Every measurement and cut has to be precise. For the man behind the counter, a single mistake can mean restarting the entire process. On National Donut Day, bakers around the country must prepare their sweets for customers seeking free and special treats. It’s a lot of pressure, but it’s not[Read More…]
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Explore the passion for grad fashion
A cap, gown, tassel and sash. Almost every graduating student from Cal State Long Beach will be adorned with these pieces of clothing to commemorate their leaving the walls of CSULB and entering the world of hopeful job offers and careers. Some students will be sporting cords and medallions or[Read More…]
Student thesis films showcased at the Carpenter Center
Film students’ labor of creativity and dedication to their craft paid off in roaring applause and proud cheers from faculty, family and peers for the graduating class of Film and Electronic Arts at Cal State Long Beach. The Carpenter Performing Arts Center was host to the “Creative Nonfiction” and “Narrative[Read More…]
Things to do during the Long Beach summer
Classes may be over for some, but life goes on — Long Beach will have plenty to offer residents during the three months between the spring and fall semesters. Whether you’re a horror fanatic, music lover or looking to celebrate cultural events, these are just some of the events you[Read More…]
Our View: Memoirs of a finals week nightmare
For everyone who is cracking under the pressure of finals, I’m going to tell you some of the single most comforting words in the English dictionary. You are not alone. So if you feel like your life is in shambles, and no one could possibly understand what you’re going through,[Read More…]
Jeremih, Juicy J and Ella Mai come to CSULB
The stage was set, the lights were dimmed and the seats of the Walter Pyramid were filled — well, sort of. Students received a slightly more intimate show than they might have expected with artists Ella Mai, Juicy J and Jeremih Friday night for the 2017 ASI Big Event. With[Read More…]
Why detective films don’t get made anymore
From William Powell in the classic 1930s “Thin Man” series, to Humphrey Bogart in films like “The Big Sleep” and “The Maltese Falcon,” to more recent examples of Brad Pitt in “Se7en” or Jake Gyllenhaal in “Zodiac,” the leading men in murder mysteries are always empirically handsome detectives. This one[Read More…]
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ keeps the Marvel franchise fresh
There is usually some heart in Marvel films due to their similarities in tonal and story structure, but “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” injects that heart with a “Pulp Fiction” size needle of adrenaline. Comic book films are becoming like stale bread at this point. Recent films like, “X-Men:[Read More…]
High Spirits with Glasspirits
Students got the chance to drop their textbooks and raise their glasses for a few hours while watching experimental rock band Glasspirits perform at the Nugget Grill & Pub Tuesday night. Glasspirits, took the stage at 5 p.m., giving students a breath of fresh air in the midst of exams.[Read More…]
Grouplove releases new EP “Little Mess”
Diehard Grouplove fans have probably already been listening to their new EP “Little Mess” for a couple weeks now. Not that I’m a half-hearted fan, I just haven’t paid for a new album in about three years. “Little Mess,” the EP attached to Grouplove’s latest LP “Big Mess,” was released[Read More…]