Women have lived in space; astronaut Sally Ride was the first American woman in space when she conducted experiments and deployed satellites from the space shuttle Challenger in 1983. And women have died in space; astronaut Judith Resnik and space-flight participant Christa McAuliffe were part of the Challenger’s fatal crash[Read More…]
CSU
Any news pertaining to the CSU system as a whole, not just CSULB. This includes news that affects all of the universities in the CSU system.
CFA and CSU announce terms of new deal
California State University faculty would receive a 10.5 percent salary increase in the three-year tentative agreement between California Faculty Association labor leaders and CSU management, but whether the raise will really solve the faculty wage crisis, especially among non-tenure-track professors, remains uncertain. CSU Chancellor Timothy White and CFA President Jennifer Eagan[Read More…]
CSU and CFA leaders reach tentative agreement
The five-day strike that was scheduled to start Wednesday has been postponed after the California Faculty Association and the California State University management reached a tentative agreement. The two sides will hold a joint news conference Friday at 10 a.m. to announce on a “reopened contract” between CSU administration and[Read More…]
Fight for Five blackout
The California Faculty Association and California State University have announced a two-day blackout period as they resume negotiations in order to avoid the strike set to occur April 13-15 and 18-19. Members from both parties met on April 5 to discuss the effects the strike would have on students, faculty[Read More…]
Adderall now used for weight loss among college students
When it comes to the twenty-first century, it’s all about finding faster and more accessible ways to make life easier. In the case of college students throughout the nation, Adderall has become on of the top drugs to keep them on their “A” game. Adderall has gone from being used[Read More…]
Pacific Southwest Conference holds competitions for civil engineering students
Not only does concrete float, it can be raced. Teams of civil engineering students from over 18 schools designed their own concrete vessels to sail through the water and weave through buoys Saturday in Long Beach. The concrete canoe race is just one event during the American Society of[Read More…]
CFA strike more likely after fact finding report
The prospect of a Cal State Long Beach faculty strike is looking more and more likely after the release of the fact finder’s report on Thursday, which sided with the California Faculty Association’s demand for a 5 percent salary increase. Both the California State University and the CFA seemed to[Read More…]
Students reveal ICE deportation, other fears at forum on knife incident
What was initially scheduled to be a 90-minute discussion between students and administration turned into a four and a half hour outpouring of students’ fear, frustration and demands for change March 23. “We need to be able to come to our own campus and feel safe and secure that administration[Read More…]
Coca-Cola pouring rights deals may secure loyal student customers for life
The ‘90s tagline “Always Coca-Cola” takes on a new meaning at Cal State Long Beach, which has been branded a Coke campus through at least 2021 after recent contract negotiations between the university and the soda company. This designation as a Coke campus means that the university, under the terms[Read More…]
Fight for Five expects traffic
In the event that the “Fight for Five” strike occurs, it may be difficult to get on campus. While picket lines will be stationed at every entrance, the California Faculty Association said those striking will not physically block anyone from entering. Staff and students working at campus stores are expected[Read More…]