Undocumented students at Long Beach State can apply to study abroad through advance parole, allowing them to study and possibly reconnect with loved ones in their home countries. The Dream Success Center (DSC) has partnered with the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) to help Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students visit relatives and countries outside the United States. Additionally,...

On Feb. 18, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden hosted Origami Day, where people of all ages learned and engaged in the traditional Japanese art of origami. Various stations equipped with visual guides of origami folding techniques were set up throughout the garden, offering different scenery and views depending on where one's station was. Origami guidebooks were also available to...

Percussionist Chazz Ross welcomes the anxious crowd of the aquarium with smiles and a warm eccentric voice. “Welcome, everyone! Make sure to come and pick up a drum!” Ross lays down two big duffle bags full of African drums on each side of the theater room for both children and adults to grab. What starts as loud out-of-tune bangs from...

Join Student Health Services for a workshop called Birth Control 101 today, Monday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Student Health Services (SHS) building. Peer educators will inform participants about birth control methods, STIs, reproductive health and more. Attend the Lunch & Learn event hosted by Beach Wellness on Monday, March 4 from noon to 1...

In its second year of operation, the University Police Department (UPD) internship program has become a compelling opportunity among Long Beach State's criminal justice students. Organized and operated under the direction of Community Engagement Officer Natassaja Dolgorouky, the UPD's program hires three to five students each semester to earn internship credit and gain experience in law enforcement."Our program consists of...

Boyle Heights at 11 a.m. Boyle Heights rests just before the 6th Street Bridge that leads into downtown. The crown jewel of Boyle Heights is Mariachi Plaza. This plaza is frequented by elderly people enjoying the views and their meals. On most days, mariachi groups are out and about looking for gigs. Olvera Street at 12 p.m. Known as the...

Celebrating with your favorite basketball team after an upset victory can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the motive behind fans storming the court after a win is understandable. However, it is simply not worth doing so when taking into account the consequences that follow. It is not far-fetched to say that the floodgates opened at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on...

Blues music originated in African American communities and as time went on, the influence of blues led to the creation of R&B before morphing into rock 'n roll. Through tweaks and changes throughout time, music evolves and changes but one thing remains true: all genres of music are tangled up in a web spun by Black artists. Just like many...

The hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring on the very first student-athletes to ever join the show, Jasmine and Jenae Leovao. After being joined by university administration, coaches and industry professionals, the guys finally break the seal and get a two-on-two interview with a pair of student-athletes. The Leovao sisters already have very accomplished collegiate careers in their short...

Blossom and Bloom will be hosted by Beach Pride Events on Monday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ballroom C of the University Student Union. Students can celebrate spring by making floral crafts such as affirmation cards, candle jars and more. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. An event called Career Insights for...