Daily 49er, August 21, 2017

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

D49er VOL. LXVIX, ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 21, 2017

GETTING AROUND THE BEACH

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Incoming students check in at Parking Lot 14 at Move-In Day Saturday.

CAMPUS LIFE

Annual move-in day sees ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’ While students settled into dorm-life, the campus community offered them a warm welcome.

By Miranda Andrade-Ceja Editor in Chief

The turn of a new semester brought hundreds of incoming students to the Cal State Long Beach campus a week prior to kicking off the fall term.

CSULB’s annual “move-in” event on Saturday stretched from the early morning to the after-

noon, with incoming students arriving at staggered times to unload and strap in for the upcoming semester.

While new students and their families checked in for their move-in times, the CSULB community gathered in Lot 14C for a morning of tabling, outreach and assistance. Various student and campus organizations such as Associated Students Inc., Beach Athletics and the University Police Department were in attendance to welcome incoming residents.

Freshman student Dacia Maldonado checked in to her Parkside College dorm at 9:30 a.m., and afterward explored the Earl Burns Japanese Garden with her parents and brother before saying goodbye. Maldonado’s family drove her from

Moreno Valley and she said this is her first time really living “on her own.”

“I’m kind of sad that I’m leaving my family and friends,” Maldonado said. “But it’s also exciting? I want to meet new people.” Despite knowing that she would miss her kin in Moreno Valley, Maldonado said she was pleased that all dorm students were able to move in a week prior to the semester starting.

“I don’t want to get lost once [the semester] starts.” Maldonado said.

The festivities in Lot 14C raged on while students, family and a mess of luggage was moved through lower campus dorms.

Making her debut at the annual move-in was UPD’s new K9, Avery — a certified “bomb-sniff-

ing” hound who, according to her partner Sergeant Ray Gonzalez, will be spotted frequently around campus once the semester begins. Avery is UPD’s first trained K9 and Gonzalez said she was brought in as an extra safety precaution — but he’s never found a better partner.

While UPD socialized and offered coffee to students and their families, community service sororities such as Alpha Omega tabled to spread awareness to first-time college students, recruit for the upcoming semester and pass out Hershey’s Kisses to anyone who stopped by their table.

The early move-in day allowed new students to adjust to their campus environment, and dormers will have the week to explore CSULB as well as the city of Long Beach itself.

SAFETY

Police pointers for new students 10 tips as well as advice from Sgt. Caires of University PD.

By Mac Walby Managing Editor

With the madness of move-in day, University Police came out with a mobile command center and “coffee with a

cop” tables to help new students adjust to the area. Lt. Richard Goodwin and Sgt. Kevin Caires were out with a number of officers from the department, even a new bomb-sniffing dog, who greeted the families and freshmen moving into Beachside dorms. Sgt. Caires

was kind enough to do a quick question and answer for us in anticipation of the new semester.

What are some of the most common crimes on campus?

Bike thefts and crimes of opportunity are the biggest ones we see. People picking up a laptop or phone that gets left lying around. Just because that person has been sitting across from you in the library for a few hours doesn’t mean you can trust [them].

What is UPD doing to mitigate these crimes?

When we started crime prevention efforts on the bike theft problems, we

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saw a real decrease, not only in number of occurrences but in value as well.

It’s not because one or two cops are out there working, the community is taking care of itself. Students can also register their bikes with the University Police, and a new grant gave us the money to offer the first 100 students registering the option to get a $5 U-lock at the bookstore.

How would you describe your relationship with LBPD? We talk with each other and back each other up on a regular basis. I, it’s a mutual-aid agreement. They’re the first responders for the off-campus frat houses, and we’re primary for

Beachside [dorms]. But at the end of the day [University Police] are state officers with the same authority.

What are most “stops” like on campus?

We do a lot of bike and skateboarding enforcement around campus in our pedestrian areas because of the density.

It’s like Disneyland’s Main Street. Then, of course, we park thousands of cars here every day, so we do a lot of vehicle enforcement and driving stops. The driving population is typically younger and a higher risk.

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

Look no further for that library book The University Library’s new integrated database aims to simplify campus research.

