• Students avoid parking hassles
  Transportation: Despite tight parking on campus, students are finding alternative ways to commute.
  

• Culture, friends found in clubs
  One of the advantages in attending a large university such as Cal State Long Beach is the diversity of student clubs and organizations.
  
  
• A.S.I. president seen as dedicated student’s advocate
  Danny Vivian, president of the Associated Students Inc. of Cal State Long Beach, was no stranger to the campus when he was selected.
  
  

Opinion

• NBC will not run liquor ads
  Due to criticism from numerous alcohol control activists and lawmakers, NBC has recently decided to reverse its decision to accept brand name liquor ads on its network.
  
  
• Solution to the parking problem
  Students and faculty complain about parking at the beginning of every semester.
  
  

Diversions

• Outdoor Film series honors veterans
  Outdoor Film series: World War II era cars, hula dancers and a speech by Gen. Richard Pierce were among the attractions for The Outdoor Film Series’ tribute to veterans and Sept. 11.
  

• The Roots turnout a lively concert
  House of Blues: The Roots gave a great performance and riled up the crowd with old, new hits along side guest performer.
  
  
• Local bars, pubs draw football fans
  Football season is finally here and fans everywhere are looking forward to the NFL’s opening weekend.
  
  

Sports

• LBSU spikes competition in tourney
  Volleyball: Freshman Robin Miramontes suffers a knee injury, but the 49ers still find a way to pull out a pair of victories in Colorado.