Daily 49er, October 9, 2017

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

VOL. LXVIX, ISSUE 17 | OCTOBER 9, 2017

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RUN, LONG BEACH, RUN Photos by Adriana Ramirez | Daily 49er

By Sabrina Flores Photo Editor

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al State Long Beach, normally stagnant with little activity on a Sunday morning, was vigilant with approximately 150 volunteers and supporters eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Long Beach Marathon. The 33rd annual JetBlue Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon kicked off at at 6 a.m. on Sunday, bringing over 17,000 participants together. The City of Long Beach closed main streets Park Avenue, Ximeno Avenue and Palos Verdes Avenue down for the route. The race started in downtown Long Beach near the Aquarium of the Pacific, reaching CSULB at the 16-mile mark. Paramedics occupied the lower part of Beach Drive. Volunteers set out cups of water in anticipation of thirsty runners who would soon pass through on the home stretch of their run. Typically, at this point in the race, runners are exhausted and in need of refreshments. As volunteers waited at specified locations throughout the campus, they began to cheer when they finally arrived. Jonathan Ibarra, Associated Students Inc. assistant beach pride event coordinator, was present at the beginning stretch of the campus route. Ibarra along with many other volunteers, eagerly cheered on the runners as they made their way uphill. Ibarra said that vocalizing support for those running the marathon was important. “Our campus is the hardest part of the run. By the time [runners] get to our campus they are exhausted, they’re tired,” Ibarra said. “With us being here supporting our campus and community gives them that extra push that they need to finish the marathon.” As for volunteers at the event, Ibarra said, “For students it’s like, we’re a commuter school, but there are ways to show our campus pride and to be here is like one of those events where they can like literally come out scream, it’s what I like about [the marathon].”

Women & Philanthropy to celebrate a 20-year milestone For nearly two decades the organization has provided reentry students a helping hand. By Lauren Martinez Contributing Writer

Cal State Long Beach’s Women & Philanthropy organization prepares to “kick off ” its 20-year anniversary with an upcoming fall reception. Women & Philanthropy is a member-funded organization that provides scholarships to students involved in one of two scenarios; undergraduate students who have taken five or more years off but are interested in re-entering college, or junior and senior level students working on research or creative projects, such as a fashion design project or business portfolio, required for graduation. In the last 19 years, the group has awarded 211 students with scholarships in total and has provided over $50,000 in aid in the last school year. Mary Miller, an executive committee member, encourages anyone interested in the group to attend the upcoming fall reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct 19. “Anyone who can spare a couple hours should come out,” Miller said. “It’s free to attend and will be filled with nice people and good food. It’s sure to be an inspiring evening.” Miller explained how the scholarships Women & Philanthropy provide have impacted many students lives, sometimes when they are at their most vulnerable. She recalled how she became involved with the group nearly three years ago. “I received an invitation in the mail and was intrigued with this group of women wanting to help students facing big challenges,” Miller said. Miller explained that the scholarships Women & Philanthropy award are available to any reentry student that meets the requirements, regardsee WOMEN, page 2


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