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Cal State University Long Beach students march around campus holding up signs and chanting to protest to oppose the Cal State University Board of Trustees’ proposed 6% tuition increase.

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Long Beach State ASI finalize resolution to oppose tuition increase

BY LINSEY TOWLES News Assistant

all 23 campuses in the CSU system. A protest was held Wednesday on campus at Central Quad as a response to the tuition increase.

“These next few weeks are going to be crucial,” Anthony Regina, ASI Chief Government Relations Officer, said.

CSULB’s Associated Student Inc. unanimously finalized a resolution on Wednesday to oppose the potential CSU multi-year tuition increase.

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In June 2023, the California State University (CSU) institution published a proposal that detailed the plan for a multi-year tuition increase in which tuition for all 23 campuses would increase by 6% every year.

Regina spoke at Wednesday’s meeting and detailed ASI’s opposition plans. She added that the ASI is coordinating for a presence at the CSU Trustee meeting on Sept. 12 and 13 in Long Beach.

“We have like no time for this,” Falcon said.

“We’re hoping to go to the CSU Trustee meetings and make public comments against it. They need to see that we stand together.”

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“If approved, the increase would take effect in the 2024-25 academic year, starting with the Fall 2024 term,” according to the CSU information page.

According to the chart provided by CSU, tuition would increase to $6,084 for the 2024-25 school year. Currently, the tuition for 2023-24 school year is $5,742. If the proposal continues, in 2028-29 school year, tuition is projected to be $7,682.

“Once I heard about the situation and once you do more research on it, it just gets worse and worse,” said ASI Vice President Teresa Falcon.

“Forty percent of students aren’t covered by financial aid. I’m scared for them and I’m scared for myself.”

The announcement of this proposal set off heated opposition from ASI representatives from

The resolution to officiate ASI’s stance on the tuition increase was finalized in an unanimous vote, 17-0. The motion was made by Senator Saniya Debose and seconded by member Payton Belle.

“While this resolution is being passed, I’m really glad this is something being put in motion,” Debose said.

“This is something that’s especially bigger than just our campus. Whatever it is we can do as student government we should absolutely take those steps as a team.”

ASI is providing information on the multi-year tuition increase on Google Drive, which is available to the public. To view the ASI agendas, visit their website.

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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 continue to have significance to the living people and remind us about the sacred and spiritual relationship that has always existed here at what we now call California State University Long Beach.

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A unanimous vote finalized the resolution to oppose the CSU multi-year tuition increase at the ASI meeting on Wednesday.

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Academic senate prepares policy reviews, Conoley announces administrative changes

BY JUAN CALVILLO News Editor

Continued campus support of undocumented students, Enrollment Services moving to Student Affairs and the approval of review for reappointment, tenure and promotion policies dominated the Academic Senate meeting on Thursday.

California State University Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley said she has started the process of moving Enrollment Services from Academic Affairs to Student Affairs. Enrollment Services will be focused on working on declining enrollment and Conoley said Academic Affairs will have additional items to work on. Conoley didn’t disclose at the meeting what those items are, but said the idea is to balance workloads.

Conoley said she wants to give time to both Karyn Scissum Gunn, CSULB Provost, and the Vice President of Student Affairs, Beth Lesen, to look over the proposal before giving more details on it. The focus of the changes is to work on better recruitment strategies. Conoley said moving Enrollment Services should take about a semester.

“My best assessment is that current students will notice no change in their interactions with enrollment services,” Conoley said.

The change was noted by Norbert Shurer, English professor and Liberal Arts Senator, with his concern being who exactly was consulted for the change. His concern was focused on the decision being made without consultation of anyone when the campus works as shared governance.

Conoley said the change is administrative. She said she had taken time to think it over and that the process needed to be started in some way.

“My point with Professor Shurer was that I knew that this move would cause some consternation because few people like change. The good news is that the professionals in enrollment services seem very happy with the decision,” Conoley said.

