Playing dead

Nicoal Sheen, a junior political science major and a member of FORCE, plays dead as part of the "Die In" in front of the Speaker's Platform on Wednesday afternoon to protest the "global gag rule." The gag rule, FORCE members said, is a US policy mandating "that no US family planning assistance can be provided to foreign NGOs that use funding to perform, promote, or lobby for abortion in their country. An NGO is a Non-Governmental Organization. According to Sheen, it "is important about the issue on campus about women in a global society as a result of the gag."

Eye of the Beholder

Christie Bruno, a senior interior design major, displays her creation of a construction model made from wood, clay, foam and glue at the Day of the Arts in front of the student art gallery Wednesday evening.

Photo by Chay Chuuon

Jamie's Retirement

Media Credit: Michael Yee
Congratulations Jamie Eggleston on 30 years of service for the Daily 49er.

Congratulations Class of 2008

Media Credit: Rodthar Tang

Take Back the Night

Media Credit: Michael Yee
Students carry candles during the Take Back the Night rally at Maxson Plaza last Thursday.

Dolores Huerta at Cal State Long Beach

Dolores Huerta is all smiles as The Miriachi Divas performed "Happy Birthday" at the Southwest Terrace Tuesday afternoon.
Photo Credit: Mike Plaza

Shoes Galore

Two male students view artwork at the student Gatov art gallery on campus.

Homecoming 2008

Casey runs at the Wiener National Dachshund Races during Homecoming at Cal State Long Beach.
Photo Credit: Martine Cujacom

38th Annual Pow-Wow

A young girl dances with her parents at the 38th annual Pow-Wow at Cal State Long Beach.
Photo Credit: Daniella Guiterrez

The end of an era

Steve Linn, hands out tickets on the eve of the last show at the Art Theater on 4th Street near Cherry Ave.

Howard Linn clears the cash register while the last showing of 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days,which is the last film that will be played under his ownership.

Howard and his wife Florence drive away from the theater before the end of the last show.

An empty art theater minutes after a showing. When the theater opens under new ownership in June, it will be remodeled.

Long Beach State beats undefeated Florida

Brooke Turner pitched a complete 10 inning game and set a new school record with 16 strikeouts.

Lacy Tyler hits an infield single and drives in Franciska Morlet during the bottom of the 10th inning with 2 outs.

Franciska Morlet scores the winning run in the 10th inning to give Florida their first loss of the season.

Amir Abdel Malik Ali

Ali speaks about Malcolm X in the University Student Union Ballroom for Black History Month. Ali is an outspoken supporter of Hamas, Hezbollah, and suicide bombings.

Anthropology and war

Candace Thiele, a junior anthropology major at CSULB and Army Specialist, speaks about anthropology's place in war, and her experience in Iraq.

Joe Carrier, a retired research anthropologist, listens to a question from the audience.

Bob Harman, a retired CSULB anthropology professor tries to get a word in during the debate.

The president's forum on international human rights: February 11-13

Various books were available from authors appearing at CSULB during the forum.

Ervin Staub

Ervin Staub is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has studied the relationship between psychology and violence, and published books on his theory.

Mr. Staub presents a photo of a mass grave discovered in Darfur.

Satub signs one of his books for a woman after his presentation.

Hugs not Violence

Photo: Matt Sun

With all the campus shootings, most recently in Northern Illinois that claimed five lives including the gunman, Steve Kazmierczak, everyone needs a hug.

Samantha Bustamante, a creative writing student, performs during the second day of the President's Forum.

Alyssa Reid, a communication studies student, performs a scene from Ishmael Beah's book "A long way gone: memoirs of a boy soldier."

Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities of the United Nations, Dr. Francis Deng

Dr. Deng shakes CSULB President F. King Alexander's hand after receiving a plaque and sweater.

Dr. Deng's personal security escorts him through the hallways of the Carpenter Center.

Francis Deng addresses a crowd in the Carpenter Center February 11.

Photos of the Week 2/11-2/14 (Slideshow available Friday Morning)

On behalf of the Daily 49er, I would like to sincerely welcome our entire campus community to a new semester. Although we are on our third week, the photo department has been busy and therefore, our weekly photo blog is currently under construction. This semester is historical for the Daily 49er as our whole content was redesigned. Another historical moment at the beach this week, the first of its kind, is The President's Forum on International Human Rights: Modern Genocides and global responsibility. Throughout the week, faculty members, notable speakers and authors as well as exhibits and cultural music and dances were being performed. To put this forum in perspective, academy award winning director Steven Spielberg and the honorable Dr. Francis Deng, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, showed their support. Spielberg gave his support via video and Dr. Deng spoke at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center. The forum is designed to raise awareness and to understand the complexities facing human advancement with regards to genocide related content. On Friday morning, our photo blog will be completed and we invite you to our blog and enjoy its contents. Our photo blog will be interactive which will feature poll questions. In addition, a photo essay, news story, and video of certain news event, locally and around campus will also be featured. Again, I welcome each and everyone and have a successful and productive new year. Go Beach!


Sincerely,

Chay Chhuon
Photo Editor

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