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Black History Month

Music is the medium of Black catharsis

The irony of the Super Bowl falling on Black History Month has always tickled me, ...

By Jazmyn De Jesus

February 25, 2025

Black History Month

‘H.A.P.P.Y. Black History Month’ – Highlighting Annual Performative Praise

Tucked away in the back of campus, down dimly lit halls with no defining markers, ...

By Romi Mathews

February 21, 2025

Black History Month

Dear Black community: Where’s the joy?

Nothing says “Happy Black History Month” like spending Valentine’s Day at a Middle Passage Exhibit. ...

By Jadyn Giles

February 21, 2025

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Bring back real yearners: Why men in R’n’B need to sing about love again

As I was making my Valentine’s Day playlist, I found that nearly every song sung ...

By Jazmyn De Jesus

February 18, 2025

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‘Paddington in Peru’ fluffs down a warm embrace in its trilogy

After “Paddington” and “Paddington 2” snagged the hearts of many with the charming and pure-hearted ...

By Dante Estrada

February 15, 2025

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How the 2025 Grammys proved that Black musicians were never tied down to a specific genre

In 2020, when Tyler, the Creator won his first Grammy for 2019’s IGOR for Best ...

By Jazmyn De Jesus

February 11, 2025

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TikTok, the next big thing for journalists or a lost cause?

TikTok poses a positive impact to journalists’ careers by expanding their reach and showcasing growth ...

By Alan Alejandro Ibarra

February 8, 2025

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Lack of waste disposal options due to sustainability program

Long Beach State’s waste reduction and diversion program, Waste Not, implemented a policy of changing ...

By Joshua Flores

February 7, 2025

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Is the LA Dodgers free agency good for the competitive balance?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making big splashes in recruiting top talents, but some Major ...

By Hermes Agustin Jr.

January 31, 2025

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Skip the cap and gown: Why Gen Z should build America, not debt

Let’s face it: the old “go to college, get a degree, secure a job” mantra ...

By CJ Womack

January 31, 2025

Music is the medium of Black catharsis

‘H.A.P.P.Y. Black History Month’ – Highlighting Annual Performative Praise

Dear Black community: Where’s the joy?

Bring back real yearners: Why men in R’n’B need to sing about love again

‘Paddington in Peru’ fluffs down a warm embrace in its trilogy

How the 2025 Grammys proved that Black musicians were never tied down to a specific genre

TikTok, the next big thing for journalists or a lost cause?

Lack of waste disposal options due to sustainability program

Is the LA Dodgers free agency good for the competitive balance?

Skip the cap and gown: Why Gen Z should build America, not debt

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Music is the medium of Black catharsis

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