The Dream Success Center presented findings, from a spring semester study, that indicate undocumented students on campus feel unseen or invisible according to their data. The research from the DSC found that 58% of students either strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that they were treated equitably at CSULB. Further, 25% of undocumented students disagree or strongly disagree with the

level of equity between them and their United States citizen peers at CSULB.

Since 2020 the college has a growing number of undocumented students without work permits or social security

continuing to research the situation for undocumented students. The panel suggested expanding undocu-ally training to more staff and faculty members and that audits of policies and practices at

viewing their reappointment, tenure and promotion policy after a motion to substitute was passed. This motion allows the senate to focus their efforts on a more recent draft of the policy from May 4 of this year, instead of working with a 2022 draft.

Leslie Andersen, reintroduced information from last year’s policy changes that focused on the work that the Senate did on the reappointment, tenure and promotion policy. This gave new and returning senators the chance to see how and what policy changes were made. Andersen emphasized that this was a starting point for the colleges and departments to write their own policies when it comes to reappointment, tenure and promotions.

“We did a lot of listening. I looked back at our minutes [Senate minutes of past meetings]. We started revising this policy in November of 2020,” Andersen said.

cards. The panel’s presentation detailed information that said this is due to the ongoing legal issues over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

The DSC is in the process of expanding its connections around campus and

university and academic departments should be conducted. These audits would focus on the intentional and unintentional exclusion of undocumented students.

The Academic Senate will begin re-

The policy has been in review for close to three years. Senators will have two weeks, the time between Academic Senate meetings, to add proposed changes to the policy.

The next Academic Senate meeting is Sept. 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Towner Auditorium, PSY-150 or online via Zoom.

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The Academic Senate met Thursday to review policies such as campus support of undocumented students and the relocation of Enrollment Services. The Academic Senate office is located in the Academic Services building.

My best assessment is that current students will notice no change in their interactions with enrollment services.

Jane Close Conoley CSULB President

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Students protest proposed tuition hikes during Week of Welcome

BY ANTHONY ORRICO, CARLOS YAKIMOWICH, & JD PRESLICKA

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Members of Students Against Tuition Hikes protested in the central quad Wednesday during Week of Welcome to oppose the California State University Board of Trustees proposed 6% tuition hike.

Among the booths at Week of Welcome, bullhorn sirens, chants and speeches rang out all over campus. The protesters marched from upper campus down to the Go Beach sign outside Brotman Hall.

Jennifer Chavez, a third-year sociology major, said the aim of the protest was to spread awareness around campus about the proposed tuition hikes. She added that many students she talked to during the week were not aware of the proposal.

“I still feel like there’s a lot of fighting to do and still a lot of awareness that needs to be spread,” Chavez said Chavez added that they plan to protest the Sep. 12 Board of Trustees meeting.

The proposed tuition increase would raise tuition at all CSU campuses by 6% over the next five years. This is in response to a 70-page report re -

leased in May by CSU that found that they have only enough funds to cover about 85% of all costs.

The 6% yearly tuition increase will bring tuition up from the current amount of $5,742 to $6,084 for the 2024-25 school year.

“As the CSU Board of Trustees toys our livelihood and our future we must come together as a powerful and united force and make our demands heard,” Re Prado, one of the protest organizers, addressed the crowd in front of the Go Beach sign.

The proposed increase is set to fund graduation rates, fast-tracked degrees, facilities and student services.

The Associated Student Union Senate has also spoken out about the proposal, voting unanimously at Wednesday’s meeting to formally oppose the hike.

“In my role as student body president, I align myself with my fellow students in their apprehensions about the suggested tuition hike. I’ve communicated these very concerns to both the Lt. Governor and the CSU administrators. The accessibility and affordability of education are integral, and any action affecting these aspects must be thoughtfully deliberated,” said ASI President Mitali Jain via email.

Protestors argue that the priorities of the school are misleading, with the 6% increase indirectly funding the campus police and programs that affect working-class migrant students on and off campus.

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Re Prado uses a megaphone to project her voice during her speech in front of the Go Beach sign.

Protestors carry a sign that says “No barriers at the Beach” while they lead the march through Trustees’ propasal to raise tuition by 6%.

