A student senator plans to present a petition against an “offensive” article by the Union Weekly. Associated Students, Inc., Sen. Roxanna Gracia said that the article, “How to Get Laid: A Girls’ Guide for Guys,” promotes sexual violence. One part of the article says: “When you get to her place[Read More…]
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International students denied access to CSULB rec center
Some international students at Cal State Long Beach were surprised to find out that they didn’t have access to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Stefan Wegner, a student enrolled in CSULB’s University Study at the Beach (USB) program, said he and his colleagues haven’t been able to access the[Read More…]
Students protest for their professor at Brotman Hall
A Cal State Long Beach Health and Science professor said he was upset that a dean tried to force him to sign his contract in front of his class. Lecture Ezra Levy taught Drugs and Health 427, a G.E. requirement that satisfies section E degree process at CSULB. Health and[Read More…]
CSU hopes to expand doctoral degrees
Efforts to extend Cal State University doctoral degrees to include a doctor of nursing practice degree and a doctor of physical therapy degree have passed both legislative houses in Sacramento and are currently awaiting the Gov. Schwarzenegger signature, according to President F. King Alexander. Assembly Bills 867 and 2382, authored[Read More…]
CSULB losing the November registration race
Associated Students, Inc. is struggling in the competition to register new voters for the upcoming November elections. Cal State Long Beach has pledged, along with the 22 other California State University campuses, to register at least 10 percent of the campus population. About 300 students have been registered through ASI.[Read More…]
Formerly homeless, CSULB student receives award for perseverence
Music has provided shelter for Cal State Long Beach student Brian K. Smith — literally. After losing financial aid and student loans due to unit limitations, Smith became homeless and took refuge, sleeping in the practice rooms of the music department. “I didn’t know what else to do,” Smith said.[Read More…]
Boat trailer stolen from CSULB’s Microbiology building
CSULB boat trailer is stolen on campus Microbiology Department staff reported on Sept. 9 the theft of a boat trailer valued at $11,000 from the department’s loading dock, according to University Police Capt. Fernando Solorzano. The department uses boats for field research. There are no suspects. Solorzano said someone[Read More…]
PAC Modern students dance and bond as a family
Celebrating 15 years at Cal State Long Beach, the Pilipino American Coalition dance team — simply known as PAC Modern — stayed true to its roots as it began the fall semester, but a new team with the same traditions make PAC Modern more than a dance team. PAC Modern[Read More…]
CSULB students awarded Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship
The California State University system and Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship granted 70 students with awards this year — nine of which were from CSULB. With around 2,000 faculty members on campus, Cal State Long Beach is like the hand that feeds its growing student population and their increasing tuition. For[Read More…]
Proposed new health benefits for CSULB’s ASI employees
Associated Students, Inc. will address the proposed resolution for a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association Trust, an alternative way to fund health benefits for future retired ASI employees. Funds allocated to current retired employees lie in the annual operating budget. The budget is supported by student fees and income from ASI[Read More…]