This episode contains sensitive content. In this episode of Off the Record, Daily Forty-Niner staff Christal Gaines-Emory and Cindy Aguilera sit down with host Leila Nunez to share their experience as women and discuss their opinions on women's issues in society today. Also, go check out the OTR video on YouTube! Editing by: Leila NunezLike, comment, and follow us on...

In this new series, Daily Forty-Niner staff will introduce a variety of books that are written by female authors in celebration of Women's History Month. For this episode, guest host Leila Nunez goes over one of her personal favorites, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Jeannette Walls is an incredible writer and her memoir The Glass Castle is a spectacular,...

The week's top games include #2 Men's Volleyball sweeping Long Island University, Women's Water Polo returning to competition following good results in the Barbara Kalbus Invitational behind Lena Kotanchyan's 12 combined goals, and Men's Basketball winning the Big West. Dirtbags head coach Eric Valenzuela discusses the team's struggles following a series loss against Sacramento State and #20 UCLA. Men's basketball...

The Nugget Bar & Grill has postponed their planned opening date due to staff shortages. They are hiring for hosts, chefs and department leads and offer competitive pay and flexible hours. The American Marketing Association on campus and the Public Relations Student Society of America linked up to clean the beach in Long Beach and shared how exciting it is...

First, Richard Juliano, self-defense professor at CSULB, openly refuses vaccines and masks, including wearing one in class. Then Lauren Ramirez, Daily Forty Niner news editor, shares her insight on the story she wrote this week where President Jane Close Conoley confirms that after taking a graduating students survey, the commencement ceremony will remain socially distanced and won't have individual stages...

Black History Month is upon us and performative allyship can be seen everywhere. Companies like Costco, Target, and Bath & Body Works stamp "Black History Month" all over their ads without any intention to turn over those earnings to Black people. So, how can companies and individuals be sure their effort to support Black people is effective and how can...

In honor of Black History Month, Africana Studies professors and Black Business Students Association (BBSA) members discuss what the month-long celebration means to them. The history of Black people has been hidden and sanitized, according to Dr. M. Keith Claybrook, co-advisor of the Black Students Union. “Black history has been minimized and marginalized for a long time,” Claybrook said. “Black...

The week's top games include the #1 men's volleyball team facing off against #2 UCLA in a home-away series, men's basketball snapping 11-game winning streak against UC Santa Barbara, women's basketball loosing to CSUN and winning against UC Santa Barbara. Dirtbags' head coach Eric Valenzuela comes on the show to discuss offseason training and goals for 2022 season. Dirtbags defeated...

Thanks to our sponsors Southland Credit Union and Long Beach Water. In this week's episode, host Cindy Aguilera dives into the latest campus news and CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro's sudden resignation after a petition began circulating for his removal. Also, meet three students who began a petition for graduating students who were disappointed at CSULB commencement committee's abrupt decision...

Artist Banter is a new podcast series brought to you by the Daily Forty-Niner focusing on arts and entertainment in Long Beach. In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with multi-instrumentalist soul musician Kyle P. Davis about his inspirations for his music and his new show Demo Reel. They also discuss some of the best places to gig and jam...