Bacon wrapped hot dogs were accompanied by peppers and onions caramelizing in bacon fat along Figueroa St. on Feb. 16. Vendors were hustling, loyal fans were repping their team’s colors, music and horns rang.
The parade for the Super Bowl champion Rams was one that sums up many events in Los Angeles. This was a run-of-the-mill rager in the streets of downtown, which is a good thing for the football franchise, who called the Midwest home for most of the lives of the youth in Southern California.
Angelenos are spoiled in many ways but one thing we expect above all is excellence from our sports franchises. Between the Dodgers last year, the Lakers in the 2020 bubble, and this year’s Rams, it is easy to feel comfortable as a fan in “TitleTown U.S.A.”
The Rams have become a dominant force since they moved back to L.A. in 2016.
A team official hollered, “Who’s House?” from the stage in front of The Coliseum, the crowd erupted, “Rams House!” When the team official asked, “Who’s city?”, the crowd went silent for a moment, then a few individuals proceeded to chant, “Lakers!”.
Although domination of the sports scene in L.A. may not be in the future for the champion Rams, to share the throne with the Lakers for this moment was special.
Ram fan and his furry companion at the Rams championship rally in front of the Coliseum on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Nick Scoot smoking a victory cigar during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Walter Peyton Award winner Andrew Whitworth passing the Lombardi Trophy to Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Rams fans waiting for the Rams championship parade on the corner of Jefferson and Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Rams fan, in Rams gear, before the Rams championship parade on Figueroa February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Cooper Kupp holds up the Lombardi trophy, alongside Matt Stafford and Sean McVay, in front of the iconic Felix Chevrolet sign on Jefferson and Figueroa during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Odell Beckham Jr. riding a double-decker bus during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Dedicated fan with a Los Angeles Rams tattoo on the back of his head during the Rams championship rally in front of the Coliseum, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Rams General Manager Les Snead during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Fans climb up a ticket booth during the Rams championship rally in front of the Coliseum, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Cooper Kupp and Sean McVay during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Street vendor’s display of custom-made masks during the Rams championship parade on Figueroa, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)Aaron Donald and Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris celebrating with a bottle of champagne during the Rams championship rally in front of the Coliseum, February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)A 49er’s fan waving their 49er’s flag out of a window during the Rams championship parade on Jefferson St., February 16, 2022. (Photo by: Daniel McMahon)
On Saturday Feb. 26, the Long Beach Health Department will partially lift the mask mandate for fully vaccinated people. This decision comes on the heels of an announcement from Los Angeles County that starting Friday, they will allow businesses and venues to lift their indoor mask mandates.
For a large majority of the pandemic, Long Beach City College has followed suit when it comes to setting and lifting restrictions and it would not be surprising if the school were to make an announcement in the following days that students are no longer required to wear masks indoors.
Although this is the direction that things seem to be trending in, many students and faculty feel that perhaps it is too soon to not require people on campus to wear masks in doors. Of course, it is certainly not a stretch to say it’s too soon, especially when considering that the number of deaths reported in the month of February were the second highest of any month since 2020.
These two writers from the Long Beach Viking News weigh in on whether or not LBCC should lose their mask mandate.
Craig Roberts: Keep masks on to saves lives
Safety is paramount during a crisis of health, but when does safety begin to be too restrictive?
Los Angeles county will be dropping its mask mandate come Friday morning just after midnight, meaning that people can go indoors with no mask as long as you have your vaccine status cleared.
While Long Beach is part of LA county, the city has its own health department which routinely follows the county’s actions. In this instance, Long Beach will be dropping the indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals on Saturday under the same conditions.
Despite this, there’s a list of settings where a mask is still required regardless.
But is it really time to be easing mandates? Outdoors, certainly with proper spacing and vaccine requirements, but indoors where space could be limited and air may not circulate well?
The pandemic is still raging with case counts reaching record highs in mid January according to data from the New York Times. Should we really ease things with a more contagious variant out, even if it’s not as dangerous to the vaccinated?
No, the mask mandate should continue. So many around us are at an increased risk that essentially negates the fact that the Omicron variant isn’t as lethal. For those that are auto-immune compromised, catching COVID could be extremely debilitating or lethal.
And besides, we could put into consideration how we are propagating something we’re failing to control even more when it’s still killing so many every day.
The argument can be made that the same goes for the flu, pneumonia, and other endemic diseases which regularly kill the vulnerable and have their seasons of increased cases.
However, this is not a good excuse to continue something that can effectively be stopped in its tracks, especially with the tools available to us in our day and age.
Indoors, the masks should continue in an effort to help us keep the spread of COVID down while also allowing some way to get back in person.
Social distancing and being vaccinated alone aren’t enough if we’re spreading the same amount of germs and have a more direct means to inhale them.
Besides, we’re already so accustomed to masks from wearing them for so long, so why ditch them when they’re needed most?
