The Nugget Bar & Grill is currently facing staff shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not have an official re-opening date at this time. Rosa Hernandez, 49er Shops director of human resources said they are "actively hiring both student and non-student positions" at the Nugget and are currently facing "challenges in hiring staff for the [campus] retail dining...

Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced via email on Friday, Feb. 25 that the university would be moving forward with its original socially distanced commencement ceremony plan. The campus-wide email stated CSULB “explored many options to see what is possible within Angel Stadium” in order for the 12,000 graduates to be able to have their names read and...

Long Beach State's Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) senate voted to confirm a new Commissioner for Wellness Affairs on Wednesday afternoon to serve on the ASI president's cabinet to advise on wellness matters. Jeremy Ramos, a liberal arts major, will be responsible for promoting wellness program awareness on campus to ensure it remains a priority on campus. "My goal is to...

In honor of Black History Month, Africana Studies professors and Black Business Students Association (BBSA) members discuss what the month-long celebration means to them. The history of Black people has been hidden and sanitized, according to Dr. M. Keith Claybrook, co-advisor of the Black Students Union. “Black history has been minimized and marginalized for a long time,” Claybrook said. “Black...

Long Beach State self-defense instructor, Richard Juliano openly refuses to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask indoors including during his classes. Although California is lifting the mask mandates for all vaccinated individuals while indoors, both Los Angeles County and CSULB officials require everyone to continue wearing their masks regardless of vaccination status. In Juliano's perspective, the research and...

The City of Long Beach is looking for 250 volunteers to help conduct the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) which is a community-wide effort event to help count people without housing on Thursday, Feb. 24. To become a volunteer: You must register Be 18 years or older Attend a virtual orientation and training prior to the day of the count Commit to...

By: Lauren Ramirez, Hannah Shields and Vincent MedinaCalifornia State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro resigned on Thursday, Feb. 17 amid claims of mishandling multiple sexual harassment allegations against a California State University, Fresno, administrator. Castro said in the CSU press release that it was an honor to serve as the chancellor for over eight years, and this was “the most...

By: Brandon Nakao and Melanie Rodriguez Several Long Beach State seniors spoke in objection to a survey regarding the spring 2022 graduation ceremony during the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) senate meeting's public comment on Wednesday afternoon. Gena Faranda, a linguistics and sign language major was the first to speak in protest of the survey that was sent out to graduating...

A Shake Smart vendor opened in the Long Beach State Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) on Feb. 7, replacing the Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies that occupied the space. Construction for the vendor began in December of last year after the contract with Robeks expired. Shake Smart was selected to replace it because of their unique customer self-order system...

Over 6,800 Long Beach State students have signed the spring semester graduation petition calling for a traditional in-person commencement ceremony where graduates are able to walk across the main stage at the Angel Stadium. Xiomara Santos, a fourth-year marketing major who graduated in December 2021 started this petition in order for Beach graduates to be properly recognized for their achievements...