University Student Union Program Council launched Power Hour, a new icebreaker event, for the first time on Sept. 16 in the South Plaza. Passing students were encouraged to climb into a ball pit with strangers and ask each other provided icebreaker questions. The USU Program Council hopes the Power Hour[Read More…]
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Opera overwhelming overture and emotional ensemble
The Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall was illuminated with profound and angelic voices on Sept. 14 for “Dazzling Young Opera Stars.” The event was organized by Jack Kates, a CSULB alumnus and critically acclaimed author. The event showcased current and alumni students from the CSULB Opera program. Before any performances[Read More…]
Former student wrangles with folk
For Connections Academy advisor Ted Zakka, the day isn’t over when the Sacramento school district bell rings. He meets up with a lawyer, a teacher and other professionals to do one thing: make some music. Zakka is the mastermind, songwriter of self-ascribed Americana band Ted Z and the Wranglers. He[Read More…]
Karen O crushes her rock n’ roll past
Karen O is quite the mixed bag. From her best-known act as the shouting headwoman of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, to her work with Spike Jonze for the soundtrack of the film adaptation of the children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, O has reached a diverse audience. O has[Read More…]
Authentic Italian at Michael’s Pizzeria
A Pandora radio station plays The Strokes and Vampire Weekend across the orange and white-themed patio at Michael’s Pizzeria on 3rd Street and Promenade in Downtown Long Beach; honestly, how classy can a pizzeria get? A sign out front reads “Try pizza for the very first time,” and once the[Read More…]
Marketing student unwraps music talents
Ten years ago LeeAnn Leon purchased her first guitar and wrapped it up for Christmas as a present to herself; years have passed, and she still manages to unwrap her passion for music. Leon is currently a junior marketing major at Cal State Long Beach. She said one reason she[Read More…]
“Folkestra” Band Leather Tramp Delights Crowds at Noontime
Leather Tramp performed a lively concert in the University Student Union Wednesday as part of ASI’s Noontime Concert Series; they brought their “folkestra” sound to campus. The 12-person band combines indie and folk rock, and because of this the band has dubbed their music a “folkestra.” Junior music major Jake[Read More…]
Fly Society takes skating culture from the rails to retail
Sixteen years ago, in northeast Long Beach, a 13-year-old skateboarder named Terry Kennedy was recruited by Vans, his first sponsor, during a skating session at Cherry Park. This was the beginning of Kennedy’s pro-skater career. He now has his own clothing and music brand that originated in Long Beach called[Read More…]
Local Folk Fest to bring Rest^vRant to Campus
The second annual Long Beach Folk Revival Fest will return to Long Beach on Sept. 27 at Rainbow Lagoon Park to entertain and illuminate the town with distinct folky sounds. The festival will feature more than 25 folk-influenced musicians including Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Good Luck Thrift Store[Read More…]
Picture this differently
With his Nikon D800, Jesse Lubben begins his process by going on a journey, the adventures often vary from hiking in the mountains to visiting unfamiliar cities. For the first time his artwork is on display as a solo artist at a photo exhibition called “Photosomatic,” which is on display[Read More…]