Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to eliminate a mistaken attribution and clarify its lede. YoGo! Creations frozen yogurt has stopped operating, and it is unclear whether it will reopen. The recently established frozen yogurt vendor on the second floor of the University Student Union hosted its grand[Read More…]
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On-campus groups to celebrate life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Cal State Long Beach’s 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, highlighted by slam poetry and gospel music, will take place in front of the University Bookstore at the Speaker’s Podium Thursday. From noon to 1 p.m., the MLK commemoration will feature speeches from associate professor Brandon Gamble and CSULB[Read More…]
Cornel West attracts hundreds to CSULB ballrooms
More than 500 people gathered in the ballrooms of the University Student Union today to hear political activist and author Cornel West speak about the state of democracy in the U.S. Associated Students Inc. and program council staff shuffled extra chairs to the rear of the ballroom to accommodate the[Read More…]
Mixer showcases students’ eco-friendly ideas
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden hosted a mixer Wednesday evening in order to encourage Cal State Long Beach to go green. Approximately 60 people attended the first-time sustainability-focused event titled “Past, Present and Future.” Students showcased their environmentally friendly projects and faculty, alumni and community members attended. Event host[Read More…]
Activist Cornel West to speak in student union
Political activist and author Cornel West will speak at Cal State Long Beach today. West, an author and prominent voice on race, gender and class, has taught and studied at universities like Harvard and Princeton. His liberal views have earned him some controversy. “For political science students, they’ll want to[Read More…]
ASI to begin accepting grant applications
Associated Students Inc. Treasurer Jameson Nyeholt reported at a senate meeting Wednesday that ASI spring grant allocations for the 2011 semester will be available beginning Feb. 22. Student organizations can meet with Nyeholt personally to apply for grants from ASI. All applications are due no later than April 11. April[Read More…]
Art show to honor slain CSULB graduate
A collection of artwork for, about and inspired by Lisa Nguyen, a recently deceased Cal State Long Beach alumna, will open Sunday night in the Werby Gallery on campus. A benefit and memorial concert will follow at The Prospector Steakhouse and Saloon at 9 p.m. “Sunday is supposed to be[Read More…]
Professor shares love for predators of the deep
Spending his days fishing on the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard — an island off the south coast of Cape Cod — a then-8-year-old Chris Lowe discovered his affinity for marine life. There was not much else for a kid to do on the island but fish and go diving in[Read More…]
CSULB students coping with record levels of stress
A record number of freshmen students are reporting low levels of emotional health during their first year of college, according to a study conducted by UCLA. The study, called “The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2010,” showed that many students were blaming their demanding schedules and challenging courses. However, it[Read More…]
CSU nursing school to add doctoral program
The Board of Trustees granted Cal State Long Beach permission to plan additional new doctoral programs for physical therapy and nursing practice last week. The plan will go into effect around fall 2012 as a means to tackle the state’s shortage of medical workers. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislations[Read More…]