An Associated Students Inc. Senate resolution that would support on-campus abortions passed by a narrow margin Wednesday, despite objection from the campus Student Health Services. The resolution would allow Lobby Corps, a branch of ASI that supports legislation, to back Senate Bill 24 which would require all California State Universities[Read More…]
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Commissioner of LGBTIQ+ Affairs to accommodate transgender students
Vivian Napoles, Associated Students Inc. commissioner of LGBTIQ+ Affairs, reported to the ASI Senate Wednesday about accommodating more transgender students on campus. According to Napoles, the LGBTIQ+ section of the Campus Climate Committee has been working with Mark Zakhour, the director of Design and Construction Services, in creating more single-use[Read More…]
Sicker than fiction
Let me start off by saying, unless you’re running a high temperature or you just lost a finger in woodshop — there’s no way in hell Student Health Services will write you a note to get out of class, no matter how sick you feel. In the midst of one[Read More…]
Student Health Services hosts a ‘benefits of yoga’ class
Students gathered in room 303 of the University Student Union Wednesday afternoon to attend a Wellness Wednesday workshop aimed at informing students of the benefits of yoga and meditation. The event, hosted by Student Health Services, was a part of year-long program that promotes methods to improve students’ health. Out[Read More…]
Health center services halted for the day at CSULB
Student Health Services closed unexpectedly after a water main was found leaking Thursday. Carmen Taylor, vice president of student affairs, sent an email en masse to all campus members at 1:07 p.m. According to Taylor, the health center is expected to reopen tomorrow. “We greatly apologize for any inconvenience,” Taylor[Read More…]
Student Health Services adds free accommodations for students
Plans of a renovation for the Student Health Center facility were announced Wednesday at the Associated Students Inc. meeting. Mary Ann Takemoto, associated vice president of student affairs, made an appearance at the meeting to discuss renovation plans and free new services provided for students. Accommodations include HIV and TB[Read More…]
Student Health Services encourages safe sex for National Condom Day
Heart-shaped buckets filled with assorted condoms, sweet treats and dental dams occupied a booth set out at the Maxson Plaza by the Student Health Services Wednesday. The Student Health Services took the opportunity Valentine’s Day to hold their annual National Condom Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I[Read More…]
CSULB students still in need of coverage despite closing enrollment deadline
As the open enrollment period for Covered California comes to a close, uninsured students may want to take advantage and apply. Yet for many Cal State Long Beach students this deadline may not matter because they are already insured, according to an online survey conducted by the Daily 49er. The[Read More…]
Fundraising walk hosted by DDS raises $6,000 for student scholarships
Dave Sanfilippo started off the first annual “Move a Mile in Our Shoes” fun walk by rolling through a red ribbon in his wheelchair as dozens of participants walked, ran and wheeled close behind. Nearly 50 participants and Sanfilippo, the director of Disabled Student Services, came out to support the[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…]