CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
VOL. LXVIX, ISSUE 70 | APRIL 18, 2018
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Create a terrarium that leaves your house guests green with envy: Tips by Kat Schuster
COUNSELING
Mental health services are ‘capped’ for students
Step five: Add your plants and any other additional embellishments including sea shells, gems, mini figurines — you name it. Step four: Add 2-3 inches of potting soil. Step three: Add a tiny layer of sphagnum moss to help separate the soil, which you’ll add next. Step two: Add a half inch of activated charcoal on top of the stones, this will help cleanse the water you add. Step one: Create a base. Use a one inch bed of small pebbles or stones at the bottom of the container.
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Students connect with nature through the Indoor Plants 101 workshop. By Jessica Jacobs Staff Writer
In the midst of their busy schedules, students found the “thyme” to learn about the various health benefits plants provide, even when indoors. The Indoor Plants 101 was a collection of short sessions spaced out between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday in the University Student Union Sunset Lounge to accommodate students’ busy schedules. The first station featured a whiteboard, where students were encouraged to write out ways to “live green” in 2018. Students had varied responses, including recycling, using reusable bottles, eating less meat and eliminating plastic straws from their daily routines. The first 50 students received free succulents if they visited all three stations. One student presenter shared her reason for having her own indoor plant. “When you look at these plants, you can get a sense of peace and harmony,” said Lamiya Hoque, a junior majoring in environmental science and policy. The workshop was sponsored by Sustain U, Associated Students Inc. and CSULB Sustainability as part of a weeklong series of Earth Week events. According to the student representatives, indoor plants are beneficial because they rid the air of toxins and reduce depression and anxiety-related stress by providing a sense of positivity due to the lively, bright colors of a plant. A slideshow during the lecture showed that aloe vera, peace lily, English ivy and succulents are the most common indoor plants. The second station showed examples of where and how to place indoor plants in one’s bedroom or dorm. According to the lecture, the placement of the
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CHOOSE PLANTS THAT ARE ABLE TO COEXIST TOGETHER Closed containers: Choose aechmea, maidenhair ferns, or baby’s tears; these plants will require a bit more water but not much. Open containers: You’ll want plants that can survive in arid climates such as cacti, tillandsia and succulents
plant is ultimately dependent on its species. Students were shown how to place and take care of their plants at the third station, where five different plants were showcased on pedestals. The succulent, which was the plant most recognized by students, requires six hours of sunlight and is watered only once a month. According to Sustain U, a succulent is adaptable to any season and are easy to manage and keep alive. “As health science majors, it’s nice hearing about opportunities to help out your health,” said Jose Lopez, a junior majoring in health science. According to Eric Bryan, ASI’s recycling and sustainability coordinator, indoor plants are not costly because plants range from $3 to $25. Bryan suggested that students buy their plants at a local nursery because the plants are “better taken care of.” He also named mainstream stores that sell plants such as Lowe’s and Home Depot. Earth Week will continue Wednesday with an ecoarts fair at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the USU Southwest Terrace.
