presstelegram • 6th April 2023

For a Good Cause: Wilson High asks for community’s help with weight room fundraiser

Wilson High School has launched a fundraiser to build a new 3,000-square-foot weight room — and it needs more than $225,000 to do so.

For the past 95 years, Wilson High’s athletic program has experienced great success, including having an Olympic presence in every summer games since 1956. It also boasts 449 Moore League championships, 67 CIF championships, two CIF state regional championships, four CIF state championships and two national championships, according to a recent press release.

And

presstelegram • 30th March 2023

For a Good Cause: Sowing Seeds of Change hosts Garden Chef cooking competition

Sowing Seeds of Change, a local nonprofit, recently hosted its inaugural Garden Chef Competition, during which five local chefs and students cooked up food to raise money for the group’s programming.

Sowing Seeds of Change works to provide foster youth and young adults with disabilities with agricultural education and skills to engage with the local food system through vocational training, youth entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities, according to its website.

About 80 attendees gathere

presstelegram • 23rd March 2023

For a Good Cause: Long Beach Medical Center among best in nation, new ranking says

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center remains among the nation’s premier hospitals, according to the latest ranking by Newsweek.

For the fifth year in a row, the news publication has placed the Long Beach health care facility in the top 20% of hospitals in the country and the top 15% in the state because of the innovative treatments and care its medical teams provide to patients in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

That determination came as part of Newsweek’s recently published “The World’s B

presstelegram • 16th March 2023

For a Good Cause: Community beach cleanup takes place monthly in Belmont Shore

If you want to help clean up your local beaches, this is the monthly opportunity for you.

Justin Rudd, the local organizer and founder of the Community Action Team, hosts a 30-minute beach cleanup on the third Saturday of each month at Rosie’s Dog Beach, 1 Granada Ave., in Belmont Shore.

There are two sessions volunteers can attend on those days: 9:30-10 a.m. and 10-10:30 a.m.

This month’s cleanup will occur on Saturday, March 18 — rain or shine.

A few months ago, Rudd said his organization

Daily Forty-Niner • 4th May 2022

College taught me to prioritize my mental health to achieve success

When I graduated high school in May 2015, I had no idea what I was going to do with my life at 18 years old. I was pressured by my family to pick a major, and it stressed me out.

I didn’t care about the general education classes such as math, history, and science because they were all boring to me. I would often tell myself : “School is seriously not for me.”

The difference was that I didn’t have a “plan” set in stone, and I didn’t know what my passions were yet. So, instead of going to a four

Daily Forty-Niner • 17th April 2022

Long Beach State hosts cultural graduation ceremonies

The Division of Student Affairs team will be hosting the Long Beach State Cultural Graduation Celebrations (CGC) in addition to the traditional commencement ceremony to honor student diversity, acknowledge racial identities, and celebrate college careers.

The CSULB Latinx Student Union and the Division of Student Affairs are inviting Latinx Beach graduates to celebrate their academic accomplishments at this ceremony. Due to high demand, there will be two graduation dates.

In order to participa

Daily Forty-Niner • 12th April 2022

The future of the Earth is in our hands

Climate change has been an ongoing issue impacting Earth for decades due to shrinking glaciers, polluted beaches, and rising temperatures. While many of these events were caused by humans, we can also start taking the right steps to achieve sustainability to help the environment.

In November 2016, California voters approved the statewide single-use carryout bag ban where retail businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and liquor stores would no longer provide plastic bags to their custome

Daily Forty-Niner • 25th February 2022

CSULB confirms original socially distanced ceremony plan will move forward

Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced via email on Friday, Feb. 25 that the university would be moving forward with its original socially distanced commencement ceremony plan.

The campus-wide email stated CSULB “explored many options to see what is possible within Angel Stadium” in order for the 12,000 graduates to be able to have their names read and walk the stage.

