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06/15/2024

Good news for incoming students! The application deadline to join our team has been extended to June 23 at midnight! Use the same Google Form to apply now!

06/06/2024

The Daily 49er is hiring multimedia positions for the 2024-25 school year! Interested in photography, video or design? Applications are available at the link in our bio.

06/06/2024

Interested in getting involved? The Daily 49er is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year! Applications are available at the link in our bio and due June 16 at midnight.

05/18/2024

As the 2023-2024 academic year ends, join us in congratulating Daily Forty-Niner staff graduates whose dedication and hard work have kept our campus community informed.

Thank you for your incredible efforts and contributions, and best of luck in your future endeavors! 🎓🗞️

05/17/2024

The Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) outlines university’s 2030 and 2040 climate neutrality goals.

✍️/📷: Nate Martinez

05/16/2024

BREAKING: An individual was found dead by su***de on campus in the McIntosh Humanities Building on May 15.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/05/16/individual-dies-by-su***de-in-mcintosh-building/

✍️: Linsey Towles
📷: El Nicklin

05/16/2024

In an electrifying season opener in Long Beach, the Los Angeles Sparks showcased their effectiveness despite their loss.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/sports/2024/05/16/sparks-lose-season-opener-against-atlanta-dream-at-walter-pyramid/

✍️: Alyssa De La Cruz
📷: Samuel Chacko

05/11/2024

Are you interested in being part of the Daily Forty-Niner managing team during the 2024-2025 school year?

Visit the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfysU4Mdgyihfy5oN2XyecfejCn8UBkvvuHXnv2LcuEgUcUtg/viewform

Applications are due May 15 at 6 p.m.

For questions, email [email protected]

05/11/2024

In the May edition of the Daily Forty-Niner, Editor-in-Chief Christal Gaines-Emory reflects on her time at CSULB and the experience leading the newsroom.

✍️:Christal Gaines-Emory
📸:Olivia Peay

05/11/2024

In Season 3 Episode 15 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down to answer questions asked by their fellow Daily Forty-Niner staff members in a Mailbag episode!

Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily49er.

05/10/2024

Long Beach State has resources available for alumni after graduation that range from awards to mentorships for students to consider.

Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️:Linsey Towles
📸:Zach Durham

05/10/2024

In this video, the Daily49er follows the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team as they compete in the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship from April 30 to May 4.

🎥: Naoki Gima, Maya-Claire Glenn, Alina Ti

05/10/2024

Following several protests nationwide, ASI joins other organizations in calling for a ceasefire and halt to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Read more: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/05/09/asi-senate-passes-ceasefire-resolution-bill/

✍️: Acsah Lemma
📷: Linsey Towles

05/09/2024

Around 200 students participated in a protest at the Liberal Arts quad and throughout the day, there were multiple speakers and educational learning opportunities about Palestine.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/05/08/students-host-a-teach-in-about-palestine-and-indigenous-solidarity/

✍️: Jd Preslicka
📷: Linsey Towles

05/08/2024

Meet Tony Martinez, the production safety supervisor for the theater department in CSULB. In this video, we chat with him about all the hats he wears, his responsibilities, and talk to some of Martinez’s colleagues as they provide further perspective on his invaluable contributions to the department.

🎥: Steven Matthews

05/08/2024

On The Issue Cover: Long Beach State has returned to a traditional commencement this year, as students will walk and hear their names read at Angel Stadium. These improvements are particularly significant to first-generation college students, student-parents and 2020 high school graduates.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/artslife/2024/05/07/graduates-feel-impact-of-a-real-commencement-ceremony/

✍️/📷: El Nicklin

05/08/2024

CSULB’s annual Campus Couture Fashion Show showcased collections with unique designs and statement pieces.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/artslife/2024/05/06/36th-annual-campus-couture-fashion-show-sets-the-stage-for-style/

✍️: Nathaniel Marshall
📷: Philip Garcia

05/07/2024

While the evacuation chairs offer an option for other people to help rescue people with mobility impairments, individuals alone in an emergency are still left without a way to evacuate an upper story building.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/05/06/csulb-provides-evacuation-support-for-students-and-faculty-with-disabilities/

✍️/📷: Jack Haslett

05/07/2024

OPINIONS: Recent pro-Palestine protests and arrests on campuses have shown that universities do not actually care about students’ rights to stand up for their beliefs.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/opinions/2024/05/04/student-protesters-deserve-acknowledgment-not-police-force/

✍️/📷: Mariana Ramos

05/07/2024

In Season 3 Episode 14 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima quiz the Daily Forty-Niner’s Editor-in-Chief, Christal Gaines-Emory and Multimedia Managing Editor, El Nicklin, on their sports and Teed Up knowledge!

Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily Forty-Niner.

05/06/2024

With tuition and other campus costs steadily increasing, CSULB continues to experience financial issues, halting campus repairs and additional planned projects.

Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️: Christal Gaines-Emory
📸: Marlon Villa

05/06/2024

The Commencement Issue, Daily Forty-Niner’s last print issue of the semester, is OUT NOW! 🎓📰

This issue contains stories of graduates’ experience during their time at CSULB, the decision to let graduates walk again, a look back on sporting successes this year and future plans for the campus.

Pick up your copy from news boxes on campus, or read the digital version now via the link in our bio! The issue will also be distributed during commencement ceremonies at Angel Stadium.

05/05/2024

Long Beach State’s first home loss of the year comes to UCLA, who repeats as national champions taking the match 3-1.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/sports/2024/05/04/the-beach-outmatched-by-ucla-in-championship/

✍️: Davis Ramage
📷: Naoki Gima

05/04/2024

Protesters at Long Beach State stood in solidarity with Palestine, filling the campus with chants and protest. Watch as hundreds gather outside Brotman Hall and Walter Pyramid as they join the nationwide movement.