James Conley: A fully vaccinated campus doesn’t need masks
After almost two years of being in effect, it’s time for Long Beach City College to lift its mask mandate.
Los Angeles County will officially lift its indoor mask mandate Friday, Feb. 25.
These changes are happening in LA county because the number of positive covid cases are drastically dropping while the number of people who are vaccinated increases.
Being that Long Beach City College is in LA County, LBCC should follow its county’s guidelines.
All LBCC students and faculty must be fully vaccinated unless they have medical or religious exemption; the exempt must submit weekly negative Covid-19 tests.
LBCC has a website that lists all recent positive Covid-19 cases; there have not been any new cases on campus since January 12th 2022.
Because there haven’t been any new cases and everyone on campus is fully vaccinated or at least testing negative for Covid-19, I think it would be more than appropriate for LBCC to lift its mask mandate.
I believe in science and trust that the vaccines are effective against Covid-19 and its many variants.
Taking into consideration the effectiveness of the vaccines, deep cleanings, and social distancing, the people of LBCC do not need a law that enforces the wearing of masks.
Masks are still effective in reducing the spread of germs, bacteria, and viruses; if anyone still wants to wear a mask for extra protection, they can and should do that.
Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States, Anthony Fauci, believes that Covid will become endemic, and I think Covid should be treated like other endemic diseases.
It has been fun to see everyone looking like outlaws and ninjas the past few years, but it’s time to attempt to return to some sort of normalcy.
Despite the gradual return of students and faculty to campus, Long Beach City College’s previously busy centers of student life, the Student Center in the Fishbowl and the Liberal Arts Library, are shadows of their former selves as students adapt to a new COVID normal.
“Before we went into the pandemic it was a lot more hectic. There were a lot more students coming into the lounge and the Fishbowl,” Vanessa Morales said, student assistant for the Student Affairs Department.
“But since the pandemic, there are fewer students on campus so there aren’t many people coming in, so it’s not so loud.” Morales said.
Student Activities Advisor Kim Hamon is not surprised by the lack of students on campus with COVID-19 still impacting people worldwide.
“There are definitely not a lot of students back on campus compared to before the pandemic, but that is something we were already expecting. I’m really excited for the fall semester because it feels like that is when things will be more lively on campus.” Hamon said.
The Fishbowl, before the COVID-19 shutdown of LBCC’s campuses, would often be filled with students studying, lounging or looking for help answering pressing questions about student life.
Now, it’s common to find the numerous individual study desks, despite being carefully spaced out, completely empty of students and the foosball table missing players.
While there might be a different atmosphere, Morales says her job mostly remains the same.
“My job has changed since I’m not helping that many students anymore, [but] I’m still doing what I did before, just a little less,” Morales said.
This help includes directing students towards the basic necessities they may need to survive day to day life.
“I’ve gotten a lot of questions about basic needs, like getting food on campus [or] transportation,” explained Morales, “There has been a shift in more students asking for resources and I guess it comes from the COVID situation or money problems.”
Julie Johnson, a Student Support Services personnel, said she’s found students are still concerned about their health safety and what changes the return to campus has in store for learning in a pandemic.
“Out of everything I’ve heard from students, it’s a lot about the safety measures on campus and how that translates to how professors will be regarding health concerns and missing class,” said Johnson.
“I do my best to help keep people safe first. I try to tell students to take their safety and health as their number one priority.” Johnson said
Prior to the shutdown, the library on the Liberal Arts Campus was similarly a go-to study spot for students seeking a calming space to focus on their classes.
But the library is now even quieter than normal, as some students choose to work off campus with COVID in mind.
“People are keeping their eye on the variants and moving in rhythm with that,” Karen Vogel, reference librarian, said, “Hopefully we’ll see things return to normal.”
It might take a while, but Vogel sees light at the end of the tunnel: “Resources are being utilized more. And more students are coming in, which is a good sign. I think it’ll be a gradual thing.”
While a robust student life may be lacking for LBCC at the moment, students still have opportunities to socialize and get involved with the school through various clubs and frequent student events on campus featured on the LBCC website.
“Right now we have 16 clubs for charter and we are anticipating there will be an additional five to ten clubs this semester,” Hamon says.
“Our special interest clubs have really taken a hit because it’s difficult to do outreach to those students with specific interests… We are all still trying to find the best way to connect with those students and get them engaged with clubs.” Hamon said.
A grand slam during the 9th inning caused the LBCC Vikings to take defeat against the Orange Coast College Pirates with a final score of 13-9 at a home game on Thursday.
OCC ended the game riding an offensive wave as the LBCC relievers, shorthanded due to covid, were not able to fend off the riptide of adrenaline injected by the OCC head coach Nate Johnson.
OCC’s leadoff man was up in the second inning with one out, starting pitcher Moises Guzman didn’t flinch, took care of the side, and proceeded to cause problems with his bat.
