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DORMS

Campuswide survey on housing offers big incentives The survey responses will determine upcoming changes for housing on and off-campus.

By Diego Gómez Staff Writer

large part because of our strong faculty and staff, who deliver an outstanding education.”

However, a high volume of applicants will result in an increased amount of declined applications. Of the 102,000 applicants, the school will only be able to accomodate 8,500 of them.

Long Beach has faced high rejection rates in the past, with over 36,000 rejection letters sent out to applicants for the fall semester of 2016. President Conoley, who has prided Long Beach as a school that offers education to all, spoke on the issue back in 2016, as reported by EdSource.

“Other schools use their see STUDENTS, page 2

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Professor Tony Marsh paints the finishing touches onto one of his pieces.

A Mold for Success

The housing department at Cal State Long Beach has launched a campus-wide survey that will include a range of incentives, with free tuition as the grand prize.

The survey began on Feb. 1 and will close Feb. 12. Thirteen prizes will be awarded each day. Some of the prizes include a set of Studio Beats by Dr. Dre, an Apple Watch and a free year-long Netflix subscription.

The survey was released in order to gather information on which buildings need structural or cosmetic improvements, and what price rates would be fair for dorming students.

The Daily 49er reported last fall that the university is currently working on expanding campus housing by adding 900 beds and new buildings in the future.

“There is good data that students who live at campus are more likely to be successful,” said Cory Colonna, executive director of housing.

“We are not committed in building anything yet because we still have to do a couple studies. The first one is this market study survey going on right now.”

Housing contracted a company called Brailsford & Dunlavey to help them conduct the survey. The campus looks to reach over 4,000 respondents from people both living on and off-campus.

“It is so important to us to get as much student participation as possible,” Colonna said. “We want to get it right.”

Last December, Brailsford & Dunlavey conducted focus groups to discuss the state of on-campus

Cal State Long Beach ceramics professor Tony Marsh was recognized as United States Artists Fellow in January, a prestigious award coupled with a $50,000 grant. To learn more about the ceramicist’s process and works of art, see page 4.

ENROLLMENT

Compete for The Beach Cal State Long Beach receives a record amount of applicants for the 2018 fall semester.

By Hunter Lee Photo Editor

Come this fall, Cal State Long Beach students may find their campus a little more claustrophobic than past semesters.

The commuter campus has received a record 102,000 applications from undergraduate students for the upcoming fall semester as stated in a press release from the Office of Public Affairs. This will continue the

university’s record-breaking application streak, with over 10,000 more students applying compared to the 91,000 applications in the fall 2017 semester.

Of the 102,000 applications, over 65,000 were from firsttime freshmen, and more than 33,000 of applicants were transfer students.

“I think that impaction will definitely continue,” Lindsey Reeves, a senior film and electronics major said. “Our reputable programs will become out of reach if acceptance rate continues to be low.”

Long Beach also received the most applicants within the Cal State system, which has also seen a growth in undergraduate applications.

“These numbers are remark-

Other schools use their low admissions rates as a point of pride.

Anything rare becomes more desirable. We do not want to go down the path of saying we’re becoming an elite university that only takes the best and brightest.”

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Jane Close Conoley able,” President Jane Close Conoley said in a press release.

“Long Beach State University continues to attract record numbers of prospective students in

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A tuition hike could affect CSU students in the fall Board of Trustees meeting discusses potential rate increase.

By Grant Hermanns Staff Writer

Trailing the announcement of a potential increase in tuition last November, the Cal State University Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss the issue again in more concrete terms.

Going into the 2018-2019 academic and fiscal year, the board is requiring a state investment of $263 million and an additional $19.9 million in tuition revenue for their plan of five areas of investment, according to the Committee of Trustees’ minutes from the meeting.

These areas of funding include the second year of Graduation Initiative 2025, compensation increases for all employee groups, enrollment growth of 1 percent, investment in critical infrastructure and mandatory cost increases for health care, minimum wage and retirement for faculty.

Despite the state budget plan promising continued investment in higher education systems, only

about $92.1 million is being allocated to the Cal State system.

This will leave a $171 million gap that the board has two plans to close, the primary of which is an increase in tuition for students beginning fall 2018.