By Miranda Andrade-Ceja Editor in Chief

While Cal State Long Beach students spent their summer in a blissful daze, uninterrupted by research papers and a constant stream of homework, projects and presentations — the CSULB library unveiled their OneSearch search engine that aims to provide an expansive and easy-to-use database to students and faculty.

The integrated database doesn’t just allow students to browse books and media belonging to the CSULB library, but students will now be able to search for and request from a pool of 23 California State University campuses.

Launched on June 22, students can anticipate the following changes and updates when getting themselves acquainted with the online library system.

Photos courtesy of CSULB Library website

FAST FACTS

LIBRARY WEBSITE UPDATES • Students are able to log in to their library account by use of their mycsulb password.

• Users who sign in can “pin” search results in order to bookmark them for later.

• A new “Ask Us” box that, when clicked, links students to chat with a librarian to get help.

• “Advanced Search” allows users to optimize their research further.

• Implementing the filters on the left-hand side of the OneSearch allows students to specify their results.

• Students have a borrow time of 16 weeks for books, and 30 days for media.

• Books and media renewals are no longer available to students.

UPD

continued from page 2 With everything going on in Charlottesville and around the country, what would you say to the parents of African-American or Jewish students coming to CSULB for the first time?

I’d say they picked the right place. There are so many groups on campus you can always find someone to bond with. Sometimes there’s a blip on the radar, but this is a diverse campus. We just aren’t a campus with those kind of problems. As long as everybody brings tolerance to the table, we can always work together.

FAST FACTS

10 UPD SAFETY TIPS • University Police (562) 985-4101 or 911- Store our number in your cell phone.

• Report all crimes, suspicious persons or activities to us as soon as possible. Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and follow your instincts.

If something doesn’t feel right or look right, report it.

• Verify your information is correct for our “Beach Alert” emergency messaging system at your MyCSULB account.

• Use Campus Shuttles or Community Security Officer Escorts after dark. When walking on campus, take the safest route, not the fastest route. Use sidewalks and crosswalks.

• Do not leave your belongings unattended, even for a few minutes.

• Protect your personal information, share only what is required for official university business. This includes your cell phone number!

• Register your bicycle with us at the USU Police Substation & properly use a U-Lock! Cable and chain locks can be defeated. Be sure to lock your bike properly, using only bicycle racks, not poles, trees or railings.

• Learn where the emergency phones & blue light poles are located on common routes you walk and inside the buildings where you attend classes.

• Be wary of scams; if the deal sounds too good to be true – it probably is! Reconsider the need for that magazine subscription, gym membership or credit card.

• Create a buddy network. Share your schedule and evening plans with friends and family. Tell them where you are going, who you will be with and when you expect to return.

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CAMPUS ALERT

Updated information on bus and shuttle schedules due to construction LB transit bus routes will take detours and new CSULB shuttle services are available to students.

By James Chow

Assistant News Editor

LB Transit Schedule Changes

The West Campus Circle will be closed until the end of fall semester due to construction. As a result, affected Long Beach Transit bus routes will take a detour. The affected bus routes are 91, 92, 93, 94, 96 ZAP, 121, and 171.

Northbound routes Continue regular route from 7th St. to W. Campus Drive and exit Bellflower Blvd.

In between the route, the bus stop at the West Turnaround is relocated 100 feet west.

Southbound routes Detour to Atherton St. and enter campus from Earl Warren Drive.

Drop off at a temporary stop at Beach Drive/Earl Warren Drive.

Exit campus at Bellflower Blvd.

CSULB Shuttle Services

Express Shuttles There will be an express shuttle beginning August 21 to assist passengers going back and forth from south campus. Passengers are expected to

show a CSULB ID to board.

Express shuttles will arrive every 10 minutes during peak hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.). After peak hours (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), they will arrive every 15 minutes.

Shuttles will stop at: Earl Warren/Beach Drive CSULB Library Brotman Hall Express shuttles schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Los Coyotes Detour The Los Coyotes Shuttle will detour to the East Campus Circle for its final stop. Shuttles will arrive every 10 minutes during peak hours (7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.). After peak hours (2:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.), they will arrive every 15 minutes.

Shuttles will stop at: Los Coyotes Diagonal/Park Avenue Garford Street/Park Avenue East Campus Circle (CSULB) Los Coyotes schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.

