Daily Forty-Niner; September 26, 2022

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Long Beach mayoral forum held at CSULB

By Hannah Shields News Editor

Suzie Price, current council member for District 3 in Long Beach, is one of the final two candidates for Long Beach mayor.

Price is running with the second most votes out of the California primaries behind her opponent, Rex Richardson.

Price came out of the June primaries with a win of 38% of the votes, compared to Richardson who won 43.5% of the votes on June 7. The two mayoral candidates will further debate these top ics and other issues during Wednesday night’s forum at 5:30 p.m. in the USU auditorium.

Richardson, current Long Beach vice mayor and councilman for District 9, addressed the issue of homelessness in his cam paign with the H.O.P.E. plan. In this outline, Richardson aimed to create “quality and stable housing for all” as well as expand men tal health services for those who are experiencing homelessness.

On Sept. 23, Mayor Robert Garcia came out in support for Richardson.

Price also addressed this issue in her campaign and said in her position as mayor she wanted to increase the number of outreach teams per district to connect with those experiencing chronic homelessness.

Another issue both candidates addressed was economic recov ery. On his campaign page, Richardson listed investing in infra structure and housing production, creating a deputy mayor for economic development and recovery, and boosting arts and cul ture as a few ways to boost the city’s economy.

Price addressed boosting economic activity in her campaign through investing in the small business sector and creating indus try-specific incentives.

These two issues among others will be addressed during Wednesday night’s forum on the CSULB campus between the two candidates.

Here at the 49er we acknowledge that the school we report on is located on the sacred site of Puvungna, “the gathering place”. We are on the land of the Tongva/Gabrieleño and the Acjachemen/ Juaneño Nations who have lived and continue to live here.

We also acknowledge the Gabrieleño/Tongva (pronounced: GABRIEL-EN-YO/TONG – VAH) and Acjachamen/Juaneño (pronounced: AH-HACH-AH-MEN/JUAN-EN-YO) as the traditional custodians of the Los Angeles region along with the Chumash (pronounced: CHOO-MOSH) to the north and west, and the Tataviam (pronounced: TAH-TAH-VEE-YUM) and Cahuilla (pronounced: KAH-WEE-YAH) Nations to the east.

We respect and value the many ways the Tongva/Acjachemen cultural heritage and beliefs con tinue to have significance to the living people and remind us about the sacred and spiritual relation ship that has always existed here at what we now call California State University Long Beach. Acknowledgment

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Drew Garcia attempts a heel flip during the last skating session at the “Extreme Hub” during the Beach Streets event on Saturday in Long Beach.

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Rex Richardson, left, and Suzie Price, right, debated one-on-one during the mayoral fo rum at CSULB on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Turning Point USA aggravates Cultural Resource Center organizations

CSULB and Cal State Fullerton chapters of TPUSA protest outside the Students for Quality Education meeting.

By Vincent Medina and Montse Palmerin News Assistant and Contributor

TurningPoint USA or ganizations from Long Beach State and CSUF protested against the CSULB Cultural Resource Center during the Students for Quality Education meeting Monday evening.

The Latinx Cultural Re source Center hosted the meeting as TPUSA protestors surrounded the entrance to the Latinx and Black Resource Center, according to a joint statement from the three orga nizations.

Turning Point USA is a conservative organization that aims to “educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited govern ment.”

CSUF Turning Point USA president Marcos Zelada par ticipated in the protest and waved a sign that read “De funding never works bozos.”

in the hallway, trying to show solidarity, according to their statement. In response, TPU SA called CSULB Police De partment, which escalated the issue.

The joint statement alleged that CSULB police officer Chad Robbins argued with the cul tural center demonstrators for calling police departments “white supremacist institu tions.”

Other campus officers creat ed a barricade between TPUSA protesters and counter demon strators.

The Cultural Resource Cen ter organizations and Students for Quality Education Long Beach urge CSULB president Jane Close Conoley, VP of Stu dent Affairs Beth Lesen and ASI to “respond appropriately” to the incident.