Although wait times have decreased to see a CAPS counselor, mental wellness services are still not able to reach every student. By Kat Schuster and Sabrina Flores Staff Writers
When Kelsey Wunder began her freshman year as a business-marketing major at Cal State Long Beach, her future seemed bright. Several months later, things had changed. She began to experience a disconnection from the world around her and feelings of intense anxiety set in. So she did what every student in this situation is advised to do — walk straight over to Counseling and Psychological Services to seek advice. After arriving, Wunder was told that she would be waitlisted and placed in a long line with many others. “The way the receptionist made me feel when I finally reached out for help was extremely discouraging,” Wunder said. “She made it seem...that others had bigger problems than I did.” Wunder’s story is not uncommon. Wait times to be seen by a counselor at the Counseling and Psychological Services have often ranged anywhere from three to four weeks. One exception to this rule is if a student poses an immediate threat to themselves or others and are as a result classified as a police code “51/50.” In cases such as these, students are given immediate priority to see a counselor and response see CAPS, page 2
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University to introduce discussion on Islamophobia ASI gears up for a conversation about race and Muslims with Khaled A. Beydoun. By Lauren Martinez Staff Writer
To open up a dialogue about Islamophobia in the United States, Associated Student Inc. plans to welcome critical race theorist and law professor, Khaled A. Beydoun. Beydoun will lead a discussion about “Race and Muslims in America” on April 23 in the University Student Union Beach Auditorium from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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time drastically decreases to mere minutes. In response to extended wait times, the university has taken strides to remedy this, according to Pamela Ashe, interim director of CAPS. The student health fee rose from $45 to $75 during the fall 2017 semester in an effort to improve wait times experienced by in-need students. As a result, the typical wait has decreased in the last year to a two-week period. According to Mary Ann Takemoto, associate vice president for student affairs, the increased fee funded a full-time case manager, increased hours for a staff psychiatrist and raised the amount of active counselors by two with the intent to add one more in the upcoming year. The Counseling and Psychological Services office, located in Brotman Hall, will also be
Beydoun’s latest book, “American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise to Fear” discusses the history of Islamophobia and how negative stigmas have impacted the American legal system. ASI Chief Diversity Officer Yasmin Elasmar explained what she wants students to gain from the experience. “We hope to increase awareness about social injustices and discuss ways that we can combat these issues of inequity both on and off campus,” Elasmar said. The conversation was prompted by ASI’s recently established Social Justice and Equity Committee that Elasmar says will create ways to increase conversations and learning opportunities about
undergoing construction that is expected to be completed by fall 2018. Takemoto also said that the revenue will be funneled into updating student exam rooms to make sure they’re up to code. However, these additions haven’t been quite enough to eliminate wait times completely for an overflow of stressed students. “The demand for mental help really exceeds what we can provide,” Takemoto said. “From statistics and data across the country, we now know that more and more students are experiencing anxiety and depression.” Ashe confirmed that the services have been “woefully understaffed” and that the recent increase was an improvement, but not nearly enough to meet the need for resources on campus. Senate bill 968 was introduced earlier this year by California Senator Richard Pan and sponsored by the California Faculty Association and Service Employees International Union. The bill would require Cal State universities to employ one full-time-equivalent mental
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social injustices. Students around campus weighed in on their feelings about the upcoming discussion. “I am really excited to attend
The way the receptionist made me feel when I finally reached out for help was extremely discouraging. She made it seem...that others had bigger problems than I did.”
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Kelsey Wunder, CSULB student health counselor for every 1,000 students. The bill’s hearing is currently scheduled for April 25, leaving the Senate to determine if they will vote on the bill or table it for another time. The proposition of this bill, as well as standards set by the International Association of Counseling Services, prompted the campus’ recent hire. There are currently 41,000 students enrolled in the university and a total of 16 counselors and psychiatrists — that’s roughly 2,563 students for every one counselor.
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this event because I feel as though we are some of the least represented people on campus,” said senior psychology major Khalid Bahta. “I think the only way we achieve any progress toward change is by having these types of ice-breaking conversations.” While some students voiced excitement, others worried about possible negative feedback from attendees. “Things like this can be really good, but it can also rekindle the fire,” said Kumar Sambhav, a recent computer science graduate. Sambhav and a fellow university graduate sat on the lawn of the upper quad and discussed possible repercussions of the event. “I believe things like this can educate people, but it depends
— it’s 50/50. There could be people throwing stuff or saying like get away. That could happen. We don’t need that here.” Other students said they believed events like this help bridge the gap between those with different backgrounds or political affiliations. “As a Trump supporter, I sometimes get perceived as an automatic racist by minority groups,” said Kyle Williams, a senior majoring in international business. “Just because someone leans heavy to the right, doesn’t make him racist. I’m proud to be a part of these important and essential conversations.”