All Campus Tripper The All Campus Tripper will have extended hours and additional shuttles due to the West Campus Circle closure.

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They will take the place of the East/ West loop shuttles that are not in service.

All Campus Tripper schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Anaheim Shuttle The Anaheim shuttles will pick up and drop off at upper campus in front of the McIntosh Humanities Building (MHB). They will arrive every 30 minutes.

Anaheim Shuttle schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 7:20 a.m.-11 p.m.

East/West Loop Shuttles The East/West Loop shuttles will not be in service due to construction on the West Campus Circle.

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I have included my e-mail address in the title so you can communicate with me. Please include your first name and CSULB in the subject line to keep the message out of the SPAM folder. Expect me to be politically incorrect. I am too old to know what constitutes a micro-aggression.

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Campus traffic circle closes for construction Upgrades across CSULB expand to the turnaround, which will be blocked off for drivers through most of the fall semester.

By Taylor Williams News Editor

Overdue repairs have caused the West Campus turnaround, which directs traffic around Brotman Hall and the USU building, to be closed off from mid-July through early November.

Upgrades to the campus storm drainage system is what is causing the temporary shutdown, according to a campus-wide email sent out by Mary Stephens, vice president of administration and finance.

“I understand this construction and the disruption it causes is frustrating,”

Stephens said. “The construction team has made every effort to develop the best and most practical solutions to mitigate or minimize traffic congestion.”

The closure will bar all vehicles, except Long Beach Transit busses, campus shuttles and construction vehicles from the area. Signs, barriers and marquees leading drivers to alternative routes have been placed on campus. Students are encouraged to take Bellflower boulevard when entering campus with their cars.

The West Campus Turnaround is expected to re-open on Nov. 7.

Until then, Stephens urges drivers to obey all direction signs to avoid any injuries or accidents. She also warned University Police will levy tickets to vehicles ignoring posted warnings of road closures and alternative routes.

The sidewalk area around Brotman Hall, which connects to the USU building will still be open to pedestrians.

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Fences surround the construction taking place on the West Campus Turnaround, which is set to continue through Nov. 7.

ACADEMICS

Cal State system lowering math requirements for some majors Intermediate algebra will be replaced with prerequisites for non-STEM majors.

By Mac Walby Managing Editor

The Cal State University system announced intermediate algebra will be removed as a graduation requirement for non-STEM majors. The changes

will be implemented in the upcoming fall semester.

“We’re not eliminating the math requirements in the CSU,” Christine Mallon, assistant vice chancellor of academic programs and faculty development at CSU, told EdSource. “We are removing the explicit intermediate algebra prerequisite from CSU [general education] math.”

The move, which will take effect in Fall 2018, is the start of a larger conversation going on around the country while educators and administrators try to find a way to better prepare students for the workforce.

“What this does is gives students more flexibility, more choices about a particular GE course they want to take so that they can take a course that fits their major and their career aspirations,” Mallon said.

Only 48 percent of students who enter the California Community College system leave with a degree, according to a report released last month by the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

Some have placed blame on these math requirements as a cause. Lowering the requirement could not only help students at city colleges make their way to the CSU system, but enable more students to finish their degrees.

“This is a civil rights issue, but this is also something that plagues all Americans, particularly low-income Americans,” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, chancellor of the California community college system. “If you think about all the underemployed or unemployed Americans in this country who cannot connect to a job in this economy, the biggest barrier for them is this algebra requirement.

It’s what has kept them from achieving a credential.”

Requirements will still include three years of Common Core math classes, two of which must be in algebra. The change will make it so students don’t have to retake these math classes at the CSU level.

“We’re certainly not saying that we’re going to commit students to lower levels of math or different kinds of math,” Oakley went on to say. “What we’re saying is we want more students to have math skills that allow them to keep moving forward.”

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CAMPUS LIFE

Show your ID, save your money Students can rely on these services to save money.

By Carlos Villicana

Assistant Arts and Life Editor

As a new student, tuition is only one expense you now contend with. But your admission to Cal State Long Beach also comes with discounts and freebies that can help you save — and it will behoove you to use them.

To save on gas and parking fees, consider obtaining a U-Pass TAP sticker for $5 at the Cashier’s Office on Brotman Hall’s first floor. Attached to your CSULB ID, the pass grants you free rides on any Long Beach Transit bus.