La F.U.E.R.Z.A Student As sociation and the Black Student

- Turning Point USA

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A conservative organization that aims to ‘educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.’ ”

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CSUF chapter of Turning Point USA president Marcos Zelada is detained by CSULB campus police department.

Moompetam American Indian Festival celebrates 18th year

By Jazmin Arellano Gallardo Copy Editor Assistant

Aquarium of the Pacific hosts the 18th annual Moompetam Amer ican Indian Festival, which strives to raise awareness about local indige nous communities.

The Aquarium of the Pacific host ed the 18th annual Moompetam American Indian Festival this past weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17 through Sept. 18.

This event takes place every year with the purpose of raising aware ness about local indigenous groups to Long Beach and the issues they face. The name of the actual event, Moompetam, is borrowed from the Tongva language, meaning “People of the Ocean.” Among these indige nous groups were the Acajachema, Tongva, Chumash, Kumeyaay and many others.

“I won’t lie, it’s a lot of work, [but] it’s totally worth it,” said community relations and events manager Chel sea Coleman. “It’s very important to acknowledge this community. They’ve been here longer, this sacred place [is part] of native land.”

The festival consisted of many events, including song performanc es, traditional storytelling, tradition al dances, and informational stands with representatives from different indigenous communities. One of these speakers was Jacque Tahu ka-Nunez, an Acjachemen native with a passion for storytelling and spreading her culture.

“[The Moompetam American Indian Festival] is one of the best partnerships [with Aquarium of the Pacific],” Tahuka-Nunez said. “The Aquarium of the Pacific acknowledg es us as the caretakers long before others did it…Who are the people who took care of the ocean [before others now]?”

In addition to attending cultural events like the Moompetam Festi val, Tahuka-Nunez also presents at school assemblies to not only teach students about indigenous cultures and traditions, but to encourage oth ers to embrace their own roots. She’s also an emcee and business owner, which she began after her son was mocked for his long hair at school. However, Tahuka-Nunez strongly believes that more and more people are now embracing their heritage.

“Had I not stepped in like a mom ma bear, it would’ve been devastat ing for my children,’’ Tahuka-Nunez said. “The story started from my kid

and it ended up [being] for all kids of all cultures…It became a metamor phosis.”

For now, like many other indige nous children who attended the fes tival, Tahuka-Nunez’s children have carried on the baton and became Pow Wow dancers, singers and ad vocates for their culture.

“It’s a good time to be indige nous,” Tahuka-Nunez said. “I hope it never stops.”

Christopher Tādai Diaz, a speak er of the Tongva Nation, originally started attending the Moompetam Festival as a participant. Years later, he’s also become an emcee who as sists with storytelling and ceremo nies. He frequently participates in other local events to increase visibil ity for the indigenous community in Long Beach and surrounding areas.

“People don’t realize we still ex ist, [we’re] almost mythological,” Tādai Diaz said. “We’re still here and we’ve been here for thousands and thousands of years. This event gives people the opportunity to see [us].”

While Tādai Diaz is for visibili ty and representation in media and in-person, he believes there is still much more that can be done. He be lieves that events like the Moompe tam Festival are just the beginning.

“They don’t know us at all, most students [don’t know us] at all, one of the largest [native sites] in the country,” said Tādai Diaz. “They don’t even know we exist, that’s a sadness.”

Tādai Diaz has advocated for his community by taking part in past protests involving Long Beach State and its treatment towards indige nous people and lands. Though a settlement was reached about a year ago, Tādai Diaz hopes to see more efforts on behalf of the university president and student population to acknowledge indigenous people as a whole.

“It’s harder to deny something when you’re right there for me to see you. Come out and see us, talk to us,” Tādai Diaz said. “[Long Beach State] put out a beautiful message about [our culture] - They need to act on it.”

In the meantime, Tādai Diaz encourages students, native organi zations, and university representa tives alike to attend more indigenous events and help preserve the land be longing to local indigenous groups.

“I’d love to see the president sit down with us and enjoy the beauty of Puvungna,” Tādai Diaz said.