Conoley also mentioned the recent commencement survey that was offered to graduating seniors received a 33% re

Daily Forty-Niner • 18th February 2022

CSU Chancellor resigns amid allegations of mishandling sexual harassment claims

California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro resigned on Thursday, Feb. 17 amid claims of mishandling multiple sexual harassment allegations against a California State University, Fresno administrator.

Castro said in the CSU press release that it was an honor to serve as the chancellor for over eight years, and this was “the most difficult decision” of his professional life.

“While I disagree with many aspects of recent media reports and the ensuing commentary, it has become clear t

Daily Forty-Niner • 15th February 2022

Three CSULB seniors created the spring 2022 commencement petition for a 'traditional walk' at Angel Stadium

Over 6,800 Long Beach State students have signed the spring semester graduation petition calling for a traditional in-person commencement ceremony where graduates are able to walk across the main stage at the Angel Stadium.

Xiomara Santos, a fourth-year marketing major who graduated in December 2021 started this petition in order for Beach graduates to be properly recognized for their achievements during the CSULB commencement ceremony.

Due to student concerns over the graduation plan, the CSU

Daily Forty-Niner • 8th February 2022

The vicious ways of my chemically imbalanced brain

It’s been over two years since I’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a health professional, and I’m still learning how to live with it.

I remember sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for my health results, and hearing the words I’ll never forget: “You’re showing symptoms of depression.”

I sat there in silence for a good minute trying to process the news, but it wasn’t a complete shocker. Oddly enough, I was relieved to hear the answer to what was interfering with my day-to-d

Daily Forty-Niner • 31st January 2022

CSULB ASI Beach Pride Events confirms re-scheduled Week of Welcome event dates

Long Beach State’s Beach Pride Events moved the spring semester’s Week of Welcome (WoW) event to the end of February due to the campus’ late start for in-person instruction.

Originally, Week of Welcome (WoW) was postponed by Beach Pride Events after the university announced the temporary delay of in-person instruction until Monday, Feb. 7 due to the rise of COVID-19 omicron variant cases.

Kasey Schoen, Beach Pride Events’ program manager, said the original dates of WoW were scheduled from Jan.

Daily Forty-Niner • 22nd January 2022

CSULB's 2022 spring commencement ceremony will be held at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Long Beach State’s Commencement Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 20 that the 2022 commencement ceremony will take place at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim from May 16 to May 18.

In order to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony, graduates must complete their graduation application by March 1 in order “for their name to be added to the Graduate Recognition Program and to receive future commencement correspondence,” the Commencement Team announced in an email.

The email also stated Gra

Daily Forty-Niner • 16th December 2021

Long Beach community petition for the removal of CSULB professor after acts of sexual misconduct, harassment at former job

Long Beach State students and alumni gathered over 600 signatures calling for the removal of part-time Chicano and Latinx studies professor, Julio Perez due to previous sexual misconduct allegations.

The petition’s organizers stated how discouraging it was to hear Perez “was placed inside a classroom as a professor with a position of power” despite his removal from Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF) four years ago.

At this time, Perez has not been charged with any crimes.

This past October

Daily Forty-Niner • 4th December 2021

Former scuba instructor finds passion for teaching as a CSULB marine ecology professor

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 marine wildlife facts in his lessons.

“When we got on the boat, I would tell everybody what they had been seeing in the ocean,” he said.

Daily Forty-Niner • 11th November 2021

CSU Board of Trustees release in-person attendance, vaccination numbers

During the California State University Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10, CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro reported that nearly 70% of students are currently enrolled in fully or partially in-person courses throughout the 23-campus system.

“The vibrancy is returning to campus life,” he said. “I’ve personally felt the electricity and the air on my own campus visits and I know several trustees have been doing their campus visits, in addition, to increase in-person instruction, and re

Daily Forty-Niner • 29th October 2021

Orange County community urges firing of CSULB professor after acts of sexual misconduct, harassment at former job

A Chicano and Latinx studies lecturer is under fire after more than a dozen Orange County residents, including city officials, signed a letter on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to petition for his termination from Long Beach State for several past sexual misconduct allegations.

