News

• Women ‘blaze new trails’ conference
  Diversity reigned supreme at Tuesday’s 16th annual California Governor’s Conference for Women, held at the Long Beach Convention Center.
  

• South African culture impresses Maxson
  When Sylvia Maxson stepped off the plane in Johannesburg, South Africa, she had no idea what she was in for.
  
  
• Learning Alliance to remember 10 years
  Cal State Long Beach’s Learning Alliance will host “Staying Connected: Celebrating 10 Years of Success,” an event commemorating the program’s 10th anniversary Saturday at the University Student Union.
  
  
  

Opinion

• Davis repeal invites litigation
  For the past two decades a shield law has protected gun manufactures from lawsuits regarding gun design, distribution and marketing.
  
  
• Award shows lack substance
  The Emmys came and went Sunday and I can’t help but wonder if anyone cared because I, for one, sure didn’t.
  
  
• Campus Progressives strongly oppose new recreation center
  I am writing to voice my opinion on the proposed building of a new recreation center on campus.
  
  
  

Diversions

• Established artists lead art symposium on campus
  Five revolutionary artists, revealed the personality traits and strategies that have won them “Staying Power” in the arts as participants in a University Art Museum symposium at Cal State Long Beach Saturday.
  

• Diva to perform at Carpenter Center
  Sultry R&B artist, Roberta Flack, will be coming to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center this weekend, singing chart topping hits like “Where is the Love” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”
  
  
  

Sports

• 49ers shoot out Hawaii for title
  The Long Beach State women’s soccer team returned home Tuesday winners of the Ohana Hotels & Resort Shootout, tying host team University of Hawaii 1-1 in the championship game Monday.