Long Beach State's Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is one of the largest employers for student employees on campus and is currently facing a labor shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ASI is in charge of multiple on-campus facilities such as the University Student Union (USU), Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC), Child Development Center and 49er Shops. Miles Nevin, ASI...

With finals week around the corner, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) have planned a diverse schedule of events for students to attend as a study break at the University Student Union (USU). Kasey Schoen, the program manager at Beach Events, said the team is excited to bring back all the events they hosted before the campus closed due to the pandemic.“We're...

The number of on-campus students that participate in the COVID-19 pre-screen questionnaire has been decreasing all semester and only a third of students were completing it by the semester’s end. All CSULB students, faculty, and staff members are required to complete the online pre-screen for contact tracing purposes in order to return to in-person classes, according to the CSULB COVID-19...

At 11 years old, Irene Sotelo was reeled into street life involving drug abuse and gang affiliation after her mother committed suicide. Due to the sudden hardship, Sotelo began to use hard drugs such as angel dust, a dissociative drug that causes hallucinations and false reality. While also feeling angry and confused about her mother's suicide, Sotelo battled her own...

Students can expect additional dining options, plus new hiring positions, as the University Student Union (USU) anticipates re-opening additional restaurants in the food court, including The Nugget Grill & Pub, next semester. According to Rosa Hernandez, director of human resources for the 49er Shops, The Nugget Grill & Pub is aiming to return in the spring of 2022. “We are...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 that children ages 5 to 11 are eligible to receive a smaller dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. While the Pfizer vaccine has the same active ingredients for adults and teenagers, children ages 5 to 11 will receive a third of the amount compared to the adult population, according to...

By: Aric Pun, Kayla Ronquillo and Sofie ParkerA large number of Long Beach State students continue to rely on food insecurity programs such as Basic Needs to combat hunger, and applications have continued to rapidly increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenneth Kelly, the director of CSULB's Basic Needs program, said that the program's applications increased from 700 submissions in...

At 18 years old, John Brockie became a victim of a carjacking incident in Long Beach, California. Brockie’s first car had been stolen and totaled. He said the lack of help he received from law enforcement was the reason why he wanted to become a police officer."When I was 18, my car got stolen," he said. "I was not happy...

From clear blue waters to sandy beaches in tropical weather, life in the Bahamas is a dream vacation filled with numerous activities such as marine wildlife, scuba diving and snorkeling. For Bengt Allen, his island life was a one-of-a-kind experience as a scuba instructor at Club Med resort. Allen did more than teach the basics of scuba diving-- he introduced...

By: Kayla Ronquillo and Aric Pun Allison Borwell recalls a time in college when a graduate student came into her class to share her thesis on comprehensive sex education. “A light bulb went off,” she said. “I was like, wow, I really want to be a part of this.”She believes that if people were more open to having conversations about...