Long Beach Current Podcasts

In Season 9: Episode 6 of Beach Weekly, we are breaking down the latest campus news, public health developments, and pop culture headlines. Last Wednesday, Sept. 21 Long Beach State and the League of Women Voters, Long Beach hosted a forum for the last two candidates for Long Beach mayor, Rex Richardson and Suzie Price. The Daily Forty-Niner's Video Editor Luke Wines covered the event and spoke to...

Pursuing a master's degree is daunting, and it's difficult to know whether it's the right choice for you. In this episode, host Leila Nunez sits down with Beach Weekly host Isabel Silagy to discuss her process as an undergrad applying to graduate school while and current graduate student Aesha Mahmoud offers advice and insight about her experience so far. Check out the rest of our latest special i...

In an email sent out last Monday, Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university has officially lifted its in-class mask requirement. Masks are now strongly recommended in indoor campus settings, but will not be enforced. Beach community members are asked to continue self-monitoring for COVID-19 related symptoms, and to respect the choice of students and staff members...

In Season 9: Episode 4 of Beach Weekly, we are taking a look at how recent weather events are impacting Long Beach State students, on-campus mask policies, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Southern California's record-breaking heatwave continued through last week, with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees on Long Beach State's campus. While all students are being affected by the extreme we...

In Season 9: Episode 3 of Beach Weekly, we are covering major state-wide topics and the return of two favorite Long Beach events. Southern California is now in its second full week of the largest heatwave of 2022. Though it is believed that the peak of the heatwave was experienced over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures will continue to be felt this week. Long Beach and Los Angeles will see temp...

For Season 9: Episode 2 of Beach Weekly, we are bringing you all the major headlines from the second week of the Fall 2022 semester. With the Fall semester now well underway, Long Beach State is experiencing an overall increase in student enrollement. According to the CSULB Office of Public Records, Long Beach State’s enrollment is now at 38,200 students. The rise of enrollment is due in part to t...

It's Back to School season! For this first episode of Beach Weekly Season 9, here is what you need to know for the upcoming semester. Long Beach State is continuing to require that all students receive booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccination as part of its immunization policy. Face coverings are required indoors with the exception of the Student Union building and library for those who are fully...

In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with Universal music group producer, songwriter, film composer, and saxophonist Andrew Balogh about work-ethic tips for life after graduating from CSULB as well as the importance of digital marketing and brand building as an undiscovered artist. Check out Andrew's Masterclass from the BCCM YouTube page. https://youtu.be/gpcQlAjR6aQ

Kevin Caparoso reports on the opening of the brand new Beach Kitchen in the University Dining Plaza. Nehemiah Balaoro reported that the new alumni Center named, Anna W Ngai Alumni Center will be opening this Fall. The center is located along Beach Drive near the University Student Union. Ana Acosta reported that ASI held a “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” workshop event that highlighted workers’ rights and prot...

In the last episode for the month of April, host Sebastian Perez explains the meaning behind Max Liborion's book "Pollution is Colonialism". In the book Liborion describes how capitalism, colonialism and environmental science conspire to further damage the Earth. In the process Indigenous land is harmed, destroyed and the rights of First Nation people everywhere are also violated. This book itself...

In this week's episode, a recap of spring athletics; teams that have impressed and teams that have struggled throughout the season. Daily 49er Sports Editor and Sports Editor Assistant Thomas Murray discuss their take on athletics this spring and a look in to men's volleyball search for another title. Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee shares his thoughts on this spring's sellout home gam...

In this episode, Cindy Aguilera goes over this weeks news. First up, Jonathan Bigall reports for the Daily 49er that a new police chief has arrived at CSULB. John Brockie, former Cal State Fullerton police chief, was sworn in April 11. Next, Ana Acosta wrote about Blake Krawl, a psychology major at CSULB who shares his experience helping formerly incarcerated students in the Project Rebound Progra...

