Starting next fall, incoming freshmen must live in university housing unless they fall under a category of exemption. The new requirement, developed by the Division of Student Services and signed by President F. King Alexander, will be implemented to move Cal State Long Beach past the identity of a commuter[Read More…]
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CSULB prepares for WASC accreditation
As Cal State Long Beach enters the third phase of the accreditation process, campus liaisons for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges are working hard to finish the Educational Effectiveness Review. The EER is the last report the campus must submit to WASC, one of six nongovernmental organizations that[Read More…]
Women embrace their bellies
The word “panza,” meaning “belly,” is the cause of many insecurities and drastic measures women take to be thin. “The Panza Monologues” is a performance based on women’s stories about their panzas, which reveal the truth about them. The women in the La Raza Student Association and Women’s Gender and[Read More…]
CSULB e-mail may be sent to another provider
Cal State Long Beach is investigating changing its student e-mail service from a campus-based provider to a host provider in order to improve e-mail service, communications and cut costs. The student e-mail changeover is currently in the research and planning phase, making any change unlikely until this summer. “We have[Read More…]
Research grants awarded to anthropology professors
Although Hector Neff and Carl Lipo, two Cal State Long Beach anthropology professors, were recently awarded grants to further their research, a large number of anthropology classes are on the chopping block. Neff, the principal investigator for the Institute for Integrated Research in Materials, Environments and Society at CSULB was[Read More…]
Students getting tax credit for books, fees
Low-income students are being given a $2,500 tax break under the American Opportunity Tax Credit, which will give students the opportunity to claim textbook purchases, tuition and other fees paid in 2009-10 on their taxes. Students may claim a maximum credit of $2,500 under this tax break, which is offered[Read More…]
Rolling a ball for charity
A large ball will be rolling across campus this week to collect money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity at Cal State Long Beach has teamed up with the Children’s Miracle Network to collect donations for the hospital as part of the “Get on the Ball”[Read More…]
Some CSU campuses making admissions exceptions
A number of students who meet only the minimum California State University system admissions requirements will still be able attend some of its campuses next fall. A recent article from The Associated Press reported that certain “special students” — such as athletes, musicians and engineering students — will be accepted[Read More…]
Services limited during 1st week of winter session
Students attending winter session will find a host of services available to them in January, despite the fact that many of the operational staff will be absent due to furlough days. The furlough days will take place during the first four days of winter session. About 20 staff members of[Read More…]
Cameras keep an eye on CSULB community
Ian McCready stopped for a moment, confused by what had happened. He gripped his keys as he circled the Cal State Long Beach parking lot for a second time. His truck was missing, stolen from right outside the Parkside Commons Residence Halls. The vehicle turned up a month later in[Read More…]