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In Season 2 Episode 5 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring in guests Davis Ramage and Matthew Coleman to talk about Long Beach State sports and American football.

The National Football League and the college football season is in its early stages and the guys talk about some of the big headlines that have developed so far this season. The Damian Lillard trade shocked the sports world this past week and the guys debate which team ultimately won the trade.

In the second iteration of Teed Up vs. the Field, the old sports desk, Gima and Gomez, face off against the new sports desk, Coleman and Ramage in an American football and NCAA-themed trivia game.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez
Guests: Matthew Coleman, Davis Ramage
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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Listen to season 11, episode 7 of Beach Weekly as Lei Madrigal gives a spotlight to OUTober’s LGBTQ+ themes by discussing California’s Transgender History Month, the new LGBTQ+ district in Long Beach and more.

The Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum on campus is displaying a new fine art exhibition called “Drag Show” which focuses on the LGBTQ+ experience in New York City in the 1980s and 1990s. There are interactive installations, photo exhibits, an AIDS memorial quilt and more. “Drag Show” will be shown in the Kleefeld's Main Gallery from now until Dec. 15.

The city of Long Beach released plans to create the city’s first LGBTQ+ cultural district in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood spanning from Alamitos Avenue to Temple Avenue. The area has been commonly known as the city’s hub for the LGBTQ+ community since the early 20th century, but it has never been officially recognized as this. Beginning in the fall of 2023, the city will begin the early development of ideas, funding and grants. Residents can reach out to the committee with ideas, questions or concerns via email at [email protected].

Steven Matthews, a writer and video assistant with the Daily Forty-Niner, joined Beach Weekly to share the story of Matthew Shepard, a college student brutally murdered in 1998 for his sexual identity. Steven discussed the way Matthew Shepard’s story affected his character and personal life and how it affected LGBTQ+ movements in the United States.

The California State Assembly voted on Sept. 8 to declare August as the state’s official Transgender History Month. This declaration makes California the first state to have an official transgender history month. Beginning in 2024, the state will recognize the important history of the transgender community.

Host: Lei Madrigal

Editor: Julia Goldman

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In season 3, episode 2 of Artist Banter host Julia Goldman sits down with pre-industrial design student Angel Hernandez. The two examine the field of industrial design and discuss the inspiration of Hernandez's creative works.

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with transfer and pre-industrial design student Angel Hernandez. The two discuss the inspiration and process of, as Hernandez describes, his "DIY" creative works, from handmade fashion to furniture. To see Angel Hernandez's portfolio and follow along in his journey, follow him on Instagram @ayenjole.

Host: Julia Goldman

Editor: Julia Goldman, Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In Season 2 Episode 4 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez get an exclusive interview with Long Beach State's new Executive Director of Athletics Bobby Smitheran to talk about his career journey and his experience at the Beach so far.

Beach sports saw some dominant showings from women's soccer and women's volleyball this past week. The hosts talk about the soccer team's 5-1 win over Northern Colorado and the great performance in the Wildcat Classic by women's volleyball. Bobby Smitheran gave his thoughts on the atmosphere of the pyramid and expressed that he looks forward to attending more sporting events in the future.

Naoki and Matthew also get an in-depth look at how Bobby Smitheran has settled in at the Beach since coming over from San Diego State. The hosts also delve into Smitheran's entire career up until this point and discuss what he looks forward to in this new chapter at the Beach.

Continuing their questioning, Naoki and Matthew presented Smitheran with quick-fire questions and had him blindly rank his favorite ballpark foods. Smitheran also challenged the Teed Up hosts to a doubles pickleball game with Smitheran choosing Matthew as his partner and leaving Naoki to find a partner to take them on.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez, Bobby Smitheran

Editor: Steven Matthews

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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Tune into season 11, episode 6 of Beach Weekly as Lei Madrigal discusses new research on magic mushrooms, India’s potential name change and more.

The Parking and Transportation Services department at Long Beach State is updating its GPS tracking system for on-campus shuttles on the Ride Systems app to give passengers a more accurate live tracking of shuttles.

New studies on psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, outline its benefits as an aid to psychological health. Based on these studies, the cities of San Francisco and Santa Cruz are taking steps toward the decriminalization of psilocybin. Similar studies show the health benefits of other types of mushrooms, such as lion’s mane mushrooms, which can improve the brain’s neuroplasticity and protect against dementia.

