News

• LB stakes out parade seats to see Santa
  Approximately 75,000 people flocked to Second Street in Belmont Shore to watch Santa, Snoopy, Ronald McDonald and more at the 23rd annual Christmas Parade put on by Belmont Shore Business Association Saturday.
  
  
• Locals weigh LNG terminal safety concerns
  Long Beach citizens voiced their concerns for safety issues surrounding a possible liquefied natural gas import terminal at the Port of Long Beach during a hearing at Millikan High School Wednesday night.
  
  
• Student loan cuts could increase interest rates
  Financial aid has taken a hit after Congress recently passed a bill cutting $14.3 billion from student loan programs.
  
  
• Latina summit brings HIV awareness education
  The World AIDS Day was recognized at Cal State Long Beach Thursday when a special summit was held to raise awareness of theincreases in Latina HIV infection rates.
  
  
  

Opinion

• Our View: Military white phosphorus usage unethical
  The war in Iraq has been bogged down in controversy since its beginning. The question of whether or not it is ethical to invade another country with unclear motives is one of the major focuses of those opposing the war.
  
  
• Down with NCAA “sensitivity patrol” efforts
  A man sits comfortably in his season-ticket seat.
  
  
• Online file sharing battle violates privacy rights
  Most people seem to think the fight over file sharing is really about being able to download free music, when in fact it is actually a far deeper battle between copyright law and civil rights.
  
  
  
  
  

  Diversions
  

• ‘Metamorphoses’ presents tales in traditional form
  The Cal State Long Beach department of theatre arts’ presentation of Mary Zimmerman’s award-winning play, “Metamorphoses” opened Dec. 2 and will run until Dec. 10.
  
  
  Sports
• 49ers tame lions, secure solid win
  The pack of Lions from Loyola Marymount got a taste of pouncing in The Walter Pyramid Wednesday night, as the high-octane offense of the Long Beach State men’s basketball team handed LMU their fourth loss of the season, 93-85.