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LBCC Raises Pride Flag on Harvey Milk Day

May 29, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Mario Saucedo

On Harvey Milk Day 2024, Long Beach City College raised the pride flag at both the Liberal Arts Campus and the Pacific Coast Campus in celebration of Harvey Milk and the upcoming pride month. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay politician who was elected into public office in 1977 in San Francisco, California. Milk’s victory paved the way for more recognition and love for the LGBTQ+ community as well as other minority communities in the country.
Track & field makes big jump in 2024, preparing for even better 2025 season

May 27, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Neil Gagna

Ten of Long Beach City College’s track and field athletes qualified in this year’s state championships highlighting a successful season for the program. Although nobody walked out with a state championship, the women’s track & field team finished in 10th place out of 37 schools with the men finishing in 12th out of 35 schools. “I felt this season was a success, we set out some goals to be top three in the conference, top 10 in the region, and top 15 in the state.
Harris-Davis transitions to track, becomes top women’s thrower

May 19, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Mari Kebede

Transitioning from volleyball to track, LBCC shotput star Saryah Harris-Davis finds herself on pace to break records and achieve greatness with her talent. Harris-Davis was always more devoted to playing volleyball, but becoming a volleyball coach for LBCC opened the door to new heights, in shot put. Harris-Davis is on pace to break Viking alumni shot putter Casey Davis’s Title IX record for farthest shot put throw, which sits at 12.76m (41’11”).
Teamwork makes the dream work, Vikings ready for regionals

May 12, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Mari Kebede

LBCC softball was eliminated by Palomar College in super regionals after a two-game series sweep on April 11, but its team chemistry paved the way for an outstanding season. The Vikings end their year with a 32-12 season record, a 17-4 conference record, and a first round regionals victory against Citrus College. “We haven’t had 30 wins here at Long Beach City since 2005 I believe.
Opinion: There needs to be more home fans at LBCC football games

May 6, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Taylor Robinson

The opposing team’s fans overpower Long Beach City College students and fans during Viking football games at Veterans’ Stadium. The only time LBCC has more fans than the away team is during the homecoming football game, and that’s because the students are involved and doing activities on the day of the game. If there was more student involvement during the games, there would be more students attending the games.
The Vikings track & field team qualify for regionals

May 1, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Mari Kebede

Long Beach City College’s track & field qualified for regionals after overcoming the South Coast Conference Championship on Apr. 27. “They actually came out and competed during the whole track meet. Normally they don’t take it as serious, so this meet, they really came out and did their lifetime best,” Karen Vigilant, women’s head coach said.
Quezada’s 4-4 leads Vikings to 16-8 victory

Mar 13, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Neil Gagna

Long Beach City College scored a total of 18 hits, led by designated hitter AJ Quezada’s 4-4 day in the Vikings’ 16-8 victory over Rio Hondo. Quezada kept his hot start to the season going with a two-double performance while also driving in two runs. “I just had to hit the ball hard somewhere and hope it falls. Baseball is a game of failure, so 4-4 is definitely something to be proud of and something to work towards,” Quezada said.
Star guards shine, catapulting win against L.A. Southwest

Feb 28, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Ian Salazar

Freshman guards Jezelle Moreno and Brillana Boyd set the tone for the Vikings’ dominating 74-54 victory against L.A. Southwest on Feb. 21. This win marks the Vikings’ eighth straight win and has added another win to their conference record as they are now 7-0 in conference matchups. Moreno filled up her stat sheet with a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double along with six assists and one steal. “I feel like my role on the team is that I have to bring energy.
Men’s volleyball struggles continue after loss to Orange Coast

Feb 26, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Ian Salazar

Long Beach City College’s low percentage of converting on kill attempts going into the final two sets leads to the team’s fifth straight loss to open the season as Vikings lost 3-2 against Orange Coast College in their home opener. Sophomore, opposite hitter and middle blocker Shane Nhem had 12 kills on the night but also struggled with errors as he led the team with 10.
Jamerson and Oles amongst multiple LBCC first-place finishers in SCC Track Preview

Feb 16, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Zack Siedel |Kyra LoRe |Lolita Mojica

Long Beach City College took part in the Southern Coast Conference track preview on Saturday, giving impressive performances and showcasing what to expect for the upcoming track season. This season, LBCC has many new faces on the track team as well as returning track & field members and cross-country runners. Many coaches are also returning, including sprints/middle distance coach Ron Allice, who is now coaching his 60th year of track & field.