These buses will run through campus during construction, with alternate routes.

For food, students can visit the ASI Beach Pantry in University Student Union 302. Students are allowed three visits a week to receive five free food items each time, according to Beach Pantry Student Assistant Rudy Ojeda.

To use the pantry, students must fill out a form that asks for your student ID, time of visit and if you will need short or long-term help.

The pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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From 1998’s “The Decline of Western Civilization III,” the third of a documentary trilogy available on Kanopy.

From books and movies to more academic materials such as articles and journals, the University Library is a great source for free research and entertainment.

Located under the first floor, the library’s lowest floor houses maps, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, two blu-ray disc players and two DVD/ VHS players. Headphones and a remote for the disc and VHS players can be checked out at the circulation desk located on the left of the first floor near the library entrance. This is also where checkouts, returns and pick ups of materials are made.

MOST OPTIONS

The library’s first floor, as well as the Horn Center on lower campus, has many computers available for use by students, faculty and staff. All library floors have additional computers.

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs and atlases, as well as subject specialists who can guide you with research are also on the first floor. You can make an appointment with a subject specialist on the library’s website.

The library also offers free access to Kanopy, a streaming service that hosts classic, documentary and independent films of many topics from all around the world.

To sign up, visit kanopystreaming. com/user/register. Enter your name, email address and password, and verify your email. Type in “California State University Long Beach” when asked to search for your library. Then, on the page you are redirected to, sign-in with the ID number and password that you use to access other CSULB websites.

After that, access to stream Kanopy’s vast film library is yours.

Kanopy also hosts theater performances, instructional videos and The Great Courses’ college-level lectures.

But the first category on the homepage is for films from The Criterion Collection, a global catalogue of important

classic and modern films.

The Criterion movies, such as “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Seven Samurai,” do not include bonus features like commentary tracks and documentaries that are normally included in the DVD releases; but the diverse roster of films are still worth signing up for.

If you’re looking to keep up with the blockbusters of today, Kanopy may not have what you seek, but cheaper movie tickets are available.

The Information & Ticket Center in the second floor of the USU offers lower-priced tickets for AMC, Harkins and Regal’s movie theaters, as well as reduced tickets for many amusement parks such as Knott’s Berry Farm and Raging Waters.

The AMC Green ticket grants admission to any movie except those distributed by The Walt Disney Company, which includes Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios and Pixar. The Harkins VIP Classic and Ultimate tickets can be used for any regularly priced showtimes before 6 p.m., however only the Ultimate ticket covers 3D screenings.

Regal tickets can be used at Edwards and United Artists theaters. All other ticket information is listed in the accompanying chart.

You will, again, need to present your CSULB ID to purchase these and to use places such as the Student Recreation and Wellness Center; so don’t leave home without yours.

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Cal State Long Beach guide to survive

The best on-campus places to go for food, hangouts and studying.

By Samantha Diaz Arts and Life Editor

Whether you dorm, live close to campus or commute from afar, you’re bound to spend a hefty amount of your week at Cal State Long Beach. That being said, knowing where the best spots on campus are for dining, relaxing in between classes, cramming in some last minute studying and bathroom breaks makes all the difference. Luckily, CSULB has something for everyone, and before you know it you’ll have your own favorite spots on campus.

Food

University Student Union, second floor: For a quick bite to eat or a refreshing drink, the second floor of the USU is your go-to. If you’re looking for an on-the-go meal, there are fast-food restaurants such as El Pollo Loco, Subway and Carl’s Jr. surrounding the dining area. Sbarro, which is located at east entrance of the USU, will satisfy your pizza cravings. To get your coffee and smoothie fix, there is Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Robeks, each with their own patio area.

University Dining Plaza: Located between the USU and bookstore, the UDP features a variety of healthier food and

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The Nugget Grill and Pub is a popular restaurant adjacent to the University Dining Plaza and is known for its cheeseburgers, flatbread pizzas and beers. drink options. For something quick to drink, one of the two campus Starbucks are in this building, as well as Squeeze Me, a smoothie and lemonade stand.

Beach Walk serves vegan and vegetarian friendly options such as hot paninis, sandwiches, salads and bowls. Opa! Greek offers a mediterranean menu with everything from gyros to pitas. If you’re in the mood for Asian cuisine, there is Panda Express for Chinese food and Hibachi San for Japanese food.

