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 - 2 min read

Artist Banter S4E3: Curating a 'realm' of community connectivity (ft. Shira Tagle)

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with Long Beach State alumni, local artist and business owner of Verse Collective, Shira Tagle. The two discuss Tagle's many tactile mediums such as painting, rug making, clay, metalwork, jewelry making and what Tagle describes as their "realms." These "realms" are bioorganic, still-life terrariums that are created from a...

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

Teed Up S3E5: Bang Bang Matty Gang!

Super Bowl LVIII saw the San Francisco 49ers fall to the Kansas City Chiefs for the second time in five years. Daily49er sports assistant and 49ers fan Matthew Coleman explains the shortcomings of his favorite team and his confidence in his team following the championship game. Naoki Gima's younger brother, Mateo Tamashiro, makes his seasonal appearance on the show to...

By (El as photographer) + 1 other for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read

CSULB Survival Guide: Food on campus

Photo credit: El Nicklin

Video by: Alina Ti, Steven Matthews, Julia Goldman and Matthew GregoryIn the first installment of the Daily Forty-Niner's new CSULB Survival Guide series, students share their favorite foods available on campus. From film to kinesiology, students from a variety of departments talk about their go-to snacks, thoughts on food affordability and the best dining spots on campus. Watch "CSULB Survival...

By (El as managing publisher) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

A different look at Huntington Beach

The land of Huntington Beach was originally occupied by the Tongva Indigenous people who had a territory of around 4,000 square miles. Tongva land ranged from the Santa Susanna Mountains in the north, Aliso Creek to the south, the San Bernardino Mountains in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. This territory is now known as the Greater...

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

Beach Weekly S12E4: Possible student worker unionization, yearly health survey & more

In season 12, episode 4 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses a possible CSU student worker unionization, a yearly college health survey and more. This Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 303 of the University Student Union, there will be a Financial Empowerment workshop hosted by Beach Pride Events. Students will learn to manage...

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

Artist Banter S4E2: "Love's Weird": Ceci Apitz and Gavin Arvello's shared love through art

This special Valentine's Day-themed episode of Artist Banter features host Julia Goldman and CSULB industrial design students and couple, Ceci Aptiz and Gavin Arvello. Within industrial design, Apitz primarily focuses on 3D art and sculpting, whereas Arvello focuses on sketching and physical art. As the two engage in special Valentine's Day-themed activities, they tell the story of their artistic journeys,...

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

Teed Up S3E4: #WeWantCody

Following the WrestleMania XL press conference that took place on Thursday, Feb. 8, the hosts and guests talk about the newly confirmed main event title match between the 2024 Royal Rumble winner, Cody Rhodes, and the current undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. They also talk about the possible match card that could come to fruition in the upcoming Elimination...

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

Views for everyone to enjoy this Valentine's Day

Photo credit: Natalia Hernandez

Whether you are single or not this Valentine’s Day, it can be a high-pressure holiday for anyone. For those who are taken, there's the stress of planning a date, and if you are single, there's stress to find a date. Regardless of the position you find yourself in this Valentine’s Day, you can enjoy these views in Long Beach. The...

By (El as managing publisher) + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read

Singing across the globe with Jonathan Talberg

Photo credit: Marlon Villa

Jonathan Talberg's career started at a very young age: his initial introduction to the musical arts was singing alongside his mother. After high school, Talberg attended Pepperdine University as a theatre arts major. After a discussion with choir director and future mentor Roger Wagner, he was convinced to pursue choir instead. Well into his second semester at Pepperdine University, Wagner...

By (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 5 min read

Beach Weekly S12E3: Extended registration deadlines, Trump’s ballot eligibility & more

Donate your pre-owned business attire and professional accessories to the Career Clothing Donation Drive between Feb. 1 and March 5 at the ASI Beach Pantry, Basic Needs Office, Career Development Center, The Beach on 2nd Street, the University Student Union Information Center and the University Bookstore. You can donate at any of these locations during their operating hours. Celebrate the...