The three winners for the Richard A. Clark Graduate Student Monograph Contest were chosen based on their analysis of the information leading up to 9/11 and the United States government’s decision and actions, in addition to their personal opinions on public policy for America’s security in the future. The contest[Read More…]
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Daily 49er recalls breaking the news
Most people old enough to recall the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 can remember exactly what they were doing at the precise moment they got the news. Students working in the Daily 49er newsroom were no exception. “There were no televisions in the newsroom or in the building,” said Phil[Read More…]
Foundation keeps son’s spirit alive
Sean Feliciano was a student in his third year of college at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Born in Downey, he was the captain of his swim and water polo teams, an eagle scout and helped to start a new fraternity at his college. In March of 2009, Feliciano[Read More…]
Student interns for US House’s first Latina
One Cal State Long Beach student spent his hot summer days interning for Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, receiving hands-on experience with the federal government while serving California’s 34th district. Arturo Enrique Montoya, a 23-year-old political science major, began interning for Roybal-Allard, the first Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives,[Read More…]
Smorgasport: ‘A night of safe fun’ for students
Free pizza, bowling, billiards and live performances are only a few of the options available to students at the annual Smorgasport this Friday from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Goldmine Gym. “Our goal is to provide a night of safe fun for our students,” said Christina Esparza, communications coordinator for[Read More…]
Students win big on TV game shows
When international studies major Jessica Davis and film major Daniel Fritz started their summer break, they didn’t expect to participate in hit game shows, much less win big. Fritz won $50,000 after completing the obstacle courses on Right.” Her earnings were worth $59,000 in retail price. “I just went to[Read More…]
FEA professor, chair sue university for $6 million
Two professors from the Department of Film and Electronic Arts have filed two joint lawsuits against the Cal State University, asking for more than $6 million in damages stemming from allegations of slander, libel, defamation, discrimination and retaliatory acts. The lawsuits also name Cal State Long Beach, President F. King[Read More…]
NCAA Division I certifies LBSU athletics – again
Long Beach State athletics is fully certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I for a third consecutive year, as of Aug. 5. Certified programs are determined by operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership, which include governance and commitment to rules compliance, academic integrity and[Read More…]
Recreation center offers day of prizes, Olympic star signing
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center began its one-year anniversary celebration on Sept. 1 with a DJ spinning tunes near the indoor track on the second floor while vendors from Robek’s and Elektric Hair and Nail Salon gave away free goodies to students in the lobby. The event, held from[Read More…]
Week of Welcome to unite students with campus
Students will have the opportunity to join a club, dance, bowl and learn more about campus at Cal State Long Beach’s Week of Welcome, beginning today and lasting until Sept. 9. Today’s events begin with the Associated Students Inc. information day. Starting at 11:30 a.m. at the University Student Union,[Read More…]