As the CSU Board of Trustees toys our livelihood and our future we must come together as a powerful and united force and make our demands heard.

Re Prado Protest Organizer

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“The tuition hikes are happening in the context of priorities to fund campus policing and giving money to and building relationships with companies like Boeing and Northrop Grumman. Through the STEM department, which directly contributes to the policing and militarization of our people.”

California Faculty Association union members joined the protesters. The CFA has advocated for a 12% salary increase and stood in solidarity with the student protestors.

“I am here in solidarity with the students who are demanding not to raise tuition and support their fundamental right to a quality public education,” said Associate Professor of Sociology Steven Osuna. “There are enough funds in the bank of the university to fund not only their education, but to raise the wages to workers that are demanding better wages to improve the working conditions of faculty.”

“The campus does not play a role in setting tuition rates. This lies only with the Board of Trustees. We have, however, made a study of how many of our students would be affected and have been working hard to raise additional scholarship funds through our No Barriers Campaign. We have also improved our financial aid efforts such that more funding is being made available for students,” Conoley said via email.

Protest organizers also expressed their intention to protest and make public comment at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 12 where the board will vote to finalize the proposed tuition hike.

University President Jane Close Conoley weighed in on the issue and is working on ways to mitigate the potential hikes.

NAOKI GIMA / Daily Forty-Niner Cal State University Long Beach associate professor of sociology Steven Osuna, speaks to the crowd of protestors showing his support to oppose the tuition increase proposed by the Cal State University Board of Trustees.

ANTHONY ORRICO / Daily Forty-Niner Cal State Long Beach students march past the University Student Union building to protest against the proposed tuition increase.

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CSULB’s Week of Welcome event, speaking out against the California State University Board of

Cal State Long Beach receives $11 million grant for early childhood teachers

BY ANTHONY ORRICO News Assistant

Cal State Long Beach has received an $11 million dollar grant from the Ballmer Group to aid in the certification of early childhood teachers. The funds from the grant are set to go toward students pursuing pre-K through third-grade teaching credentials.

The grant is set to cover an estimated 290 students over a five-year period at about $27,000 per student. The amount given will depend on the individual student’s needs according to the Dean of the College of Education Anna Ortiz.

Ortiz said the grant is intended to make up any financial gaps in federal or state aid students are receiving.

“It’s helping us to recruit highquality students, to become high-quality teachers, and to design a high-quality program that best prepares them to teach in our local schools,” Ortiz said.

Students who qualify are undergraduates who have committed to pursuing the pre-k through third-grade teaching credential. Students who have already received their bachelor’s degree and are in the process of obtaining their credential are also eligible.

“A lot of times students have difficulty

in their student teaching semester in terms of they can’t work, because they’re in the classroom full time. And so then they have to take on more debt. This will help fill in some of those financial needs that our students have and it’ll provide an incentive for folks to come back and

Foot traffic on campus calms down by second week

BY CHEYENNE ELIZARRARAS Opinions Assistant

The first week compared to the end of the second week shows a drastic difference on campus in population and foot traffic.

The population on campus went from overwhelming to sustainable within a few days of students settling into campus.

However, traffic on the road wasn’t the only jam students ran into. During the first few days of the semester it was crowded and there were long lines in the bookstore and Beach Shops.

“Last week [first week of classes] we saw significant foot traffic in restaurant and retail spaces,” Rosa Hernandez, Executive Director of the Beach Shops, said.

“Our biggest challenge we have seen is during 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. when we see the influx traffic for lunch.”

Hernandez explained the long lines come from the high demand in such a short period of time.

“For the first couple days of school, it was a lot of students coming in and buying stuff they needed for the first classes,” Miranda Mena, a bookstore employee said.

Mena has been a university bookstore employee since the summer. Experience from past retail jobs prepared her for busy stores and large crowds, but back to school at CSULB is different.

“I pretty much had no experience with the crowds, it’s different when it’s a bunch of college students,” Mena said.

Students were frustrated with the amount of “slow walkers” and how packed it was on the first day, which made it hard to get to classes on time, get food or school supplies.