The price hike would affect undergraduate students, with an increase of $228 per student, bringing annual tuition to $5,970 and creating about $69.8 million in new revenue to support the system’s operating budget.

Though it wouldn’t completely close the budget gap, the board acknowledges that it would “allow for some investments to be made in critical areas,” according to approach B in the committee of finance agenda.

Students around campus have reacted in response to the announcement of a tuition hike, some noting the school’s focus of spending on non-academic areas as a sign of improper spending.

“I think it’s a load of bologna, because they put [up] that big ‘Go Beach’ sign and I think it’s a waste of money,” 21-year-old sociology major Brandon Montiel said. “Why raise tuition for stuff like that when it should be allocated toward things like student retention or more tutoring? I think it’s a waste of money and

I want to know how they’re spending it.”

Montiel said he wanted to know how much money is going into the board of directors’ budgets, which is a subject that the Students for Quality Education is working on bringing awareness to the public on this issue.

Asia Gonzalez, a member of the student-run organization, expressed that while she and other members are frustrated by these developments, they’ve also seen it coming.

“We predicted the raise in tuition since last November, and since they raised the tuition last time, we were upset but not surprised,” said Gonzalez, a junior political science major.

According to Gonzalez, the Cal State Long Beach chapter of Students for Quality Education had been planning a big protest similar to the action they took last year. However, the board of trustees had moved their building since then, forcing the student group to shelve their plans for now. The pro-education organization plans to lobbying for a senator to increase the budget for educational services.

Gonzalez added that members of the student organization have expressed concern about the allocation of funds by the board of trustees.

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living with Associated Students Inc. leaders, housing leaders and some housing administrators.

The second component of the market research strategy will consist of what Colonna called intercept interviews which is where students will be asked questions similar to those on the online survey.

Students will be asked about which amenities they would prefer in a housing unit, what kind of living unit preferences they have and how much are they willing to pay for rent.

Colonna said he wants living on campus to feel like home for residents.

“I think we are missing [better options],” Colonna said. “We don’t have much common space. We want some diversity. We’d like to have a dedicated recreation space for housing students where they can study and relax. We want our residence halls to be warm and welcoming.”

Christopher Fernandez, a senior biology major who lives on campus, said prizes do provide incentive for students to help with the survey.

“I think it is a good idea overall they ask students,” Fernandez said. “It takes like 10 minutes to do but it is great they have prizes, they look awesome. Although free tuition doesn’t apply to me...it sounds like a great opportunity.”

Some students noted that they appreciate being asked about how much they are willing to pay and under what conditions they want to live.

“It is great they give us choices,” said Karla Jacinto, junior criminal justice student. “Everyone prefers different rooms and different prices, our opinion as students is important.

I’ll probably get around to the survey at some point during the week.”

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low admissions rates as a point of pride. Anything rare becomes more desirable,” Conoley said.

“We do not want to go down the path of saying we’re becoming an elite university that only takes the best and brightest.”

Many schools face the issue of rejecting countless prospective undergraduates due largely in part to state funding not increasing alongside the ever-growing amount of applicants that qualify for the minimum requirements.

“Our enrollment capacity is tied to the campus master plan and state budget,” said Terri Carbaugh, associated vice president of public affairs. “We are nearing capacity, but we also have some room to grow [enrollment]. Having said that, we are unable to grow if the state does not provide funding for increased enrollment.”

California Governor Jerry Brown’s 2018 budget plan offers a mere $92.1 million toward the Cal State system.

The university system’s general funds, which are covered by the state budget, requires $263 million in order to fulfill the operating budget, while Brown’s plans would cover around a third of the costs.

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Cal State Long Beach is the third largest campus in the CSU system, and has grown increasingly larger within the past decade. More than 100,000 students applied for fall 2018 admission.

“The governor’s proposed 2018-19 state budget provides a 1.4 percent increase to the CSU’s operating budget, which falls $171 million short of the Board of Trustees’ request,” Carbaugh said. “Without additional funds from the legislature, our campus will have to make difficult decisions to cover financial obligations, including access.”

For in-state students, this raises many questions about tuition increases and how priority admittance will be decided, especially considering Long Beach has been declared an impacted campus for the 2018-19 school year.

As the demand for admittance becomes more difficult, students fear this will lead to the CSU Board of Trustees raising tuition

prices to combat low state funding.

