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In the second installment of the OUTober Special Episodes, the Daily Forty-Niner's Editor-in-Chief Christal Gaines-Emory discusses the debut album of queer singer and songwriter FLETCHER, Girl of My Dreams.

FLETCHER, full name Cari Elise Fletcher, uses her first album to chronicle the end of a long-term relationship. She presents queer love through a vulnerable and relatable way, and even steps into controversial territory with the highly-debated song, "Becky's So Hot."

In Girl of My Dreams, Fletcher narrates her heartbreak over a relationship's conclusion, and the journey of self-discovery that it prompts. In this OUTober Special Episode, Gaines-Emory discusses the album's centralized themes, its honest presentation of queer love, and how FLETCHER's music has impacted her.

Girl of My Dreams is available now on all music streaming platforms.

Host: Christal Gaines-Emory

Edited by: Andy Nguyen

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In Season 9: Episode 10 of Beach Weekly, hosts Leila Nunez and Kadie Gurley cover major headlines on the Long Beach State campus and across the world.

Long Beach State has announced the new date for Smorgasport, its carnival-themed event exclusive for students. Smorgasport was originally scheduled for Sep. 10, but was postponed due to Tropical Storm Kay. The event will now be held on Oct. 28, and will feature carnival rides, food trucks, and more.

The ASI Beach Kitchen offers Long Beach State students more nutritious food options as well as teaches them cooking skills. After opening in May 2022, the office is partnering with off-campus organizations to combat food insecurity in the Long Beach State community.

Last Monday, a stabbing spree occurred at Alamitos Beach, leaving three wounded and one dead. The suspect arrested was identified as Yohance Sharp, a 21-year-old man who is said to have been experiencing homelessness in Long Beach.

The United Kingdom is once again without a prime minister, after Liz Truss resigned last Thursday after only 45 days in office. Truss's failed tax-cut plan resulted in extreme economic instability in the UK, as well as discord within the British government. The Conservative Party is now in the process of a leadership election to elect a new prime minister.

In our popular culture segment Son of a Beach, Arts & Life Editor Kadie Gurley discusses Taylor Swift's new album, a new lawsuit filed against Ye by George Floyd's family, and more.

Hosts: Leila Nunez & Kadie Gurley

Edited by: Andy Nguyen

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In the first installment of the Daily Forty-Niner's OUTober Special Podcast Episodes, guest host Noah Garcia discusses Netflix's LGBTQ+ coming-of-age series Heartstopper.

Adapted from Alice Oseman's graphic novel of the same name, Heartstopper explores themes of teenhood, young love, and coming into one's own. The series follows teens Charlie and Nick, whose opposite personalities make for a heartwarming friendship and potential romance.

Heartstopper's humor and light-hearted drama presents queer teenhood through a positive lens. This depiction is a refreshing change for television and film, which often presents queer experiences in relation to pain and trauma.

Heartstopper's first season is available on Netflix now, and the series has been renewed for a second season.

Look out for the release of more OUTober Special Podcast Episodes throughout October!

Host: Noah Garcia

Edited by: Andy Nguyen

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In Season 9: Episode 9 of Beach Weekly, we are looking at major headlines from across Long Beach and Southern California.

Last Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden visited Southern California and spoke at Irvine Valley College. Biden advocated for lower prescription drug costs, recognized the ongoing social protests in Iran, and endorsed U.S. Representative Katie Porter in her run for re-election in CA's 45th congressional district.

Ron Herrera, the president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, resigned last Monday after he was recorded on tape having a conversation with other LA City Council members that included racist remarks. Herrera's resignation followed that of Nury Martinez, former president of the LA City Council who was also heard on the tape.

Last weekend, there was a small oil spill off the coast near Alamitos Beach in Long Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard and Long Beach Fire Department said the spill had dissipated, but that they will continue to monitor the area. Last Thursday, at least three cases of the avian flu were confirmed near El Dorado Park in Long Beach. While transmission of the virus to humans or other animals is rare, Long Beach health officials recommend avoiding contact with any wild birds.

