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Mexican students to be recognized Friday

International students are living and learning at Cal State Long Beach this summer. Among them are seven female undergraduates from three Mexican universities. They are part of a research program run by the department of Chicano and Latino studies. This Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, a closing presentation in[Read More…]

Text alerts if packed classes open up, for $10

Nothing seems more complicated than applying for classes you need that are full. Not only does it involve constantly checking the class for openings, but the stars have to align for you to snatch the class you want the minute it opens up. Let’s hope your computer doesn’t malfunction. Fortunately,[Read More…]

Got soy?

Anti-soy hype in the media has been refuted by several soy experts, including Cal State Long Beach professors, giving this ingredient the green light for students to eat everyday in moderation. Among other beans and legumes, soy received abundant attention in the media — from both sides, according to John[Read More…]

CSULB schedules campus shutdown days for furloughs

Cal State Long Beach will be closed an additional six days during the upcoming academic year as part of a furlough plan for all university staff and faculty. During the “staff and faculty shutdown days,” most campus services will be closed. The dates are Sept. 8, Oct. 9, Nov. 2,[Read More…]

LB may bring back waves

The battle determining whether or not the city should modify the breakwater continues between the city of Long Beach and its residents. A study session was called July 27 to research the economic effects of removing the Long Beach breakwater and whether the federal government would have any interest in[Read More…]

Protesters rally worldwide for human rights in Iran

Demonstrators rallied at two Westwood locations July 25 to protest human rights violations in Iran and the results of June 12’s Iranian presidential election. The rallies were coordinated by United 4 Iran, a nonpartisan group of individuals and human rights organizations, as part of a worldwide day of protest held[Read More…]

Governor signs state budget with revisions to financial aid

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an $85 billion state budget plan July 29, tacking on an additional $500 million in cuts that includes a hit to the student aid program Cal Grants.  More on the California Budget Crisis Faculty union votes for furloughs VIDEO: Protest at chancellor’s office Students unite against[Read More…]

Film department chair wraps up time in office

Professor Craig Smith had been a board of trustees member for four years and department chair of film and electronic arts for six. However, this year he decided to step down from both positions and return to teaching. Although Smith has the option to continue a third term as a[Read More…]

Faculty union votes for furloughs

The union representing California State University faculty announced July 24 that its members have voted to accept two-day-a-month furloughs. The California Faculty Association voted in favor of furloughs by 54 percent. About 68 percent of about 13,000 eligible members voted. The union represents about 23,000 faculty members. “We believe that[Read More…]

UNIV 100 suspended for 2 years

Incoming freshmen at Cal State Long Beach do not have to worry about taking University 100, since the class has been suspended for the next two years due to budget cuts. In previous years, University 100 has been a required class for graduation, but this requirement is being waived beginning[Read More…]

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