From sunburns to sweat beads, the summer is the time to take in all the heat, and then find a way to escape it. What better way to run from the rays than with a bag of buttered popcorn, a movie ticket and a seat right under the air conditioning vent?With upcoming film releases, a trip to the theater may...

The dance program at Long Beach State is small, with approximately 160 undergraduate students, but it's made up of a diverse community of students and faculty. CSULB was the first campus within the CSU-system to offer a bachelor's degree in dance, and is currently the only CSU to offer a master’s degree in dance. There are more than 65 different...

The 35th annual Campus Couture Fashion Show graced the runway at the Long Beach State University Student Union Ballroom on Friday, May 5. The theme for the show, “Campus Couture Goes Vogue,” showcased the popular trends and fashion statements that occupy the current times. Ten student designers, ranging from freshmen to seniors, have worked tirelessly in preparation for this night,...

Whether it's traveling or working a job, graduate students are preparing to enter the postgraduate phase of their lives and give advice for those who will continue their undergraduate journey. Juan Flores, aerospace engineering major, will continue to flourish in the aerospace industry by returning to his internship at Northrop Grumman as a full-time employee and pursuing a master’s degree...

After a week of being glued to the bed, Long Beach State student Cameron Forgey had a close call with death. The 21-year-old history major sat in a weakened state, reclining in the backseat of an Uber as they headed toward urgent care. What started as a sore throat in September 2021 led to the inflammation of tonsils which almost...

Passion is what drives Long Beach State senior linguistics major Elizabeth Griswold to learn and bring awareness to the hearing impaired. Griswold fell in love with linguistics and became passionate to learn all that she could. “This is what I want to do with the rest of my life and I don't care if it takes me years to get...

Thousands of students lined up for hours on Friday outside The Walter Pyramid to get a great spot to see 12-time Grammy nominated and two-time Grammy Award winner T-Pain at the Associated Students Inc. Big Event. Presented by ASI Beach Pride Events, students and faculty were treated to a hour-long show where T-Pain performed many of his biggest hits. Tickets...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, the annual affair celebrated the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” According to Vogue, the gala honored the legacy of Lagerfeld—the late designer who helmed fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, and his own eponymous line—and raised funds for The Met’s Costume Institute. The biggest stars dressed to...

As students head into the summer season, Long Beach State student hair trends are heating up, with bold and vibrant colors, playful cuts and bold accessories taking center stage. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement or embrace a more natural style, the latest hair trends are sure to turn heads and spark conversation. Ribbon Up Your Hair: The...

For decades, dressing up to take awkward pictures and dry hump in a school’s gymnasium has been a rite of passage, preceding the celebration of every coming-of-age story. From distanced slow dance partners to hip-hop-made dance moves like the Dougie and the yike, those floors have seen it all. While this uncomfortable and sweaty experience has been a unifying theme...