Many students who walk past the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on their way to class every day may not realize that they are walking in the footsteps of the actors from “American Pie.” Across from the rec center, the George Allen Field is spacious with lush green grass and[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
ASI Judiciary repeals handbook violation ruling
The Associated Students Inc. Judiciary voted 1-5 to repeal the Board of Elections ruling against John Haberstroh and Jonathon Bolin for violating election handbook rules, in their hearing Thursday. On Monday the Board of Elections ruled 3-2 that presidential candidate Haberstroh and vice presidential candidate Bolin were guilty of sliding[Read More…]
ASI president, vice president finalists to face run-off elections
The Associated Students Inc. president and vice president positions have been narrowed down to two candidates each, and the winner is set to be decided during a run-off election after spring break, as announced at the results ceremony on Friday. The run-off election will be held between presidential candidates John[Read More…]
ASI candidates guilty of handbook violation
Associated Students Inc. candidates John Haberstroh and Jonathon Bolin were found guilty on Monday of violating election handbook regulations by passing out campaign leaflets in the dorms. The Board of Elections ruled against the duo in a 3-2 vote, according to ASI Elections Officer Leo Palomera. Haberstroh and Bolin will[Read More…]
Engineering students display senior projects
About 20 students gathered outside the Outpost Grill Wednesday to see a demo of projects created by senior engineering students. James Coolidge, Garrett Chan, Gilbert Napenas, Nephtali Mendoza and Mario Madrigal are engineering majors whose project has drawn attention, since they have been testing it in front of the Outpost[Read More…]
CSULB admissions guidelines under review, may take one month
The possibility of enrollment freezes for fall 2013 at Cal State Long Beach will not affect the implementation of proposed admission guidelines that would change the criteria for admission at the freshman and transfer level. The proposed changes include requiring major-specific criteria for admission to the university, changing the definition[Read More…]
CSULB Japanese garden campaigns to preserve Bel-Air UCLA garden
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is working with nonprofit organizations to encourage University of California, Los Angeles to preserve its Hannah Carter Japanese Garden, which is currently in danger of being sold. The organizations, the Garden Conservancy and the North American Japanese Garden Association, along with several others, have[Read More…]
Marriage, college wed for some students at Cal State Long Beach
For many college students, juggling classes with a social life and romantic relationships is complicated enough, and yet, some students are deciding now is the time to take those relationships to the next level. At Cal State Long Beach, some students are in the midst of starting their own family[Read More…]
International students reflect on costs, benefits of living in California
International students who attend Cal State Long Beach have to pay additional tuition fees despite not being eligible for federal or state financial aid. “In addition to the tuition that California residents pay, international students also pay $372 per unit they enroll in,” said Nathan Jensen, senior director of the[Read More…]
$1,000 ASI scholarships available for CSULB students
Associated Students Inc. created the ASI Scholarship Program, which will award 25 scholarships at $1,000 each to students for the 2012-13 school year. According to ASI Treasurer Michael Quibuyen, the ideas for the program came from Senators Jose Espeleta and Jorge Soriano as well as Vice President Stephen Thomas. “The[Read More…]