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An Exclusive Look into the World of Body Suspension

Pak Zul lies on his back as two CPR-trained men prepare to pierce his abdomen and insert hooks. They are scrubbed in, and with the sterile gloves, needles and other equipment it looks like a surgical procedure. He is experiencing a practice called body suspension, where people hang from pierced body parts, sometimes for minutes or even hours at...

Oaksterdam University Recovers from Federal Raid

It has been almost a year since the federal raid of America’s first cannabis school.  The 2012 surprise attack left Oakland’s Oaksterdam University in a whirlwind taking most of their assets and forcing them to relocate. But that hasn’t stopped them from growing and continuing to spread their message. Not only are there business risks students have to face,...

Printmaking Artists Showcased in Local Berkeley Gallery

Glistening glass sculptures, beautiful beaded jewelry, paintings and much more line the room as you walk into a cozy brick building nestled in the North Berkeley area. The snug interior filled with delicate trinkets is like no other in the East Bay with their one-of-a-kind pieces. The Arts and Crafts Cooperative Inc. Gallery displays a wide range of work...

The Popularity of Organic Food Grows in the Bay Area

Several restaurants across the San Francisco Bay Area are moving toward becoming organic and are part of an ever expanding health and environmentally conscious group, according to local chefs. They are driven by a common desire to offer patrons organic food–fruits and vegetables free of chemical pesticides, meat and dairy that are hormone-free, and fish caught in the wild...

Julia Parker Weaves Her Way into History

The serene sound of waterfalls can be heard nearby, as four generations of Parker women stroll through the tall  grass to their own special spot in Yosemite Valley. Their destination depends on their preference of plant for their internationally famous hand woven baskets. That day, they planned on picking willow and redbud, a tree of the pea family with...

Musicians Compete to Bring Jazz to Life

Oakland based non-profit jazz music organization, Living Jazz, is hosting the 4th annual Jazz Search West Competition, the Bay Area’s jazz talent search for solo instrumentalists and vocalists. Beginning on March 5, contestants performed at the venue of their choice in front of a live audience and a panel of prestigious judges chosen from Bay Area jazz professionals, with...

New Exhibit Showcases Diverse Views of Apocalypse

Many were sure the Mayan apocalypse was going to destroy the world as we know it, but if you have not already noticed, the world did not end on Dec. 21, 2012. “Apocalypse and Adaptation” is a new exhibit premiering in the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology at CSU East Bay, which focuses on ways to possibly prevent and...

Rise of Arts Programs Signals Changing of the Guard

High school is not what it used to be.  The once popular students and sports activities, are experiencing a shift in the definition of “cool.” Students who took part, and showed pride in the arts programs before 2009, were thought to be committing “social suicide,” explains Shawnda Hudson, color guard instructor and marching band assistant at Arroyo High School,...






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Media Coverage of Malcolm X’s Grandson Questioned

Friends and family gather to perform the Janaza, or funeral prayer, for Shabazz.
His friends described him as charismatic and soft-spoken. He was seen as a promising young activist, a rising black star who shared much in common with his legendary grandfather,...

Lopez and Zozaya Share the Title of Athlete of the Year

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Jenel Lopez and Kyle Zozaya concluded their senior year of athletics while being honored as the male and female 2012-2013 athletes of the year. Lopez, the former dominating sprinter...

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day

Martial Arts students showcase their talent to the audience at City Hall.
The deep bass from the drums blend with the clap of cymbals and clang of gongs, it creates a perfectly timed beat with the footwork of dancers performing a...

Change in Culture Brings Baseball Team Success

The East Bay baseball team has been racking up awards since wrapping their season.
Since wrapping up their long 50 game season on May 5, The CSU East Bay baseball team has had a chance to reminisce about their season as well as...

International Student Arrives with Multimedia Ambitions

Quaglia captures the attention of CSUEB student Melanie Williams at her campus art show.
As the computer and electronics industry is on the rise in the Silicon Valley, the digital economy continues to attract students like Emanuela Quaglia, whose greatest aspiration is to...

May Marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Achievements

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The month of May marks the annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, which is a time to honor the success of Asians from the their first...

CSU East Bay Student Experience Bay-to-Breakers

Hayes Street, is in one word, exhausting.  It is five blocks of increasing steepness (11.15% grade at its steepest), and is considered to be one of the most daunting hills in all U.S. races, according to Runner’s World. I can attest to just how exhausting this .67 mile incline is.  Coming up to the hill, all you can see is a sea of colors  making their way up, up, up.  Runners train in preparation for this infamous hill. This year, at the 102nd Annual Bay-to-Breakers

Friends and Family Question the Media’s Coverage of the Life and Death of Malcolm X’s Grandson

His friends described him as charismatic and soft-spoken. He was seen as a promising young activist, and a rising black star who shared much in common with his legendary grandfather, Malcolm X. Many of his closest associates still could not comprehend Friday morning how their friend and colleague, Malcolm Shabazz, had died on May 9, 2013 in Mexico at the age of 28. The funeral service, held at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland, drew close to 100 people. Many of his

Aramark Workers Strike for Fair Labor Practices

CSUEB student Vanessa Garcia expresses concern for Aramark worker conditions to CSUEB’s Chief of  Finance Brad Wells.
As a call for equal work policies and fair practices, the California Faculty Association’s union and their executive board passed a resolution Monday supporting Aramark workers at CSU East...

An Exclusive Look into the World of Body Suspension

Pak Zul endures pain while suspended above ground.
Pak Zul lies on his back as two CPR-trained men prepare to pierce his abdomen and insert hooks. They are scrubbed in, and with the sterile gloves, needles and...

200 Runners Came to Support CSUEB and Community Relations

Brett Hall, former CSUEB baseball player, leads the 5k run on Saturday morning.
CSU East Bay students, faculty members, and Hayward community members all joined together early Saturday morning to line up on the Pioneer soccer field, waiting to begin the school’s...