The campus was congested with students doing last-minute shopping in the bookstore, grabbing a bite from the Nugget and other Beach Shops, stopping by advising offices and finding their way around.

“It was packed,” Anna Clara, a CSULB art student said. “ I couldn’t even get a snack between classes or I would’ve been late.”

Shops around campus such as Coffee Bean, Caffeine Lab, Subway, and Carl’s Jr., had long lines all day during the first

finish their bachelor’s degree,” Ortiz said.

Cal State Dominguez Hills also received a grant from the Ballmer Group in the amount of $22 million.

The Ballmer Group is a non-profit organization that operates nationwide

but primarily focuses on Los Angeles County, Washington state and southeastern Michigan. Founded by Connie and Steve Ballmer in 2015, their goal is to improve economic mobility and opportunity for families and children in the United States.

Ortiz said, with these two grants, the Ballmer Group wanted to invest specifically in the development of early childhood teachers in Los Angeles County.

In 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that aimed to enroll all Californian 4-year-old children in highquality universal pre-K by 2025. This would be the largest universal childcare program in the country.

“Just like all other teaching credentials, the California Commission on Credentialing wants qualified teachers in those classrooms,” Ortiz said.

Ortiz also spoke of the importance of early childhood education when it comes to literacy rates.

“I just think that with a greater focus on early literacy, we’re going to have teachers who are going to have a deeper knowledge of how that is different than literacy in general,” Ortiz said.

She added that this grant will enable more Long Beach State students to have both greater career opportunities and gain the chance to serve their community.

week of classes.

“If we can give students the biggest pro tip: mobile order, use Grubhub. It is super convenient and allows you to save time,” Rosa Hernandez said.

The crowding had adjusted by Thursday, and by the second week, students had figured out their schedules and classes, which made the campus far less crowded.

“My classes and the gym were filled [the first day],” Melody Rodriguez, a CSULB student said. “And then it was empty by Thursday afternoon.”

By the end of the first week, students were already emailing their professors

about not coming to class.

“My first-year students not as much [skipping class] but more missing in advanced classes,” said English professor Rebecca Cummings. “And that’s because they got jobs, they got kids.”

By the second week, the attendance for several classes had reduced by half.

“It has evened out [by Thursday of the second week]. The crowd is what I’d expect for the beginning of the semester, it’s probably going to get a lot less busy when we get towards midterms.”

Mena said.

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The grant from the Ballmer Grant comes as California is experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers. According to the California Department of Education there were 10,000 vacancies in the 2021-2022 school year.

NAOKI GIMA / Daily Forty Niner Students commute to and from class past the cafeteria at Cal State Long Beach during the first week of school.

Week of Welcome makes its return

BY RENZO POCASANGRE Arts & Life Assistant

Week of Welcome has established itself as the primary introduction for student organizations to welcome new and returning students to their rosters. A number of student organizations use this opportunity to recruit potential new members to their welcoming communities. Organizations from recreational, engineering, business clubs and even 22 West all transform the upper quad into a lively environment filled with tables of informational handouts and prizes.

Dan Pham, a returning senior majoring in communication studies and minoring in marketing, shared some of his interests that he hopes to learn more about by building lasting connections.

“I do want to work in a high company that has to do with radio or video, and I think coming back to Cal State Long Beach to work in any forms of the media field here would be great,” Pham said.

Pham is currently interning with 22 West Media as a DJ and hopes to have a radio talk show one day. Pham is continuing to build his portfolio for a multi-faceted media route, so that he may enter the career field with a wide variety of knowledge.

Media clubs and student organizations provide students with the opportunity to gain more experience with networking. Networking has become increasingly more important with careers in media, especially with many media related fields joining the summer of labor movements.

Some student organizations like 22 West Media, or even Producers club, provide a space for students to familiar-

ize themselves with equipment. Learning how to work with peers, network and operate the equipment of your field are some of the traits these organizations and clubs can provide students before moving into the professional sector.

Student Resources like the Dream Success Center, Beach XP, and study abroad programs also made their appearance at Week of Welcome, garnering the attention of a few newer students.