To combat a shortage in funding and staff and an overwhelming amount of students in need, Takemoto said the university has placed a lot of emphasis on promoting mental wellness for students. Yoga, meditation and body positive classes are alternative measures that have been made available to students in lieu of a psychologist’s couch. Aside from an increased emphasis on mental wellness, Ashe added that the Counseling and Psychological Services relies heavily on outreach through the On-Campus Emergency Assistance Network to extend their reach. “We have a program here called Project OCEAN that does a lot of our outreach, and that’s the program being threatened right now,” Ashe said. “They go to classes and they do a full presentation on what we call [Question, Persuade, Refer].” QPR is a proven suicide prevention method recognized by the National Registry of Evidence-based Practices and Pol-
icies aimed at teaching people within communities, campuses and dorm halls how to detect early signs of suicidal behavior. Typically, the program teaches faculty, staff and students how to be aware and attentive of suicidal behaviors and warning signs. According to Ashe, though the project provides one of the most important methods of outreach for suicide prevention on campus, it is currently suffering greatly due to its lack of a head director. “Right now, Project OCEAN doesn’t have a coordinator and with this upcoming hiring ‘chill,’ Ashe said. “The coordinator position for Project OCEAN seems to be a casualty of this chill and there’s been no commitment that we will in fact hire somebody to fill that position. It’s unclear what will happen with [the project] and who will will be responsible for it.” The “chill” is part of a projected $11 million budget deficit that also affects the number of tenure track hires and development of renovation projects.
Wayne Camp contributed to this article.
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Starbucks to provide racial-bias training By Benjamin Romano The Seattle Times
SEATTLE — In response to the arrest of two black men in one of its Philadelphia stores, Starbucks said Tuesday it will provide nearly 175,000 employees with “racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores.” The company will close the more than 8,000 Starbucks locations it owns in the U.S. for the afternoon on May 29 to conduct the training. Executive Chairman Howard Schultz joined Chief Executive Kevin Johnson in Philadelphia this week to meet with community leaders and the two men involved in the incident, a session the company and the men’s lawyer described as constructive. Johnson apologized in person and talked with the men “about how this painful incident can become a vehicle for positive social change,” the company and the lawyer said in a joint statement. In a separate announcement, Johnson detailed the store closures and training. “While this is not limited to Starbucks, we’re committed to being a part of the solution,” Johnson said. “Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities.”
Starbucks is reacting to the arrests of two black for trespassing men inside one of its stores.
In a statement, Schultz said Starbucks’ “founding values are based on humanity and inclusion.” Last week, a store manager asked the men to leave the Philadelphia store after they had asked
to use the bathroom without having made a purchase. They were waiting to meet a third person. The store manager called police, who arrested the men for trespass. They were not charged.
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During the May 29 training, Starbucks employees _ which the company calls partners _ will receive training “designed to address implicit bias, promote conscious inclusion, prevent discrimination and ensure everyone
inside a Starbucks store feels safe and welcome,” according to a Starbucks news release. The company said the curriculum for the training is being developed with help from Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative; Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund; Heather McGhee, president of Demos; former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder; and Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive of the Anti-Defamation League. The company says it will make the training materials it develops available to other companies, including businesses that license the Starbucks brand to operate stores. In its Americas business segment, including the U.S., Starbucks had 9,525 company-operated stores at the end of 2017. Another 6,764 stores were operating under a license from the company. Starbucks conducted a similar closure of all its U.S. stores on the evening of Feb. 26, 2008, to retrain employees on “the art of espresso.” That initiative came shortly after Schultz again assumed the chief executive role and was meant to “reinvigorate” the company and the store experience in the face of flagging sales and competition from McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts.
