Mariam Zinger resented the settlement’s fashion norms when she arrived in the Kibbutz, a rural Israeli city, wearing a bright red scarf that she used to tie up her hair. The people would not accept her into their settlement. The Kibbutz settlement in Israel followed strict rules when it came[Read More…]
Events
Lifestyle events that occur on or off campus should be categorized under “events.” Events differ from performances in that performances stage or present a play, concert or other forms of entertainment while events do not. Examples of events include the Long Beach Zombie Walk, Week of Welcome and Queen Mary’s Dark Harbour.
Students battle it out at the annual LBSU billiards tournament
The annual billiards tournament took place in the University Student Union Game Center Friday, and as the tournament went on, the atmosphere shifted from casual fun to quiet, tense excitement. The tournament was organized and officiated by Khadaffy Ripors, a Long Beach State alumnus. Ripors was introduced to the game[Read More…]
LBSU Japanese Garden celebrates Peach Blossom Festival
Throughout the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, people participated in activities offered for the Peach Blossom Festival, also known as Girl’s Day in Japan. The faculty at the garden wanted to showcase Japanese culture and show people that there are more similarities than differences between Japan and the U.S. “We[Read More…]
Improv ventures into Sketch comedy at Long Beach Play House’s annual sketch show
The crowd filled the Long Beach PlayHouse as the audience anticipated lots of laughter and diverse storytelling in the dimly lit room at the preview of “Sketches 11” Thursday night. The show was put on by Held2Gether, Improv for Life, a Long Beach-based comedy school, which was created to “bring[Read More…]
Mario Karting to the finish line
As Kurt Walti moved the wheels of his chair quickly to speed past others, he took a hard right around the first corner. Taking a screeching left and a sharp right, Walti raced forward to cross the finish line with the fastest time, making the junior and chemical engineering major[Read More…]
#BlackHisStories at LBSU showcases Black brotherhood
Green, blue, and black balloons were blown up Tuesday night in the University Student Union as students and staff came together to celebrate the importance of Black men in history. #BlackHisStories was the last of eight events wrapping up the monthlong celebration for Black History Month, bringing Black men together[Read More…]
Up and coming SoundCloud acts bring something different
About 100 students filled the dark auditorium to listen to the rising “bedroom pop” artists Katzù Oso, undercard and Yeek, the headliner, with 22 West DJs coordinating the event. Associated Students Inc.’s 22 West Media brought SoundCloud talent to the stage at its free “A Night at the Union” concert[Read More…]
‘Cabaret’ makes dazzling debut at Studio Theatre
Ladders hang from the ceiling in a small, dark room dimly lit by an array of mismatching chandeliers from times gone by. A woman in knee-high fishnets catches your eye. She smiles. A man in knee-high fishnets catches your eye. He winks. A wide array of characters are sleuthing about,[Read More…]
Daniel Caesar’s palace
Grammy winning R&B artist Daniel Caesar is coming to Long Beach state next month. Associated Students Inc. announced Sunday that Caesar will be performing at the Walter Pyramid for the Big Event this year. “We want to bring the best artists and the ones that Long Beach deserves the most[Read More…]
Get ready with LBSU’s ‘Cabaret’
The night before the opening of “Cabaret” had cast and crew alike busy and buzzing, trying to perfect their show. Since early December, the crew has been putting in hours of work a day to get “Cabaret” ready for people to see. Each aspect of California Repertory’s first show of[Read More…]