COVID-19-related hospitalizations are continuing to decline in LA County. However, public health officials are encouraging residents to receive the newest COVID-19 booster shot in an effort to ward off a potential surge in cases over the fall and winter months.

Last Saturday, a person was arrested in Whittier for suspicion of driving under the influence on horseback. The person initially refused to pull over, though after a short pursuit by police the person surrendered and was charged. The horse was taken care of by officers at a Whittier police station.

Elon Musk announced last Saturday that his company, SpaceX, will continue to fund the Starlink satellite program. The announcement came days after Musk threatened to cut funding for the program, which has been integral in maintaining Ukraine's communication network during its ongoing war with Russia.

In Russia last Saturday, two gunmen killed 11 people and injured 15 others who had volunteered to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine. The shooting took place at a firearms training session, and is one of multiple mass shootings to take place in Russia in protest of President Vladimir Putin's call-up of 300,000 citizens to fight in the war.

In the segment Son of a Beach, Kadie Gurley covers the latest in popular culture news.

Hosts: Isabel Silagy & Kadie Gurley

Edited by: Andy Nguyen

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In Season 9: Episode 8 of Beach Weekly, we are looking at the biggest headlines on the Long Beach State's and from around the world.

The Muslim Student Association at Long Beach state is seeing growth in its membership, being just one example of how young American Muslims are one of the fastest growing populations in the U.S. However, leaders of the Muslim Student Association noted that despite the growth of their organization, they continue to feel judgement and discrimination from others.

Former Daily Forty-Niner journalist, Pablo Unzueta, won a $90,000 settlement from the LA County Sheriff’s Department last week. Unzueta filed the lawsuit in September 2020, after being arrested while photographing the protest of a Black man who was killed by Los Angeles law enforcement in August 2020. In the lawsuit, Unzueta accused LASD of illegal arrest, strip searching, illegal confiscation of property as well as an illegal search of his devices.

The city of Long Beach’s new Housing Element will be marketed to Long Beach State students, specifically with 13,000 apartment units designated as affordable housing. However, the Element has yet to announce a specific plan to support students. Currently, Long Beach State provides limited on- and off-campus housing options, but only enough to accommodate 1,372 of its almost 40,000 students.

The family of Los Angeles Police Department officer Houston Tipping is claiming that he was targeted and killed after filing a report that accused four other officers of sexually assaulting a woman. Tipping died during a training exercise last spring, and LAPD's internal investigation ruled his death an accident. However, Tipping's family is claiming he was beaten and killed, and plans to sue LAPD.

CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed an array of new bills into law last week, all of which will take effect on Jan. 1. The bills seek to protect reproductive rights, close the gender pay gap, combat climate change, address the state's housing crisis, and more.

Elon Musk seems set to buy Twitter after all. After a back-and-forth series of legal proceedings between Musk and Twitter's executive board, Musk announced on Oct. 3 that he will buy the social network after previously going back on the deal.

In the segment Son of a Beach, Kadie Gurley covers the latest headlines in popular culture.

Hosts: Isabel Silagy & Kadie Gurley

Edited by: Andy Nguyen

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In Season 9: Episode 7 of Beach Weekly, we are diving into major stories from the Long Beach State campus, and the latest state and national news. 

On Sept. 28, Long Beach State Fine Arts students staged their second protest of building conditions and a continued lack of air conditioning. The protest occurred during the university's Founder's Day event in an attempt to attract the attention of President Jane Close Conoley, however she did not attend the event. 

On Sept. 29, students from the Organization of Historically Oppressed Students and members of the California Faculty Association protested the temporary relocation of the Multi-Cultural Resource Center. The protestors gathered outside of President Conoley's office, and presented President Conoley and her staff with a list of demands, including for a new multicultural center building. 