“Given that CSULB is already a reputable school, declining acceptance rates will heighten CSULB’s good reputation,” Reeves said. According to Elizabeth Chapin, manager of public affairs for the Cal State, there are accommodations that make it easier for local students to gain

priority admission.

“CSU campuses have a long history of serving students in their local vicinities,” Chapin said. “While impaction has made admissions more challenging, several campuses, including CSULB, currently provide some sort of priority to local students who meet admissions requirements.”

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Adrian Vasquez, left, and Steven Tataje assisted with the Rising Scholars education lab that took place on Saturday.

LOCAL

From state prison to state university Rising Scholars opens an education lab for formerly incarcerated.

By Shyanne Riberal-Norton Contributing Writer

Spending any amount of time locked up in prison or jail can lead to trauma and isolation that can be disorientating.

Many incarcerated individuals have found it difficult to integrate back into society and avoid slipping back into old habits. In order to combat this, a resource and job fair, was held at The Gathering Lutheran Church on Saturday in Long Beach.

Cal State Long Beach Rising Scholars was in attendance as they debuted their justice lab.

Rising Scholars is a group of community members dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated individuals find their footing,

specifically through the completion of their education.

“It’s a sensitive thing, there’s some risk, there’s judgements,” said James Binnall, faculty advisor for the Rising Scholars. “College feels like this big huge mystery that nobody knows about.”

Binnall is also the faculty advisor for the Long Beach chapter of Project Rebound, another criminal justice program founded in 1967 at San Francisco State University.

Even though this chapter of Project Rebound has just been implemented, the hope is for it to team up with Rising Scholars. Together both programs will tackle issues using the statewide reach of Project Rebound.

Binnall, formerly incarcerated himself, chose to attend law school after his time behind bars.

“Going back [to college] was hard,” Binnall said. “I was really uncomfortable talking about my past.”

One important goal of Rising Scholars is to create a safe environment where members feel comfortable sharing their experiences with those who have been in their shoes.

To create this resource fair, the group worked closely with the Innovation Team, “i-team”, from the City of Long Beach. The team created the justice lab, a resource fair allowing participants to explore options for getting back on their feet in the hopes of curbing recidivism.

Rising Scholars also used this education lab to promote the importance of education.

The Rising Scholars booth allowed individuals to fill out an application to attend the educational lab where student volunteers waited behind computers to help make the process as painless as possible.

Participants were walked through the process of finding a school which best fits them,

transferring previous transcripts or filling out Free Application for Federal Student Aid. “Education was my salvation,” said Adrian Vasquez, co-founder of Rising Scholars.

He is also a formerly incarcerated student in his last semester at Cal State Long Beach, with plans of applying to law school next fall.

Vasquez stresses the importance of having a guide through this reform process.

“Navigating, and having someone encouraging you, someone believing in you, is so important,” Vasquez said. “It’s what Rising Scholars is about.”

There were sign up sheets for each participant at the church, parole officer and volunteer. The event included music while attendees were given hot dogs and water bottles.

Although meetings are held at the university, Rising Scholars is open to people of the com-

munity. It has current members from surrounding colleges, including Long Beach City College, California State Universities Northridge and Dominguez Hills.

Steven Tataje, senior and president of Alpha Pi Sigma, is a member of the Rising Scholars.

He heard about the program through Binnall, and realized there wasn’t a lot of college support for formerly incarcerated student on a large scale.

“When I saw Rising Scholars, I thought it was a great opportunity to [help people],” Tataje said.

Binnall said the Rising Scholars hope to open the education lab up to the community at least once a month.

Rising Scholars’ next big event planned will be on April 23 and will include a presentation from actor Danny Trejo, with a panel to discuss the motivation for this program.

CRIME BLOTTER

Accidental theft, grand theft auto and suspicious bags

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of a mix-up or mistake. The subject did not file a missing item report and no crime was documented.