LA Metro is prioritizing upgrading its public transportation in anticipation of the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. According to Southern California Public Radio, around 360,000 people are expected to attend the sporting events each day. Because of this large crowd, LA Metro is planning to extend the operation hours of buses and trains, increase easy-to-read signage, expand existing metro lines and more to make the city as convenient as possible for visitors.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing two anti-abortion groups under false advertising and unfair competition laws for wrongly promoting what they claim are “abortion pill reversals.” The groups, Heartbeat International and RealOptions, are being sued because they assure patients that the procedure of reversing a medication abortion is allegedly safe and effective.

The owners of a Bronx daycare were charged with the murder of a 1-year-old child who is believed to have died from opioid exposure at the facility. Police uncovered huge amounts of narcotics, including fentanyl, underneath the floorboards of the daycare and drug paraphernalia stored near the children’s napping area. The owner could face life in prison if ruled guilty on federal charges of narcotics possession and conspiracy. She also faces state court charges of murder, manslaughter and assault.

India’s name may change to Bharat, the Hindi word for India. The prime minister wants to change the name in an effort to fully embrace Hinduism, which is the country’s most popular religion. Parliamentary changes could change the official name, but the possibility faces a lot of controversy because 20% of the country does not practice Hinduism.

A Bob Ross painting called “A Walk in the Woods” is listed for sale at $9.85 million by the owner of an artifact gallery in Minneapolis. The painting is from the first episode of Bob Ross’s show “The Joy of Painting.”

Host: Lei Madrigal

Editor: Julia Goldman

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In Season 2 Episode 3 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring on spotlight guests Zach Durham and Anthony Orrico to talk about some of the big headlines at Long Beach State and beyond.

As the Major League Baseball season hits its final weeks and games, the hosts discuss some of the biggest narratives and headlines going into the home stretch. Ohtani's free agency, postseason predictions and the race for the top of the American League between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles are some of the big talking points in this episode.

This episode also introduces a new segment to the show, Teed Up vs. the Field. In this segment, Naoki and Matthew take on the inaugural challengers Zach and Anthony in a baseball-themed trivia game to start the series off.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez, Anthony Orrico, Zach Durham

Editor: Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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Check out season 11, episode 5 of Beach Weekly as host Lei Madrigal covers the official CSU tuition increase, psychological services on campus, catastrophic floods in Libya and more.

The Counseling and Psychological Services department on campus, also known as CAPS, offers free mental health help to all enrolled students. Students can meet with a counselor through one-on-one sessions, group sessions, Zoom meetings or in-person meetings. The CAPS office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the second floor of Brotman Hall in room 226.

The CSU Board of Trustees voted Wednesday, Sept. 13 to approve the proposed 6% tuition increase for all CSU campuses that would take place over the next five years, beginning in the fall of 2024 and ending in 2029. Students were consistently protesting the tuition increase on CSU campuses as well as outside of the trustee meeting in Long Beach last Tuesday. Many students also spoke out during public comment at the meeting to oppose the tuition increase.

Most fast-food workers in California will get a mandatory raise starting April 1, 2024 that would increase their minimum wage to $20 an hour under a deal between labor unions and the fast-food industry. It will apply only to fast-food restaurants with over 60 locations nationwide. The raise would not apply to restaurants that have a bakery and sell bread as a single menu item.

A federal grand jury indicted five former Memphis police officers for the death of Tyre Nichols which happened in Jan. of this year. Each former officer was charged with excessive force, deliberate indifference and evidence tampering. They also face criminal court charges for second-degree murder, aggravated assault, oppression and misconduct. All five former officers are pleading not guilty to the charges against them.

Danelo Cavalcante, a murderer charged for killing his ex-girlfriend in 2021, escaped from a Pennsylvania jail on Aug. 31 and was found last Wednesday, Sept. 13. He made his way around Chester County, Penn. for two weeks before an aerial thermal imaging camera sensed him hiding behind a John Deere store. There, authorities captured him and he was charged with felony escape and relocated to a maximum security prison.