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What Your Teachers Never Taught You Another Election Season Dr. George A. Kuck (galbertk@aol.com)
During this primary season you will receive much conflicting information. As mature college students you should cross check what your parents, teachers and political commentators tell you. The old political definitions have lost their meanings that they once had. Use the party platforms to separate the nuggets of truth from the pure false information. This election is a test of your ability to both discern truth from propaganda and apply the critical thinking principles that you have learned. Use your conscience to show who you should support. Return to your first principles. Do you want to grow or reduce the size of the government? One of the founders said the government that governs least governs best. Do you want government to divide our country into power blocks based upon physical characteristics or do you wish the best qualified person to be chosen for the job to lead the country? Do you want the government to control the details of your life or do you wish the freedom to go down the path you wish to pursue? Do you wish to keep more of what you earn or do you wish to earn less but have less risk in your life? Do you want to help others or sponge off others? Do they want Western Civilization to continue or to be radically changed? Ask yourself these types of questions. In simplest form, the Republican Party wants to reduce the size of government and reduce the government burden on individual taxpayers. To this end, they have passed a tax law that reduces the burden on every taxpayer. They have reduced the number of regulations that were strangling businesses. Our GDP is growing at the highest rate in the past 10 years at 3%-4% rate. The Democrat party, on the other hand, wants to raise taxes to reduce the income gap between individuals, increase the size of government, and increase regulations to make life “safer” which leads to more power by state and federal bureaucrats. Under them, the goal was to grow the economy at 2%. Higher growth leads to more jobs. Do you wish the DMV in every aspect of your life? This is an incomplete and biased description of both parties. It is a starting point for your investigations. Take this election seriously because you will be living with the results for the remainder of your life. Just remember this simple fact. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Someone, somewhere, has to pay for what is consumed or it will not be produced. The seed that you sow will be the crop that you harvest. Venezuela is an example of a society where incorrect seed was sown.
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Still live but barely breathing “Saturday Night Live” falls short due to its consistently political approach. By Shyanne Riberal-Norton Assistant Arts & Life Editor
“Saturday Night Live” is a renowned name in the world of sketch-comedy. Everyone has heard of it and most have watched an episode. However, for the millennial generation, “SNL” has fallen short of the expectations set in place by older seasons. A lot of factors play into this recent steady decline in viewers. Currently on its 43rd season, it is the longest running late-night show in the history of television. So how is it that such an iconic show seems to bore its current audience? “SNL” has created many comedic stars. Comedians such as Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon created names for themselves after their appearances on the series. It propelled them into stardom, and even now some of the best episodes are when these big names come back to host. So what has changed from the “SNL” glory days with Sandler and Fallon? One of the biggest characteristics of the show is having wellknown personalities host each Saturday. They perform in skits, introduce the musical performer of the night and address the audience in their own monologue. “SNL” may be relying on its ability to book these celebrities, and hasn’t met the bar in a long time in terms of content and humor. While big names are still big names, celebrities and shows continuously have to compete with videos and posts going viral daily. In less than a month, the yodeling child of Wal-Mart became an internet sensation and performed at Coachella this past weekend. Maybe I should start a band; I’ve always been partial to the banjo. While it’s funny to watch the “pop-
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Alec Bawldwin and Kate McKinnon regular as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton parodies in “Saturday Night Live’s” many political skits.
ular kids” act foolish in a television mishaps and brought up for laughs, show, there’s more of an appeal to but because of the sensitive nature it see relatable, everyday people reach usually opens the door for people to the top of the ladder. I’m not saytake offense. By trying to stay timeing the yodeling kid should host the ly, the show regularly and carelessly show, but “SNL” would benefit from pushes the envelope on certain senlooking outside of its regular pool of sitive issues. celebrities and give audiences someWhen “SNL” did a skit on sexual thing they haven’t harassment in the seen before. Another Hollywood industry By trying to big issue with “SNL” with an incredibly stay timely, the awkward parody of is that the jokes are show regularly just not funny anyaward shows called more. For a series and carelessly pushes the the “Grabbies,” the run completely off envelope on certain sensiterm “too soon” chortles and gufcame to mind. It tive issues. faws, the jokes have made cringe-worthy been falling flat for comments about an the past few years. In this politically issue that is a serious problem affectconscious day of age, “SNL” is all too ing many people. quick to perform on political topics Despite these mistakes, “SNL” still that miss the mark more often than has its winners. A personal favorite not. Every episode has at least one, if “(Do It On My) Twin Bed” is a hilarnot multiple, references to issues such iously accurate music video starring as Trump, sexual harassment, Trump, Fallon and the rest of the “SNL” gang. racism and of course, more Trump. The relatability and catchiness of the Serious subjects are presented as light song makes it an memorable skit that
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still sticks with me. Notice the lack of political basis. New comedy shows are quickly surpassing the once iconic series. “Key and Peele,” hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, ran for five nearly flawless seasons. Performed similarly to “SNL,” Key and Peele starred in a series of satirical skits where they dressed up as various characters. The newer series rises where “SNL” falls short, as Key and Peele looked at topics from a comedic personal view as opposed to making fun of political issues. “SNL” isn’t doomed. It’s an easy fix if the show were to focus on a younger audience and stop trying to constantly push boundaries. The key ingredient to a comedy show is to make it either relatable or outrageous, and obviously the latter isn’t working well anymore for “SNL.” Stay clear of the politics and throw in some hilarious and clever scenarios about weed, dating, work or maintaining all three and “SNL” will have a brand new fan.
