Sept. 11 is a day that stands out in the minds of many Americans. The attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon shocked Americans across the nation. As the fifth anniversary approaches, do you think we, as a nation, are safer? Do you think Americans are as concerned and[Read More…]
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Elan’s new album does not meet expectations
Through politically and sexually-charged lyrics harmonized with island drums and some decent bass, Elan managed to create his album “Together as One,” a must-have for hot-boxed house parties everywhere. This repetitive reggae-pop record is worthy of being background-music only. The Los Angeles born and raised Elan may not quite be[Read More…]
Photos from the Long Beach Jazz Festival 2006
Enjoy these Daily Forty-Niner photos of the annual Long Beach Jazz Festival here on-campus at Cal State Long Beach.
ASI senate amendments remain unchanged
The chief of staff’s compensation and Associated Students Inc. senate decided Wednesday that the bylaws used to govern would remain unchanged. The members of the senate carried the motion but it was also decided that it would be brought up again in the future by ASI Vice President Hironao Okahana,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor – Balmer’s editorial wrong, voting history irrelevant
In an opinion article written by Starr T. Balmer in the Aug. 29 edition of the Daily Forty-Niner, she is quoted as saying “We should not leave the important decision making just to the educated and ‘well read.’” In my opinion, this is exactly what should be done. I am[Read More…]
Materialism of Catholic church needs revision
When I was growing up, I was always taught to never blindly accept my Catholic faith. It was better to ask questions and search for faith-assuring answers than to just agree with every law and doctrine that came along. Well, as a child, I didn’t bother to question anything, but[Read More…]
Engineering department may lack diversity
Getting a master’s in engineering at Cal State Long Beach is no easy task. For minority students attending the school, there are plenty of avenues to help them achieve success in their academic goals as engineering majors, but still, enrollment in that department is low. Wanda Yates, a current master’s[Read More…]
Soccer going in the right direction
After Long Beach State’s women’s soccer 1-0 road loss to UCLA this weekend, two things are clear. If it gets a little luck, LBSU can beat any team in the country, that being said, the 49ers are not one of the elite teams in the country yet. UCLA is to[Read More…]
LBSU volleyball team wins two out of three
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team traveled to Nebraska this weekend for the Husker Labor Day Invitational and left the Cornhusker state winning its first two matches before falling to No. 1 Nebraska Sunday. The Beach (5-2) beat Middle Tennessee State 30-25, 26-30, 30-24, 30-26, St. Mary’s 22-30, 30-25,[Read More…]
Chili Peppers, Mars Volta take over LA Forum
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Mars Volta made their Los Angeles homecoming Thursday night with one of two sold-out nights at the all-but-forgotten-since-losing-the-Lakers Great Western Forum. The Red Hot Cornerstone of KROQ Programming is on the road to promote the newest release, “Stadium Arcadium,” a double album four[Read More…]