It’s a party at Beach Weekly! Join hosts Hannah Getahun and Perry Continente as they celebrate 70 years of Long Beach State. Tune in to learn more about what you can expect out of the Daily Forty-Niner’s 70th Anniversary special issue and a deep-dive into Perry’s article about the university’s history with racism.
70th Anniversary
Editor’s note: Celebrating 70 years of CSULB
Seventy years ago, the school’s first students attended classes at what was then called Long Beach State College. Special projects editor Hannah Getahun reflects on the university’s history and discusses what you can expect from this week’s special issue.
A virtual art tour of CSULB’s 1965 International Art Symposium collection
Join the Daily Forty-Niner on a virtual tour of the public art pieces that scatter the university as a result of the California International Art Symposium that took place at CSULB in 1965.
Old student union to become new alumni center
The once bustling Soroptimist house served as a student union and a place for community gatherings. Now, the historic building will be a 6,000 square-foot alumni center, which is expected to start construction summer 2020.
How Long Beach State dominated college baseball and volleyball in the ‘90s
While athletics has had their ups and downs, the 1990s was a decade where players found success in their respective sports. Volleyball and baseball were two sports that reached their pinnacle during these 10 years.