“Perez does not belong in the classroom, should not be associated with a public university, and his hiring is a low point for CSULB,” the 19 signers of the letter said. “We call upon you to immediately terminate him to keep the stu

Daily Forty-Niner • 14th September 2021

President Biden speaks at LBCC, urges voters to support Newsom

President Joe Biden arrived in Long Beach yesterday in an effort to support Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of the last day for the gubernatorial recall election.

Biden arrived in California for the first time since defeating former Republican President Donald Trump in last year’s election. He spoke at Long Beach City College Monday evening, minutes after Air Force One landed at Long Beach Airport.

“The reason why I am here, and why you are all here, is for Gov. Gavin Newsom,” he said. “The decision y

B-Sides • 9th September 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Screen Violence’ by CHVRCHES

CHVRCHES released their fourth studio album, ‘Screen Violence’ and it delivered a wonderful variety of synth-pop while also contributing an excellent combination of electronic sounds.


The Scottish synth-pop trio finally made a comeback since their previous album release ‘Love is Dead’ (2018) which had some outstanding tracks such as “Get Out,” “Miracle,” and “Forever.” As the previous era held a self-explanatory album name, the various tracks did express past heartbreak, healing from the hur

B-Sides • 7th August 2021

LIVE REVIEW: Caroline Polachek – Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA 8/5/2021

Live music has made a comeback, and it truly felt great to be back to experience in-person with precautions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Caroline Polachek performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Aug. 5, 2021 featuring opening acts, Molly Lewis and Alex G. The outdoor amphitheater’s capacity holds up to 5,900 people and had such a lively ambiance filled with supportive and energetic fans.


After not attending any shows since March 13, 2020 it felt so unreal to be surro

B-Sides • 22nd July 2021

ON-RADAR: Gabrielle Current Combines Passionate Vocals With Nostalgic R&B/Soul

A nostalgic feel is a sense of familiarity that is inexplicable, and that’s where the ‘Virgo’ EP by Gabrielle Current comes into play. The ‘90s to 2000s era was known for the R&B and soul genres, and ‘Virgo’ respectfully captures this point in time so well especially with Current’s beautiful vocal range.


As the beginning of the EP starts off with the first track, “Make It Right,” Current’s soothing lead vocals blend in with the progressive instrumental beats. Many emotions were being express

B-Sides • 8th July 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: The Marías Captivate the Essence of Romance in ‘Cinema’

The Marías dropped their first full-length album, ‘Cinema,’ and it depicted the themes of love, desire and heartbreak. The Los Angeles based band have delivered a mix of genres such as Latin pop, psychedelic rock and jazz throughout their musical career. The dreamy pop lead vocals of María Zardoya, frontwoman of The Marías, are absolutely exceptional throughout the entire album.

‘Cinema’ opened a pathway towards vulnerability and a rollercoaster of emotions especially in “All I Really Want Is Y

B-Sides • 25th June 2021

ON-RADAR: fanclubwallet

Fanclubwallet, also known as Hannah Judge is an Ottawa-based musician who is changing the indie pop scene. Judge has over 227,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and most popular music release is her EP, ‘Hurt is Boring.’


Throughout this EP, Judge’s lyrics were very impactful and deep while also channeling a calm, upbeat sound with various instrumentals correlating so well with her vocals. The drums, background vocals and acoustic guitar really stood out in the track, “Hurt is Boring.”


The m

B-Sides • 10th June 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast released their third studio album, ‘Jubilee’ and it truly depicted an ‘80s pop era sound mixed with sentimental ballads. Indie rock musician and director, Michelle Zauner, crafted a unique approach where each song has a different level of emotion especially within the vocals and instrumentals. Zauner really got creative with this album where it ranged from a combination of electro pop, bubblegum pop and pop-ballad feel throughout these tracks.


“Be Sweet” starts off with a