Journalism students honored at awards luncheon
August 17, 2009
After a week of intensive journalism training at CSU Long Beach, the largest ever newspapers2 student journalists delegation attended a catered awards ceremony and celebrated the top performers of the week. “We’re thrilled to see so many new and returning student journalists take time out... Read more »
Gas pipe leak sparks argument
Monica Palos, Eleena Khamedoost, Sonia Lizama and Emily Pham, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Sent by the City of Long Beach Gas Department, city workers Jaime Avila, Paul Beyoung and Kanin Bennet have been in the process of placing a new gas line on campus since Tuesday. “We’re not sure if it’s their gas line or ours,” Beyoung said in reference to California State University, Long Beach. The... Read more »
From Student Cop to Senior Captain
Alana Victor, Isabella Martin and Hogan Hiatt, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
As a student volunteer at the Cal State Long Beach University Police Department, Fernando Solorzano would never have guessed that he would one day be captain of that same force. “I used the same experience I received as a student and got hired as a full-time officer,” Solorzano said. “I started... Read more »
Mechanic lends a hand
Jennifer Alonzo, Sonia Chou and Alex Giannetta, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Fumbling with a faulty lock to retrieve a teacher’s key, car mechanic David Crawford demonstrates one of the perks of being a normal, blue-collar go-to repairman. “If anybody needs something, they can call me,” Crawford said. “I’m the on call handyman for all my friends.” Crawford, an Illinois... Read more »
Show me the money options
Brad Bolton, newspapers2online.com contributor
August 13, 2009
With fall classes right around the corner and the economy at rock bottom, it is only fitting that the financial aid office is the busiest place in Brotman Hall, if not the entire school. Ironically though, the students waiting in line were not actually enrolling in financial aid. From Chuck-E-Cheese... Read more »
Holocaust survivor invents a flying automobile
Danielle Ghalwash, Quinn Western and Eddie Cox, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
It was like Willy Wonka walking into a candy store when he was a young child and knowing what he wanted to do, or the young Derek Jeter seeing a shiny new baseball bat in the window while running to school. Dr. Branko Sarh, mechanical engineer, was inspired from a young age at what he wanted to do in... Read more »
Student prepares for medical career
Nidheya Suresh, Buddy Cheek and Scott McKernan, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Senior at Cal State University of Long Beach and future doctor Mark Gonzalez figured out he wanted to become an anesthesiologist two years ago. Today, he works as a receptionist for the computer area in the University Student Union. “Classes first and work afterward,” Gonzalez said. “I try not... Read more »
Dean engineers a life change at CSULB
Robert Wayner, Andrew Koo and Kimberly Rodriguez, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Dodging a bloody future, network analyst and Dean of Engineering Djemel Sadi sat casually in his beige sweater, worn jeans, and black walking shoes. “I was supposed to be a medical director, but I did not like blood,” Sadi said. Changing studies, Sadi has learned that it is most important to play... Read more »
A bean sold is a degree earned
Taylor Heinrich, Alex Crowe and Alejandra Carrillo, newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Working in the service industry is demanding, but Timmy Hayes and Rose Couper manage to juggle their work and their college education with finesse. Both work at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and enjoy the lively and educational atmosphere on CSU Long Beach campus. Couper attends CSULB, while Hayes is... Read more »
Visitors, locals find serenity at campus koi pond
newspapers2online.com contributors
August 13, 2009
Students Karen Montoya and Emmy Naeole leaned over the edge of the bridge and tossed morsels of fish food into the glistening pond below into a cluster of koi fish scrambling for their lunch. Around them, children play on the rocks and couples stroll amid the black pines. The Earl Burns Miller Japanese... Read more »