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Fade In: ‘Most Beautiful Island’ By Carlos Villicana Special Projects Editor
Demons, monsters and mutation can be scary, but they don’t match the fear of being penniless in a society that values people based on their wealth. “Most Beautiful Island” explores this all too real nightmare while remaining a deceptive and clever horror film. Ana Asensio stars and directs this movie based on her own experiences as an undocumented immigrant living in New York City. She plays protagonist Luciana, a woman who is in such desperate need for money that she’s willing to take any job. These humiliating jobs include babysitting a pair of unbelievably bratty children, dressing up as a chicken to promote a restaurant and entertaining guests at an eerie and mysterious party. The last of these jobs is where the movie gets really creepy, but to say more would ruin the tension experienced as one watches these scenes progress. “Most Beautiful Island” is deceptive because it initially appears to be
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Ana Asensio stars in the 2017 film, “Most Beautiful Island.” The film follows real-life experiences Asensio had as an undocumented immigrant in New York.
a drama about a woman trying to get enough cash to pay rent, but ends up turning into a horror film. The stakes are simple and understandable: if Luciana doesn’t comply then she doesn’t have money. If she doesn’t have money, she loses her home. While some of the dialogue is
‘Most Beautiful Island’ is deceptive because it initially appears to be a drama about a woman trying to get enough cash to pay rent, but ends up turning into a horror film.
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read in a distractingly flat manner, the first two acts of the film do a great job at making the viewer empathize for Luciana by establishing how being poor and undocumented limits her job opportunities and prevents her from having health insurance. The best part of this movie is the third act at the aforemen-
tioned party. Most of the movie is shot in close-ups focused on either faces or the objects people use, limiting the information that the viewer receives and forcing one to adopt the character’s point-of-view. You end up focusing on the one specific thing happening on screen, leaving you more vulnerable to be scared by anything that appears suddenly. The cinematography is also remarkable for how it avoids objectifying the naked human body. Horror movies are frequently guilty of doing so (pretty much always to women) because of how they focus on exposed breasts or butts. This can be seen in the 2009 version of “Friday the 13th,” when killer Jason Voorhees pulls his knife out of a woman’s head. Her dead body rises out of the ocean as he does this, showing the viewer her breasts before the corpse sinks into the lake. “Most Beautiful Island” avoids doing this by focusing on the character’s reaction to the situation rather than their nudity. “Most Beautiful Island” can be streamed for free on Kanopy.
