Church and technology came to a head Thursday afternoon when the Anchor Community Church hosted a raffle for Cal State Long Beach students, awarding an iPad to one lucky student. Approximately 500 people entered the drawing, but faith was on the side of nursing graduate student Fara Delaney. Even though[Read More…]
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CSU protestor found guilty of $22,000 vandalism charge
University of California, Los Angeles student Seth Newmeyer was found guilty of a $22,000 vandalism charge Thursday in Long Beach for breaking the door to the Cal State University Chancellor’s Office last fall, when students clashed with police at the Nov. 16 CSU Board of Trustees meeting. Newmeyer was also[Read More…]
Vandalized vehicle found with smashed rear window
University Police received a report for a vandalized car in lot 11B, next to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and Parking Structure 2, on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m., Detective Sergeant Rick Goodwin said. The female student reported the rear window of her red 2006 Scion had been smashed[Read More…]
CSULB parking lot trades cars for mulch
Cal State Long Beach got a new park on Friday, but it planted its roots for only one day. CSULB’s Recreation Society partnered with the department of recreation and leisure studies to host PARK(ing) Day 2012, transforming the parking lot 18, between Brotman Hall and residential housing, into a temporary[Read More…]
ASI execs talkin’ politics
Associated Students, Inc. President John Haberstroh and Vice President Jonathon Bolin kicked off their series of town hall meetings yesterday, giving students a medium to voice their concerns and hold dialogue with ASI leaders. The town hall meetings fulfill a campaign promise the duo made when running for office in[Read More…]
Muslims at Cal State Long Beach Upset By “Innocence of Muslims”
Riots broke out around the world last week in response to a 14-minute trailer on YouTube of a movie called “Innocence of Muslims,” which depicts the Muslim prophet, Muhammad, as a homosexual, pedophile and womanizer. Several Cal State Long Beach students agreed that the movie, which according to The New[Read More…]
30 lost bikes, jewelry auctioned to students
Cal State Long Beach’s junk has become students’ treasure. CSULB’s Property Office hosted the “Lost and Found Auction & Sale” yesterday at the East Friendship Walk, where students gathered to dig through boxes and inspect bicycles at the sale. Held for the first time in two years, the auction featured[Read More…]
Board approves strategy for cut to budget
The Cal State University Board of Trustees approved its contingency plan yesterday, agreeing to raise tuition if Proposition 30 fails this November or rescind the 9 percent tuition collected this fall increase if the measure passes. Proposition 30 would raise California sales taxes and income tax for those earning more[Read More…]
CSULB student overcomes challenges, earns scholarship
She had learned to live in a rough neighborhood, but one day her only goal was to not trip in her black high heels. As she stood against the wall among 22 other students, a healthy dose of nervousness and excitement swirled inside her. And then, finally – they called[Read More…]
CSU to notify potential students of possible enrollment cuts
Potential CSU students will receive responses to their applications rather quickly this year – but they may not be happy about it. The CSU has planned to send notices to its 2013-14 applicants, detailing how their admission into the system might be affected by the outcome of Proposition 30 this[Read More…]