The Nugget Grill and Pub: Not only does The Nugget serve burgers, sandwiches as well as craft beer, but it is also an entertainment and relaxation hotspot. The Nugget is known for their live entertainment, with past performances such as Sublime, Led Zeppelin

and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Along with live music, there is also Monday night football and open mic nights.

The Nugget also hosts viewing parties throughout the year for Beach Athletics.

The Outpost: Located on lower campus near the engineering buildings, The Outpost is the second spot on campus to relax with a beer and a burger to watch the game. They also serve breakfast, vegetarian entrees and Starbucks coffee. Decorated with Long Beach State memorabilia, The Outpost makes a great place for students who generally stay on lower campus.

Hang out places

First floor of USU: Whether you’re trying to relax at the end of the day or

find something fun and cheap to do with friends, the USU’s first floor is full of things to do. You can grab a few friends and play billiards, go bowling or play table tennis. For more relaxing activities, there is a swimming pool and TV lounge with sofa seats, usually featuring shows such as Family Guy and Seinfeld. There is also an art gallery and study lounge.

Bookstore: The bookstore is for much more than just buying books, supplies and CSULB gear. There are two TV areas on the second floor with plenty of couches and sofa chairs, along with outlets to charge your laptops or phones. There are also tables for doing work between classes. For those who use music as therapy, there is a music

corner in the bookstore with guitars and ukuleles available for use.

Library: The University Library not only contains hundreds of research resources, including books, documentaries and a newly renovated search engine, but also makes for a great study or hangout spot. There are five floors of tables, couches, and group study areas with designated quiet and group floors.

If you’re planning a study session, you can get a cubicle on one of the group floors with a whiteboard and computer.

The library makes the perfect place to study alone or with classmates, rest in between classes or do research.

USU second floor patio: If you want to escape the walls of a classroom and get some fresh air, the patio on the second floor of the USU has tables with umbrellas, chairs and couches. Located right outside of both the USU and UDP dining areas, the patio is perfect if you want to grab your food and eat outside.

There are also live performances once a week featuring a local band.

Bathrooms: While there are many options throughout campus for bathroom breaks, only certain bathrooms are gender neutral. There are four inside the Dance Center, one in the Fine Arts building, one in the Human Service and Design building, four in the Student Health Services building, one in the University Police Department and one in the USU. The bathrooms in the USU also have chalkboards and chalk inside of the stalls, where you can write a message for other students.

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See the sights at CSULB Top 10 landmarks on campus to visit throughout the school year.

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Three of CSULB’s most famous landmarks including The Walter Pyramid (top left), the Now Sculpture (bottom left) and the Carlson Bloc Tower (right).

By Samantha Diaz Arts and Life Editor

As you spend the next few years or months at Cal State Long Beach, there are certain things on campus that deserve a visit before you leave. The campus is riddled with sculptures, gardens and iconic architecture, some more hidden than others. Between classes, extracurriculars and midterms, make sure you make time to see the top ten CSULB landmarks.

Walter Pyramid: The iconic Walter Pyramid was built Nov. 30, 1994, but did not receive its name until over a decade later on March 5, 2005. The pyramid stands 18 stories high, hosts basketball and volleyball games and sees about 200,000 visitors annually. CSULB students have taken the pyramid as the school’s beloved secondary mascot.

Prospector Pete: The bronze statue located between the LA4 and LA5 buildings not only serves as the school’s mascot, but as a superstitious finals tradition. Students rub the foot of Prospector Pete the night before their final at 7:49 p.m. for good luck. It is also common to see Prospector Pete decorated in accordance to any holidays or used as a prop for student protest happening on campus.

Water Tower: One of the most popular CSULB landmarks, the water tower sporting “Go Beach!” can be seen from almost anywhere on campus. The tower

“U as a Set” sculpture is located near the McIntosh Humanities Building.

used to be known as the Veteran’s Affair Tower and was painted plain white. The “Go Beach!” slogan was not added to the tower until the fall of 2000.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden: Acting as a place of serenity on campus, the Japanese fish garden is located between the Parkside dorms and Lot 16. At just over 1.5 acres, the gardens include Japanese greenery, a Koi pond and a traditional tea house. It was do-

nated to the school by Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in the spring of 1981 in honor of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller.

