Rage of machines

• CSU among top in diversity

California State University campuses are among the nationís most diverse according to recent reports in two national publications.

• Robots battle in The Pyramid

The Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach will transform into a battleground for robots this weekend. The first Battlebots competition will begin Saturday at 9 a.m. and spread over four events until the most ferocious robot becomes the ultimate bot in Sundayís finals event.
 
• CSULB receives $300,000 grant

Cal State Long Beach recently received a $300,000 grant from the California Academic Partnership Program, which will improve the chances of students from the Long Beach Unified School District to receive higher education.

• L.B. gets art grants

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission announced $1,607,000 in grants for fiscal year 1999-2000 to be awarded to 154 nonprofit arts organizations.

• 'Bowfinger' entertains

Steve Martin is in for the adventure of his life in his latest movie with Eddie Murphy. ìBowfingerî is comedy that makes fun about the Hollywood industry and how movies are made.