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When I first saw the menu, I found “Grinch’s Brew” to be the most festive and enticing. As listed, it’s an “unsweetened ...
12/20/2025

When I first saw the menu, I found “Grinch’s Brew” to be the most festive and enticing. As listed, it’s an “unsweetened matcha latte, [with] white chocolate sauce peppermint cold foam, topped with sugar sprinkles.”

And wow, was it delicious. The matcha was silky smooth, definitely whisked to perfection. I’d say it made my heart grow three sizes.

I’ve had matcha before. Grainy, watered down, too sweet — you name it.

So, having unsweetened matcha, I thought to myself: Wouldn’t it be a little bitter? Nope, not at all.

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✍️: Alissa Pavana
📸: Charlotte LoCicero

CSULB Beach Pantry expands due to rising food costs paired with changes to government food benefits that has led to an i...
12/19/2025

CSULB Beach Pantry expands due to rising food costs paired with changes to government food benefits that has led to an increase in students using campus food resources to combat food insecurity.

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✍️: Joshua Flores
📸: Jorge Hernandez

The proposed merger will put entertainment studios HBO Max and HBO under Netflix’s leadership. Hear from campus voices w...
12/18/2025

The proposed merger will put entertainment studios HBO Max and HBO under Netflix’s leadership. Hear from campus voices whose future in filmmaking may be impacted by the streaming company’s acquisition.

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✍️: Josh Gentle
📸: Photo courtesy of Catarina Carpegiani

As food insecurity rises at colleges nationwide, CSULB’s Beach Pantry expands with a new “mini pantry” and mobile food d...
12/18/2025

As food insecurity rises at colleges nationwide, CSULB’s Beach Pantry expands with a new “mini pantry” and mobile food distributions, yet students report inconsistent availability and lengthy lines.

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✍️: Monica Badolian and Maritssa Aguilar Garcia
📸: Jorge Hernandez

As the holiday season approaches, some people spend the holidays with friends and family, and others spend the time alon...
12/16/2025

As the holiday season approaches, some people spend the holidays with friends and family, and others spend the time alone. Celebrating alone can be just as exciting as celebrating with others.

From watching a movie at a local theater or giving back to your community, here are four ways you can celebrate the holidays solo.

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✍️: Anna Kuchison
📸: Charlotte LoCicero

Another semester finished means another stage show season done for California Repertory Company, CSULB’s in-house theate...
12/15/2025

Another semester finished means another stage show season done for California Repertory Company, CSULB’s in-house theater production company. Stage fans need not fret as another season starts when spring 2026 does. 

To dive deeper into each of this semester’s CalRep productions, head to lbcurrent.com or click the link in our bio.

EXIT STAGE LEFT.

✍️ & 📸: Delfino Camacho

With the USU closed and the library overflowing, it’s time to find your Plan B for finals week.We rounded up a few beaut...
12/13/2025

With the USU closed and the library overflowing, it’s time to find your Plan B for finals week.

We rounded up a few beautiful, quiet corners around campus… perfect for soaking up the weather and getting things done.

Swipe to find your next go-to 📚🌤️

🎨: Erinna Lam
📸: Rehansa Kulatilleke

The Future U project, a $315 million undertaking, aims to address the USU’s outdated infrastructure and growing campus p...
12/12/2025

The Future U project, a $315 million undertaking, aims to address the USU’s outdated infrastructure and growing campus population to create a more successful, long-term student hub. 

Before the fall 2025 semester, the USU was viewed as the heart of campus, home to games, food and leisure. It was also the anchor for many student organizations and resources, including Basic Needs, Associated Students, Inc. and even the esports club. 

In addition to its amenities, a major draw of the USU was its location, perched in the middle of upper and lower campus, creating a point of connectivity for students.

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✍️ & 📸: Skylar Stock

Enduring the loss of her father, an injury and having to switch her position, Madi Maxwell persevered to help lead LBSU ...
12/11/2025

Enduring the loss of her father, an injury and having to switch her position, Madi Maxwell persevered to help lead LBSU to the semifinals of the Big West Championship Tournament.

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✍️: Timothy Hessen
📸: Diego Perez

Beach redshirt freshman Logan King lost out on the Big West Freshman of the Year award, despite winning seven Freshman o...
12/10/2025

Beach redshirt freshman Logan King lost out on the Big West Freshman of the Year award, despite winning seven Freshman of the Week accolades, the tied-most in conference history.

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✍️: Junior Contreras
📸: Diego Perez

The Friendship Walk Stairs, part of the Future U construction that began over the summer, has experienced some unexpecte...
12/10/2025

The Friendship Walk Stairs, part of the Future U construction that began over the summer, has experienced some unexpected setbacks but is set to be completed in December.

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✍️: Sabrina Ifantis and Ashley Turner
📸: Jorge Hernandez

Temporary fixes to the Pyramid’s roof continue as the current cost for a full repair appears too steep for the school. N...
12/09/2025

Temporary fixes to the Pyramid’s roof continue as the current cost for a full repair appears too steep for the school. Now with the new pyramid sponsorship deal, questions arise on whether or not partial funding will be put into the infrastructure.

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✍️: Ethan Brown
📸: Jorge Hernandez

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