A record is a narrative—it begins and ends, embodied by lulls and climaxes that tell a story about the musicians and their state of mind. However, there are some striking records that inspire fans to wonder what the band was thinking when they put it all together. So what took[Read More…]
Arts & Life
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Gamers at CSULB’s BeachCon X reboot eSports
Coaches barked orders at players, who manically mashed buttons in a dark room littered with empty Red Bull cans and cable salads. The crowd of 350 gamer aficionados cheered on the competition at BeachCon X, California State University, Long Beach’s annual video game tournament. Saturday’s event took place inside of[Read More…]
CSULB director’s efforts go beyond the desk and into the city
The trim of the sequined, multi-colored gowns kissed the stage as the spotlight waved from one impeccably dressed woman to the next; their smiles masked the unbearable anticipation to hear who would be named 2015 Mrs. California United States. Amongst one of those was Mrs. Long Beach. “I’ve never competed[Read More…]
BeachCon X poised to take over CSULB
From the poorly lit corners of lonely bedrooms, video gaming has transitioned from a nerd-niche hobby to a competitive sport boasting corporate sponsors. Gamers will converge Saturday on The Pointe at California State University, Long Beach’s Walter Pyramid for BeachCon X for an evening of button-smashing, mouse-maneuvering and screen-shattering antics.[Read More…]
CSULB Sexpertise panel works out the kinks of consent, trust and BDSM
Now that you’ve survived the dreaded sit down sex talk with your parents of your pre-pubescent years, Bryn Cartwright hopes to graduate the topics to a college-level course. Cartwright, a senior anthropology major at California State University, Long Beach, organized the Speaker’s Panel on Consent, Communication & Trust, a presentation[Read More…]
Miriam Hernandez: Opening the door for success
She always dreamed of attending college. Being undocumented was the roadblock to that dream. She received zero financial aid and had limited support from her teachers and counselors. “She picked up the pencil and did it herself,” her brother said. Miriam Hernandez will be next year’s ASI vice president. She[Read More…]
4/20 marks another year for the growing marijuana market
Green herb crackles under his lighter as white smoke swirls through a long, glass tube. With one swift inhale, it’ll elevate him into a state of euphoria that has become the norm for his everyday life. John, who wishes his last name not be revealed due to employment-related reasons, is[Read More…]
Stirring the pot
Through a cloud of smoke emerges a rainbow road to a Pot of Gold on a sunny, sunny April 20. Students at California State University, Long Beach say 4/20, a weed-culture holiday, blows up expectations. “A real stoner smokes everyday,” Carlos Martinez, a sophomore mechanical engineering student, said. “They don’t[Read More…]
CSULB’s Laptop Ensemble digitalize classical music with Max MSP
Those sitting in the Daniel Recital Hall on Friday evening were immersed in darkness, save for a flashing screen backdrop and the white laptop glow from Mac’s signature apples. A spider-web of tangled cables flowed from the six performer’s tech-based instruments, producing sounds that ranged from cacophonies to melodies. “Laptop[Read More…]
Record Store Day trends within the music industry and the music scene
The seemingly endless line for Record Store Day slithered down the Fourth Street sidewalk as the warm rays of the sun cracked through the tree branches. Inside Fingerprints music store, crowds dispersed in all directions to find hidden gems of different genres and eras as records went flying in the[Read More…]