🎥: Alina Ti, Ellie Crieghton, Linsey Towles

05/03/2024

Yesterday, hundreds of students, faculty and staff protesters marched on the Long Beach State campus towards Brotman Hall to kick off day-long demonstration, following a trend of college pro-Palestine protests across the country.

🎥: Ellie Creighton

05/03/2024

Long Beach State students protested in support of Palestine for the majority of the day on Thursday, filling the campus with chants of “from the river to the sea” and “disclose, divest, will not stop, we will not rest.”

Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️:Anthony Orrico and Jd Preslicka
📸:Naoki Gima & Samuel Chacko

05/03/2024

Down 0-2 to No. 3 GCU, Long Beach State dug deep to come away with an improbable comeback victory to set up a date with No. 1 UCLA on Saturday.

Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️:Matthew Coleman.
📸:Naoki Gima

05/02/2024

In Season 3 Episode 13 of Teed Up, we bring in reoccurring guest Maher Basharahil and new guest Mark Siquig from the Daily Forty-Niner to talk about the latest news in the National Basketball Association — as well as celebrate host Naoki Gima his “Mr. 49er” award during JPR Day.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily49er!

05/02/2024

Following weeks of demonstrations on college campuses for Palestine and Gaza, CSULB students have joined the protests.

Follow our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at for updates live from Long Beach State.

Read the full article here: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/05/02/long-beach-state-students-join-nationwide-protests-for-palestine/

✍️: Linsey Towles, Jd Preslicka
📷: Marlon Villa, Mark Siquig

05/01/2024

On March 29, the ASI senate voted no confidence in Mitali Jain, but discussions of no confidence started with students raising concerns.

Read more at: https://daily49er.com/news/2024/04/30/the-beginning-of-no-confidence-in-president-mitali-jain/

✍️: Leila Alarcon
📷: Samuel Chacko

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In Season 3 Episode 15 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down to answer questions asked by their fellow Daily Forty-Niner staff members in a Mailbag episode! Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily49er.

In Season 3 Episode 14 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima quiz the Daily Forty-Niner’s Editor-in-Chief, Christal Gaines-Emory and Multimedia Managing Editor, El Nicklin, on their sports and Teed Up knowledge! Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily Forty-Niner.

The Commencement Issue, Daily Forty-Niner’s last print issue of the semester, is OUT NOW! 🎓📰 This issue contains stories of graduates’ experience during their time at CSULB, the decision to let graduates walk again, a look back on sporting successes this year and future plans for the campus. Pick up your copy from news boxes on campus, or read the digital version now via the link in our bio! The issue will also be distributed during commencement ceremonies at Angel Stadium.

Palestine Protest at Cal State Long Beach

Teed Up S3E13

In Season 3 Episode 13 of Teed Up, we bring in reoccurring guest Maher Basharahil and new guest Mark Siquig from the Daily Forty-Niner to talk about the latest news in the National Basketball Association — as well as celebrate host Naoki Gima his “Mr. 49er” award during JPR Day. Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily49er!

Beach Marks “Duet” by Robert Murray

In episode 3 of our series Beach Marks, Ellie Creighton discusses the "Robert Murray's "Duet" (Homage to David Smith). 🎥: Ellie Creighton

Pro-Palestine protest held in Fullerton

In this video, news assistant Linsey Towles covers a pro-Palestine protest, organized by four different organizations, including Christians for Palestine. This event took place on Sunday, 4/28 on the streets of Downtown Fullerton. 🎥: Linsey Towles

Beach Weekly S12E13

In season 12, episode 13 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses an upcoming parking fee increase, pro-Palestine protests at college campuses nationwide and more. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Overcast, or our website daily49er.com.

For today's Sports Recap, Teed Up host Naoki Gima takes us through the latest in Long Beach sports! Join US Weekly for updates on LBSU headlines and highlights. 📽: Steven Matthews #Daily49er #LBSU #SportsRecap

In season 4, episode 7 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with digital artist and photographer, Kaitlyn Smith. Smith shares the story of her previous collaborative work with artificial intelligence and the two share a conversation about the use of A.I. in art. Listen now on all major podcast platforms or at daily49er.com.

In this video, the Daily49er talks to Essie Evans, the owner of Shirley’s Temple, a sober bar and cafe that specializes in non-alcoholic craft cocktails. 🎥: Alina Ti

In this video, the Daily49er attends the Long Beach Grand Prix, which takes place every year on the streets of downtown Long Beach. Watch as we talk to race fans and highlight what makes the event so special 🏎️🌴 🎥: Alina Ti, Steven Matthews, Ellie Creighton

In season 12, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSULB SharkSat team's work with NASA, Palestine protests across universities, political instability in Haiti and more. Listen now on all major streaming platforms or on our website daily49er.com.

In our series Beach Marks, Ellie Creighton discusses the "Voyagers" sculpture by James T. Russell, located in front of the Academic Services Building. 🎥: Ellie Creighton

In our next installation of the “Survival Guide” series, the Daily49er talks to CSULB students about their experience dorming on campus, as they give advice for incoming students. 🎥: Alina Ti

Dive into our Day 1 recap at the Long Beach Grand Prix, featuring merch, prizes, car displays and the countdown to the qualifying rounds tomorrow! 🔥🏎️ 🎥: Luke Wines, Leila Nunez #LongBeachGrandPrix #GrandPrix #nttindycarseries

In Season 3 Episode 12 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and the new men’s basketball head coach Chris Acker to talk about the latest developments in the program. Watch the full episode on our YouTube at Daily49er!