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In Season 2 Episode 12 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with JJ Fiddler, the co-founder of The562.org, to talk about how the publication came about and some of his favorite memories from his time at Long Beach State.

JJ Fiddler is a Long Beach State alum who, with his close friend Mike Guardabascio, founded The562.org which covers high school, community college and university-level sports in the greater Long Beach area.

The hosts talk to Fiddler about his time at Long Beach State and he shares some of his favorite stories from his journalism career. He also talks about the benefits of covering sports as a career and advises the hosts and sports journalists alike on how to navigate the sports journalism game.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez
Guest: JJ Fiddler
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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In season 11, episode 14 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the recent workers strike on campus, a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and more.

University trade workers at Long Beach State held a one-day strike near the Walter Pyramid on Tuesday, Nov. 14 as the CSU system continues to stall negotiations with the workers. The group, called Teamsters, went on strike at 22 different campuses. The CSU Employees Union, along with four other unions, have reached their own tentative agreements with the CSU which were approved on Nov. 7.

In fall of 2024, Long Beach State will introduce the “Equitable Textbook Access” program, which will provide students with access to all their required textbooks at a flat rate of $250 per semester for full-time students and $165 for part-time students. The “Equitable Textbook Access” fee can be covered by financial aid and makes all required textbooks available to students on Canvas. Students are automatically enrolled in the program but are able to opt out of it by the last day to add or drop classes without approval. The program is intended to make textbooks more accessible and to reduce the campus’s carbon footprint by limiting printing and shipping.

Eighteen speed camera systems will be installed in Long Beach sometime in 2024 in an effort to make roads safer by getting drivers to slow down. Once everything is set in place for the speed cameras to be installed, the public must be notified at least 30 days before they start operating. Additionally, during the first 60 days that the cameras are in operation, violators will get warnings without fines. Fines will range from $50 to $500 and revenue from citations will go toward traffic safety improvements within the city.

On Friday, Nov. 17, Long Beach city officials announced that a major cybersecurity breach caused the city’s main website to be shut down along with bill payment portals, call centers and other city-related services and websites. Officials have not yet disclosed whether or not the breach compromised residents’ and employees’ personal data. They have also not disclosed whether a ransom was requested as part of the attack. Long Beach city officials have directed residents to the city’s social media accounts for updates on recovery.

A mysterious respiratory illness in dogs is spreading through the United States, causing the animals to develop a cough, fever, loss of appetite and other symptoms. The cause of the illness is unclear. Some veterinarians believe it is being caused by a virus while others believe a bacteria is to blame. Most dogs that have contracted the illness have spent time in places with many other dogs like kennels or dog parks.

Israel and Hamas reached a truce through a temporary 4-day ceasefire agreement last Friday, marking the first break in the war since the start in October. During the break, Hamas is set to release 50 hostages who were captured on Oct. 7 and Israel is set to release 150 Palestinian hostages. As of Friday, Nov. 24, Hamas has freed 24 hostages and Israel has released 39 Palestinians. Israel has vowed to resume the war once the ceasefire ends.

Host: Lei Madrigal
Editors: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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In season 3, episode 7 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with illustrator, published children's book author and multimedia artist, Thao-Vy Nguyen. Nguyen's fine arts degree in illustration/preproduction at CSULB has given her experience in tactile artistry and digital art, like painting and animation. Since graduating, Nguyen has expanded her craft to include digital 3-D rendering and woodworking.

The two discuss Nguyen's inspiration, her use of these versatile mediums in her creations and the lessons she has learned as a small business owner. To preview her work and to keep up to date with Thao-Vy's future artistic endeavors, check her out on Instagram @tellyvy.

Hosts: Julia Goldman
Guest: Thao-Vy Nguyen
Editor: Julia Goldman
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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On this week's episode of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with professor Barbara Kingsley-Wilson of the Journalism and Public Relations department to talk about her career in the world of sports journalism.

Kingsley-Wilson began her journalism career in Ohio, graduating from both Ohio University and Ohio State University. She would go on to work at the Rochester Times-Union after her undergrad. After working for three years in Cleveland, Ohio, she got her master's degree, did a stint in Jordan to research women in sports in the country, and then returned to the U.S. to work at the Orange County Register. She then began her teaching career at CSULB in 2004, teaching Journalism 311.

The hosts talk to Kingsley-Wilson about her time in Jordan, her expectations from student journalists and her craziest sports journalism story.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez
Guest: Barbara Kingsley-Wilson
Editor: Steven Matthews
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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Season 11, episode 13 of Beach Weekly is a special episode focusing on Israel and Palestine. Host Lei Madrigal is joined by ChayaLeah Sufrin, the Executive Director of Beach Hillel, which is a student-run organization for Jewish life on Long Beach State campus. They discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the history of the conflict and its potential outcome.

Host: Lei Madrigal
Editors: Julia Goldman, Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with Lydia Millyon, a self-published author, illustrator, blog operator and community college marketing student. At 15, Millyon established her education and entertainment blog, Human Central, to which she and other young voices contribute. One year later, she wrote, illustrated and self-published her children's book, "Zora and the People," which showcases a girl seeing her community all around town. The two discuss Millyon's creative initiatives, and how her marketing insight was always embedded in her work.

