Midnight Madness

Cristian Vera Aleman/ Daily Forty-Niner Long Beach State women's basketball team, led by player Charel Bailey, dance into the Nugget's pre-madness party late Friday night to kick off the first official practice under the National Collegiate Athletic Association rules. Midnight Madness rocks The Pyramid 49er fans expected basketball, not a brawl, when they walked into The Pyramid on Friday night.   Student killed in crash A Cal State Long Beach student and his friend died Friday evening when their Cessna 152 crashed in Ventura County.   A.S.I. may reorganize to save money To save money and reduce student government bureaucracy, Associated Students Inc. administrators plan to restructure A.S.I.-funded commissions.   Students react to 7.1 weekend quake Although the recent 7.1 earthquake ripped a nearly 25-mile-long gash across the surface of the Mojave Desert on Saturday, no damage was reported at Cal State Long Beach, said Rick Gloady CSULB spokesman.   Nursing students help elementary schools The children's smiling faces make all the hard work worthwhile for a few Cal State Long Beach nursing students.   Big Kmart construction begins despite neighbors' objections Despite complaints from local residents, construction is underway for a Big Kmart on the corner of Spring Street and Bellflower Boulevard located within 5 miles of Cal State Long Beach. Lame union fee Governor Gray Davis signed a bill Oct. 10 that forces California State University faculty members to pay partial union dues, whether or not they belong to the faculty union.   Women's studies needs men's input How many people have seen nine life-sized silhouettes on campus, all women, some the size of children?   Bible not final Dear editor, Mathew Cabot stated in his letter in Wednesday's Daily Forty-Niner that  "the Bible says there is a God who will hold each of us accountable. (Jesse) Ventura's atheism says there is no God, and therefore no accountability." Students get more than 'Rolling Stone' Cal State Long Beach students got more from the Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Bowl than just bags full of freebies, according to participating students.   'Southern Girls' shows signs of brilliance The play "Southern Girls," written by Dura Temple and Sheri Bailey, traces the life of six women--three black and three white--born and raised during the civil rights movement in Alabama.   Guitarist leaves legacy The Long Beach State cross country teams headed into the Triton Invitational with their sights set on the Big West Conference Meet which is less than two weeks away. Teams prepare for final meet The Long Beach State cross country teams headed into the Triton Invitational with their sights set on the Big West Conference Meet which is less than two weeks away.   49ers split with rivals It was another split this weekend for the Long Beach State women's soccer team. The 49ers defeated Cal State Fullerton (2-1) but lost to UC Irvine (3-1).   The Beach still on top Long Beach State outhit, had more blocks and more digs, and just simply outplayed the competition in Idaho with wins over Idaho and Boise State this past weekend.

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.

 
• 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.