A decision made Oct. 20 by the district attorney not to charge a Long Beach councilmember for driving under the influence on June has raised questions and concern within the community, including a recall effort. Last week the Los Angeles District Attorney, Jackie Lacey, decided not to charge District 2[Read More…]
Tag: Alcohol
Theft and underage drinking occurs in CSULB dorms
Underage drinking – University Police Department responded to a call for assistance at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. A minor was found in possession of alcohol at Los Alamitos Hall. The minor was a guest inside a dorm room and was transported to the University Police station where she was[Read More…]
New alcohol policy permits students to buy beer and wine at sporting events
When women’s volleyball hosts UC Davis Oct. 27, students will be able to enjoy a beer or glass of wine while watching the game in the Walter Pyramid. It’s been 12 years since Cal State Long Beach has sold beer and wine inside the Walter Pyramid during athletic events. Executive[Read More…]
Art and Soul Fair promotes student wellness
Offering colorful beads, painting and button making, the Art and Soul Fair is an event catered to students who want to de-stress from their classes. The Student Health Services hosted the event Wednesday on the Speaker’s Platform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to promote student[Read More…]
Peer support for recovering addicts provides positive outcomes
A program through the Student Health Services center is attempting to deconstruct the stigma behind addiction amongst students. California State University, Long Beach’s Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs program will be screening “Anonymous People,” a 90-minute film that documents stories about U.S. students and other Americans from drug or alcohol[Read More…]
Drug counseling programs at CSULB fight campus drug addiction
Despite being a dry campus, including a zero tolerance policy for alcohol in campus residency, a Parkside resident wound up in Long Beach Community Hospital early this semester for alcohol poisoning. According to the university housing rules and regulations, all residents are banned from possession and consumption of alcohol in[Read More…]