Associated Students Inc. and the 49er Shops enter into a Shared Services Initiative. Under the initiative, the two businesses would come together and share their administrative services. Executive Director of ASI, Miles Nevin, said the initiative is meant to "better serve the campus long-term and to better serve the students."Both organizations are already among the largest employers of students on...

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics hosted a skill-building workshop on Tuesday as part of their Thrive Event Series. The interactive workshop, led by college of natural sciences advisor Tim Kalliomaa and coordinator Lark Crumpler, focused on exploring strategies for effective time management. The series offers opportunities to students looking to build professional and personal development skills. Effective time...

The choice to pursue a higher education after completing an undergraduate degree can be challenging, and not everyone’s decision process will be the same. Business advisor Rod Smith and philosophy advisor Max Rosenkrantz talk about the investment and personal decision of applying to grad school. It is important to have a general idea of when to start considering graduate school,...

Teresa Le is giving graduate school another chance. After putting her studies on hold, she now continues her education with new-found wisdom. Le, a first-year graduate student at Long Beach State, is pursuing her master's degree in statistics. She previously attended a graduate program at another university but left after not receiving helpful guidance. Through lots of self-navigating, Le has...

Rachel Fattal was just eight years old when she started playing competitive water polo with her first club team practicing at the Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center at Long Beach State. Now at 28, she's back, not as a player, but as an assistant coach to Shana Welch for the women's water polo team.“I'm excited to be here and to learn...

Autumn Hunt, a fifth-year recreational therapy major, said “It is a shocker to see everyone back on campus and then just realizing like the overflow of things... It's nice to see everyone back in full effect even though we do need to be mindful of certain things and be cautious.” Mikey Neang, a fourth-year information systems major, said “I have...

A major heat wave is expected to hit Southern California starting Wednesday. Raising temperatures inland will be over 100 degrees by this weekend and everyone is advised to take necessary precautions to avoid heat related illnesses. The National Weather Service has announced that excessive heat wave watches have been issued for Southern California, Southern Nevada and Western Arizona. The heat...

Mike Johnson, who is part of "The Bachelor" franchise, discussed ways Long Beach State students can eliminate self-limiting beliefs and his path to practicing self-love during a virtual event hosted by Associated Students, Inc. Tuesday evening. A contestant on the 15th season of "The Bachelorette" and sixth season of "Bachelor in Paradise," Johnson addressed four points he feels to be...