In the first episode of Gray Area, Daily Forty-Niner editors Perry Continente and Manuel Valladares sit down to discuss their opposing views about the value of protest voting. A protest vote is one cast in an election to show dissatisfaction with the candidates or political system.
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CRAMPED CONCERTS E1 | Reuben Fillies
In the first episode of Cramped Concerts, local artist Reuben Fillies sits down with the Daily Forty-Niner to play some of his newest original music. Fillies writes about personal experiences including his girlfriend and life growing up in South Africa.
‘If they’re right, I really don’t have anything to lose’
Long Beach State dance major Vanessa Cruz was born with arthrogryposis, a condition characterized by joint contractures and muscle weakness throughout the body. Despite challenges, Cruz has continued to pursue her passion for dance. Cruz sits down with the Daily Forty-Niner to discuss her journey to the CSULB dance department.
CSULB ‘decks the halls’ at 2019 Holiday Cart Parade
Snoopy’s bright red dog house, Carl Fredricksen’s floating house from Disney Pixar’s ‘Up’ and the Polar Express traversed down Beach Drive for the 2019 Holiday Cart Parade. Departments from all across campus participated in the annual event.
‘An Evening With’ SoulPancake co-founders Rainn Wilson and Shabnum Mogharabi
Over 300 students gathered at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center for ‘An Evening With’ Rainn Wilson and Shabnum Mogharabi hosted by ASI’s Beach Pride Events.
Vigil held at CSULB for family killed in Halloween crash
Friends, family and community members gathered at the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Monday to remember the lives of the Awaida family who was killed in a car crash Halloween night.
Out of the Closet, CSULB students share their coming out stories
No one’s coming out story is the same. Members of Long Beach State’s LGBTQ+ community share their individual coming out stories in the Daily Forty-Niner video series, “Out of the Closet.”
Long Beach Funky Quaffles bring magic to the Beach
The ‘Long Beach Funky Quaffles’ has been a competitive quidditch team since 2013, bringing J.K. Rowling’s fictional sport to the Beach.
CSULB alumna Criseida Serpas showcases dress collection at third Sanctuary Fashion Week
Criseida Serpas of Criseida Couture exhibits her curve-hugging, pin-up style dress collection at the third annual Sanctuary Fashion Week at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.
A retrospective look at Long Beach State’s oldest club sport | Celebrating 70 years
In 1957, Dr. Ludwig Spolyar and Bill Lockyer founded Beach Crew as a fun way to bring their friends together. Beach Crew, now known as Long Beach State Rowing, has grown into a distinguished program on campus.