The Outpost Grill reopened on Sept. 27 after briefly shutting down for water heating issues. The reopening came as a relief to Long Beach State students who continue to have limited on-campus dining options. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect a law that will make it easier for street vendors to obtain health permits. The law was authored by California State Senator Lena Gonzalez of Long Beach, and will reduce or eliminate numerous legal obstacles that street vendors currently face. 

After facing pressure from top Democrats in the country, Governor Newsom also signed a bill on Sept. 28 that will allow for farmworkers to unionize more easily. The bill will provide more protections and ways for farm workers to vote in union elections, including through voting by mail and drop-off ballot cards. 

On Sept. 29, a new state was passed that will prevent other states from punishing children who seek gender-affirming care in the state. The law specifically aims to stop Texas and other Republican-controlled states from taking children away from parents who allow them to receive gender-affirming care. It will go into effect in California in January 2023. 

Temecula has dropped a proposal to ban abortions within its city limits after being threated with legal action by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. And, on Sept. 30, Governor Newsom signed a bill to make April 24 a statewide holiday for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. 

In national news, Hurricane Ian hit the southeast coast of the U.S. last week, causing major damage to Florida, North and South Carolina. Thousands of people have been displaced, millions are without power, and dozens have been confirmed dead. In international news, Russia defied international law by annexing large portions of Ukrainian territory. In response, the U.S. has announced more economic sanctions against Russia. 

In our new segment Son of a Beach, guest host Kadie Gurley runs through the latest in pop culture news. 

Host: Isabel Silagy 

Guest: Kadie Gurley

Edited by: Andy Nguyen 

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In Season 9: Episode 6 of Beach Weekly, we are breaking down the latest campus news, public health developments, and pop culture headlines.

Last Wednesday, Sept. 21 Long Beach State and the League of Women Voters, Long Beach hosted a forum for the last two candidates for Long Beach mayor, Rex Richardson and Suzie Price. The Daily Forty-Niner's Video Editor Luke Wines covered the event and spoke to students about their thoughts on the race.

Long Beach State has hired Daniel Montoya as its new Vice President for University Relations and Development. Montoya has previously served in various development leadership roles at San Diego State, University of California, San Diego and Loyola Marymount University. Montoya will be tasked with directing funding and spending for the university upon starting his new position on Oct. 10.

Los Angeles County announced on Sept. 22 that it will no longer require that individuals wear masks on public transit. Los Angeles was the last county in California to continue requiring masks on public transit, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is still strongly recommending that travelers wear masks. Additionally, Los Angeles County announced that masks are no longer required in homeless shelters and correctional facilities.

Health officials are warning that flu season could be bad this winter, sparking concerns of a "twindemic": a surge in COVID-19 cases and rampant flu cases. Such concerns arose after the Southern Hemisphere recorded one its worst flu seasons in several years in its winter, which is often an indication for how the Northern Hemisphere's flu season will fare (NPR). Long Beach State students, faculty and staff members can receive a free flu shot through Student Health Services on campus.

California will begin issuing the first round of inflation relief payments for eligible residents on Oct. 7. The state will issue several more rounds of relief payments through Jan. 15. In order to qualify for a payment, residents must have filed for income tax in California and make less than $500,000 per year. Eligible residents will receive a payment between $200 and $1,050 depending on their income and the size of their family.

In the pop culture segment of the show, we discussed Roger Federer's retirement from professional tennis, Albert Pujols hitting his 700th career home run, Adam Levine's cheating scandal, and Don't Worry Darling's underwhelming reviews.

Host: Isabel Silagy

Guest: Luke Wines

Edited by: Calla Delos Reyes

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Pursuing a master's degree is daunting, and it's difficult to know whether it's the right choice for you. In this episode, host Leila Nunez sits down with Beach Weekly host Isabel Silagy to discuss her process as an undergrad applying to graduate school while and current graduate student Aesha Mahmoud offers advice and insight about her experience so far.

