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Jason Steinberg/ Daily Forty-Niner Skateboards, while always illegal on campus, have become a focus issue for campus police. Pyramid concert details released Although some details are still to come, Beach Blast '99 will be the title of the first-ever concert event at The Pyramid, Associated Students Inc. officials announced Thursday.   Sedan smacks into campus shuttle An accident involving a Cal State Long Beach shuttle bus and a white sedan resulted in minor damage to both vehicles Thursday morning. There were no injuries.   Skateboarders defy on-campus rules Although skateboarding is prohibited at Cal State Long Beach, some students still disregard the law.   Campus art teaches about domestic abuse Images of hope, survival and strength will be displayed at the University Student Union and the Women's Resource Center this week in an effort to increase domestic violence awareness on campus.   Retiring professors leave voids in CSULB classrooms A recent survey showed the nationwide trend toward hiring new professors is easily explained: Older professors are retiring. Closing Holly-wood Planet Hollywood, the movie-theme restaurant closed nine locations Monday, including one in Costa Mesa. The closures are part of a pre-planned Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed Wednesday.   Little merit in background check The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office confirmed last Wednesday the resignation of a staff prosecutor found civilly liable for killing a man more than 10 years ago. Alumni share their FX secrets with campus Special effects artists and Cal State Long Beach alumni shared behind-the-scenes incidents and career opportunities in the film industry at the lecture "FX Secrets: From CSULB and Beyond" Wednesday night at the Design Department Gallery.   Pantera still confident in its metal sound Turning furiously away from the hip-hop trend, Pantera will release next year what it considers another real heavy metal album. Conference shuffle may have domino effect Conference USA presidents unanimously approved the addition of Texas Christian to the league last week in all sports, but passed on Southern Methodist, whose football program has struggled in the Western Athletic Conference.

TODAY

• Meeting -- The Muslim Student Association will meet in USU-223 at 8 a.m.

 
• Yearbook -- Yearbook portraits for the class of 2000 will be taken from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in USU-223. Graduating seniors and master's candidates may make an appointment by calling Lauren Studios at (800) 888-5155.

 
• Meeting -- The Shotokan Karate Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. in PE-60A.

 
• Workshop -- The Student California Teachers Association workshop will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. in LA1-309.

 
• Meeting -- The Career Development Center will hold an information session for internship openings at Tosco Refining Company. The session will be in Brotman Hall, Room 250, from 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, one may call the center at (562)985-8462.

• Meeting -- The Muslim Student Association will meet in USU-223 at 8 a.m.

 
• Yearbook -- Yearbook portraits for the class of 2000 will be taken from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in USU-223. Graduating seniors and master's candidates may make an appointment by calling Lauren Studios at (800) 888-5155.

 
• Support group --ÝA support group for students age 25 and older returning to college will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Counseling and Psychological Services, in Brotman Hall, Room 226. For more information, one may call (562) 985-4001.

 
• Meeting -- Circle K International, a community service organization, will meet to plan and coordinate events from 5 to 6 p.m. in CBA-218. For more information, one may call Kathryn Cullivan at (562) 985-6965.

 
• Meeting -- The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Resource Center will host a women's rap at 7 p.m. in FO4-165. For more information, one may call Erica at (562) 985-4585.

WEDNESDAY

• Meeting -- The Muslim Student Association will meet in USU-223 at 8 a.m.

 
• Yearbook -- Yearbook portraits for the class of 2000 will be taken from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in USU-223. Graduating seniors and master's candidates may make an appointment by calling Lauren Studios at (800) 888-5155.

 
• Meeting -- Studies in the Old and New Testament will meet at noon in USU-306. For more information, one may call Andrew at (714) 536-0186.

 
• Meeting -- La Raza Student Association will meet in USU-303 at noon. For more information, one may call (562) 985-5223.

 
• Meeting -- The Cal State Long Beach Cinema Society will meet at noon in UTC-102. For more information, one may contact Matthew Allen at (562) 985-6852.

 
• Meeting -- Christians on Campus will hold a meeting from noon to 2 p.m. in USU-304.

 
• Meeting -- The Hispanic Students Business Association will meet at 12:30 p.m. in USU-224ABC. For more information, one may call (562) 985-7630.

 
• Senate Meeting -- The Associated Students Senate will hold a meeting from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Senate chambers.

 
• Meeting -- The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Resource Center is hosting a men's rap from 5 to 6 p.m. in FO4-165. For more information, one may call the center at (562) 985-4585.

 
• Meeting -- The Victory Campus Fellowship will hold a meeting in PH1-140 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, one may call Tony Fetchel at (562) 494-1151.