Three blog ideas

Idea #1. There has been recent issues regarding the sorority Delta Zeta at an Indiana College Campus, where 23 plus sorority members were turned away from the sorority. These women who were turned away are claiming discimination because of their looks. A reaction from Cal State Long Beach's own Delta Zeta sorority, as well as other sororities, would be interesting.

Idea #2. The Students in Fashion club is in preparations for their annual fashion show this year. Modeling audition will be held March 1, 2007. Going behind the scenes in the fashion/model college world would be an interesting view of fashion.

Idea #3. The Muslim Student Association, consistly sets up a booth on campus every week. It would be interesting to see exactly what these Muslim students views on the War in Iraq are, and it would be interesting to know if they feel any discrimination on the college campus from other non-Muslim students.

My Semi-exculsive Interview with Music Mogul DJ Quik

The bleachers shook as the many students stomped and danced in the crowd to the rhythmic sensation of DJ Quik’s performance at the Pep Rally held in the Walter Pyramid on Feb. 22. Moments before the legendary rapper took to the floor to perform, DJ Quik was available for a brief interview.

Being heralded as one of the most extraordinary producers to come out of the crime-ridden streets of Compton, DJ Quik (David Martin Blake) described the difference between his style of gangster rap from other gangster rap artists like Biggie Smalls and Tu Pac, both rappers which ultimately died from gangster-like violence.

According to DJ Quik, artists such as Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Easy-E, and himself are more of the theatrical aspect of the gangster rap realm, stating that they are “really about the fun of going out and being like gangster portrayers.”

Getting his start by the success of underground mix-tapes in the late 1980s, DJ Quik also touched on his ability to adapt to the new changes in rap over the years.

“[I] just keep my ear to the street,” said Quik, “To my closest people about my production because you know they’ll be honest with me and [I can] see what they like and see what they don’t like.”

The seemingly laid back, jewelry clad rapper ended the interview with an energetic “GO BEACH!”

For more information on DJ Quik, click here.

*** Photo: Photograph taken from www.VH1.com

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY AND TAILGATE: A SUCCESS

Cal State Long Beach's Homecoming festivities provided entertainment suiting a variety of tastes, thanks to the combined efforts of ASI, Alumni Associations, and the Athletics Department.

Two of the largest and main attractions were the Pep Rally held on Feb. 22 in The Walter Pyramid and the Homecoming Tailgate that also took place outside The Walter Pyramid on Feb. 24.

CSULB President F. King Alexander appeared to be enjoying the show."We should do this every year," Alexander said in reference to the magnitude of the performances. "This is a great university and this is what great universities do."

Although lasting only three hours, the Homecoming Tailgate, held outside of The Walter Pyramid, was jam-packed with concession stands, student organization booths, carnival games, competitions and performances.

****Photo: Media Credit: Leopoldo Pena
Michael Gomez, center, and members of the Criminal Justice Student Association dance to the beat of the country music on Lot 13 at Homecoming.

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CSULB Homecoming Coming Up!!!! Feb. 24!!

Everyone get excited!! CSULB's Homecoming Basketball Game against UC Davis is this Saturday at 4:05 at the CSULB's Pyramid! Everyone come out and support our team!