After months of deliberation, the campus community has finally decided to move an iconic statue that students have walked past at Long Beach State for 51 years, in response to a growing argument that Prospector Pete may be a symbol of genocide. Adding to this change will be a campus-wide[Read More…]
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Vertical planting systems make debut on campus
Students walking by The Nugget Pub and Grill this semester may have noticed leafy greens and vegetables sprouting from white, towering pillars. This new installment isn’t just for looks, the 20 new hydroponic systems will soon provide fresh produce to students and staff at Long Beach State. Produce grown from[Read More…]
Long Beach State women’s soccer impresses in non-conference play
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team is sprinkled with talent from the starting 11 to the end of the bench. While a near .500 record may not be impressive on paper, Long Beach (4-3) has played well and consistently all season so far. Senior forward Ashley Gonzales looks to[Read More…]
Student employee union bargains for new, stronger contract
The union that represents 9,000 teaching assistants, graduate assistants and instructional student assistants is bargaining for a stronger contract for better wages, more benefits, job security and protection against harassment for all academic student employees. According to UAW 4123 President Sandip Roy, the union is bargaining to help California State[Read More…]
Housing near Long Beach State is highest in the city
As Long Beach State welcomes thousands of students back to campus for another year of higher education, students may be looking to live closer to campus. Housing is the most expensive near the university, according to data from rent market trends website Rent Jungle. Seventy-five percent of students commute from[Read More…]
ASI senators discuss Beach Pantry partnerships, child safety and a new escalator
Whether students worry about feeding family members at home, maintaining the safety of their children on campus or something as simple as retaining their ability to use an escalator, all topics were fair game at Wednesday’s meeting of the Associated Students Inc. Senate. Students who hate stairs are in for[Read More…]
Carolyn Bremer, associate director of Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, dies at 60
Carolyn R. Bremer, associate director of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, accomplished composer and beloved faculty member died unexpectedly on Sunday. She was 60. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. “Her death was[Read More…]
University Library lower level temporarily shut down after water leak
Students trying to catch a study break in the University Library’s lower level will be greeted by locked double doors with a sign taped to them stating that the entire floor except for the Disabled Students Study Room is closed. Those who don’t have access to room 13, the Disabled[Read More…]
History repeats itself for Long Beach in exciting Labor Day match
With tensions high and a tie-breaking set on the line, junior outside hitter Hailey Harward leapt into the air, forcing the ball into a Texas Tech defender, then out of bounds as hundreds of fans jumped to their feet to celebrate a suspenseful win. The cheers from a rowdy crowd[Read More…]
Long Beach loses second straight game to nationally ranked opponent
The Auburn Tigers showed no mercy on Long Beach State’s turf Sunday as they blasted the ball into the goal just ten minutes into the game. The lone goal, scored by Auburn midfielder Gianna Montini was deflected by senior goalkeeper Imani McDonald before hitting the crossbar and finding its way[Read More…]