CSULB Enterprise Reporters
VoiceWaves partners with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) each semester to mentor students' community reporting. The Journalism 495 Enterprise Reporting in Diverse Communities course challenges students to build on their journalism skills covering various neighborhoods throughout Long Beach, including North Long Beach, Central Long Beach, Downtown, and the Westside. Posts by CSULB Enterprise Reporters:
Según estudio, eliminar DACA dejaría un hueco en la economía
Los Dreamers están preocupados de que el presidente Trump cumpla su promesa de eliminar DACA. Esto, no solo afectaría a inmigrantes pero también a la economía del país.Eliminating DACA Would Leave Hole in Economy, Study Says
Immigrant families worry Trump may repeal a protective policy. But the economy may be at stake, too.
Center Helps Local Seniors Cope with Isolation
A growing number of seniors are living alone and in isolation. The Expo Arts Center is trying to change that.
CSULB Canoe Project Revives Indigenous Traditions
The ti'at project combined modern science with ancient techniques that go back thousands of years.
Election Uncertainty Raising Questions About Healthcare in Long Beach
Thanks to Obamacare, 80 percent of Long Beach residents were able to enroll in health coverage. But the reform's fate lies in the hands of the next president.
Urban Farms Stretched Thin as Demand for Locally Sourced Spikes in LB
Long Beach residents want more of their food from hyperlocal sources. Here's how new policies might create more farms and jobs in the city.
Is Social Media Bringing Young People Down?
A link between social media and mental health problems has been emerging more and more. In this audio slideshow, a youth discusses her mental distress with social media as experts chime in.
In LB, a Home for the Faithful and Progressive
Believers at Holy Ground, Long Beach’s self-affirmed “progressive Christian church,” reflect a tendency among religious youth to shun mainstream dogma in favor of another worldview.
Gabriel Green: CSULB Student by Day, MMA Fighter by Night
Gabriel Green is a senior at Cal State Long Beach and is also one of the top-ranked amateur mixed martial artists in the country. How does he do it?
Social Media Helps Save Long Beach Animals’ Lives
Long Beach's animal shelter has cut its dog and cat euthanasia rate in half and most animals are now finding new homes. At the crux is the shelter’s social media effort.
Healthcare for Undocumented Youth is Coming. Is LB Ready?
Undocumented youth may no longer have to pay out of pocket for doctor visits. The Health for All Kids Act launches next month.