Tropical Storm Daniel brought mass devastation to Libya, leaving neighborhoods ruined and corpses lining the streets. Ongoing search efforts have left rescuers to estimate that the death toll is as high as 20,000 as of Thursday, Sept. 14. According to the World Health Organization, 3,460 corpses have been recovered and over 11,000 deaths have been confirmed since the storm hit on Sept. 10. Another 10,000 people are reported missing.

Danny Masterson, well-known for his role on "That '70s Show", was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in the early 2000s. He will be eligible for parole when he is 77 years old.

Host: Lei Madrigal

Editor: Julia Goldman

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In season 3, episode 1 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman chats with the first guest of the season, pre-graphic design student Julie Gallo. The two discuss Gallo's experiences at the intersection of parenting, college and art.

In the premiere episode of Artist Banter's third season, host Julia Goldman meets with transfer student, mom, and artist Julie Gallo of Long Beach State. From her personal inspirations to her tactile applications, Gallo details the new and traditional techniques she utilizes to bring art and technology together when creating her graphic designs. To see Julie Gallo's journey and stay updated, follow her on Instagram @JulieGalloArt.

Host: Julia Goldman

Editor: Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In season 2, episode 2 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez, Maya-Claire Glenn and Maher Basharahil get together and talk about the headlines in the realm of sports both at Long Beach State and in the professional world.

On the Beach side of sports, the hosts talk about Cherrie Cox's return from injury and the tough loss against UCLA. The hosts also talk about the first-place victory for men's golf in the Ram Masters Invitational and plead for former Beach golfer Ian Gilligan to come back to the Beach.

As the NFL regular season begins, the hosts analyze the Detroit Lions's season-opening upset over the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. The hosts also look at the games happening on Sunday, Sept. 10 and pick their favorite matchups. Kyler Murray's playing status for the season, Chandler Jones's situation with the Raiders and Nick Bosa's record-breaking contract with the 49ers are also discussed by the hosts.

This episode also features the first-ever Teed Up fantasy football draft! Naoki and Matty went head-to-head against Maya-Claire and Maher to pick the best players in a league in a fantasy draft format.

Hosts: Naoki Gima, Matthew Gomez, Maher Basharahil, Maya-Claire Glenn

Editor: Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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Listen to season 11, episode 4 of Beach Weekly as the host, Lei Madrigal, talks about students regaining graduation privileges, an uptick in nationwide COVID cases and more.

Having written an article about the temporary closure of the Child and Family Center on campus for renovations, Sam Farfán, the Daily Forty-Niner’s community engagement editor, joined the show for an interview about the topic. The CFC is closed until January 2025, and this closure displaced parents, children and employees. Once it reopens, the center will feature a doubled enrollment capacity, new classrooms and more.

The Daily Forty-Niner’s editor-in-chief, Christal Gaines-Emory, also joined Beach Weekly for a conversation about new graduation procedures for Long Beach State. Beginning in spring 2024, graduates will walk the stage and have their names read at their commencement events at Angel Stadium after years of student protests and petitions.

COVID cases are on the rise as there were over 17,000 COVID-related hospitalizations nationwide during the week ending on Aug. 26. Compared to the week prior, this is a nearly 16% increase. The World Health Organization has been monitoring a new variant called Pirola since mid-August. Lab research by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. shows that Pirola will likely not cause a significant COVID surge in the country. A new and reworked booster vaccine is expected to be FDA-approved by the beginning of this week to combat recent COVID cases.

Mexico’s Supreme Court completely decriminalized abortions Wednesday, Sept. 6, ruling that limiting abortions is an unconstitutional violation of women's rights. Now, all federal health services in Mexico must offer abortion to anyone who requests it.

A 38-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman in northern China have been detained for allegedly destroying part of the Great Wall of China with an excavator. According to the Youyu County Public Security Bureau, the two were trying to create a shortcut for their nearby construction site by widening an existing gap to be large enough to drive equipment through. They have been charged with the destruction of a cultural relic.

Hurricane Idalia displaced flamingos after winding through the southeast United States. They are reported to have been seen as far north as southern Pennsylvania. Flamingos that live on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico got caught up in Hurricane Idalia’s winds to find themselves relocated to the U.S.

Host: Lei Madrigal

Editor: Julia Goldman

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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