Abigail Juarez, a first year business major focusing in accounting, and her friend Enya Velazquez, first year business major focusing in marketing, were drawn towards the resources that Cal State Long Beach has provided for students, especially through Beach XP.

“Being part of the Beach XP program, they’re always there, they tell us, ‘if you guys have questions about any -

thing email us, message us, anything,’ so I think that also makes it easier to communicate any questions you have,” said Velazquez.

Juarez echoed the sentiment towards both academic advising and health resources that have been made available for students,

“I find it really helpful knowing exactly who I can talk to whenever I need the help, and knowing there’s so many different help centers for mental health for students and physical health,” said Juarez.

Week of Welcome has something for every one of the vastly different students that attend Cal State Long Beach, especially with regards to athletic programs and recreational clubs.

Daniel Reyes, senior majoring in accounting took to the mountains with the

snowboarding team and grew to love the fun connections and experiences that snowboarding has to offer.

Reyes had been introduced to snowboarding through the CSULB Ski and Snowboard Team, hitting the slopes for the very first time with team members.

“Anybody is willing to help you get better, help you learn,” said Reyes, “We’re all just about snowboarding, going up to the mountains and having fun”.

There’s a club or organization for almost anything at Cal State Long Beach. Clubs and organizations will be made available through their various social media accounts, but can also be found through the student portal at Events and Orgs. Getting involved in campus organizations and clubs is highly recommended for all students looking to make a home at CSULB.

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Cal State University Long Beach students crowd the central quad walkways of the campus for the Week of Welcome event. New and returning students get the chance to see and learn about student organizations and campus resources and win some prizes along the way.

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Cal State University Long Beach hosted their Week of Welcome event between Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, giving student clubs based on culture, hobbies, and passions an opportunity to get new members and talk about their clubs.

ASI to kick off fall semester with Smorgasport

BY SAMANTHA CORTES Arts & Life Assistant

Long Beach State’s annual Smorgasport will bring a carnival experience to campus on Sept. 8, with an assortment of available food trucks, games and rides.

The event, hosted by Associated Students, Inc. Beach Pride Events, will be free for LBSU students with a campus ID. Students must sign an online liability waiver at check-in,. A parent or guardian signature will be required if students are under 18 years old.

Live music, henna artists, photo booths and a roller rink will also be among the many attractions at the event. Some campus clubs and organizations will also provide free merchandise and activities for attendees.

The event serves to foster community on campus and give students a safe space to socialize, according to Beach Pride

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Students sat for their caricatures to be drawn at last year’s Smorgasport. The annual ASI carnival experience will return to campus on Sept. 8, with plenty of attractions, rides and food trucks for attendees.

Events Coordinator April Marie Castro.

“Whether students live in residential life or are transfer students, it’s an opportunity to destress and kick off the year with a fun activity on campus,” Castro said.

The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at parking lots E1 and G3. The first 1,000 students to arrive will receive a free t-shirt at check-in.

Last year, the event drew in approximately 5,000 attendees. ASI anticipates a

similarly high attendance due to positive student feedback from previous years.

“I’ve never seen another campus do something like this,” Castro said. “As long as students love it…we’ll keep bringing it back.”

Long Beach State farmer’s market returns with new location

BY SYDNEY HOOPER Staff Writer

CSULB’s farmer’s market hosted by Associated Students Inc. returns, held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A campus resource existing prior to the pandemic, the market has food, produce, clothing and jewelry available for students and locals.

Adequate and affordable food options on campus have been a concern for many Long Beach State students. Most food and drinks at the market sell from $4 to $10, making vendors a convenient option for students on-thego or on a budget.

Most vendors accept EBT, WIC, SNAP and Apple Pay in addition to cash and card, making them more accessible for all students.

It is also a way for members of the Long Beach community to support each other by improving campus life while supporting small businesses.

Elvis Gonzales from Pupusas Salvoreñas is a long-term vendor, selling

his goods even prior the pandemic. Students can buy pupusas for $4 and agua frescas for $6.

