The ethnic studies departments across California State University campuses continue to fight against an executive order that they believe will negatively affect ethnic studies departments at CSUs. Executive Order 1100-Revised was issued last year by CSU Chancellor Timothy White. There were recent protests on the CSUN campus where students voiced[Read More…]
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Long Beach State’s College of Education receives grants totaling $2.5 million
For decades, the U.S. public school system has seen declining numbers in special education teachers, but the university has just received money to help alleviate this problem. This semester, Long Beach State’s College of Education received two grants totaling $2.5 million to combat this problem. These grants are awarded by[Read More…]
A conversation with George H.W. Bush’s former speech writer
Craig Smith, a former professor of communication studies at Long Beach State, has had a long, illustrious career crafting and teaching the art of speech. From writing for the late President George H. W. Bush to founding the Center for Free Speech at LBSU and teaching classes in subjects such[Read More…]
Sustainable course evaluation proposal approved for third reading
Associated Students Inc. Senate approved a resolution to create online teacher evaluations Wednesday. Author Sen. Robert Martinez elaborated on the updates made for resolution #2019-7, stressing again that the purpose of the resolution is not to change the evaluations themselves but to change the way they are administered. The two[Read More…]
Campus Clash racks up a near $20,000 bill
When nonprofit, right-wing organization Turning Point USA brought a flurry of conservative ideas to Long Beach State on Oct. 23, the university prepared itself with K-rail barriers, fencing and 70 police members. The event required dozens of personnel on standby, as well as added costs for LBSU, Turning Point USA[Read More…]
Library open for 24 hours during finals week
Finals season is approaching and a lot of students are stressing out over the various papers, projects and assignments being assigned to them by their professors. The University Library’s study areas will be open during finals week beginning Sunday Dec. 9 from 12:30 p.m. to Wednesday Dec.19 at 6:00 p.m.[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: A visual guide to the new CCPE building
Situated on State University Drive between the University Student Union and The Outpost Grill is the new College of Continuing and Professional Education, which opened this semester. The Daily 49er went on a tour of the campus’ newest building and all that it offers. Inside the building The building has[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: College of Education members feel distanced from campus community
Studying at Long Beach state to become a teacher is an often challenging process. The program consists of mostly off-campus required activities which provides students with real work experience, but often leaves students confused and distanced from the university, according to students and faculty. Alejandra Aguilar, ASI co-senator for CED,[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: Q&A with ASI College of Business Administration Sen. Robert Martinez
At age 42, Robert Martinez isn’t your average student. When the College of Business Administration Associated Students Inc. Senator isn’t overseeing the business end of his family’s hair salon or playing catch with his two sons, he’s hard at work making sure the needs of CBA students are being met.[Read More…]
SPECIAL SECTION: Students and faculty endure aging FA-4 building
Jeff Atherton, a foundation art professor, can recall two semesters ago when a dead mouse fell from the ceiling of his color theory class in Fine Arts 4 room 222. “I think that the mouse had eaten some of the poison bait that has been placed around the building,” Atherton[Read More…]