Hosts: Julia Goldman
Guest: Lydia Millyon
Editor: Julia Goldman
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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In Season 2 Episode 10 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez talk about some of the recent headlines in Long Beach State sports and major talking points in the professional sports world.

The Long Beach State men's basketball team played their first home game of the 2023-2024 campaign against Cal Lutheran. The Beach looked dominant against the Kingsmen, winning the game, 107-63. The hosts bring in returning guests Maher Bashrahil and Matthew Coleman to discuss that result and what that means for The Beach moving forward.

The National Basketball Association regular season is about two weeks in and there are already some major storylines developing in the league. With the implementation of the new in-season tournament, the hosts debate the relevance and the implications of the extra games moving forward.

Closing out the show, the hosts picked their favorite NBA rap lyrics and took turns reading out rap lyrics that related to NBA players or teams.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez
Guests: Maher Basharahil, Matthew Coleman
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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In season 11, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses a false campus police report, numerous shootings over Halloween weekend and more.

Chief of Police John Brockie sent an email to students last Wednesday revealing that the reported robbery involving a female victim and male suspect on campus did not occur. The University Police Department said the conclusion was made as a result of the investigation done by detectives. The assault and robbery were reported to have happened the night of Sunday, Oct. 29 in the R2 parking lot at 7:30 p.m. According to the UPD, no charges will be sought against the person who made the false police report.

As the winter sports season approaches, school officials are preparing for game relocations as roof leaks continue in the Walter Pyramid. In the past, leaks in the roof of the 30-year-old Walter Pyramid required that sporting events be relocated to the Gold Mine. A recent estimate for repairs to the Walter Pyramid said it would cost $55 million to fix, which is more than double the original building cost of $22 million.

A temporary lake in Death Valley has formed after Hurricane Hilary dumped more than two inches of rain on the desert in a 24-hour time frame. According to park officials, the lake is currently two miles wide, four miles long and only a few inches deep. As water evaporates, the lake is slowly disappearing and could be gone by mid-November.

Toyota announced last Wednesday, Nov. 1 that it is recalling nearly two million RAV4 SUV models from 2013 through 2018 for a potential fire hazard. It is reported that the car batteries can shift during forceful turns, which can lead to fires. The company says it is still preparing a solution to the problem, and RAV4 owners will be notified of a remedy by the end of December.

A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Oct. 25 left at least 18 people dead and 13 injured. The shooting occurred at two locations: a bowling alley and a bar. The shooter, Robert Card, was found dead by law enforcement from a self-inflicted gunshot wound two days after authorities initiated a search for him. On Nov. 3, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden went to the scene of the deadly shooting to show support for the victims’ families.

Numerous mass shootings in America occurred over the Halloween weekend shortly after the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The weekend’s mass shootings left at least 11 people dead and 76 injured.

President Biden sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel for the fourth time last Friday, Nov. 3 to urge the country to mitigate civilian deaths during war in the Israel and Palestine territories. The U.S. has not called for a ceasefire but has called for a temporary "humanitarian pause" to allow more aid to enter Gaza and for hostages to be released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the “humanitarian pause,” saying Israel’s military forces will not stop until Hamas is defeated.

Host: Lei Madrigal
Editor: Julia Goldman
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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Season 11, episode 11 of Beach Weekly is a special episode focusing on Israel and Palestine. Host Lei Madrigal is joined by Acsah Lemma, a news assistant with the Daily Forty-Niner, to discuss this conflict in the Middle East, the history of the conflict, its potential outcome and related demonstrations on Long Beach campus.

At Long Beach State, a group called Students for Justice in Palestine protested the Israeli occupation of the West Bank with a walkout on campus on Oct. 25. At the central quad at 1 p.m., about 150 protesters and observers gathered, including members of La F.U.E.R.Z.A.

Students left classes to participate in the walkout at over 100 campuses nationwide. The walkout was first promoted by a student activism group called Dissenters. The group demands an end to Israel’s siege on Gaza, an end to U.S. military funding for Israel and an end to universities partnering with military defense contracts that provide weapons to Israel.

La F.U.E.R.Z.A and Students for Justice in Palestine also arranged a vigil after the walkout outside of Brotman Hall to honor the lives lost during the current Palestine-Israel conflict in the Middle East.

Host: Lei Madrigal
Guest: Acsah Lemma
Editor: Julia Goldman, Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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Following the victory of the Long Beach State women's soccer team against Hawaii on Thursday, Oct. 26, the women's team will begin the first round of the Big West Conference tournament against the University of California Irvine on Sunday. The hosts recap the season with the season performances of players such as Cherrie Cox, Elisa Laramie and other key standouts.

With the UEFA Champions League group stages wrapping up, the hosts bring on guests Maher Basharahil and Naoki's younger brother Mateo Tamashiro to talk about the recent results as well as some of the upcoming fixtures.

Halloween is around the corner, and the hosts celebrate the occasion by dressing up in costume and playing a draft of the best Halloween-themed player nicknames in the world of sports.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez
Guests: Maher Basharahil, Mateo Tamashiro
Editor: Steven Matthews
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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