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news

• L.B. Juneteenth draws 500 to local park
  Juneteenth in the town of Terrell, Texas is the biggest holiday celebrated in its black communities. Growing up there, Long Beach resident Eva Grant remembers it vividly as being an especially grand affair.

• Long Beach police move to protect pedestrians
  In an effort to lower pedestrian related traffic accidents, the Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducts pedestrian safety operations, which target not only motorist but pedestrians and bicyclist as well.
  
  
• Sister ship reaps benefits from Queen Mary
  “We’re not just saving a ship we’re saving part of America” read the exhibit sign.
  
  
• University police crack down on fake permits
  The disabled parking placard is for a person who has a serious condition and needs a close parking spot, however University Police at Cal State Long Beach are finding students illegally using the placards for a closer spot.
  
  
• Special Olympics inspires Pomona team
  Following a year of intense preparation, sweating through rigorous weekend training routines instead of eating pizza or enjoying the latest blockbuster on the silver screen, three dedicated athletes and their coach came to Cal State Long Beach last weekend to participate in the Special Olympics Summer Games.
  

opinion

• Scholarships needed for all
  The rising cost of tuition at college campuses is an issue that we all face.
  
  
• Americans drink from World Cup
  The U.S. National Team has made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and Southern Californians are still flying their tired Laker flags from SUV windows. Wake up, America.
  
  
• Potential impact of dorm room changes
  I was surprised and disturbed to see a quote by me in the June 6 article, “Interior Face-lift Begins in Dorms”.
  
  
• Special Olympics come to Cal State
  Cal State Long Beach played host to over 1700 athletes last weekend for the Special Olympics Summer Games.

diversions

• The new Shark Lagoon opens at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
  Normally the Long Beach shores are not a haven for sharks, but on June 14 more than 150 sharks made a new permanent home in Long Beach.
  
  
• KROQ'S Weenie Roast sizzles again
  If you did not attend the 10th Annual KROQ Weenie Roast at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine July 15, you missed an impressive show.
  
  
• Jazz club offers great food, fun atmosphere
  " On the seventh day, there was jazz."
  

sports

• Summer Olympians shine at CSULB
  "Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt," was the oath that athletes took at the Special Olympics held at Cal State Long Beach June 15,2002, where athletes came to compete and have fun.
  
  
• Summer Pro League returns to The Pyramid
  The 33rd annual Southern California Summer Pro League is set to begin July 7 at the Cal State Long Beach Pyramid, with the Memphis Grizzlies playing the Los Angeles Lakers.
  
  
• Special Olympics end on high note
  There were many cheerful faces and bright smiles at the closing for the Special Olympics Southern California summer games held at Cal State Long Beach last weekend.