On Track
Long Beach State men’s and women’s track and field student-athletes are perennial contenders in their various disciplines, but the last time they actually competed on campus was in 2005. The track...
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Getting it Done
The day Vic Cegles sat down for this interview was the day he was named 2014-15 I-AAA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year — an annual award given by the National Association of Collegiate...
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Declare the Goal, Not the Finish Line
CSULB’s Declare Campaign ends in December and thus far, generous alumni, families, friends, corporate and private supporters — including more than 51,700 new donors — have given $215.5 million toward...
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From Plate to Palate
What a difference a year makes. In the 12 months since Niki Starr Weyler has been at the helm of Mesa Lounge in The Camp in Costa Mesa,, Calif., the chef and the establishment have really hit their...
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A generous SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union grant is benefiting CSULB’s UTEACH program. Even as children, Jodie Podeszwik and Markaley Smith knew they wanted to be teachers when they grew up. Now...
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Searching the Depths
It’s tough to live in the ocean. Its myriad creatures may start life as microscopic specks of plankton, at the mercy of battering currents and becoming another animal’s meal. As they grow, they might...
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Mastering the World
“The reason I’m going to school is to make up for lost time for my siblings, because they never had a chance,” says 38-year-old Thy Pech reflecting on his family days before he crossed the stage at...
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Built to Inspire
Across the CSULB campus, monumental sculptures and murals are a testament to the university’s appreciation of public art. Far-Sited: California International Sculpture Symposium 1965/2015 Exhibition:...
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President’s Message
It’s been nearly a year since I became president of CSULB and I’ve experienced many inspiring “firsts”: my first Convocation, my first Alternative Spring Break and my first Commencement, where we...
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Welcome to Beach Magazine
It’s gratifying to hear how CSULB influenced readers’ lives, so here are some excerpts from recent Beach Magazine correspondence. Sonja (Ferreras) Sullivan ’79, accountancy, wrote about her path to...
View ArticleIn Touch
We want to hear from you. Submit In Touch news to beachmag@csulb.edu or call 562.985.2582. 1960 Robert W. Kopfstein (1965, B.A., 1967, M.A., English) retired after teaching 45 years in the California...
View ArticlePutting the LB in MLB
With the most former collegiate players on MLB rosters of any school in the country six seasons running, Long Beach State is a favorite among pro teams. History of the Dirtbag Moniker (courtesy LBSU...
View ArticleFit for Life
Emmett Heinrich pulls intently on a weight machine at the LifeFit Center @ The Beach’s Fitness Floor. After several repetitions, the 89-year-old moves on to another piece of equipment—one of 18 he’ll...
View ArticleRunning on Full
The teens found themselves stranded in their snowbound car on a remote Arizona road for 11 days, resulting in such severe frostbite that Marseilles ended up having both legs amputated below the knee....
View ArticleMix Master
When it comes to popular culture, Oliver Wang is a recognized expert. Here are five things he has on his radar that you should too: Show to watch: Master of None on Netflix. Person to watch: Daisy...
View ArticleDeclare the Goal, Not the Finish Line
Russ Lesser, ’64, B.S., Accountancy As president of Body Glove International, Lesser has helped grow the firm into one of the world’s most respected watersports brands. Lesser continues to support his...
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The Right to Breathe By Ruben Diaz Jane Conoley, president of California State University, Long Beach, has announced plans to eliminate smoking on campus by 2016. To complement her plan, Conoley is...
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One of the things I value most about The Beach is the depth and breadth of our diversity. Our strength lies in this inclusivity, in our willingness as a community to embrace individuals with a wide...
View ArticleEditor’s Note
I was thrilled to join my alma mater as a public affairs staff member more than 14 years ago. Since then, I’ve met so many wonderful students, faculty, staff and alumni with amazing accomplishments and...
View ArticleChasing the Harvest
Migrant workers follow the harvest to find jobs. One student is also hoping her studies will yield a bright future. This is her story.
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