University by the Sea provided environmental classes and encouraged people to find eco-friendly transportation to the event in an effort to make downtown Long Beach “greener.” University by the Sea had free valet parking for those who rode their bicycles to the event. People had the opportunity to attend a[Read More…]
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Sound waves hit University by the Sea
Music, art and culture came together to celebrate the second annual University by the Sea in downtown Long Beach. Local bands performed live concerts on a carbon-dioxide free main stage and used solar power to generate the lighting and sound in order to maintain an eco-friendly environment. The concerts were[Read More…]
Alexander addresses the budget and its effect on students
“The bailout is kind of like drinking castor oil … it’s something we have to do,” said Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander at the academic senate meeting Thursday. Alexander spurred discussion on the national economic situation and how it will affect students and student services. Students can[Read More…]
Officials anticipate Hall of Science
Students, faculty and staff gathered in front of the site of the demolished PH3 building Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the $105 million Hall of Science. According to campus officials, construction of the Hall of Science, projected to be completed by 2011, will be the “largest single[Read More…]
National Coming Out Day turned into week
Cal State Long Beach will host National Coming Out Week, consisting of events coordinated by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center starting Oct. 6. National Coming Out Day is an international event giving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning individuals the opportunity to “come out”[Read More…]
K-JAZZ tries to expand base
In the plight to acquire younger listeners and maintain adequate funds, public radio station K-JAZZ 88.1—which has broadcasted jazz and blues music from Cal State Long Beach for the last 25 years—is stretching to maintain its prominence. “It is very difficult to raise money from the public for this particular[Read More…]
Let’s talk about sex
Members of the Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality (FORCE) will host Sex Positive Week next week, a three-day event dedicated to the open discussion of sexual awareness and experiences. The group has collaborated with Associated Students, Inc. and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women for the event.[Read More…]
Nonviolent war protest promoted
Speakers called on Cal State Long Beach students to promote peace in confrontational but nonviolent ways at the Center for Peace and Social Justice’s “War is Expensive — Peace is Priceless” festival in the USU ballroom Wednesday. Four speeches were given and one poem was read promoting peace. “We need[Read More…]
Douglas’ ‘Stroke of Luck’
Kirk Douglas, 92, legendary actor, author, producer and philanthropist, will come to Cal State Long Beach to discuss communicative disorders at the Daniel Recital Hall on Oct. 6. He will speak about his career, and the effects of his stroke, which led to his need for speech pathology. He will[Read More…]
Cameras secure CSULB
Surrounded by a semi-circle of computer screens, a University Police dispatcher monitors campus life with a set of 37 cameras scattered throughout Cal State Long Beach. With a joystick the dispatcher can turn the camera 360 degrees and zoom in with great clarity. From a camera perched atop the two-story[Read More…]