Long Beach is reviewing a condo plaza construction proposal to replace the Seaport Marina Inn on Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street. According to the development executive summary, the place will include a 325-unit condo tower, 100-room hotel, retail space, restaurant and theater. Planners revised an environmental impact that was[Read More…]
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Comedians test “Funny: the Documentary” at CSULB
“Funny: The Documentary,” which includes interviews and performances from more than 50 stand-up comedians, had its first test audience at the University Student Union on Tuesday. The film, directed by J.D. Cohen, features Ben Gleib, Jon Lovitz, Eugene Kim, Bo Burnham, Bobby Lee and Pauly Shore, among others. The comedians[Read More…]
Students sell origami cranes to benefit Japan’s earthquake victims
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected. The Taiwanese Student Association, not the Turkish Student Association, was involved in this event. The Nikkei Student Union has started a month-long campaign to sell origami cranes for $1 as part of the tsunami relief efforts to send humanitarian aid to those[Read More…]
CSULB professor fights ignorance about HIV/AIDS with research
The post board beside professor Thomas Alex Washington’s door is covered in flyers for HIV/AIDS clinics and other help organizations. A small bag of condoms hangs near the door as a subtle sign that one can be safe while having “fun.” Washington is an associate professor of social work and[Read More…]
Middle East conference draws crowd
Students flocked to an event about current events in the Middle East and northern Africa at the University Student Union on Monday — so many that the conference had to be relocated from Room 205 to outside, in front of the student union. Faculty from the anthropology, English, history and[Read More…]
Fraternity impersonation leads to robbery attempt
Fraternity impersonation leads to attempted robbery A man reported an attempted robbery March 5 at 6:15 p.m. in Parking Lot 14, University Police Capt. Fernando Solorzano said. The victim reported that a man wearing a purple shirt with green and purple camouflage pants and gold combat boots approached him as[Read More…]
‘The Beach’ relocates poolside
More than 100 students met by the pool at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center for “Beach Pride by the Poolside” on Tuesday, when students had a chance to show off their curves along with their limbo skills at the bi-annual event hosted by Associated Students Inc. “It’s designed to[Read More…]
$4 gas a burden to CSULB students
Recent turmoil in Egypt and Libya has caused U.S. gasoline prices to rise again, causing enormous impact on the economy and many peoples’ lives. Last time gasoline price increased at this pace, there was a 10 percent increase in Long Beach bus ridership, according to Marcelle Epley, chief administrative officer[Read More…]
ASI candidates square off in USU ballroom
The Daily 49er hosted a debate on Tuesday that showcased the 2011 Associated Students Inc. executive candidates and their stances on auxiliary organization transparency, executive pay and student government experience. Opposing candidates squared off against one another, answering questions from the Daily 49er editor in chief Alexandra Baird, and rebutting[Read More…]
Vice presidential candidates share hopes, goals
As part of a series, the Daily 49er brings you the Associated Students Inc. candidates, in their own words. Online elections will be March 21-24. Stephen Thomas has a lot on his plate. He is a full-time student, with a part-time job as a P.F. Chang’s server and still[Read More…]