Petty theft call resolved as an accident Officers responded to a possible theft at the on-campus Hillside dining hall at 1:48 p.m. on Jan. 31. The subject who made the call reported a laptop and its carrying bag missing before determining that it may not have been a theft after all, but rather a case

Suspect booked for grand theft auto A report involving grand theft auto was filed at 12:52 p.m. on Jan. 31; the incident occurred at the west turn around located on campus. Upon arrival police contacted two subjects, one male and one female. After assessing the situation, officers determined

that the male was the suspect of the theft and arrested him. He was removed from campus and booked at the Long Beach City Jail. The case remains under investigation. iPhone gone with the wind A male subject called University Police to report property missing from the University Library at 2:13 p.m. on Jan. 30. The subject had left his phone unattended on a desk in the building. Upon returning to the

desk, the student discovered his iPhone to be missing. No witnesses were reported.

Unattended bag raises suspicion A report of an unattended bag in the University Student Union was filed at 1:05 p.m. on Jan. 26. Police immediately checked the area upon arrival for a small duffel bag, the object of the call. The bag in question was located by officers and later claimed by its owner.

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Professor Tony Marsh, above, was recently named a United States Artists Fellow. Painting, below, is just one of many steps in Marsh’s creative sculpture making process.

PROFILE

Marshin’ to the beat of his own drum Ceramics professor Tony Marsh recognized as United States Artists Fellow.

By Matt Anderson

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f you would have asked Tony Marsh as a teenager where he thought his future was headed, chances are his answer wouldn’t have been “teacher.”

“All I wanted to do was play baseball,” Marsh said. “I didn’t see the value in being in English class. I’d get the key to the batting cages and be down there instead of being in class.”

When he was in high school, Marsh wasn’t very interested in academics. He didn’t pay much attention to his schoolwork and often found himself with subpar grades.

“I had taken a pottery class my last semester in high school... and I walked into that studio and I never walked out,” Marsh said. “I was horrible at it and I struggled, but I fell in love with it.”

Fast forward a few decades, and he’s traded in his bat and glove for paint brushes and a pottery wheel.

Along with having his pieces featured in various galleries, the Cal State Long Beach ceramicist and professor was named a 2018 United States Artists Fellow in January.

Marsh was among 45 artists to receive the award, along with the $50,000 grant to use any way they choose. According to the organization, this fellowship recognizes artists for their “contributions to the field, honors their creative accomplishments, and supports their ongoing artistic and professional development.”

While the award in itself is an accomplishment, how the artists are chosen might be the most satisfy-

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ing part.

Artists who receive this award are anonymously nominated and required to submit some of their work to be evaluated by discipline-specific panels comprised of various curators, scholars, historians and other professionals. The U.S. Artists’ Board of Trustees then selects and approves of the finalists.

Those selected for the fellowship are accomplished dancers, filmmakers and like Marsh, artists.

“To be recognized by those outside of the ceramics community is special,” Marsh said. “I think that’s the most gratifying part; this isn’t a ceramics award. It’s arts, film, writing, poetry and so on. They’re just trying to identify people of the arts in general. I was very touched by that.”

His unique style and longevity throughout the field has made Marsh a well-deserved choice.

“We’re so fortunate to not only have this internationally acclaimed artist [at Long Beach] – but he provides an excellent and amazing experience and serves as an excellent role model for our students,” said Cyrus Parker-Jeannette, dean of the college of the arts.

Marsh likes to experiment with his art. He doesn’t document his methods nor does he take notes.

There’s an unorthodox process to it - a sense of curiosity and uncertainty in his work. He’s fascinated by the process of making his pieces, a sort of alchemy as he describes it.

“Ceramics is very transformational,” Marsh said. “You get all these things together and sub-

ject them to heat, you don’t know what’s going to happen and I like that. There’s a sense of discovery every time you’re working.”

Marsh also currently serves as the first director of the newly established Center for Contemporary Ceramics at the university.

Professor Chris Miles, who is head of the ceramics department and was instrumental in the development of the new center, had high praise for Marsh in his new role.

“It’s completely appropriate that Tony is the first director of the center because the center is an institutionalization of a legacy that he started, because he knows how to do it better than anyone, has more contacts in the field than anyone, and is so revered in the field of contemporary ceramics,” said Professor Miles.

Those around him now are quick to acknowledge the character Marsh possesses and even quicker to offer their thoughts on him not only as an accomplished ceramicist and professor, but as a person.

“Tony is the kind of person who instills confidence in his students and encourages them to do their best,” said former student Tony Baker. “He helps guide them through the complicated journey of being an artist.”

