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Motherhood amidst adversity
The moment student Samantha Schoner received a positive pregnancy test result, her teenage life was taken from her as she navigated through motherhood amidst adversities.
Highlighting Noname: rapper, activist, book club organizer
In addition to being a poet, rapper and record producer, Noname also runs a book club that promotes books written by authors of color. Support Black creatives by following Noname and the Noname Book Club.
AAPI art exhibition open through Thursday night
Meet some of the artists featured in “Under the Same Sun,” an exhibition of AAPI art students. Viewing is open 12 – 5 p.m. through Thursday in the East Gatov Gallery on campus.
Pickleball serves its way to Long Beach community
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and become popular amongst a wide range of generations. The age-friendly sport has expanded with its inclusiveness.
Shades of Afrika, a culturally safe space in Long Beach
How Renee Quarles, owner of Shades of Afrika, is giving back to the city of Long Beach by creating a safe zone filled with holistic products and educational books.
Former CSULB student is creating an original show to create inclusivity in entertainment
Jonathan Aldridge, who goes by the name AJ Billions professionally and personally, is in the process of getting his show “Minorities” picked up. It’s the latest project for Aldridge, who as a child, dreamed of being in the entertainment industry.
Alumna Brittany Olivia Logan’s path to the opera leads to recent wins
Brittany Olivia Logan, a Bob Cole Conservatory of Music alumna, won the Audience Choice Award for the Houston Grand Opera. Logan, a student at the University of Cincinnati, shares how she continued with her music education.
Building generations of success: How the College of Engineering is supporting women with 100+ Women Strong
Long Beach State has a new program that is spearheaded by women from engineering and computer science, meant to support current students through mentorship and professional development. It’s just one program the college has to continue addressing the gap between the number of women pursing the field versus men.
Women in Computing organizes CSULB’s first women-centric hackathon, open to all
Over a year in the making, MarinaHacks will go live on March 27, the first women-centric hackathon at Long Beach State. While the environment will highlight women, its goal includes promoting inclusivity and collaboration in a space safe that welcomes beginners and anyone interested.
