Karla Valdez

Dec 8, 2023 | daily49er.com | Karla Valdez

Actress, performer and philanthropist Lana Condor visited the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, for “An Evening with Lana Condor.” This event was only open to current CSULB students and cost $10 to attend. Condor is a Vietnamese-born American who made her film debut in “X-Men: Apocalypse” as Jubilation Lee.

Dec 2, 2023 | daily49er.com | Karla Valdez

The concert which included special guest Hubert Laws, celebrated the famous composer, Don Sebesky. Established in 2002, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians with its “Music in the Schools” initiative. They also preserve the distinctly American genre of symphonic jazz through its commissioning program. The group plays on the Long Beach State campus twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.

Oct 7, 2023 | daily49er.com | Karla Valdez

Oct 5, 2023 | daily49er.com | Karla Valdez

The importance of diversity and inclusion in athletics is constantly evolving and Long Beach State has made efforts to promote social cohesion and equitable opportunity for all. Sports not only promote fairness, but also widen the talent pool by allowing competitors of various racial backgrounds, genders, athletic abilities and socioeconomic statuses, therefore fostering brilliance and creativity.

Sep 10, 2023 | daily49er.com | Karla Valdez

Working part-time, full-time or undertaking an internship for school is often part of the student experience. According to Fortune, 43% of students work full-time, while 81% of students work part-time jobs. Students who work while pursuing college are also approximately 20% less likely to complete their degrees compared to peers who don’t work. This leads to a substantial fall in expected graduation rates.