Marsh doesn’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon. His goal is to continue making art as long as he can.

“Some things you have to retire from, but I love doing this and it’s important to me,” he said. “I hope I can make art for the rest of my life.”

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Entertainment should be appreciated, despite the creators Is it possible to look at the work of celebrities accused of sexual harassment and still appreciate their work?

By Grant Herrmans Staff Writer

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he entertainment world has been rocked for the past couple of years as revelations of sexual misconduct and harassment have come out regarding some of the most popular celebrities in popular media.

From film to television to music, the response to these revelations from the public has been to denounce the performers and banish them from the public eye, as the world is already filled with disgusting people.

Unfortunately, the subsequent reaction has also been to remove their work from public availability, including deleting their work from digital streaming platforms, distancing media companies from everything the artists have ever done.

While the question of whether these subjects should have a future career is easier to answer, the one that’s becoming a bigger subject of debate is whether we should separate their work as a performer from their controversy or ostracize them completely.

The answer is the former; despite their misdeeds showing they don’t deserve their fame anymore, we should not demolish the memory of their careers up to this point. Just because the person doesn’t deserve respect doesn’t mean the artist doesn’t

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Louis C.K., stand up comedian and star of the show ’Louie’ admitted to sexual harassment allegations in November of 2017 after years of rumors.

either.

For starters, let’s take a look at Kanye West — and no, he wasn’t the subject of sexual harassment allegations, he has still been controversial.

Whether it be his abrasive behavior toward both fans and paparazzi or his self-centered nature, West has never been seen as role model material.

However, in his 22 years of performing, he remains one of the most highly-acclaimed rappers of the 21st century. His last album, “The Life of Pablo” became the first streaming exclusive album to go platinum, earning him his eighth platinum record.

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If people hate West so much and love making fun of him and his wife, why is he so successful?

Because despite who he is as a person, there’s the undeniable fact that as an artist, Kanye West is a talent whose legacy will live on long past himself and the generation that watched him grow from a small-time producer to a full-fledged superstar.

One prime example of a performer who has a sliver of hope for their career is comedian Louis C.K. Amidst all of the denials, attempts at sweeping under the rug and sexuality reveals, C.K. was the only one to admit fault and accept responsibility for his actions.

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He apologized to the women for what he has done and said he would take a step back to listen to what the public and the accusers have to say.

His longtime comedian friends, including Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman, have both noted their disappointment in their friend. Silverman opened her show with a discussion on her heartbreak upon learning of C.K.’s transgressions while also noting the only people whose feelings matter right now are the victims.

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his contracts,” it is still worth offering a modicum of respect to him for this honest and direct response.

But even with his transgressions coming to light, should we look back at his acclaimed FX comedy series, film roles and comedy specials in a negative light? No we shouldn’t, because while the show was a semi-autobiographical portrayal of the comedian complete with hints of his poor behavior, it was still a work of art.

It opened the door for many of the hit shows we see today with its vignette formula and the early instance of a network handing complete control to a showrunner. This would later lead to the inception of the acclaimed series “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Atlanta” and “American Crime Story.”

While cutting ties with C.K. for the foreseeable future is understandable, some of the actions taken against him are unfair. The redubbing of his voice on the Disney Channel series “Gravity Falls,” was an overreaction by executives to eliminate his involvement.

Disney Channel is a family network that would definitely want to distance itself from any kind of scandal. But to completely re-voice the character and take away from C.K.’s work is disrespectful. No matter their behind-the-scenes problems, they’ve still put the time and effort into their work and deserve to keep it as is.

C.K. is certainly not the only performer whose work we should separate from their real-world decisions, because while many of those accused may not deserve the public’s respect as a person, their hard work and creativity as an artist should still be respected.

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Home opener ends in defeat for the 49ers LBSU lost after winning its season opener at UC Riverside.

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Long Beach State women’s tennis senior Lena Pacholski makes clear contact with the ball in Saturday’s match against Saint Mary’s.

The Long Beach State women’s tennis team fell short 5-1 in its home opener Saturday against Saint Mary’s.

After winning the season opener at UC Riverside last Friday, LBSU (1-1) could not handle the Gaels (1-3) under the scorching sun at the Rhodes Tennis Center.