Gonzales is excited to return to campus for another semester. He views the market as “convenient for students to get a quick snack or lunch in between classes.”

He also noted the location change, saying that it feels more accessible for students, as opposed to the previous location near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Another vendor, named Bao Bao House, serves seven dumplings for $6. Arepas: The Venezuelan Experience sells

empanadas and cheese arepas for $6.

Karla Virgen, a freshman public relations major, attended the market for the first time this Tuesday. She discovered the market through ASI posters and social media posts.

She is excited to attend the farmer’s market throughout the semester as an alternative to other food options on campus. Initially worried about variety in her diet, Karla said attending the market addressed this concern.

“The pupusas are more authentic than the dining hall,” Virgen said. “The agua frescas also remind me of home.”

It can be difficult for incoming freshman to acclimate to college life. According to Virgen, the farmers market may aid in easing the transition. By providing familiar food, the market allows students to experience the comfort of home.

Some of the other vendors include Brother’s Products, Gourmet Tamales Me Gusta, Lāmon Cookies and Lumini Jewelry.

The farmer’s market will take place every Tuesday from Aug. 22 to Dec. 5., excluding fall break during the week of Nov. 21.

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Cal State Long Beach students cool down with agua frescas from Pupusas Salvoreñas at the CSULB farmer’s market.

LBSU’s free on-campus carnival experience will kick off the fall semester on Sept. 8.

LBSU students showcase fall fashion trends

BY SAMANTHA CORTES & ALEX GRYCIUK Arts & Life Assistant & Contributor

With a new semester come new trends and style influences that students showcase on campus.

Long Beach State students are embracing the transition into fall by styling bold statement pieces, casual basics and thrifted finds across campus.

Fifth-year mechanical engineering student Alexander Mendez juxtaposes eccentric, bright hair with muted, relaxed pieces. In place of reflecting fashion trends through clothes, he prefers to take inspiration from seasonal color palettes.

“Right now, because we are in August, we are transitioning from summer to fall,” Mendez said. “So, I decided to [take inspiration] from hot colors and cold colors.”

While seasonal hues can influence a wardrobe collection, many students take inspiration from Pinterest boards and current musical trends. For first-year theater arts student Jeanneatte Mendoza, artists like Mitski and Billie Eilish provide inspiration for the popular fairy grunge core, an aesthetic combination that influences her outfits.

Her self described “edgy” style is not fixed for the entire year, though. This fall, she looks forward to gusty winds and chillier forecasts that encourage more students to wear layered looks.

Mendoza especially showed enthusiasm for the opportunity to wear earmuffs, leg warmers and arm warmers this season. She raved about layered skirt

looks that colder weather allows.

“If I’m wearing a skirt, I can wear tights, leg warmers, boots and different coats,” said Mendoza. “I’m looking forward to the cold season to wear that stuff.”

First-year fashion merchandising major Claire Nguyen eagerly anticipates wearing wool sweaters and long

skirts once the weather cools down this fall. Nguyen’s primary style inspiration comes from influencers Enya Umanzor and Orion Carloto, who are known for sparking online trend cycles.

Bows, ballet flats, jorts and t-shirts with ironic sayings have been some of Nguyen’s favorite trends of the season. As an employee at a thrift store, Nguyen primarily buys her clothing second hand.

“I love the sustainability of [thrifting] and how affordable it is,” Nguyen said. “Vintage stuff is also very good quality because they are meant to last.”

Third-year student Angelica Trevizo styled a black micro skirt and a purple button-up vest on campus, saying her closet is inspired by the grunge fashion of the ‘90s and 2000s. She also buys most of her clothing at small church thrift stores, where she finds affordable pieces to add to her wardrobe.

Trevizo’s favorite accessories are her stacks of silver earrings and assortment of American traditional tattoos.

“I have a cultural tattoo for my grandma who is from Guam,” Trevizo said. “I also have a Bojack Horseman tattoo that I got on a whim but I never regretted it.”

Trevizo has noticed plenty of new trends around campus as the season transitions into fall, such as students layering skirts over denim and adding ties or scarves to their outfits.

