Tradition nonexistent in my college experience
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
June 14, 2018
Graduation is here. After all the late nights, early mornings and endless study sessions, the graduating classes of 2018 will walk the stage June 8-10. A quick Google search of CSU East Bay shows that the campus receives average scores from undergraduate students on college review websites like Niche.com...
California Roots throws party over Memorial Day weekend
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
The Memorial Day weekend at the Monterey County Fairgrounds was filled with music, art, food, drinks, camping, cannabis and lots of good vibes. The ninth annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival started Friday and lasted through Sunday evening. Festival-goers could catch musicians on two...
Students create their own shows
Paz Sandoval,
Contributor
June 2, 2018
As the theater lights dimmed and the music’s tempo began to rise, the silhouettes of students on stage arranging the props for the opening set was all that could be seen. Then the stage lights came on and gave life to “Welcome to the Arcade,” a dance performance that depicts “how immersive, ex...
Multicultural sorority established on CSUEB Hayward campus
Reem Habte,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Campus, Features, Showcase
On Nov. 3, 2017, Zeta Sigma Chi became the newest sorority on Cal State East Bay’s campus and joined 31 existing Greek organizations. But this sorority chapter is different from most of the others; they were created specifically to be a multicultural group that accurately reflects the ethnic divers...
Black people need gangster rap music
Tionne Johnson,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
YG, a Compton gangster rapper and Piru Blood gang affiliate, is known for his controversial lyrics that describe life as a gang member and curse the current president of the United States. Earlier this month, the rapper was censored for performing his song “F--k Donald Trump” at Cal State East Bay...
Bay Area Mural Festival takes over Oakland
Allison Weseman,
Photographer
May 24, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Showcase
As part of the first Oakland Art Month sponsored by Visit Oakland, nine muralists were selected to create a series of murals throughout the Jack London District. Previously known as the Oakland Mural Festival, muralists were given the option to express themselves unlike in years past where they were g...
Women’s water polo season wraps up
Austin Teegarden,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
The Cal State East Bay women’s water polo team finished second in the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) conference final, losing to 12-2 to UC San Diego on April 29. This wrapped up their season, finishing 18-9 overall on the year. The Pioneers fought hard all weekend, going 2-1 overall. They be...
Annual Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates culture
Lesly Garcia,
Contributor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
The city of Hayward celebrated Cinco De Mayo with the annual festival on B Street last weekend. The festival was organized by La Alianza de Hayward, a local nonprofit community organization, Hayward Downtown Association and by city council members. Francisco Zermeno, a Hayward City Council mem...
Sophomore standout announces departure from CSUEB
Matthew Carrera,
Contributor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Sports
After two years of playing for Cal State East Bay men’s basketball team, sophomore guard Druce Asah announced last month he is leaving the program. Asah will transfer next year to Metropolitan State University in Denver, which is a part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. He redshirted his fres...
Rapper YG censored at Spring Mayhem
Louis LaVenture,
Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Campus, Showcase
A spring tradition at Cal State East Bay made its return on Saturday as students and guests flooded the amphitheater for Spring Mayhem, formerly referred to as Spring Fest. The event featured student acts, a band performance and was headlined by Bay Area rapper P-Lo and Compton rapper YG. During...
California Roots will host ninth annual music and art festival
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Showcase
Music and art are set to collide in Monterey next month. California Roots better known as Cali Roots will hold its ninth annual music and art festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds from May 25-27 that offers festival goers three days filled with music, arts, food and camping. Jeff Monser,...
East Bay fails to to claim ‘Bay Bridge’ title
Marissa Marshall,
Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
The Cal State East Bay baseball team fell 3-1 in a four-game series in their battle of the Bay rivalry matchup against San Francisco State University (20-22 overall, 19-17 California Collegiate Athletic Association Conference) over the weekend. It was an unfortunate outcome for the Pioneers ...