“It was a tough loss,” head coach Jenny Hilt-Costello said. “We let them control the points...I don’t think we are the lesser team, but today we played as the lesser team.”

The 49ers dropped all three of their doubles matches. The first loss was quick, when Saint Mary’s freshmen Hind Abdelouahid and Marija Kozryeva dominated Lena Pacholski and Natalia Munoz with a 6-1 defeat.

The Gaels´ senior Kareena Manji and sophomore Danielle McIn-

tyre overpowered Maren Helgo and Georgia Gulin 6-3. 49ers’ Lalita Devarakonda and Sadaf Sadeghvaziri´s match against Clementine Clement and Emma Critser was unfinished and the extra point was awarded to the away side.

“We are really pleased on how we won today,” Saint Mary’s head coach Simon Harston said. “We faced a very good team at home, we are happy on how we played doubles and five out of six singles we did great.”

A light turned on for Long Beach when Pacholski made quick work of Kozryeva 6-4, 6-0 in the first game of singles tying the match 1-1.

The Gaels responded quickly by beating the 49ers in four of the five remaining singles.

The fifth single game of Devarakonda against Saint Mary’s Clement called to an early finish, burying Long Beach´s hope of victory.

“We were determined,” Harston said. “We gave a good fight and defended the court during the match. We were willing to keep fighting and hustling throughout the match. I am proud of my team, we deserved the win today.”

Despite the loss, Pacholski’s

standout performance for the 49ers was exceptional.

The senior had an individual class performance during the singles and even swept her opponent during the second set of her match.

After today’s victory, Pacholski has recorded six straight wins in singles matches.

“My opponent was up and down,” Pacholski said. “She could make really good plays. I tried to mix my game up as much as I could because she was beginning to understand my serve. I really tried to finish the game fast and planed to make her not know where my ball was going.”

Hilt-Costello noticed that Pacholski’s performance made her a sturdy opponent in her singles match.

“It was fantastic,” Hilt-Costello said. “[Pacholski] played a very tough opponent with strong results and she countered aggressive with aggressive. At the end of the second set it is all credit to Lena because she broke her opponent down.”

Long Beach will look to return to its winning ways 2 p.m. Friday when it hosts the BYU Cougars.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

LBSU still searching for first Big West Conference win

By Jarrod Castillo Staff Writer

Although two players put up double-doubles for Long Beach State, the 49ers lost their 13th straight game 10081 to UC Irvine behind Morgan Green’s 28 points.

Long Beach’s (2-20, 0-8 Big West) inexperience showed as the suffocating full-court pressure defense of the Anteaters (2-20, 0-8 Big West) prevented the 49ers from getting anything offensively and sometimes even across half court.

“Our guards struggled tonight,” head coach Jeff Cammon said of the defense the team faced. “It’s a different level.”

After facing the top team in the conference, the 49ers would have another challenge: UC Irvine.

From the get-go, the Anteaters showed why they were the second best team in the Big West Conference as their full-court press forced nine Long Beach turnovers in the first half, which led to a 13-0 advantage in points off turnovers.

“Our guards will get better,” Cammon said. “They haven’t seen pressure at the Division-1 level.”

With the overwhelming defense that UC Irvine put on the 49ers guards in the backcourt, Long Beach countered by going inside and using its size for advantage. As a result, freshman center Emma Merriweather had 13 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. Meanwhile, freshman guard Autumn Baumgartner paced UC Irvine with 10 points as the Anteaters led 44-30 at halftime.

The third quarter saw UC Irvine con-

tinuing the suffocating defense, forcing five Long Beach turnovers. This aggressive defense would carry over into the fourth as Long Beach started with a turnover.

Although the Anteaters were pressuring hard, the 49ers were able to go a 7-0 run. However, Green would hit consecutive 3-pointers in under two minutes to put away any Long Beach comeback.

In the end, UC Irvine’s aggressive fullcourt defense was just too much. Green led all scorers with 28 points and eight assists. Merriweather had 21 points and 11 rebounds while senior guard Cecily Wilson had 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Though it ended in loss, Merriweather says that she can continue this high-level play by trusting Cammon.

“Just doing the things that we go over in practice and just remembering the stuff that coach tells us really works sometimes,” she said. “You may not think it does, but ultimately, it works.”