Journalism and Public Relations Day Navigating Borders: Careers, Cultures and Countries
USU Ballrooms Wednesday, April 25 Coffee and Refreshments 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Panel: Navigating Careers 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Panel: Reporting on Borders and Cultures 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch and Awards Ceremony 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Networking and Mentoring Fair 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Featuring Professionals:
Stephanie Mendez ABC7
Jimmy Szczepanek Porter Novelli
Tracy Boucher Los Angeles Times
Marcello Sawyer American Public Media Group
Kara Bautch Make-A-Wish
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Sicker than fiction The CSULB Student Health Services seems to forget the ‘health’ part of its name. By Kat Schuster News Editor
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et me start off by saying, unless you’re running a high temperature or you just lost a finger in woodshop — there’s no way in hell Student Health Services will write you a note to get out of class, no matter how sick you feel. In the midst of one of the worst colds I’ve ever had to weather, I was told by a medical professional at the health center that my symptoms were not bad enough for me to be excused from class. I realized right then and there that the services heavily promoted on campus to “help students” are not all they’re cracked up to be — despite the fact that we pay the $75 health fee. It almost seems as though they assume every student asking for a doctor’s note is faking it. It was the week before spring break and Cal State Long Beach was in full-blown midterm mania — of course I would get sick. That day, I had two classes, two projects due and a midterm to tackle at 5:30 p.m. Oh, and did I mention I’m
also the news editor for the Daily 49er and I basically spend every waking moment that I’m not working on school work, working in the newsroom? Yeah, you get the point; I’m a busy bee. On that particular day, I was a disgusting mess of a human being and I should not have been anywhere near society. Even though it was glaringly obvious to most that I should have been nothing short of quarantined, Student Health Services gathered a different opinion. After emailing my professor to beg for mercy, I wasn’t surprised when he said he’d need a note to excuse me from the midterm. I also didn’t think I would have trouble proving my current state to a medical professional. I was so very wrong. When I finally saw the doctor, she told me I had a cold. Gee, you don’t say, doc? “I know,” I managed. “I don’t think I can make it through this day, I need to go to sleep. I can barely get through a sentence without my nose dripping all over my paper or sneezing. My professor said I could skip my midterm, but I need a note. I need ‘proof ’ that I’m sick.”
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She balked at that, informing me that Student Health Services does not give notes unless symptoms were dire. Her tone and expression were nothing shy of condescending as she crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. So, naturally, I began sobbing. She told me that I was probably congested because I had been crying and treated as if I were a child trying to play hookey or get out of taking a test. Trust me, I’m an adult who works and goes to school full-time to pay for my higher education, why would I want to go through all of that to miss half a day? “Do you tell students who come in here sick, to stay on campus?” I asked her, “So they can get others sick and just suffer through it?” She did not reply and offered me a prescription for Robitussin. Thanks a lot. When I stepped through the door to take my midterm at 5:30 p.m., my professor took one look at me and told me to go home. So all of this upset was for not. How is it that a professor could take one look at me and decide I was too ill to be in public, but a paid medical professional could
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not? I was visibly, physically and audibly sick. I didn’t want to be there either — but I felt that I had to. That’s what we all do; it’s the American way and quite frankly, it sucks. When I reached out for answers to clarify how sick one actually has to be to receive a note, Student Health Services was not able to comment.
Even though it was glaringly obvious to most that I should have been nothing short of quarantined, Student Health Services gathered a different opinion.
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While I understand that many students fake illness to play hookey and they can’t excuse every condition, there should be some sort of threshold short of dying to get out of class. If a professor is ill, they have the option to simply cancel class. If a student catches that same bug, most likely they will
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have three to four professors to reason with — just to miss one day. If that happens during finals or midterms, you’re essentially screwed. We are paying to attend college, so shouldn’t we be allowed to take a sick day or even a mental health day every once in a while? As long as the student communicates with the professor and it’s not a recurring instance, I don’t understand why this would be an issue. This protocol needs to change. It’s no wonder these superbugs and flus spread like wildfire on college campuses. No one wants to be around a sick person and no one wants to get sick. But if trained and licensed medical professionals on our very own campus are telling students like myself to suffer through it, how are we to break this cycle? It would seem that these services are, indeed, not supporting the student body in the way they are advertised. And besides, if anyone could really muster the nerve and the physical facade to fake an illness as severe as I was experiencing that day — they probably deserve the day off anyway.
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Women’s team clinches Big West Jennifer Yu places first, while on the men’s side Joe Fryer wins in UC Santa Barbara Collegiate. By Christian Gonzales and Kevin Colindres Staff Writers
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LBSU outlasts Loyola Marymount The Dirtbags came back from a four-run deficit to win their fourth out of five games. By Luke Ramirez
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Coming off a series win against CSUN last weekend, the Long Beach State Dirtbags came out on top in an ugly, three-hour and 50 minute midweek game against Loyola Marymount Tuesday at Blair Field. The contest saw 16 total walks, five wild pitches and over 300 pitches thrown, but the Dirtbags came away with a 9-6 win. “I think we’re beyond presentation and appearances at this particular point,” Long Beach head coach Troy Buckley said. “But we got a lot of free opportunities tonight and took advantage of those.” LMU (17-19) jumped all over Long Beach redshirt sophomore pitcher Jacob Hughey in the first inning as four hits and an error gave the Lions a 4-0 lead. Sophomore Trevin Esquerra and senior Niko Pacheco both had 2-run base hits in the inning to give the Lions the early advantage. The LBSU (16-21) starter was able to settle in over his five innings on the mound and induced 11 flyball outs in his second start of the season. In the bottom of the third,
Long Beach junior Brooks Stotler celebrates a 3-run triple in the bottom of the eighth inning.