With changes in the weather and new emerging fashion trends, LBSU students continue to express their unique styles throughout the semester.

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Cal State Long Beach first-year fine arts student Nina Alvarez enjoys thrift-flipping clothes to create more modern and stylish pieces. Alvarez’s favorite fall trends are micro skirts and leg warmers.

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Cal State Long Beach first-year kinesiology major Luna Velasco (left) and business administration major Alejandra Roman (right) get most of their style inspiration from TikTok. Roman and Velasco look forward to wearing sweaters, flare leggings and UGG boots as the weather gets cooler.

Week of Welcome

BY GEORGIE SMITH Opinions Editor

Week of Welcome is an annual event held by Long Beach State University’s ASI at the start of each semester. On Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., students had the opportunity to check out clubs, extracurriculars, student organizations and university resources offered by the university on display.

Here’s what they had to say about it.

First-year students Gabriela Ortega and Trina Thai were more than satisfied with their first Week of Welcome experience at Long Beach State.

“What was surprising to me was how many clubs there are here,” said Thai, a biochemistry major. “There is definitely at least one club on campus that everyone could join.”

“I especially appreciated all the different sports teams that there were,” said Ortega, a child development major. “I ended up signing up for soccer and volleyball.”

Z’nya Spears, a first-year pre-molecular cellular biology major, was also excited to see all that Long Beach had to offer to her during Week of Welcome.

“The first club I went to see was the PACT program, which is a physician assistants club,” Spears said. “I want to be a physician’s assistant, so knowing that there is a club that will give me experience and prepare me for the career I want to pursue is awesome.”

“I also went to check out the D9’s, which are the first nine black sororities and fraternities. That’s where I got my rose,” she said.

“I was interested in checking out more of the cultural clubs,” said Daniel Yu, a first-year business marketing major. “It feels nice to be able to find my own community here as well as see all the other clubs involving my interests.”

“If I’m being honest, this year’s Week of Welcome felt a little dry. I liked the drawing and food clubs, but overall, I feel like I saw more sororities and fraternities rather than clubs,” said Carter Carmargo, a second-year pre-illustration major.

“I will say though, it is nice to see everyone out and about, interacting and talking to each other,” he said.

Samantha Guillory, a third-year communication studies major, was impressed by the inclusivity at Week of Welcome.

“Week of Welcome is crowded, but I love how many clubs are here,” said Guillory. “Two clubs specifically that I was excited to learn more about were the thrifting club and arts and crafts club.”

The Beach bested by UCLA to cap off LBSU tournament

BY RAYA TORRES Contributor

Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball falls short of another monumental upset and is defeated 3-1 by UCLA on Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

“You want to be tested,” Long Beach State Coach Tyler Hildebrand said. “The only way we’re going to get this program to the next level is to be tested and to play great teams.”

Long Beach had a rocky start to the first set. Once UCLA started scoring, CSULB tried to play catch up, but never took the lead or tied during the set.

The second set saw a lot more competition from Long Beach State with 10 ties, five lead changes and the Walter Pyramid roaring for every point.

Outside hitter Elise Agi, who scored three of her 12 kills in this set, said that playing in front of the dynamic fan base in the Walter Pyramid has powered the team to start off their season.

“It’s honestly an awesome experience, having every single person like in [the Walter Pyramid] cheering for you,” Agi said.

Refusing to get swept, Long Beach State came out swinging in the third. The resiliency of The Beach with the help of

two points given to LBSU because of a Bruin service error and a double contact violation led to Long Beach scoring the next five points and not looking back.

Although UCLA tried making up the points late, CSULB held them off, forcing a fourth set.

Kicking off the fourth set, both teams traded points early and neither team could secure more than two points per rotation. Once the Bruins scored their eighth point, they held onto the lead until they won the game.

Controversial calls were a huge factor in this game. Frustrated at the missed calls, Hildebrand says it was important that he follow through on his challenges because he wants to defend his players.

“We need to figure out our camera system because they’re missing challenges,” Hildebrand said. “If we’re going to have a challenge system, we’re going to need a way to get them right.”