With the loss, Cammon says there are some things the team needs to work on, prior to its game against CSUN. “We just gotta get back to the fundamentals,” Cammon said. “Our communication has to improve and we have to get back to what we were doing earlier in the season.”

Long Beach last win was Dec. 7 against Grand Canyon.

“It’s just fundamentally, getting back to the basic things,” Cammon said.

“Communicating, keeping people in front of you, knowing when to help, when not to help, know who to help off of. It’s just basic fundamental things.”

Long Beach will start a three-game road trip that starts 7 p.m. Thursday at CSUN.

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Long Beach State freshman center Emma Merriweather defends UC Irvine’s guard in Saturday’s game at the Walter Pyramid.

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Long Beach State senior forward Gabe Levin scored a career-high 45 points in Saturday’s game against UC Davis at the Walter Pyramid.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Historic performance from Levin comes up short With the senior scoring 45 points and tying the program’s 47year record, Long Beach lost 105-104 to UC Davis in double overtime.

By Christian Gonzales Sports Editor

Gabe Levin did something that hasn’t been seen in the Long Beach State men’s basketball program in 47 years. The senior forward scored 45 points, matching the school scoring record set by Ed Ratliff against St. Mary’s Dec. 10, 1970.

However, Long Beach (12-14, 6-4 Big West) lost 105-104 to UC Davis in a double overtime thriller at the Walter Pyramid. It was Aggies’ junior guard TJ Shorts II who decided to call the game and give Levin and the rest of the Long Beach team a heartbreaking loss.

“It wasn’t enough,” Levin said.

“We came away with the loss, and none of that matters.”

Shorts II dribbled the ball from half court and pulled up behind the arc, sinking a one-legged 3-pointer for the final shot. The crowd was stunned and with two

BIG WEST STANDINGS* SCHOOL

OVERALL W-L

1 Long Beach State 2 UC Santa Barbara

12-12 16-5

3 UC Davis 4 Hawai’i

14-7 13-6

5 Cal State Fullerton 6 UC Irvine

12-8 9-14

7 Cal State Northridge 8 Cal Poly 9 UC Riverside

5-16 6-15 5-16

CONFERENCE W-L 6-2 5-2 5-2 4-2 5-3 4-3 2-5 1-6 0-7

*As of Jan. 29 seconds left Long Beach junior guard Deishuan Booker heaved a final desperation shot from halfcourt that missed.

“It was gametime,” Shorts II said on the final shot of the game.

“We knew going into another overtime would be tough.”

Long Beach had the opportunity to close out the game in regulation with the final possession.

With 24 seconds left it seemed that head coach Dan Monson’s play broke down as KJ Byers

BIG WEST STANDINGS* SCHOOL

OVERALL W-L

1 UC Santa Barbara 2 UC Davis

18-5 16-7

3 UC Irvine 4 Long Beach State

11-14 12-14

5 Cal State Fullerton 6 Hawai’i

12-9 13-8

7 Cal Poly 8 Cal State Northridge 9 UC Riverside

8-15 5-18 5-17

CONFERENCE W-L 7-2 7-2 6-3 6-4 5-4 4-4 3-6 2-7 0-8

*As of Feb. 3 postmove didn’t fall down in the final seconds.

“That’s a hard one to take,” Monson said. “A great player made a great play at the end.”

UC Davis (16-7, 7-2 Big West) earned easy points inside the paint from Shorts II’s aggressiveness throughout the game. The Aggies had 56 points inside the paint compared to the 49ers 34.

Levin shot 10 for 20 from the floor and 24 for 28 from the freethrow line. Levin’s previous ca-

reer-high was 29 points against Cal State Northridge last month.

“I’m not a big points guy or stats guy,” Levin said. “I just want to win.”

UC Davis was without its best player in senior forward Chima Moneke. The team announced an hour before tipoff via Twitter that Moneke had been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules that govern conduct at the team’s hotel. UC Davis University officials are in the process of re-

viewing the situation.

“They’re without their arguably best player today and come in here and score 105 on us,” Monson said. “That’s unacceptable.

We’ve got to get fundamentally better, and the good news is we have a week without a game.

We’ll have three or four practices to shore some things up and not feel sorry for ourselves.”

Long Beach will play its next game 8 p.m. Saturday against Cal Poly at the Walter Pyramid.