Vincent Medina

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Worked on 112 assignments, created 36, named on 47 bylines for Daily Forty-Niner.

By (Vincent as desk editor) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

ASI Senate discusses annual night walk, adding microwaves to upper campus

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The Associated Student Inc. senate discussed the upcoming night walk, installing microwaves on the upper campus and the tour of Walter Pyramid’s interior facilities during their weekly meeting on Wednesday. Fatima Zeferino, chief diversity officer, discussed the upcoming annual Night Walk at the start of the meeting. The night walk is held after dark and is a conjoined effort with...

By (Vincent as desk editor) + 4 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 3 min read

University Police threaten Revcom speakers with arrest during demonstration

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Long Beach State police engaged with members of the Revolutionary Communists Club, also known as Revcoms, and threatened to arrest them during their demonstration at the free speech lawn Thursday afternoon. The Revolutionary Communists Club advocates for organizing a full-scale revolution to topple the U. S. government system as they believe that reform has no true impact on social change....

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Bernie Sanders and Adam Conover endorse Karen Bass for LA mayor

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Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and comedian Adam Conover endorsed Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA 37) for Los Angeles mayor Thursday evening during a rally at Playa Vista Park. Bass’ opponent, Rick Caruso, is behind by 3% of voters, with 34% preferring Bass to 31% for Caruso, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies’ poll. Conover was a surprise...

By (Vincent as desk editor) + 5 others for Daily Forty-Niner - 4 min read

CSULB students respond to indoor mask mandate being lifted

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CSULB President Jane Close Conoley sent a school-wide email on Sept. 13 notifying Long Beach State students and faculty that facial coverings are no longer required indoors. There are students who are pleased with the latest news and say it’s nice to have an option when it comes to masking up indoors. Leah Silva, CSULB psychology major, said she likes...

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Billie Jean King Library reopens after four weeks citing security concerns

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The Billie Jean King Library reopened on Thursday after security concerns caused a four-week closure. The library has only offered “to-go” services since they closed on Sept. 23. Cath De Leon, the library director, said they were able to work with the Long Beach city manager's office and the Long Beach Police Department to determine the right time to reopen....

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Return to Anaheim: Commencement 2023 is back at Angel Stadium

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Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley said the spring 2023 commencement will be hosted at Angel Stadium for the third year in a row and for the foreseeable future. The decision came from a steady increase in the number of student graduates surpassing available space to host the ceremonies on campus, according to Conoley.“When I first came, we were...

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No Barriers Campaign hopes to ease students' financial stress

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The No Barriers Campaign (NBC) was launched on Sept. 30 to give students opportunities for enhancing their support services, strengthen co-curricular programs and scholarships. The $275 million campaign is the largest fundraising effort in the Long Beach State's 73 years. CSULB president Jane Close Conoley said 70% to 80% of students receive financial aid. “The idea is that financial need...

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AOC rallies young voters at UC Irvine ahead of midterms

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New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Rep. D-NY) held a rally at UC Irvine to encourage young Californians to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. The Orange County Young Democrats organized the event and encouraged younger voters to get involved in politics and run for public office. Shayanne Wright, a candidate for a seat in the Mesa Water District board, compared...

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ASI Beach Kitchen offers free cooking lessons to students

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The ASI Beach Kitchen teaches Long Beach State students how to cook nutritional meals after its grand opening in May. The Beach Pantry is an extension of the kitchen and provides ingredients so their easily accessible for students. Christina Limon, the Beach Pantry coordinator, said the kitchen helps create a great relationships with students. "For a lot of students it...

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Long Beach City Council writes solidarity statement with Iranian protesters

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Long Beach Councilwoman Suzie Price, Councilwoman Stacy Mungo and Councilman Al Austin made a request to the city manager on Tuesday to work alongside the city attorney to write a statement of solidarity with the Iranian protesters against the government for the murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. The council voted unanimously to write the statement. Mahsa Amini was arrested by...