the Dirtbags’ lineup showed their first sign of life after junior center fielder Clayton Andrews singled with the bases loaded, scoring Long Beach’s first two runs of the game. Buckley put on the safety squeeze with the next batter as junior Brooks Stotler got the bunt down and allowed freshman Santino Rivera to score the third run of the inning. Loyola Marymount surrendered the lead in the bottom of the sixth when the Dirtbags
scored two runs without a hit, taking advantage of a balk and then a wild pitch that gave Long Beach a 5-4 lead. “It was really important that we stuck with our approach and stayed in the strike zone,” said Andrews, who was 2-for-3 with two RBIs. “We knew that a couple of their guys had trouble throwing strikes consistently and they helped us out a lot.” The Lions tied the game in the very next inning on an RBI
single from sophomore second baseman Nick Sogard. Neither team would capitalize on key scoring opportunities until the bottom of the eighth when Long Beach took the lead for good. Hughey, who remained in the game as the designated hitter, led off with a single and was pinch ran for by senior Joey Sanchez. Loyola Marymount pitcher Sean Paquet got two outs but walked two batters to load the bases and then threw a wild pitch which allowed Sanchez to score the goahead run easily. Later in the inning, Stoter hit a 3-run triple to pad the Long Beach lead to 9-5. “I was just thinking ‘be early to the fastball,’” Stotler said. “It was huge, but everyone contributed and did their part tonight by getting on with the free opportunities.” Sophomore Dylan Spacke pitched 2 ⅓ innings of relief to earn the win and improve to 2-1. The Loyola pitching staff walked 10 batter, hit three, threw two wild pitched and balked once to provide most of the nine runs Long Beach scored. “The free opportunites was the offense but we had the hits from Andrews and Stotler,” Buckley said. “It is what it is. You have to take what people give you and I thought tonight we did a good job of that.” After winning four of their last five games, the Dirtbags will ride into another Big West Conference series against Cal Poly with momentum. The series is scheduled for April 20-22 at Baggett Stadium in San Luis Obispo.
Jennifer Yu led the Long Beach State women’s golf team to the Big West Championship Tuesday at Strawberry Farms Golf Club. It’s the second time in school history that Long Beach has claimed the title since its Big West win in 2009. Yu had a dominant performance finishing in first-place and carding a two-under par 69 in her final round of the tournament. The senior had a slow start with back-to-back bogeys, but quickly got on track with four birdies, including two in the final holes. She is the first Long Beach State player since 2007 to win the individual title joining former 49er Kay Hoey. Haley Tygret would tie for fifth after shooting a 73, two-over par. Holland Shourds was the third 49er to finish in the top 10, tieing for eight-place. Long Beach secured the tournament victory, with second place UC Davis finishing the course 10 strokes above. After winning the Big West Championship, the team automatically earns an invitation to the NCAA Regionals. The NCAA Tournament announcement will be on April 25. Joe Fryer placed first for the Long Beach State men’s golf team after shooting one-over par 73 at the UC Santa Barbara Collegiate Tuesday. The junior matched the school record with his third career win and second time getting first place win this season. Although Fryer won the UC Santa Barbara Collegiate, the 49ers finished second behind the Gauchos. Nick Cantlay tied for sixth place after a 229, 13-over par card. This is Cantlay’s best finish and his second time finishing in the top 10. Niels Andersen finished the tournament in the tenth spot after a 231, 15-over par card performance. It’s Andersen’s best finish as a 49er since he transferred from Santa Barbara Community College. Long Beach State will prepare to play in the Big West Championship at Industry Hills Golf Club April 29 to May 1.
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