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Sports
Beach baller of the week: Rhona Cook
Rhona Cook’s gold draw title win on Sunday in the Cal Invitational wins her this week’s Beach baller of the week.
LBSU women’s basketball head coach Amy Wright opens up about her identity
Former Arkansas star Amy Wright joins women’s basketball as a head coach and details her experiences as an athlete and coach in the LGBTQ+ community.
National sports leagues have a Pride issue
Major sports leagues have attempted to cater to both sides of the political spectrum, which begs the question of whether or not they will ever fully buy in and support the Pride movement with the effort it deserves.
Long Beach State runs into stalemate versus Cal Poly
LBSU receives a hard-fought tie against Cal Poly 0-0 on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
Progression is made but not over yet for LGBTQ+ athletes
Progress has been made, but the journey is far from over for LGBTQ+ athletes as they continue to break barriers and redefine inclusivity in sports.
DEI committee members reaffirm commitment to inclusion and diversity in sports
Members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee express their support in promoting diversity in athletics and the importance of DEI.
Dear NFL, ‘You Need to Calm Down’ with the Taylor Swift thing
The NFL has been completely milking the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift relationship, and NFL fans across the world, including myself, are already sick of it.
“Eye of the Meyer” – A look at sensational setter Zayna Meyer
Zayna Meyer’s exceptional play is setting the tone for Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball in 2023.
Beach baller of the week: Natalie Glenn
Natalie Glenn’s weekend performance helped The Beach go 1-1 in two conference games, earning her this week’s “Beach baller of the week.”