Outside hitter Hanna Lesiak, who also tied Agi for 12 kills in the game, said that it means a lot to her knowing that she has Hildebrand’s support.

“When you have a coach that shows up for you that much, it makes playing for him that much more important and that much more special,” Lesiak said.

Of the 12 games historically played between the two teams, Long Beach State has only won once. Last night’s game marked their eleventh straight loss

against the Bruins in the last 14 years.

Nevertheless, Hildebrand is proud of the team’s grit over the past few weeks, considering the team’s big wins against national champions Texas, and Big Ten Indiana.

“It’s not easy to play teams and get your weaknesses exposed in battle,” Hildebrand said. “But we’re winning two to three against five great teams, and we’ve learned a lot.”

LBSU women’s volleyball goes on the road for the next two weeks. Their first away game on will be in Omaha, where they will be hosted by the Omaha Mavericks on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. PST. Their games will be streamed on the Omaha Athletics website.

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Long Beach State women’s volleyball graduate outside hitter Hanna Lesiak goes up for a kill against a pair of UCLA defenders during their matchup inside the Walter Pyramid. Lesiak would finish the game with 23 kills on 28 attempts in the 1-3 loss against the Bruins.

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The Long Beach State student section cheers on the women’s volleyball team as they took on UCLA inside the Walter Pyramid. Despite the energy and support from the crowd, the Beach would fall to the Bruins 1-3.

The only way we’re going to get this program to the next level is to be tested and to play great teams.

Tyler Hildebrand LBSU Coach

Laramie heads home late winner for LBSU in upset of Harvard

BY MATTHEW GOMEZ Staff Writer

Playing from behind, Long Beach State women’s soccer overcomes No. 22 Harvard, winning 3-2 following a last-minute goal by redshirt senior forward Elysia Laramie Friday night at George H. Allen Field.

After starting out slow and seeing The Harvard Crimson control the entirety of the first half and outshoot LBSU 6-3, it was unsurprising to see The Beach trail 1-0 just two minutes into the second half.

The opening goal came out of the hands of Long Beach State goalie Zora Standifer before falling at the feet of a Harvard attacker who put the ball into the net. It was an otherwise good performance from the junior shot-stopper who turned away five of the seven shots on goal.

“We changed shapes just a little bit just to deal with how they were throwing numbers forward, head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said.

“I thought our players were very courageous and got out a result. We scored some very timely goals and I’m just really proud of the group right now.”

A quick response was something that seemed off the cards, but sophomore midfielder Julia Moore would find herself well positioned in the box to finish off a cross that landed at her feet exactly four minutes after Harvard’s opening goal.

From there it would be just five minutes before The Beach would take the lead thanks to a wonderful outside-ofthe-box finish from junior midfielder Makayla Demelo that dipped over the goalie’s outstretched hands.

It was the first goal scored by Demelo at Long Beach State since transferring from Loyola Marymount University.

“Unbelievable player. She’s been plugging up holes wherever we need her. For her to get rewarded tonight, it’s fantastic,” Ingrassia said about her performance.

Harvard would equalize the score at 2-2 with a quality finish of its own in the 78th minute.

Long Beach State applied the pressure however and drew three corners after the Harvard equalizer, which on the

third time of asking, Laramie was there to seal the game with her sixth goal of the season.

“The team wasn’t gonna be denied tonight,” Ingrassia said, “Alumni were here from a long time ago and they real-

ly fired up the team.”

After stringing together back-toback home victories, The Beach will now head on the road to play Fresno State Sept. 3 at 12 p.m. before a big game against UCLA on Sept. 7.

The Beach moves back above .500 with its third victory of the season following the upset of ranked Harvard with an unexpected late winner.

NAOKI GIMA / Daily Forty Niner Long Beach State women’s soccer redshirt sophomore midfielder Morgan Irvine strikes the ball into the box during the Beach’s matchup against Harvard at George H. Allen Field.

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Long Beach State women’s soccer team celebrate Elysia Laramie’s game-winning goal against Harvard to give the Beach the 3-2 victory at George H. Allen Field.