If approved by Governor Schwarzenegger, Senate Bill 1440 or the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act will provide a clearer, more convenient academic path for community college students to follow in hopes of successfully transferring by fall 2011. Under the Star Act, students in community colleges have the opportunity to work[Read More…]
News
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Health, happiness and a hell of a spirit
Heidi Nye looks like a picture of health. Sitting in a large brown leather chair, her small dog Rasputin — a pound rescue — sleeps quietly in her lap. She’s smiling. Even on the hot August day, Nye’s mood is high and her spirit is energetic. Looks can be deceiving.[Read More…]
Website provides professors’ grade histories
A professor can make or break a class and, in the scramble to find the right course, students are always looking for advice about which professors to take — and which to avoid. MyEdu.com, a Texas-based website, goes further than just rating professors. It provides a number of tools to[Read More…]
Residential parking available to students
Since at least fall of 2008, the parking field team for Cal State Long Beach has been putting up “residential parking only” signs on Atherton Street, where students are allowed to park at the beginning of every semester. “Yes, technically students can park there, but they do so at their[Read More…]
ASI works to stop transparency bill
Associated Students, Inc. wants to stop a state bill that would require it to make more of its documents public. ASI Vice President Lucy Nguyen urged student senators to write letters to Governor Schwarzenegger opposing Senate Bill 330 at Wednesday’s ASI Senate meeting. “In general, it’s a poorly written bill,”[Read More…]
Thriving recreation center, already dead grass
The new Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art building that requires much attention, but yellow, dry grass has appeared after recently being planted outside the building. Physical Planning’s grounds manager, Brian McKinnon, said the dry patches in the newly installed grass are normal when acclimating new sod, a[Read More…]
Unisex restrooms in dorms meant to cater to LGBT
Cal State Long Beach may not offer unisex housing, but it provides public restrooms to be used by both sexes in the lobby halls at some housing facilities. The restrooms in the on-campus residential halls and CSULB’s off-campus residential site are separated according to gender. However, unisex restrooms are offered[Read More…]
Female says she was “inappropriately touched” by another woman
University Police received a report of an alleged assault on Aug. 25. According to Captain Fernando Solorzano, the incident occurred between the two females 16 days prior, on Aug. 9. The victim reported that the other female “inappropriately touched” her while they were driving through campus. The two females were[Read More…]
Security guards at University Bookstore after reported thefts
Security increase at bookstore The University Bookstore has dealt with four reported thefts during the summer, according to the University Police activity log. There has been an increase in security during the beginning of the semester at the University Bookstore. The University Bookstore has employed numerous security guards who direct[Read More…]
Free student services on campus
Associated Students Inc. Students are encouraged to join campus organizations that accommodate their interests to make the most of campus life. Find out how to create a new student organization or search for current Cal State Long Beach clubs by their categorical listing online at csulb.edu/divisions/students/sld/campus_organizations Tickets for advance screenings[Read More…]