“Now” Sculpture: Commonly referred to as the whale sculpture, the stainless steel piece was donated to CSULB in 1965 by the International Sculpture Symposium, along with eight other pieces scattered around campus.

The Now Sculpture is located outside

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of the Coffee Bean on the stairway between upper and lower campus.

Carlson Bloc Bell Tower: The white bell tower located in the bookstore quad was built in 1972. Music coming from the tower can be heard from speakers located at the top of the McIntosh Humanities Building throughout the day.

CSULB sign: The signs facing Atherton Street from campus are the first

thing that greets visitors and students alike. The CSULB sign is most known as acting for an Instagram-perfect backdrop for incoming and graduating students.

Lymon Lough Fountain: Meant to resemble water molecules, the water sculpture is more commonly referred to as the H20 fountain. It doubles as a picture location for graduating students and frequently, as a home for the roaming ducks on campus.

McIntosh Humanities Building: The McIntosh Humanities Building holds a number of department and faculty offices and some cramped elevators, but the outside of the building is what makes it notable. The McIntosh building has bars on the outside of both sides, making it resemble what the inside of a toaster would look like.

Standing nine stories high, the building is hard to miss and is arguably the most interesting looking building on campus.

U as a Set: The sculpture located outside of the McIntosh building facing the shuttle station, includes both the copper pipes and the water backdrop behind it. The design created by the water and pipes creates a constantly moving image on the brick wall. The water surrounding the sculpture also houses the ducks that roam the campus. The mixture of ducks, sound of running water and design on the brick wall make for a peaceful place to rest in between classes.

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WELLNESS

It’s okay to get with self-care College students should include self-improvement in their curriculum.

By Marilyn Ramirez Opinions Editor

Studious overachievers like myself are probably taking the week or months before classes at CSULB to prepare. This might include buying more notebooks and pens than necessary, having all of their textbooks marked and ready to go, emailing professors with questions or meticulously planning every detail of their semester schedule.

It’s sick; I get it.

What many students are forgetting, whether in their planners or in their nebulous mental checklists, are times dedicated to self-care. This concept has more recently been accepted by us millennial “snowflakes” (we’ll get to that in a bit), and is concerned with identifying one’s own needs and taking the necessary steps to meet them. It’s kind of like “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” 2017 edition.

When starting college, this might seem like an understandable concept. If hunger falls upon you, you eat. If fatigue falls upon you, you sleep.

But it goes a bit further than that.

First-year students are more prone to getting sucked up into the turbulent university life vortex.

Professors don’t appear to be as invested in individual attention as high school teachers, classes aren’t filled with the same 20 people, the temptation to eat at the Nugget everyday is never-ending — and everyone

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is expecting freshmen to act like adults. The stakes are high. Freshmen can start developing weight gain, procrastination traits and addictive substance habits.

On top of that, they can start losing money, a concrete sense of entitlement and brilliance, and their cars, which could be in any of the 12 student parking lots on campus.

The same goes for college students of all grade levels, too. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “30% of college students reported that stress had negatively affected their academic performance,” and “85%... reported they had felt overwhelmed by everything they had to do at some point within the last year.” I’m sure for a plethora of graduating students like myself, this speaks volumes. We’ve faced years of balancing work and classes and eating and sleeping and exercising and spending time with friends and family. It gets overwhelming.

It shouldn’t be overwhelming to the point, however, that students are convinced that feeling overwhelmed is going to prevent them from completing their education. That’s like someone saying, “Oh dear. I’ve broken my mug. I can never drink coffee again.” It’s important to take steps toward self-improvement for the things that are bothering you.

One of the benefits of this movement of promoting self-care is that its recent uprising via the Internet gives students access to a multitude of self-care practices. It can be barring yourself from social media, stretching, taking a walk, or writing a letter to yourself on what you did well on a particular day. It should be something that you don’t just do when you’re ready to fall apart at the seams, but every day.

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to be content with working our little college legs off for professors, employers, etc. only to land in a very unpredictable job market.

