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CSULB students create club for first generation college students
Navigating college is hard enough, but these three students are the first in their family to do so. They hope to be an inspiration to their family members and others who come from a similar background.
Filmmaker Armando Ibañez guest speaks at “Amplify. Our Voices. Our Stories.” at CSULB
Armando Ibañez joined the Dream Success Center and the Office of Multicultural Affairs to discuss his award-winning series “Undocumented Tales” and how he is changing the narrative of the undocumented community in media.
CSULB Farmers Market vendors struggle to stay in business during the pandemic
Crystal Pure Honey, The Tamale Fiesta and Brothers Products are all vendors that used to sell at Associated Students, Inc.’s Farmers Market. Now, they all face the challenge of staying in business during a pandemic.
SRWC offers virtual fitness, wellness classes to community
With the closure of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center due to COVID-19, virtual fitness and wellness classes are being offered daily via Zoom for Long Beach State students.
Becoming essential: Grocery workers
One of the few industries that has remained open throughout the coronavirus pandemic, grocery workers have been propelled from minimum wage hourly associates to essential employees.
CSULB installs smart lockers on campus to avoid in-person interaction
To promote health and safety guidelines, Long Beach State administration has installed Luxer One smart lockers on campus for students to return borrowed equipment.
CSULB student athletes permitted to stay in on-campus housing
During an average school year, Long Beach State Housing and Residential Life would host 2,722 students. All four of the university’s residential colleges would be open, students would be sharing rooms with others and they’d be able to spend time with friends without any restrictions. None of that is happening[Read More…]
How to stay sane during spring quarantine
A guide to beating isolation during a pandemic, yet again.
James Mahkween creates “Cat Call” to spotlight harmful behavior and sexual harassment in society
Long Beach dancer and choreographer James Mahkween shares his upcoming project “Cat Call,” a two-hour performance that will focus on topics of sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.