The city of Huntington Beach has a rich history that traces back to the Tongva Indigenous people, who first lived on the land. Since then, the land has been colonized, pillaged for oil and is now home to thousands as a popular sport and beach city.
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Author Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy lives on through her niece
Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of Zora Neale Hurston, shared with the Long Beach community about how her aunt continues to impact her life today.
Pick a brand that respects the past as well as The Beach’s mission
The 49er brand harkens back to the university’s founding year, 1949, but also has a parallel connection with the California Gold Rush that resulted in the Native American genocide.
A brief history of Israel and Palestine
Many have heard about the Israel-Palestine conflict in the media, but it is important to be informed of the context and history of this decades-long conflict.
‘Oppenheimer’ tells a moving story while omitting another
The film provides a look into the tumultuous life of J. Robert Oppenheimer but fails to include the Japanese perspective.
Long Beach State doesn’t need football to thrive
Despite football being one of the most profitable and beloved sports in the United States, Long Beach State is better off not having its own program.
How history major Cameron Forgey began living through an incurable disease
As student Cameron Forgey was slowly getting back to the old dynamics of the university prior to COVID-19, he was met with a chronic disease that steered his life in a different direction.
New perspectives are important to our growth as students
Even though our campus is full of historic and artistic expression, it’s almost too easy to take these things for granted and forget they’re even there.
Exploring Long Beach’s iconic landmarks
Long Beach has a rich history and lots of landmarks that are worth a visit.
Navigating my independence through political turmoil
My pride is not born out of ignorance of our history but as an American, you have to accept both the good and the bad.