Long Beach State’s Associated Students Incorporated Senate (ASI) passed a ceasefire resolution bill at its May 8 Academic Senate meeting. The bill titled “Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza Strip, Condemning Human Rights Violations, and Reaffirming Students’ Freedom of Expression,” was sponsored by Executive Vice President Teresa Falcon. According to an unofficial version of the document, it was first submitted on...

Students for Justice in Palestine, in coordination with other on-campus activism groups, hosted a walkout and teach-in from 12:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. The teach-in, titled "People's University for Palestine," included several activities for students, including sticker making, printmaking and larger-scale sign making. There were multiple easy-ups providing shade and makeshift booths for the activities and the California Faculty Association...

The Long Beach State Faculty Affairs department sent a faculty-wide email ahead of last week's protest, reiterating the college's policy on academic freedom and freedom of speech on campus. An email from Faculty Affairs said faculty should refrain from offering extra credit for attending political rallies or marches for non-teaching purposes. It also prohibited faculty from canceling classes to encourage...

An evacuation can be terrifying for anyone. They could happen for any reason, such as fire, earthquake or an active safety threat on campus. But these circumstances can become even more challenging for people with mobility impairments, limiting their options in times where they might need to evacuate. This was the case for Ryan Manriquez, a University of California Berkeley...

The Science Learning Center (SLC) at Long Beach State offers a unique place for CSULB and K-8 students alike to learn about science in nontraditional ways. Located in the Hall of Science in room 110, the Science Learning Center has many exhibits for guests to explore. Those interested can visit the Critter Corner, an exhibit that showcases invertebrates (animals without...

As the time for commencement draws near, universities around the country are now the locations sites for protest encampments in support of Palestine and opposition to the war on Gaza. Supported by students and citizens alike, the various demographics are united in their call to their universities to divest from all companies that they deem complicit to the war and...

People of all ages chanted, cheered and rallied to call for a ceasefire in Palestine this past Sunday. Protesters banged drums, waved colorful flags and held signs at the entrance of the city of Fullerton to attract the cars entering the city's downtown. The pro-Palestine protest was put on by four different groups, Catholics for Palestine, Palestinian Christians for Justice,...

Students learned about how farms in the Philippines are implementing more sustainable endeavors. Speaker Bradley Cardozo shared his experience on being an activist in the country during a webinar organized by the Food Science Club on Monday April 22. Cardozo is a cultural anthropologist and lecturer of Asian American studies and geography at Long Beach State and spent a year...

By: Linsey Towles and Acsah Lemma In an almost yearlong effort, the fight against the California State University (CSU) approved tuition increase shows no signs of stopping as students and allies continue to protest and confront CSU officials. The DecisionThe unpopular tuition increase stemmed from the CSU’s proposed 2024-2025 Operating Budget Plan. This plan is the CSU’s attempt to enhance...

Since 2017, the University Police Department (UPD) K9-Unit has consisted of only golden Labrador, Avery. However, 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer Porto is shaping up to be the newest pup on the block, along with his handler Corporal Luis Rocha. Porto works at the UPD as a detection dog, trained by Rocha to search for firearms, explosives and ammunition. His primary...