Lights beamed down on the crystal blue water as students and fans alike filed into the Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center Friday for the Golden Coast Conference opener. Long Beach (6-5, 0-1 GCC) kicked off conference play looking to end a three-game losing streak, but fell short to No.11 Pepperdine (7-6,[Read More…]
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Former LBSU employee visited President’s Suite, UPD and Office of Student Affairs on day he allegedly committed double homicide
This story was updated 5:40 p.m. Oct. 5. See timeline below of Jamie Williams’ movements on campus Sept. 28 Hours before former Associated Students Inc. employee Jamie Williams was arrested in connection to a double homicide in Compton Sept 28, he visited several Long Beach State offices including the President’s[Read More…]
ASI Senator at-large maintains his position after multiple missed meetings
Associated Students Inc. Senators voted to keep Senator at-large Aaron Jordan in his position after he missed four Senate meetings, an action which provided grounds for a vote to take place deciding whether he remains in the group. According to Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 8 of the Associated Students[Read More…]
Our View: The staff discusses Prospector Pete
After decades of back and forth deliberation on what to do about Prospector Pete, Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced Sept. 21 that the university would finally retire the 51-year-old mascot from his perch between Liberal Arts 4 and 5. The reactions have been strong on both sides[Read More…]
Local activists call for the firing of Long Beach’s city manager and police chief
Just one week after a group of about 20 marched from city hall to the Long Beach Police Department to demand the firing of Police Chief Robert Luna, another group of nearly the same size with similar demands held a press conference in front of city hall Tuesday. Much like[Read More…]
No. 10 men’s water polo looks to end losing streak against Pepperdine
No. 10 Long Beach State men’s water polo team faces its most important game of the season so far, as the team begins Golden Coast Conference play 7 p.m. Friday. Long Beach will look to begin conference play on a high note, taking on No. 11 Pepperdine Friday night at[Read More…]
COLUMN: One for the road, but not enough to compete
Long Beach State women’s volleyball isn’t what it used to be. It’s not a dominant team that owns the Big West and wins NCAA championships. The 49ers are on a rebuild, and the biggest obstacle is their ability to win games on the road. One week ago, the Long Beach[Read More…]
Former LBSU employee charged with two counts of murder, VP of Student Affairs is placed on paid leave
Former Associated Students Inc. employee Jamie Williams was formally charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder Tuesday. On the same day, Vice President of Student Affairs Carmen Taylor, who made $210,478 in 2017 according to Transparent California, was placed on paid administrative leave, with Mary[Read More…]
Former ASI employee arrested Friday in connection to double homicide
Long Beach State University Police responded to reports of a disgruntled former employee of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Friday. They were unable to locate him. Jamie Williams was arrested hours later in connection to a shooting that left his father and step sister dead, and his stepmother injured.[Read More…]
LBSU Board of Control distributes funds for two students
The Associated Students Inc. Board of Control decided to allocate funds to two students who requested money for research and travel Tuesday. “The Board of Control basically handles money that can be given back to the students that encourages them and incentivizes them,” said Jesse Luna, ASI treasurer and Board[Read More…]