Tim Gurner, millionaire and property mogul, is convinced that millennials are dedicating too much time to themselves and agrees with “Time” writer Joel Stein — that millennials are narcissistic and fame-obsessed. Our generation is also too sensitive and already over indulged in emotions; The Sun writer Corinne Redfern summarizes the millennials as “Generation Snowflake, the none-too-flattering nickname for today’s young people, thanks to their emotional – and often dramatic – reactions to global news and social issues.”

It’d be simple to see the negative side of this increase in self-improvement. There will always be arguments against college students’ spending and social media habits. For many students, the idea of caring for oneself makes them feel selfish. They should be applying for grad schools, research programs or career-related internships. They shouldn’t replace that for taking a hot shower in the middle of the day.

From this, though, students should be proud that they’re acknowledging that college causes a lot of suffering at an individual level, and they want to pick out methods on how to deal with it.

Self-care allows people to realize that they’re — surprise — human. Whether they’re in or out of school, they will deal with some existential dread at some point in their lives and will have to join the conversation on how to deal with it. Those who promote self-care are admitting that they’re imperfect, which is a huge deal for first-year students who come from being the top of their classes to one of the 38,000 other talented individuals who roam CSULB.

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FALL SCHEDULE

A glimpse into this season

With the new semester coming up, we are taking a look at three of the biggest sports here at LBSU. After standout seasons for both women’s soccer and volleyball, the two squads return with a number of important players looking to keep up the momentum. While men’s basketball had a disappointing season, a few fresh faces and returning upperclassmen look to turn the program around and bring them back to the NCAA tournament. For the complete schedule, visit www.Daily49er.com

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Nov. 4 vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills

senior Forward Gabe Levin junior Forward Temidayo Yussuf graduate transfer Guard Bryan Alberts

Homecoming game vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills (Nov. 4) Home game vs. Fresno State (Dec. 2) Home game vs. Stanford (Dec. 3)

Finished in 4th place in the Big West with a 9-7 record in the conference. The 49ers had a 15-19 overall record last season. Key wins over Oregon State and Colorado State last year.

Aug. 25 vs. Stanford at LBSU Invitational

senior Middle blocker Ashley Murray senior Setter Alexis Patterson sophomore Middle blocker YiZhi Xue

Home game vs. Stanford (Aug. 25) - LBSU Invitational Home game vs. UCLA (Sept. 15) - LBSU/UCI Invitational Home game vs. Hawai’i (Oct. 13) Conference game

Finished 2nd place in the Big West with a 13-3 record in the conference. The 49ers had a 21-10 overall record last season.

Aug. 18 vs. CSUN

senior Forward Ashley Gonzales senior Midfielder Jessica Vincent senior Defender Chloe Froment

Home game vs. Northwestern (Aug. 24) Home game vs. Hawai’i (Oct. 1) *First conference game Home game vs. Cal State Fullerton (Oct. 8)

Finished tied for 3rd place in the Big West conference with a 4-1-3 record and a total of 15 points. The 49ers had a 10-7-4 overall record last season. Key win over USC the reigning 2016 NCAA Champions.

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Senior Tori Bolden dribbles the ball pass the UCLA defender on Sunday’s match.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Gonzal-less, LBSU soccer falls to UCLA The 49ers allow five goals at home against No. 6 UCLA

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After losing senior Ashley Gonzales in 12th minute after she banged knees with an opponent, she was helped off the field due to the injury that forced her to miss the rest of the match. Without her, the No. 24 Long Beach State women’s soccer team fell 5-1 to No. 6 UCLA squad.

UCLA’s team has more depth compared to the 49ers as well as a plethora of national team players on its 2017 roster.

“I think the third goal was the backbreaker,” head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said. “I felt we were closer from tying the game… it’s unfortunate because it’s a deceiving score but I’m super proud of the group. We came out and gave up an early goal and were playing a super talented team. That’s bringing in a lot of talent off the bench but I felt we gave it a very good effort and I think this game is going to help us move forward.”

With Gonzales likely to be side-

lined for a couple of games, her attempt at reaching 29 career goals at LBSU, tying her for fourth all-time, has been put on the backburner. She is five goals away from the all-time lead.

In the second half the 49ers came out with a more focused mindset, hoping to pressure the Bruins defense. It made the game easier for LBSU in the 48th minute as freshman Katie Pingel scored her first goal of the season who’s shot was just outside the box.

