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Anime fan overcame D-49er shyness

It’s hard to write my senior goodbye, mostly because this really isn’t goodbye. I’m still living in Torrance, California. I’m sticking around to help out the diversions staff this summer as well. With that said, though, I really loved writing for my friends Colleen, Tiffany, Joanne, Duke, Ann, Jonathan and[Read More…]

City editor adjusts inner clock

For the last few years, I suppose you could say I have been driven by what I can’t do. Most of these can’t do’s were the result of not having enough time, combined with the presumption that my sacrifices would have a high return rate. Time has become an unfortunate[Read More…]

Our View-Bedbugs cause more sleeplessness than final exams

Warning: This editorial may cause itching and scratching. College students beginning the end-of-spring migration from dormitories to mom and dad’s house are half expected to come with baggage, both mental and physical. It’s almost natural that the prodigal academic beast drags adverse — often unhealthy — eating, sleeping and grooming[Read More…]

Friends, co-workers kept designer grounded

Anyone who knows me knows that I am not big on change. I was born in Long Beach, raised in Signal Hill, went to Long Beach Unified School District schools and attended college in the city I have known and loved my entire life. I get anxious over having new[Read More…]

Erin Swetland touts Beach accomplishments

In the slightest of terms, this year has been strenuous on everyone. But amidst all of the tribulations that have attempted to see us fail, Associated Students Inc. has made landmark achievements with the support of the Cal State Long Beach student body. I found something truly profound about serving[Read More…]

Past beauty queen sets fine example

On principle alone, I shouldn’t be writing about this Miss California business. The media has been fueling the fire over this bimbo and her anti-gay remarks for way too long, and as a trusted journalist, I don’t find it ethical to be a part of this circus. Here comes the[Read More…]

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