In this episode, host Leila Nunez sits down with Daily Forty-Niner staff Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Shields to get their opinions on the current state of the environment as well as their opinion heading into their senior year. Also, go check out our new video format on the Daily Forty-Niner YouTube channel! Editing by: Leila Nunez

In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with BCCM music students; Anna Crumley (voice), Oscar Rodriguez (guitar), and Tom Flores (piano/composition) about their path into preparing for their recitals. She also speaks with flutist and CSULB body mapping professor Rena Urso about preparing your mind and body for an important performance as well as giving post-graduation advice to the class of 2022....

In this episode, guest host Isabel Silagy discusses Amanda Gorman’s latest body of work, Call Us What We Carry, in celebration of National Poetry Month. Gorman, who performed at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, is widely considered to be the poetic voice of her generation. With this latest collection of her poems, it is easy to see why. Call Us What We Carry conveys both grief for the past,...

In this episode of Beach Weekly, host Cindy Aguilera shares what Daily Forty-Niner staff has written for Earth Day. In the Earth Day Special Issue, staff wrote a series of stories focusing on the current state of our planet Xochilt Andrade wrote a story titled "Where Do We Stand Six Months After Southern California's Most Recent Oil Spill" and who are the key players in this incident. Editor in Ch...

For this episode, guest host Leila Nunez discusses and reads a passage of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. This controversial book quickly became a best-seller among readers when it was published in 1962. Many credit it to be the catalyst for the environmental movement. Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania and grew up with a deep connection to the nature around her. A writer a...

In this week's episode, the Beach's softball team are currently enjoying a successful month of April going 5-1. This coming off a forgetful start to the season. The Beach has since turned it around and their last game against UC Davis was their first loss since March 27. The women's beach volleyball team are coming off an exceptional performance at the Stanford Invitational. They took down ranked...

In this episode, host Cindy Aguilera goes this week's news starting with the housing crisis that is affecting students' well-being. Daily Forty-Niner reporter Vincent Medina joins Beach Weekly and lends his knowledge on why essential workers were protesting for fair wages. And the Acura Grand Prix visits Downtown Long Beach where over 180,000 people were expected to attend. Host: Cindy Aguilera Ed...

For this episode, guest host Cindy Aguilera discusses and reads a passage of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi. She holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University. Her debut novel, The Hate U Give, was adapted into a movie starring actress Amandla Stenberg which you can also watch on Netflix. In the book, Sixteen-yea...

In this new series, Daily Forty-Niner staff will introduce a variety of books that are written by female authors in celebration of Women's History Month. For this episode, guest host Aziza Gomez discusses and reads The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Toni Morrison is a prolific author, she wrote 11 novels as well as children’s books and essay collections. The Bluest Eye was her first novel published...

In this week's episode, Men's Volleyball sweeps Concordia University, track and field travel to USC for the Trojan Invitational, the Dirtbags win three game series against Hawaii, and softball defeats UC Riverside in three game series to start conference play. The men's basketball team make it to the Big West Tournament Finals against Cal State Fullerton, behind Colin Slater's buzzer beater agains...

In this episode of Beach Weekly, host Cindy Aguilera goes over the latest campus news. Daily 49er reporter Isabel Silagy wrote that the wage gap continues affecting many women in finance, law, education and nursing. Lauren Ramirez joins Beach Weekly and gives a rundown of ASI elections and the election winners. Sebastian Perez, Daily 49er reporter, reported on Long Beach farmer's market and where...

In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with recording artist and Bassist Brad Cummings about his path into owning his own academy and his experiences working with labels. Cummings shares his tips on how to succeed and thrive as a professional musician in the modern music business and the importance of acting like a professional in the music business. Check out the academy's website: http://www.th...

In this series, Daily Forty-Niner staff will introduce a variety of books that are written by female authors in celebration of Women’s History Month. For this episode, Isabel Silagy, community engagement editor at Daily Forty-drNiner, dives into "Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood and the significance of the book and how prevalent it is to today. Originally published in 1985, "The Handmaid's Tale...