Check out the rest of our latest special issue on our website at daily49er.com. For more information about graduate school, head over to our YouTube channel to watch our latest video, "Is Graduate School Worth It?"

Host: Leila Nunez

Guest: Isabel Silagy and Aesha Mahmoud

Edited by: Leila Nunez

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In an email sent out last Monday, Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university has officially lifted its in-class mask requirement. Masks are now strongly recommended in indoor campus settings, but will not be enforced. Beach community members are asked to continue self-monitoring for COVID-19 related symptoms, and to respect the choice of students and staff members who continue to wear facial coverings.

President Conoley received a 28% salary raise from the California State University Board of Trustees. Her raise starkly contrasts hat of faculty members, who received a 3% this year. Long Beach State faculty members and students are expressing their discontent with President Conoley's raise, and are raising questions about the allocation of university funds. We spoke to the Daily Forty-Niner's News Assistant, Vincent Medina, for more on the story.

While gas prices are falling nationally, they are on the rise again in California. State officials are putting the blame for the high prices on oil companies, though production problems at refineries, high industry regulations, and California's state gas tax are all contributing factors. Some California residents will begin to receive inflation relief payments in the coming weeks as a part of Governor Gavin Newsom's $11 billion inflation relief package. To quality for a relief payment, residents must have filed income tax in California and earn less than $500,000 a year.

The last two remaining candidates for Long Beach mayor, Rex Richardson and Suzie Price, are scheduled to participate in a forum in the USU Beach Auditorium this Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 5:30pm on the Long Beach State campus. The one-hour forum, hosted by ASI and the Long Beach League of Women Voters, is free to enter and open to all members of the public. The Daily Forty-Niner's latest print issue is out today! Focused on graduate school, this issue tackles an array of topics from dealing with anxiety about graduate school to advice on succeeding in graduate school. Whether you are in grad school, are interested in attending, or know someone who is, be sure to pick up a copy at one of the newsstands located on campus. 

Host: Isabel Silagy 

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In Season 9: Episode 4 of Beach Weekly, we are taking a look at how recent weather events are impacting Long Beach State students, on-campus mask policies, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Southern California's record-breaking heatwave continued through last week, with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees on Long Beach State's campus. While all students are being affected by the extreme weather, Fine Arts students are experiencing it worse than most others. Buildings within the Fine Arts Department have lacked air conditioning since their construction in the 1950s, and Long Beach State has not attempted to improve building conditions amidst the recent heatwave.

On Wednesday, Fine Arts students and faculty members staged a walkout of classes to protest the building conditions and demand action from the university. Daily Forty-Niner News Editor Hannah Shields provides more coverage of the walk-out and where the situation stands now for the Fine Arts Department.

Tropical Storm Kay hit Southern California on Friday afternoon after traveling north along the coast from Baja California. Though initially categorized as a hurricane, Kay was downgraded to a tropical storm upon hitting California. An extremely rare occurrence, the storm brought rain, high winds, surf warnings, and slight flood damage in some areas.

While many Long Beach State students and faculty members expected the in-class mask requirement to be lifted by now, the university has not mentioned any plans to do so. Mixed opinions are held about the policy, as mask-wearing is not required in many settings on campus and because Los Angeles County has not enforced indoor masking in most settings for several months. Long Beach State has not mentioned any plans of listing the mask policy for in-class settings.

Queen Elizabeth II died last Thursday at the age of 96, after serving as Great Britain's monarch for more than 70 years. Though Queen Elizabeth worked to modernize British society and has seen the monarchy through the progress and turbulence of the last near-century, her legacy is laced with the reality of Britain's history of colonization and violent oppression of numerous Asian, African, Caribbean, and South American countries. Following Queen Elizabeth’s death, her son, Charles, has now been crowned King Charles III.

Host: Isabel Silagy

Guest Host: Hannah Shields

Edited by: Calla Delos Reyes

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