• Our View: Soccer officials attempt to ban hairstyles
  Nigerian and Guinean soccer officials are attempting to ban players from wearing their hair in braids or dreadlocks and from wearing earrings.

• Comparing Bush to Hitler is wrong and moronic
  When arguing politics with people who think differently than me, I can usually walk away feeling that I learned something or gained a new respect for the person, even if I don't agree with what they said, I can still respect their opinion.

• World oil production series, part two: Alternatives to fuel energy desperately needed
  Alternative energies have been getting increased attention in the news after a nearly 30-year hiatus.

• The obstacles of public transportation on and off campus
  Long Beach is a beautiful city filled with gorgeous beaches, delicious multi-culture restaurants and antique shops. The city is home to 437,816 residents.

• Spears' marriage to Federline not going to last
  Sept. 18 marked another milestone for 22-year-old Britney Spears. In a small ceremony Saturday night Spears and Kevin Federline allegedly surprised their closest friends and family at the supposed engagement party by saying their ‘I do's'.

• The toilet-hugging celebrations of turning 21 not worth it
  Does turning the ever-awaited age of 21 have to begin in a night of celebration and end up in the bathroom regretting your drink count?

Diversions

• Nick's Deli offers scrumptious meals for the right price
  Starving after three hours of surfing — I usually find myself in the back of a long line at Nick's Deli at about 10 a.m., water dripping from my nose. When I reach the register, I suddenly become the customer that I've always feared. I'm the guy that always orders the same thing.

• Poet's Lounge: The Truth Behind the Pen
  On Thursday night, the Program Council held the first Poet's Lounge of the semester in the Southwest Terrace, showcasing the talents of young poets who spoke words from their hearts and souls.

• Beethoven and Strauss works performed in musical tribute
  Why pay $100 or more for good seats to see the Hollywood Bowl's symphony orchestra, when for just $7 (with valid student ID) you can enjoy front row seats and experience the enchanting music of the Cal State Long Beach University Symphony Orchestra right on campus?

• God Lives Underwater is bringing their unique sound to the surface
  God Lives Underwater's new album,"Up Off The Floor," should for the most part stir the hearts of any techno/rock junkies who are looking for something alternative with an eclectic edge. The CD, due to release on Sept. 28, is a prime example of just how unique this band really is.

• 49ers improve again
  The Long Beach State men and women cross country team's could be getting into shape quicker than first year Long Distance Coach Matt Roe expected.

• 49ers win Bluejay Classic
  The Long Beach State women's soccer team clinched its second tournament title of the season by defeating Bluejay Classic host Creighton, 1-0, in Omaha on Sunday.