“This is the best team we are going to play,” Pingel said. “We are getting better as a team so let’s just find our identity that what we said so it was good to keep it rolling and we got those opportunities and we finished one so that was good.”

Moments after the 49ers goal, the Bruins offensive unloaded, ultimately putting the 1,912 in attendance back in their seats.. In a span of 16 minutes the Bruins got help from every position possible.

Delanie sheehan notched her second goal of the night on a well executed corner kick in the 68th minute.

Moments later in the 74th minute senior MacKenzie Cerda moved up in the possession to shoot in the bottom right corner, which saw the 49ers

Freshman Katie Pingel holds off to UCLA defender on Sunday’s game vs. No. 6 UCLA. goalkeeper dive miss.

The dagger, a shot by junior Julia Hernandez that got the LBSU crowd heading toward the exits, happened in the 84th minute and resulted in UCLA’s fifth goal of the night.

Positives from this game for LBSU are that in the second half Pingel had

a shot that hit the crossbar that could have changed the game to a score of 2-2 if it had gone in. Another positive is that with Gonzales missing a couple of games, Ingrassia can ask one of the newcomers like Pingel or a speedy freshman Kayla Cannon to the lineup for Gonzales.

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With conference play starting Oct. 1, the team just needs to remain healthy if they want to make the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season.

The 49ers next game will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday against No. 17 Northwestern at George Allen Field.

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The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team prepare for a new journey with Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer as head coach. On Saturday the team competed in its alumni game, where it fell, 4-1.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

The start of a new era After struggling in the beginning of last season, the 49ers are ready to go all the way.

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(Top) Sophomore Yizhi Xue spikes the ball against the alumni team at Walter Pyramid.

(Right) Senior Ashley Murray gets set to serve on Saturday evening’s match.

The women’s volleyball program has a big change this year with the departure of head coach Brian Gimmillaro, who retired last season after a 32-year coaching career at LBSU. Filling this vacancy in the program is Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer, and with her arrival comes the ushering in of a new style of play .

After a strong finish last year, the women’s volleyball team is looking to bounce back in the upcoming season.

A rough start nailed them with a record of 7-8, but the 49ers were finally able to find a rhythm, finishing the season with a record of 25-10. Even with a muddy start the 49ers were able to reign second in the Big West behind Hawai’i.

Gimmillaro had a win percentage of .794, which is 11th all-time in NCAA history. That included 835 wins, which was also 11th all-time in NCAA history. He defined the winning culture that LBSU has today, leading the team to many degrees of success.

While the transition of coaches can be difficult, the 49ers’ new hire looks to make the move easier.

McKienzie-Fuerbringer, who played under Gimmillaro at LBSU as an All-American setter for the Beach and helped lead the program to its second national championship in 1993, was named the the new coach during the offseason. During her championship

run she earned First Team All-Big West and First Team All-Northwest Region Honors. With over 20 years of coaching experience, McKienzie-Fuerbringer is prepared to lead the team to success.

This is the second time athletic director Andy Fee has hired someone who has previously coached for LBSU. Fee hired former assistant Jeff Cammon to be the women’s basketball head coach this year.

Key returners include senior Ashley Murray, who was named All-Big West first team, and YiZhi Xue, who was named Big West First Team and placed on the All-freshman team.

Murray averaged 2.47 kills/set and 0.83 blocks/set while ranking eighth in the Big West with a hitting percentage of .310. She was also second on the team with 289 kills. Xue led the team with 122 total blocks, averaging 1.04 blocks/set while also finishing third on the team with 22 kills averaging 1.90 per set and led the team with a hitting percentage of .345 as a freshmen.

Also making a return is sophomore Hailey Harward, who had a productive first year playing for the Beach, averaging 4.09 digs per set while also being named All-freshmen. Harward had 20 matches with more than 10 digs and three with more than 20 digs.

With seven new freshmen on the team, the 49ers look to integrate them into their system quickly and continue the pace they were on toward the end of the season last year. After finishing second in the Big West two years in a row, LBSU hopes to be on top by the end of the season.

The 49ers will have to protect the Pyramid as they begin their season with the LBSU invitational facing Stanford and Wright State on Friday and Iowa on Saturday.