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By Lei Madrigal (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read
Beach Weekly S11E13 – Special Episode: The Israel-Hamas War, a Perspective from the Jewish Community
Season 11, episode 13 of Beach Weekly is a special episode focusing on Israel and Palestine. Host Lei Madrigal is joined by ChayaLeah Sufrin, the Executive Director of Beach Hillel, which is a student-run organization for Jewish life on the Long Beach State campus. They discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the history of the conflict and its potential outcome. Host:...
By Mark Siquig (El as managing publisher) + 3 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
4 Hours in San Diego
Photo credit: Mark Siquig
San Diego is a city known for its history, beaches and warm climate. Explore the city of San Diego down south, soak up the sun on the beach and time travel in Old Town. Torrey Pines Beach at 2 p.m. An underrated spot in the San Diego area, Torrey Pines Beach offers a spot where visitors can bask in the...
By Julia Goldman (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 1 min read
Artist Banter S3E6: A young author and marketing student's journey of self-launched creativity (ft. Lydia Millyon)
In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with Lydia Millyon, a self-published author, illustrator, blog operator and community college marketing student. At 15, Millyon established her education and entertainment blog, Human Central, to which she and other young voices contribute. One year later, she wrote, illustrated and self-published her children's book, "Zora and the People," which showcases...
By Naoki Gima (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
Teed Up S2E10: Bars and Basketball
The Long Beach State men's basketball team played their first home game of the 2023-2024 campaign against Cal Lutheran. The Beach looked dominant against the Kingsmen, winning the game, 107-63. The hosts bring in returning guests Maher Bashrahil and Matthew Coleman to discuss that result and what that means for The Beach moving forward. The National Basketball Association regular season...
By Lei Madrigal (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
Beach Weekly S11E12: False campus police report, recent mass shootings nationwide & more
In season 11, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses a false campus police report, numerous shootings over Halloween weekend and more. Chief of Police John Brockie sent an email to students last Wednesday revealing that the reported robbery involving a female victim and male suspect on campus did not occur. The University Police Department said the conclusion...
By Marlon Villa (El as managing publisher) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read
A trip to the Long Beach Patchwork Show
Photo credit: Marlon Villa
Over 250 vendors with a variety of stories were present at the Patchwork Show on Oct. 29 in Long Beach. Families brought their kids and pets to witness a performance from the Americana rock band, The Fallen Stars, and vendors sold handmade products like mugs, dolls and decorative maps. Food trucks selling coffee, vegan food, burgers and Mexican dishes were...
By Naoki Gima (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
Teed Up S2E9: Spooked Up
Following the victory of the Long Beach State women's soccer team against Hawaii on Thursday, Oct. 26, the women's team will begin the first round of the Big West Conference tournament against the University of California Irvine on Sunday. The hosts recap the season with the season performances of players such as Cherrie Cox, Elisa Laramie and other key standouts....
By Lei Madrigal (El as managing publisher) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
Beach Weekly S11E11 – Special Episode: Israel and Palestine
Season 11, episode 10 of Beach Weekly is a special episode focusing on Israel and Palestine. Host Lei Madrigal is joined by Acsah Lemma, a news assistant with the Daily Forty-Niner, to discuss this conflict in the Middle East, the history of the conflict, its potential outcome and related demonstrations on Long Beach campus. At Long Beach State, a group...
By Samuel Chacko (El as managing publisher) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
Halloween decorations that scare people out of their boots
Photo credit: Mark Siquig
Houses and cars around Long Beach continue to be creative each year during the Halloween season. LakewoodIn the Lakewood area near El Dorado Park and Centralia Street, spooky characters were on display during the late October hours, including spiders, skeletons and ghosts. The area near Centralia St. and 214th St. had multiple decorated houses that made evident the efforts made...
By El Nicklin (El as photographer) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 13 min read
Artist Banter S3E5: Identity through the lens of sea Krob
Photo credit: El Nicklin
In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman and co-host El Nicklin sit down with parent, artist and MFA photography student sea Krob in their photography studio. The three discuss the themes of parenting, disability and grief related to sea's identity and how these experiences have transformed into conversations of intergenerational inclusion in art and the visibility of chronic...