guard only allowed 10 guests at a time to enter the windowed shop on Robertson Boulevard. As the morning drew into the early afternoon, the line of people waiting to go inside of music artist Lana Del Rey’s pop-up shop grew longer and longer. Once the group[Read More…]
Pasifika Voice opens the mic to Pacific Islander performers
Set a date on your calendars for a night of cultural celebration through song, dance and spoken word. The Cal State Long Beach Pacific Islanders’ Association intends to bring awareness to the culture through art at this year’s Pasifika Voice open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday in[Read More…]
Art by the community, for the community
A collection of artwork from veteran, LGBTIQ+, international and wellness communities will be unveiled Thursday evening in the University Student Union Art Gallery & Student Lounge as part of the Conscious Collection. The exhibit was organized by Associated Students, Inc.’s cabinet, who wanted to create an art gallery with a[Read More…]