JESSICA GONZALEZ | Daily Forty-Niner Dee Dominguez’s display includes cultural artifacts pertaining to her lineage, including family photographs, basket caps, cultural beadwork, and more.

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Emcee and speaker Jacque Tahuka-Nunez, left, of the Acjachemen Na tion poses in traditional indigenous clothing including shell necklace. Emcee Christopher Tādai Diaz, right, of the Tongva Nation wears a traditional choker and a feather headwear.

JAZMIN ARELLANO GALLARDO | Daily Forty-Niner Little Miss Kumeyaay 22-23 Maya Vicaldo models her crown and sash while former mentor Miztlayolxochitl Aguilera fixes her clothing.

Beach Streets University draws thousands to campus and nearby

A cyclist rides past a heart sign featured on the side of the street.

Photos by Sonny Tapia

Children and their parents watched the puppet show, above. Ja cob Eastman, 8, climbs a rock wall at the “Extreme Hub,” below.

Elyse Vox sings to a crowd at the “405 Hub.”

By Noah Garcia Contributor

Sitting in the backseat of a car, your ad olescent ears are graced with a declara tion of angst and uprising.

“But God does it feel so good. ‘Cause I got him where I want him right now. And if you could, then you know you would. ‘Cause God, it just feels so. It just feels so good!”

- Misery Business

“Misery Business,” the fifth track from the album “Riot,” introduced you to the ecstatic melodies and themes of emo and pop-punk music. Some of us would fall into the genre, filling our heads with the songs from Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Panic! At the Disco. Whether or not one would grow out of or fall more into the music genre, we will always remember that little punk kid we used to be, but what happens when said punk kid grows up?

“After Laughter,” Paramore’s fifth studio album, was released in May 2017 and chooses to show its audience the answer to that ques tion. The band, formed by teenagers back in 2004, has had dozens of singles top the US Billboard 200, a Grammy win and nomina tions, dozens of U.S. and international tours, and several albums.

When people think of Paramore, they’re reminded of the dramatic lyricism, catchy mel odies backed by enthusiastic drumming, and what people have come to know as the Hayley Williams sound. People associate Paramore with the emo and pop-rock sound. In the “After Laughter” album, the band switched up their style of music.

The band ties together pop rock with a new wave, ‘80s sound and aesthetic. The lyrics

have changed to match the sound from ag gressive power cords and vicious drum beats to a smoother cadence, upbeat guitar riffs and more electronic sound. This is a result of a change in thinking from the band members, whose own perspectives have greatly influ enced their music. Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, recounted her experience meeting fans who wore merchandise from their earlier albums.

“I knew there was no, there was just no fooling around; I wasn’t the same person that I was, in the picture on that T-shirt and maybe I had never been,” said Hayley Williams to Zane Lowe during an interview for his podcast. “It was almost like I had a statue of myself in my mind with half pink half orange hair, and like, I was just not going to be that person again; and I was sad about it for a while.”

The lyrics do approach similar topics of depression, heartbreak, and life, but it’s the presentation of the sound and the writing. We can see this when we compare the song “Ig norance” from their 2009 Album “Brand New Eyes,” to “Fake Happy” from “After Laughter.”

It’s the presentation of the overall sound which really differentiates the two albums. While earlier album’s lyrics focus on the effects the world has had on the self, the recent album focuses on self-actualization and introspec tive. This stems from not only the traumas the world, society, and adulthood brought to them, but also through the several different dramas they’ve had with different band members leav ing and re-joining the group.

The current drummer for Paramore, Zac Farro, had returned to the band after leaving back in 2010 with his brother who was their guitarist at the time.

Spill the Tea

By Ani Gutierrez Staff Writer

“The queen was involved in coloniza tion of parts of Africa and other coun tries so I’m not sad that she’s gone. I just don’t agree with monarchs. It’s like a reflection of an outdated system of feudalism and I feel like the royal family has been viewed as celebrities more than actual agents of power.”

”All I care about is what's going to hap pen to her corgis now that she's gone.”

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The outfit Hayley Williams wore in After Laughter’s music video for “Told you so.”

