Lady Vajayjay Stirs Things Up At The Nugget

The word around campus is that if you didn’t get to attend Queer Hip-Hop Uncensored last Thursday at the Nugget, you definitely missed out!  Outlandish performer and vivacious drag queen Lady Vajayjay hosted the evening performance.  Adorned with a multi-colored wig and covered head-to-toe with rhinestones, the diva-in-drag left audience members rolling on the floor with laughter.  

This show was just one event of CSULB’s celebration of National Coming Out Week.  The performers reached audience members through the art of song and dance.  Topics ranged from Prop 8 and gay marriage to the emotional struggles of being a member of the non-heterosexual community.    

Queer Hip-Hop Uncensored was a fun way to celebrate, learn about, appreciate and gain respect for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in today's society.  

University Players Get Sexy in "Nine: The Musical"

          “Flirtatious and potent women haunt, hinder, agitate, inflame, tantalize, inspire, arouse, stimulate, invigorate, aggravate, torment, comfort, and disarm an aging Italian filmmaker,” in The University Players’ upcoming production of "Nine," according to the Theatre Department. 

Glitzy costumes, savvy dance moves and exciting music make this musical a favorite among the theatre community.   Throw in the wonderful, talented CSULB undergrads and this show promises to be a great one.

You may remember "Nine" from the film version of the musical released in 2009, with the all-star cast including Kate Hudson and Penelope Cruz, Daniel-Day Lewis and Fergie.  The play made its debut on Broadway in 1982 and won five Tony Awards, including best musical.  It was Inspired by Frederico Fellini’s book,  “8 ½ .”

The show will take place in The Studio Theatre, in the Theatre Arts building.  It will be running from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6.  For further information or tickets call (562)985-7000.

Go Grow Film and Electronic Arts

Every second, media and technology as we know it is morphing to adjust to the budding millennium. With all of these changes sweeping around us, colleges are forced to keep up with the times by making their programs and majors up-to-date. Normally when one thinks of media they think of news and internet. However, this is not the type of media to which this article is referring. The complicated process and rising standards of making films is causing pressure on schools to keep up. CSULB’s prestigious Film and Electronic Arts major is among the schools that is definitely keeping up. As an impacted major, the sheer competiveness to get the opportunity to participate in the program is enough to drive the program forward. This is a great way for CSULB to ensure that they will crank out successful graduates. The CSULB website says, “Focusing upon the integration of media and the arts, as well as upon the impact of technology on our culture, the curriculum is designed to provide technical skills while developing a foundation in the arts and the humanities.”

Theaterfest

High school students in the area are revvin’ up their engines for Theaterfest 2011.  Theaterfest is an event that CSULB puts on every year for students around Long Beach to participate in a fun and positive event that will give them experience in performing.  The CSULB website says, “TheatreFest is designed to offer high school students an opportunity to perform in a rewarding, positive, and stimulating educational environment. Each participant will have a chance to be involved in a wide variety of workshops, as well as meet with peers who share a common interest in theatre arts. Our goal is to promote a healthy environment in which students can enjoy themselves and challenge their own perceptions, while showcasing their talent.”

CSULB Celebrity Trivia

    
     It is every parent’s dream for his or her child to attend a university, four years later receive a degree, and go forth to fulfill their dreams. Multiply four years by ten, put accomplishing dreams before getting the degree, and you have Stephen Spielberg’s college experience. Spielberg, member of CSULB’s 2002 graduating class, first began his college career in 1965. Eager to pursue his budding professional career he dropped out three years later.
     When the accomplished film director was asked why he decided to finish degree he said, "I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a 'thank you' to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career, and as a personal note for my own family-and young people everywhere-about the importance of achieving their college education goals.”
     It is an inspiration to people of all ages that it is never too late to pursue a college degree. Regardless of how successful one is, education is something that is yours to keep forever.