El Nicklin

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Worked on 168 assignments, created 38, named on 19 bylines for Daily Forty-Niner.

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read

Teed Up S2E5: Old sports desk vs. new sports desk

The National Football League and the college football season is in its early stages. The guys talk about some of the big headlines that have developed so far this season. The Damian Lillard trade shocked the sports world this past week and the guys debate which team ultimately won the trade. In the second iteration of Teed Up vs. the...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read

Artist Banter S3E2: A measurement, a stitch, an idea - All possible with two hands (ft. Angel Hernandez)

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with transfer and pre-industrial design student Angel Hernandez. The two discuss the inspiration and process of, as Hernandez describes, his "DIY" creative works, from handmade fashion to furniture. To see Angel Hernandez's portfolio and follow along in his journey, follow him on Instagram @ayenjole. Host: Julia GoldmanEditor: Julia Goldman, Aidan...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read

Teed Up S2E4: New LBSU Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran

Beach sports saw some dominant showings from women's soccer and women's volleyball this past week. The hosts talk about the soccer team's 5-1 win over Northern Colorado and the great performance in the Wildcat Classic by women's volleyball. Bobby Smitheran gave his thoughts on the atmosphere of the pyramid and expressed that he looks forward to attending more sporting events...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

Beach Weekly S11E6: New research on magic mushrooms, India's potential name change & more

Tune into season 11, episode 6 of Beach Weekly as Lei Madrigal discusses new research on magic mushrooms, India’s potential name change and more. The Parking and Transportation Services department at Long Beach State is updating its GPS tracking system for on-campus shuttles on the Ride Systems app to give passengers a more accurate live tracking of shuttles. New studies...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read

Teed Up S2E3: Teed Up vs. the Field Ep. 1

As the Major League Baseball season hits its final weeks and games, the hosts discuss some of the biggest narratives and headlines going into the home stretch. Ohtani's free agency, postseason predictions and the race for the top of the American League between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles are some of the big talking points in this...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read

Beach Weekly S11E5: CSU approves tuition increase, psychological services on campus & more

Check out season 11, episode 5 of Beach Weekly as host Lei Madrigal covers the official CSU tuition increase, psychological services on campus, catastrophic floods in Libya and more. The Counseling and Psychological Services department on campus, also known as CAPS, offers free mental health help to all enrolled students. Students can meet with a counselor through one-on-one sessions, group...

By (El as managing publisher) + 3 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

New York LGBTQ+ counterculture at the Kleefeld Museum launch of "Drag Show"

Photo credit: Mark Siquig

The courtyard was bustling with students, alumni and faculty from the bar to the activities table. As drag queens captivated the crowd, visitors were also able to peruse the main gallery to catch a glimpse at some of the artworks within the “Drag Show” fine art exhibition. Shruti More, a senior majoring in criminology with a minor in sociology, works...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read

Artist Banter S3E1: Emerging from "La Primavera" - An artistry in full bloom (ft. Julie Gallo)

In the premiere episode of Artist Banter's third season, host Julia Goldman meets with transfer student, mom, and artist Julie Gallo of Long Beach State. From her personal inspirations to her tactile applications, Gallo details the new and traditional techniques she utilizes to bring art and technology together when creating her graphic designs. To see Julie Gallo's journey and stay...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read

Teed Up S2E2: The Teed Up fantasy football draft!

On the Beach side of sports, the hosts talk about Cherrie Cox's return from injury and the tough loss against UCLA. The hosts also talk about the first-place victory for men's golf in the Ram Masters Invitational and plead for former Beach golfer Ian Gilligan to come back to the Beach. As the NFL regular season begins, the hosts analyze...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

Beach Weekly S11E4: Graduates to finally walk the stage in spring commencements, a national spike in COVID cases & more

Listen to season 11, episode 4 of Beach Weekly as the host, Lei Madrigal, talks about students regaining graduation privileges, an uptick in nationwide COVID cases and more. Having written an article about the temporary closure of the Child and Family Center on campus for renovations, Sam Farfán, the Daily Forty-Niner’s community engagement editor, joined the show for an interview...