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By Vincent Medina (Vincent as photographer) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
OHOS protests against CSU police, killing of Tyre Nichols
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The Organization of Historically Oppressed Students marched through the Long Beach State campus on Tuesday, during the university's Week of Welcome, to protest the killing of Tyre Nichols. Over one hundred students attended the demonstration. Isaiah Sanchez, member of the Latinx resource center and OHOS, spoke during the demonstration. He accused the University Police Department chief of police John Brockie...
By Jaylen Minnich (Vincent as photographer) + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read
CSU encourages students to participate in the new chancellor search
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The Implementation Committee for the Selection of the Chancellor will host open forums starting on Feb. 7 in search of a new chancellor after the former leader resigned under pressure last spring. Mike Uhlenkamp, CSU senior director of public affairs, said the input from CSU community members, especially students, at these forums are to see what "is critically important" in...
By Vincent Medina (Vincent as photographer) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
Women's march held on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
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Sheila Bates, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Long Beach, stepped onto the bench and spoke before the hundreds of demonstrators who gathered to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The organizer said the overturning of the landmark case disproportionally affected the lives of minority women."A ban on safe and legal abortion has been estimated to potentially increase Black...
By Vincent Medina + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read
Vigil held for Monterey Park massacre victims
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Dozens of community members held a vigil at Star Ballroom Dancing Studio in Monterey Park on Tuesday to mourn the 11 victims who died in Saturday night's shooting. Huu Can Tran, 72, fired an assault gun into the dance studio on Jan. 21 at 10:20 p.m. during a Lunar New Year celebration. At the scene, he killed 10 people and...
By Vincent Medina (Vincent as photographer) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
Richardson outlines first 100-day goals as mayor
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson delivered his State of the City Address and explained his plan for his first 100 days in office on Tuesday at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. Richardson began his speech by addressing homelessness in the city, a significant promise during his campaign. He promised to utilize city partners and resources to "effectively, compassionately, and with...
By Vincent Medina (Vincent as photographer) + 2 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read
High tides cause Peninsula floods, Seal Beach contamination
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The Long Beach Peninsula and Seal Beach experienced high tides Friday afternoon, causing water contamination and floods in the area. As harsh weather is expected in Long Beach this week, the city is building up the brims along the coast to prevent more floods. A breach in the brim at 72nd Place caused floods at the Peninsula. It allowed water...
By Morgan Trivitt (Vincent as desk editor) + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
Student Health Services encourages flu shots before holidays
Student Health Services is preparing for a harsh flu season this year after a relatively mild season in 2021. Long Beach State had mostly virtual classes for the 2021 school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing was widely practiced, and people were not contracting the flu. With more students on campus and fewer people wearing masks, it is...
By Daily Forty-Niner Staff (Vincent as desk editor) + 7 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read
SWRC check-in app glitches continue for students
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By: Christian Lopez and Bailey Sanchez Long Beach State students who use the Student Recreation and Wellness Center expressed their frustration with the check-in application that has experienced glitches all semester. The app gives students a barcode to check into the facility and use the equipment offered at CSULB’s recreation center such as basketball, weight lifting, swimming and volleyball. Tyler...
By Sam Farfan (Vincent as desk editor) + 6 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read
UC strikes effective in creating change as ratified agreements are announced
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By: Sam Farfan and Nicholas Broadhead University of California officials disclosed newly-ratified contracts for many United Auto Workers student union members on Dec. 9 following the labor strikes across all 10 UC campuses. Bargaining units UAW 5810, UAW 2865 and the newly-formed Student Researchers United-UAW represent postdoctoral scholars, academic researchers, teaching assistants and graduate student instructors at each UC campus....
By Christal Gaines-Emory (Vincent as photographer) + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 2 min read
Deceased student found in Parkside North
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By: Christal Gaines-Emory and Richie Rodriguez A residential student was found dead in the second story shower of the Parkside North building Sunday night. According to a campus-wide email sent by Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen on Tuesday at 1 p.m., there was no evidence of foul play. "On Sunday night, a housing and residential life staff member...