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True freshman transfers to New Mexico State
True freshman at LBCC, Paul Kouame, after many offers, has decided to transfer from Long Beach City to New Mexico State. “It was kind of crazy ‘cause like I’m a true freshman, I’m playing at 17. I was just out there… Just trying to play ball and stuff… I was confident… I knew I could ball, and I knew I had what it takes to play at the next level,” Kouame said.
Students are locked out of Canvas due to a recent cyberattack
A screenshot of Canvas that says “Canvas is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance” on Thursday due to a cyberattack that has caused students to not be able to access the website. ShinyHunters is a group that has hacked websites like Tickmaster, Microsoft and more. (Alexandra Rios) A group called ShinyHunters, known for hacking into Microsoft and Ticketmaster, has hacked into LBCC’s Canvas along with 9,000 other K-12 and higher education schools.
Mana program celebrates Lunar New Year, uniting different cultures
The MANA Program celebrated Lunar New Year, where they had different Asian cultures come together with food and drinks, along with a stand full of “Words of Affirmation” letters for goals in life, welcoming people to the event on Feb. 17. This event was organized by MANA Program counselor Mai-Thi Pham, who shared that by giving out these red cards typically filled with money, “You are wishing good fortune and good energy for the new year,” Pham said.
Women’s soccer wraps up season 18-2-2, place fifth in southern regionals
Women’s soccer fell short in the final Southern Regionals round against Santiago Canyon for California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Southern Regional Finals 4-2, ending their strong 18-2-2 record for the season on a bittersweet note on Saturday. “Yeah, obviously tough way to get out… we had a lot of belief that we can kind of get to the next round and you know, we were hoping to be part of the final four,” Tino Nunez, head coach for women’s soccer said.
Vikings football loses final home game of the season 45-24 to Ventura
LBCC wide receiver Justin Auston carries the ball toward the end zone to score, regaining the lead for the Vikings 14-7, against the visiting Ventura Pirates on Saturday at LBCC. The Vikings lost 45-24 on sophomore night and their last home game of the season. (Heaven Herrera) Ventura running back Javarien Salter scored two touchdowns with 51 rushing yards against the Vikings in a 45-24 loss for LBCC on Saturday.
First responders called for student allergic reaction
A student had an allergic reaction and was attended to in the A-building of LAC today. First responders were called to the Student Health Services office. Authorities were called after 1 p.m., and a paramedic arrived at 1:09 p.m. Police officers Kevin Stinson and John Ward waited outside of the office with a stretcher as the paramedic entered.
Take a look back at our coverage of Charlie Kirk back in 2018
EDITOR’S NOTE: Conservative activist and pundit Charlie Kirk died after being shot at Utah Valley University today while speaking at a Turning Point U.S.A. event. The Viking covered Kirk’s event with Candace Owens at CSULB. Take a look at the story, originally published with the headline “Demonstrators protest against a conservative event held at CSULB” on Oct. 27, 2018.
Gallery: Protesters clash with police force for several days in Downtown LA
Police used “non-lethal” weapons against protesters to clear areas announced under unlawful assembly which caused injuries to both protesters and journalists during protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles on June 6. Downtown Los Angeles became home to consistent protests since June 6 in response to the rise of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles County.
Gallery: LBCC hosts its final graduation at Vets Stadium for the class of 2025
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story failed to state why this was the last graduation ceremony held at Veterans Memorial Stadium. LBCC celebrated more than 3,200 graduates with over 1,000 students who walked the stage at its final commencement ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday.
Softball wrap-up: Vikings win their first SCC championship in 23 years
The LBCC softball team ended their season with a 38-6 record, with their first South Coast Conference (SCC) championship win since 2002. In 44 games, the team had a total of 292 runs and 17 home runs, with multiple athletes who earned awards and honors. The Vikings lost two games in the 3C2A SoCal Regionals Second Round, where they lost to El Camino College. This year, head coach Megan Martinez earned SCC Coach of the Year, and had nine athletes earn All-Star and MVP honors for the season.
Softball Alum turned head coach gets SCC Coach of the Year
Vikings softball head coach Megan Martinez has been coaching for 16 years, 10 at LBCC, her alma mater, and this past season she won SCC Coach of the Year. Martinez began playing baseball from a young age, but she eventually made the switch to softball. Martinez got a Division I scholarship out of St. Joseph High School, but due to problems at home, she did not go.
Defensive coordinator to head coach, Cooper takes the lead
LBCC football announced that defensive coordinator Marques Cooper is now Acting Director of Football and Head Coach, replacing Brett Peabody. Cooper was previously the defensive coordinator and the defensive backs coach and was made head coach on March 21. Football is something that Cooper has loved since a young age, it started at the age of nine. “My mom wanted to keep me busy at a young age, so she put me in football,” said Cooper.
Game one of round two of softball super regionals ends in a close loss for Vikings against El Camino, 3-2
First baseman Anaya Togia hit an RBI and stole home to score the only two runs for the Vikings in a 3-2 loss to El Camino College in the first game of the second round of the 3C2A SoCal Regional playoffs. El Camino opened the first inning with an inside-the-park home run that produced two runs. The Vikings were forced to play catch-up the entire game, and the potential for a comeback in the fourth inning was halted by an error made by the umpire.
Locals and travelers unravel fan experiences at Long Beach Grand Prix
Although the Long Beach Grand Prix is often categorized as a racing event, there is so much more that happens throughout the span of four days that encapsulates the fan experience which was seen April 10-13 in downtown Long Beach “It’s just kind of an annual trip just to get away and come down and have a good time. You got race cars, you got music, you got beer and nightlife. We’re just having a good time,” Erik Schmidt, a frequent attendee of the Long Beach Grand Prix said.
