With the recent redesign of the dorms’ dining halls, students at Hillside, Parkside and Beachside Colleges seem content with the better buffets, but one inconsistency has sparked a few student inquiries. Rooms in the on campus dorms, Hillside and Parkside, come equipped with more than 40 premium channels, ranging from[Read More…]
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Volunteer kicks off workshops for CSULB’s bike fix it stations
Anders Mattsson from Jax Bicycle Center visited campus yesterday to tighten brakes and pump tires for students as part of the first monthly on-campus bicycle repair workshop. Mattsson, sales manager of Jax, hosted the workshop to teach students how to use Cal State Long Beach’s new bike workstations. Free workshops[Read More…]
ASI Senators vote to oppose potential student fees
The Associated Students, Inc. Senate unanimously passed an emergency resolution on its first, second and third readings yesterday, opposing three proposed fees that the Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on next week. The fees would go into effect fall 2013 and are estimated to generate[Read More…]
CSULB alums become finalists in Martha Stewart’s awards
Abigail Barnes knows how to throw a party, whether it’s in the jungle or under the sea, and Martha Stewart has taken notice. Barnes, a graphic design alumna from Cal State Long Beach, crafts parties using paper and ribbon for decorations, and her skill has enabled her to start a[Read More…]
ASI must comply with state regulations
Associated Students, Inc. will have to obtain a two-thirds vote from students in order to comply with a system-wide amendment made by the Cal State University Chancellor’s Office – a change made without consulting the 23 ASI organizations across the system, according to ASI Executive Director Richard Haller. Before the[Read More…]
CSULB invests in water bottle filling stations
Cal State Long Beach students may have less water bottles in their hands, thanks to the recent installation of three new water bottle filling stations on campus. The three stations were added during the summer. Two are located outside, beside the tennis courts and Faculty Office building 3, while another[Read More…]
ASI Senators vote to oppose potential student fees
The Associated Students, Inc. Senate unanimously passed an emergency resolution on its first, second and third readings yesterday, opposing three proposed fees that the Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on next week. The fees would go into effect fall 2013 and are estimated to generate[Read More…]
CSULB student puts service before self
Most people wouldn’t think of watching Nickelodeon as volunteer work, but that’s what Ashley Riley did one day at Miller Children’s Hospital. “I was with one girl who just wanted someone to watch ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ with her,” Riley said. “She just wanted some company and someone to talk to her[Read More…]
Board of Trustees to discuss creating three new student fees
The Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote next week on new fees that would charge students for taking heavy loads of units, delaying graduation and repeating classes, regardless of the passage of Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative. The Board also plans to discuss potential budget strategies[Read More…]
SRWC to provide new outdoor adventures
Watch out – the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is looking to kick people off campus. Through its Outdoor Adventures Program, the SRWC is providing transportation and equipment for off-campus activities available to students. During the activities, known as “adventures,” experienced staff will guide students through hikes, rock climbing and[Read More…]