A group of Cal State Long Beach students, part of Students Fight Back, joined in a march in Los Angeles on Saturday that demanded justice for the killing of Manuel Jamines by a Los Angeles police officer on Sept. 5. “Our goal is to have an organized march to target[Read More…]
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Army cadets at CSULB get skills for military, civilian life
Junior construction engineering and management major Anthony Nguyen wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to go to physical training, where he runs and does other body workouts. After it ends at 7 a.m., Nguyen goes to engineering classes. He is exhausted by the end of the day. On Tuesdays, he is[Read More…]
ASI to host its first fall semester blood drive
Associated Students, Inc. will host a blood drive on Sept. 27 and 28 at the University Student Union. The blood drive will take place in the USU Ballrooms from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “Students on campus who are healthy should donate blood because it is a passive way to[Read More…]
Beverly O’Neill kicks off CSULB’s Notable Speaker Series
He just wanted to quit. A janitor at Long Beach City College was upset about his colleagues throwing cigarette butts in his designated workspace. However, Beverly O’Neill, an administrator at the time, convinced the man not to quit by listening and empathizing with him. It’s the story of O’Neill’s life;[Read More…]
Man found guilty of student’s murder
Jonathan Huynh was found guilty on Wednesday of murdering Cal State Long Beach student Kate Su Yi on April 2, 2009. Huynh, who was arrested by Long Beach police on April 4, 2009, is expected to be sentenced on Oct. 20 for 26 years to life in state prison, according[Read More…]
Faculty textbooks new target of thefts
At least they want books During the summer, a professor’s instructor textbooks were stolen from the Academic Services building room 226. The door had been secured some time at the end of July. When the professor returned to the office on Aug. 25, dozens of books, valued at $3,500 had[Read More…]
ASI considers pricey web-hosting service
Associated Students, Inc. is considering whether to pay between $12,000 to $20,000 per year for a web-hosting service. OrgSync, a company aimed at reforming student organization communication, gave a presentation to ASI on Wednesday. OrgSync offers an online platform for student organizations to archive, post and update information. Each student[Read More…]
Long lines, system failure at the rec center
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center had its first computer system failure Sept. 8. The system crash lasted an hour and a half, affecting the computer system and the biometrics hand print device students use to check in and enter the SRWC according to Associated Students, Inc. communications coordinator Christina[Read More…]
The professionals: A ride along with the University Police
If you look hard enough, the evidence of a police presence can be found everywhere on campus. From the roving patrols to the extensive security camera system in the parking lot and on campus, there is always someone watching out for students. Silent and professional protectors, the University Police are[Read More…]
Jonas Brothers fans line up in front of Walter Pyramid
Around 300 people lined up in front of the Walter Pyramid box office Wednesday morning for free tickets to see the Jonas Brothers play softball at Cal State Long Beach’s Blair Field. One Jonas Brothers fan went the extra mile to make sure she got her ticket for Sunday’s softball[Read More…]