Cal State Long Beach students filled the Nugget Grill and Pub and drank a pint Thursday night while moaning and griping not at a failed pass or touchdown but instead at the vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan. Associated Students Inc. President John Haberstroh[Read More…]
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LifeFit Center @ The Beach opens its doors for seniors
After nearly two years without a gym, Cal State Long Beach has brought fitness back to campus but only for senior members of the community. Supported by the College of Health and Human Services (HHS), the new LifeFit Center @ The Beach celebrated its grand opening Friday. According to Ayla[Read More…]
Gas prices expected to decline with switch to winter-blend
Students feeling pain at the pump and in their wallets as California gas prices have soared to all-time highs in early October may feel relief soon. The price surge in Southern California is thought to be caused by a limited gas supply brought about by a refinery fire, electricity interruption,[Read More…]
Blotter: Student arrested for stealing a book
A male student was detained by bookstore employees after he was found attempting to steal a book from the University Bookstore at 11:03 a.m. on Oct. 8, University Police Captain Scott Brown said. Wellington Williams, 19, was arrested by University Police and booked at Long Beach City Jail, Brown said.[Read More…]
Pell Grants make a smaller dent in tuition costs
In these tough economic times, even the Pell Grant can’t keep up with rising tuition. The grant no longer covers the same percentage of costs as it once did for Cal State Long Beach students due to rising tuition. The Pell Grant, an award given to students who have not[Read More…]
Brown signs same-day voter registration bill
A few years from now, California citizens will have one less excuse for not voting. In an effort to drive more Californians to the voting polls, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill late last month that will allow people to register to vote on Election Day. Demetra Kasimis, an assistant[Read More…]
Student loan debt to be forgiven through new program
As the Cal State University considers creating a graduate incentive fee, the University of Texas at Austin plans to pay students who graduate on time. In an effort to increase its four-year graduation rate, UT Austin announced a pilot program Thursday that would shave off $1,000 to $2,000 of students’[Read More…]
Project OCEAN washes away stress
Correction: The article said that the “Check Yourself” event is held once every semester. It should have said that “Check Yourself” was held one time only in support of National Depression Screening Day. CAPS will hold another event in April, but it will not be the same as “Check Yourself.”[Read More…]
49ers film five-minute flicks
Cal State Long Beach moviemakers have the chance to see their films on the big screen but only for five minutes. Campus Movie Fest, which has traveled to over 75 other universities, gives students the opportunity to produce a five-minute film in one week, providing those students with free equipment[Read More…]
Women learn to be aggressive, fight back with RAD
With the help of University Police, a program is teaching women that they can survive anything, even the attacks of a sexual predator. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) aims to empower women by teaching them they are capable of protecting and keeping themselves safe. The self-defense training classis generally offered once[Read More…]