Opinion: Women’s sports should allow transgender athletes
Women need to be able to play the sport they want no matter the sex they were born as, but an executive order signed by President Trump will not allow transgender female athletes to play female sports, causing backlash from the transgender community. “Under the Trump Administration, we will defend the proud tradition of female athletes and we will not allow men to beat up, injure, and cheat our women and girls from now on.
Vikings Softball completes a season sweep against Mt. San Antonio
With catcher Zara Mineo hitting the game’s only home run, and pitcher Hailey Harris putting up a fight, LBCC softball swept Mt. San Antonio College with a 6-1 win at the April 1 home game. Mineo’s home run came during the first inning, with two outs and two runners on first and second base, bringing them both home. “It feels pretty good to be playing to my best, doing what I know how to do, and being able to be there for my team,” said Mineo.
Women’s beach volleyball conference meet ends with 3-2 loss to Mt. San Antonio, 4-1 win over College of the Desert
LBCC’s women’s beach volleyball team played two home conference matches on March 28, losing 3-2 to Mt. San Antonio College, but bounced back when Alexandra Rosquin and Ryannah Gagau locked down the third match point, 21-16 and 21-9, for a 4-1 win against College of the Desert. With a 4-2 conference record, LBCC wrapped up the fifth week of the South Coast Conference.
Eight new Inductees to the Hall of Champions
LBCC’s Hall of Champions welcomed eight inductees including two football players and two track and field runners at the 2025 Induction Banquet hosted at The Grand Long Beach. William Amelong was awarded for his time as a linebacker for the Vikings football team in the 1986-1987 season.
Vikings softball improves winning streak with 6-3 win over Cerritos
Pitcher Hailey Harris pitched all seven innings and only allowed seven hits to help the Vikings softball team win 6-3 against Cerritos College on Friday. With this win, LBCC improves to 19-2 and is top of the South Coast Conference. Previously when the Vikings had played against the Falcons they had lost 4-1, which gave the players motivation. First baseman Anaya Togia hit a home run in the last inning, this being the seventh she has hit in the entire season.
Vikings Women’s Beach Volleyball faces first conference loss against Cerritos, 3-2
LBCC’s women’s beach volleyball team lost 3-2 for the first time in the program’s history last Friday against longtime rival Cerritos College, leaving them with a 3-1 conference record. LBCC played back-to-back games against LA Harbor and Cerritos College. Both opposing colleges played each other first, giving the Vikings time to mentally prepare for their rounds against the other teams. The Vikings easily swept LA Harbor, with only one court going beyond three sets.
Vikings baseball gets blown out 19-5 to Rio Hondo
Right fielder Ryan Lopetegui hit a triple in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Vikings lost 19-5 to Rio Hondo on Thursday. “We don’t really come to play our best game every day, so they need to individually figure out how to be ready to play to win every time they show up and then if we do that individually we will be able to do it as a group moving forward,” said Coach Casey Crook.
LBCC honors Black leaders with kickoff event for black history month
LBCC celebrated Black History Month at LAC last Thursday, Feb. 6, to honor its Black leaders, students, staff, and ancestors through song, dance, and musical instruments. The event’s theme was Black Labor: Celebrating strength, resilience, and legacy. Starting off with the raising of the Pan-African flag, the party began with a memorable moment in LBCC history, only amplified by the fact that LBCC has not gone through with this tradition in a long time.
Dual enrollment workshops offer help for middle and high school students
LBCC’s Early College Initiatives program is offering dual enrollment workshops, giving middle and high school students a chance to enroll in classes for the upcoming spring semester. The Early College Initiative offers application assistance on Wednesdays at LAC or TTC from 5-6 p.m. and sessions over Zoom from 4-5 p.m. Dual enrollment gives younger students the chance to complete their general education classes before they leave middle or high school.
Breaking ground: new performing arts building comes to LAC
A new performing arts building is coming to the LBCC Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), located near the corner of Clark Avenue and Harvey Way. The new G Building has been in progress for multiple years and will be ready for move-in next year with the hope of classes starting in the spring of 2026. The G Building is going to have new dance studios, practice rooms for instrumental students, recording studios and a pilates room. “It’s all very exciting.
The Viking Vault’s new location leaves students struggling
Students at LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus have recently struggled to find basic needs resources after the Viking Vault was relocated from the E Building to the B Building earlier this year. LBCC student Tina De LaCruz, who uses the Vault consistently, was inconvenienced because of how difficult it was to navigate this move. “I couldn’t find the Vault when I really needed to use it and when I asked staff members they kept making me go around the building,” De LaCruz said.
Review: I watched the new Jeffery Dahmer series through the eyes of a Milwaukee local
Show: "Dahmer -- Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story" Release Date: Sept. 21, 2022 Genre: Crime, Drama Rating: C I grew up visiting places within a mile of where Jeffery Dahmer used to live, and I didn’t even know it. I’m now a USC student miles away from my home in Milwaukee. But as I watch the new show “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” I can't watch it without thinking of how I don't remember any evidence of this atrocity growing up, and it almost seems like this is what people want.
Unis Boutique serves Five Points with fashion variety, customer care
A former nuclear industry worker switched gears in her career by opening a women's clothing boutique on Aug. 8 in Five Points after an injury to her leg on the job left her worried for the future. In light of her accident, Changu Sellers opened Unis Boutique. The boutique is located at 631 Harden St. above The Baked Bear and in order to get to the shop's entrance, one must walk up the outdoor steps near the Harden Street shops.
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