Carlos Yakimowich

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Alpha dogs by committee: “Let’s just prove them wrong”

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At the beginning of the season, head coach Dan Monson talked about identifying who could step up and be alpha dogs for this Long Beach State team. Fast forward to Monday and they showcased their recent success with a Big West Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament as an "alpha dog by committee."“I think we alpha dog by...

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The Beach lose fourth straight after crushing loss to Santa Barbara

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In a game filled with passionate cheers from Long Beach State’s fraternities and sororities on Greek Life Night, the loudest roars turned to silence after senior guard Marcus Tsohonis missed both free throws with four seconds left, sealing the team’s 76-74 loss. “It’s a tough loss because our guys played their hearts out and I was really proud of their...

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The Beach falls short of a comeback versus rival Titans

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After a slow first-half start that led to a tightly fought matchup at the Walter Pyramid, 2,326 fans witnessed a thrilling rival showdown as Long Beach State’s second-half resurgence fell short in the final minute, resulting in a 76-71 loss to Fullerton on Thursday night. “It was a disappointing loss, especially because we didn't play well early,” head coach Dan...

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Jadon Jones reaches 1,000 career points in win over Cal Poly

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Long Beach State’s history books gained a new addition to their 1,000-point-scorers club. Long Beach native junior guard Jadon Jones became the 25th player in school history to earn the historic mark in The Beach’s 77-68 win over Cal Poly on Saturday. “I know to Jadon [Jones] he wants to leave his legacy. He wants to put his mark on...

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Jadon Jones: Long Beach roots to The Beach courts

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From Long Beach’s sun-soaked courts to electrifying the crowd at the Walter Pyramid, Jones unfolds a story of passion and determination in his game. Hailing from the streets where he first held a basketball to representing his roots at Cal State Long Beach, Jones is determined to perfect his craft and bring home a Big West championship for his hometown....

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The Beach's Passio GO shuttle app creates student uncertainty

Long Beach State’s Parking and Transportation Services switched to the Passio GO shuttle service app in early October, but some students have taken issue with how it affects their commute on campus. Brian Enriquez, a junior creative writing major at CSULB, uses the shuttles to travel from the campus’s beachside residence. He doesn’t use the app because of his experience...

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The Beach bounce back in energetic win over Hawai'i

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The Beach men’s basketball team gained back their momentum Thursday night behind a strong first half and outlasted Hawai'i in the second half to earn a 79-71 win at the Walter Pyramid. The eight-point win improved The Beach’s record to 12-7 on the season and 4–3 in the Big West. Long Beach State came out of the jump locked in...

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The Beach's six-game winning streak snapped by CSUN

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The Beach saw their six-game winning streak end with an 84–68 loss to Cal State Northridge at The Walter Pyramid on Saturday. Before the game began, senior guard Marcus Tsohonis was celebrated for scoring a career total of 1,000 points for his five-year career. The 16-point conference loss drops The Beach’s season record to 9–5 and 1–1 in the Big...

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The Beach stays hot, dismantles CSUDH in fifth straight win

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The Beach men’s basketball team earned its fifth consecutive win with a commanding 107-78 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Tuesday at the Walter Pyramid. The 29-point victory improved The Beach’s to 8–4 on the season and 3–0 at home.“I really think this team has a good attitude. Unselfish with the way they play and they're fun to watch,”...

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Rising fees and tuition for CSU planned in coming years

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By: Carlos Yakimowich and Anthony Orrico California State University's new tuition increase will rise 6% yearly for the next five years, starting in the fall of the 2024–25 school year for all 23 CSU campuses. This was set in stone after the CSU Board of Trustees voted on the tuition increase on Sept. 13, despite many CSU students opposing it....