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Women’s volleyball powers through tough match against Loyola Marymount

By Andrew Ayala Staff Writer

Long Beach State women’s vol leyball powered through a tough five set match against Loyola Marymount University on Sept. 17 at the Walter Pyramid.

Katie Kennedy, junior opposite hitter and middle blocker, ended the game with a .500 when it came to kills.

The first two sets started off slow, with Long Beach looking shaky as a unit with slow serves and diving for saves. Loyola took advantage of the shakiness and came out hot, hitting their marks on the court.

Back and forth throughout the sets, it seemed as if LMU was going to walk away with another victory, as they did the night before. However, their flame burned out during the final two sets.

Long Beach State junior opposite hitter and middle blocker Katie Ken nedy along with senior middle blocker Callie Schwarzenbach and freshman outside hitter Morgan Chacon worked together at the net, blocking all kills and spikes that were attempted by the Lions.

The team had a few hiccups here and there, including a collision in the fourth set between Long Beach State freshman outside hitter Jaylen Jordan and senior defensive specialist Dylan Dela Cruz. Both got up and were able to shake it off to get back to the game.

While Loyola had their very quick and smooth resets, The Beach proved

that playing hard and with heart is what’s going to drive the team to vic tory.

“We knew that they would be pre pared and they are doing a lot of new and progressive stuff and I think we are too. I thought it was going to be like this since August or May when we set it up,” Tyler Hilderbrand, head coach for Long Beach State women’s volleyball,

said.

Spectators could see the emo tion through Hilderbrand’s body lan guage as he was trying to keep his cool throughout the match.

“There’s always a sense of urgency when you’re down in a match. I think everyone was ready to push through that barrier and we did. We all fed off of each other. Everyone on the side lines and everyone on the court,” Ken nedy said.

Kennedy came into the fourth set fired up and ready to go as the team ral lied together for those final moments.

“We said this all season that this was going to be a tough match and it was a tough match last night so we had to respond. We had a little bit of an emotional response which was good,” Hilderbrand said.

Long Beach State ended the game with a total of 13 team blocks while LMU had 12. Throughout the match there were a total of 16 tie scores and seven lead changes.

“I think we’re just excited for the start of conference and showing the Big West what Long Beach has this year,” Long Beach junior setter Tia Chavira said.

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“Even though it’s been really uncomfortable or great at times, we’ve all just been getting, like, older and accepting that, like, who we are indi viduals,” Farro said, who also talked about how rejoining the band and be ing a part of the album has helped him feel more “complete” as a person.

I really feel like I can mirror that sentiment. As a young teen, I needed

to find a way to express myself and Paramore helped me do that. I would memorize the lyrics and try to find a way to relate them to my situation. Yell-singing the songs in the car, driv en by whatever mood the days circum stance had given me. Even now, on days I feel a tired, I blast Paramore’s “Decode” and dramatically sing the song under my breath as I get my chores done.

While I do enjoy their earlier work, most of the time I listen to tracks from “After Laughter.” The songs there feel just as emotional, but are written in a way that comes off more mature

and retrospective. These songs help me understand that I can put behind those adolescents ideals and examine the world as an adult. Lyrics from “26” are ones that have helped me give the language towards understanding my own emotions.

“Reality will break your heart, Sur vival will not be the hardest part. It’s keeping all your hopes alive”

- 26

There’s something inherently frightening about growing up because it involves leaving behind the ideals of your past self. Never being that person again- understanding that you’ll never

have the same perception and experi ence as you once did can be frighten ingly hard to deal with.

“After Laughter” is titled this way because it talks about what comes af ter. What are the repercussions of the events that you’ve experienced within your formative youth? And this can be a sad and happy experience. Because you’ve reached self-actualization and have been granted the maturity that comes along with that. This will pre pare you with the skills and knowledge to take on whatever life pulls you through next.

NAOKI GIMA | Daily Forty-Niner Long Beach State women’s volleyball team celebrate getting the win over Loyola Marymount University in five sets, 3-2, on Saturday inside the Walter Pyramid.

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Long Beach State women’s volleyball player, Katie Kennedy (No. 18), celebrates scoring a point and recording a kill.