In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with Long Beach State's Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jonathan Talberg. In his 24 years at the Beach, Dr. Talberg has gone on to teach hundreds of students within the choral program. He is also the conductor of the award-winning Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir which has performed with notable...

Naoki and Matty sit down with Jerry and Matthew to talk about the conference championships that happened in the National Football League. The boys talk about some of the narratives surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Detroit Lions as well as Taylor Swift’s recent impact on the NFL....

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Asian Cup are two big international competitions currently dominating the headlines. AFCON consists of nations such as Egypt, Morocco and the Ivory Coast and the Asian Cup consists of countries such as Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. The hosts talk about disappointing performances, surprises and their favorite teams to win their...

In Season 12, Episode 2 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal covers flooding on campus, new student housing and more. Cupid at the Beach is on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at which students can craft Valentine’s Day cards and spend time with their partner. The event will take place inside the University Student Union Beach Ballroom on the second floor from 11...

Long Beach State held Week of Welcome events from Jan. 30-31 as new and returning students learned what activities are offered at CSULB. Many groups such as sports, personal interest clubs and greek life organizations came out to show what extracurricular activities students join on campus. Tents in the central quad filled the campus with murals, dancing, music and excitement."It...

Fourth-year nutrition and dietetics students on campus offer free counseling sessions for general fitness or weight loss advice. According to the CDC, "People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risks of serious health problems such as heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity."There is also an increased risk of sadness, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating and sleep...

To begin season 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSU faculty strike, campus dining hall food waste and more. Week of Welcome begins tomorrow, where departments and clubs on campus set up information booths to showcase their organizations and encourage new members to join. Events take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, from...

Being a former basketball player and a huge fan of all of our sports at Long Beach State, President Jane Close Conoley is no stranger to the world of sports. In the episode, Conoley talks about her love of reading during her free time and how much she loves her job as the president of the university. Her position also...

Gary Metzker's legacy, as discussed in this episode, is a lengthy one. He's worked at the L. A. Times for over 20 years and has been a part of multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning design teams. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976 and then his master's degree at Cal State Fullerton over 30 years later in...

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman and co-host Naoki Gima, of the Teed Up podcast, meet with Southern California-based alt-rock and pop-punk band, February Falls. The two delve into how lead singer Micheal Putman, bassist Jeremiah Omar and drummer Kyle Zarate, came together to revitalize February Falls. They also discuss everything from the band member's musical journeys...