Spirits were up, balls were flying high for the home team. Leading 8-4, the Vikings were almost sure they had secured the game.
Then the 7th inning changed the trajectory of the game.
The play was an attempted bunt for the visitors. The batter was hit by-the-pitch. The call was a strike. Coach Nate Johnson was tossed. His dugout came to life.
“Figure it out!” was the final message given by OCC coach Johnson upon his early exit Thursday.
OCC coach Nate Johnson argues with LBCC umpire on controversial play on Thursday’s home game. The Vikings took defeat against the Pirates with a final score of 13-9. (Photo by Sophia Cobb)
LBCC’s coach, Casey Crook, sided with Johnson on the controversial play.
“The other coach has an argument,” Crook said. “Probably should not have been called a strike, but I could see why it was.”
Although they didn’t put up a run immediately after Coach expressed his feelings, his team was fuming. It came to fruition in the ninth inning, where they took advantage of LBCC’s depleted bullpen.
A grand slam gave the Pirates a 13-9 lead and the Vikings weren’t able to rebound from the onslaught.
Starting pitcher Moises Guzman, a Millikan High School graduate, was the standout for LBCC in the loss. Guzman contributed 2 home runs, one being a grand slam to center field, and 5 solid innings on the bump. He left the game with the lead.
But to Guzman, winning the game is more important than individual stats.
“I don’t care how good I do, we lost the game.”
For the full Vikings baseball schedule, click here.
Effective February 10, 2022, Downtown Long Beach shines a bit brighter. The city officially reopened the brand new and completely redesigned Lincoln Park, located on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard.
Today, many residents, including tourists, get to enjoy the improved park that accommodates a wide range of age groups, from toddlers to teenagers and grown adults. On the main side of the park there features a skate park, half basketball court, grounded workout equipment, benches, and a large play structure area.
In the center of the park is a synthetic turf field with two small soccer goals on either side. Located on the other side of the field is the Billie Jean King Main Library that opened in 2019, as well as a dog park, and clean, easily accessible restrooms.
Historically, Lincoln Park is the oldest park in Long Beach, CA, which was established in 1880. Prior to this renovation, the park was riddled with homeless activity, trash, and dying brush.
Mytishea Sinclair, a mom and local resident of a couple years said, “we didn’t even know there was a park here until we were coming over the bridge.”
The park has virtually metamorphosed into a tourist attraction! One of the many attractive features is that it accommodates sports equipment rentals to use while visiting the park at no cost.
“This is our second time coming here, and we chose to come back here because it’s close to the house and there’s a skate park,” Sinclair said.
The parking in the area can be somewhat difficult with most of it being paid parking. There are apartment buildings surrounding the park on most sides with most parking being taken by residents.
According to Sinclair, “the parking is pretty much the same as usual, but it would be nice if there could be designated parking.”
Overall the redesigned park has been a major hit with the local residents as well as people that are just passing through. The large and shiny Abraham Lincoln Memorial Penny Statue facing Ocean Boulevard makes the park hard to miss when driving by.
According to two local residents and first time Lincoln Park goers, the new and improved park has brought a, “sense of tranquility and breath of fresh air.”
Lincoln Park is open from dawn to 10 p.m., with significant overhead and ground lighting in all areas after dark.
LBCC student Vernon Robinson was recently released from San Quentin Prison after serving decades on a sentence for a murder he claims he did not commit.
Robinson hosted an in-person book signing for his book “All Men Are Created” at the A building on Thursday.
This event was one of the school’s series of Black Heritage Month events planned throughout the month.
Robinson chose to come to LBCC not just because he was invited, but also because he considers it a home.
A view of Vernon Robinson signing one of his books during his book signing Photo By Marlon Villa
He claims he came straight to LBCC from the prison gates to seek educational opportunities.
“It’s easy to lose hope when you’re neck deep,” said Robinson.
He wishes to encourage other incarcerated people to not give up hope.
Robinson explained how around 25 years into his sentence, he felt as if he was going to die in prison.
“I want the readers to understand that the people sent to prison are human beings and as a society, we can’t discard them,” said Robinson.
Shyra Compton, who is an associate director for scholarships at LBCC, decided to buy Robinson’s book after hearing him speak on how the county system is worse than the federal system.
“After reading the book I imagine I’ll have a better understanding of the experience of someone who claims to be wrongfully incarcerated,” said Compton.
“The amount of time that has been taken from his life can’t be given back to him, however it’s considered inspiring how he has a positive attitude and wants to help others by mentoring,” said Compton.
Manuel Gomez, a close follower of Vernon Robinson’s story and someone who also shares a similar story, offers support to LBCC students through the Justice Scholars program.
“I’m able to relate from the incarceration which is a beautiful thing because there’s students who also can relate and knowing there’s help offered to them is a rewarding experience,” said Gomez.
The Justice Scholars program offers support to formerly incarcerated students by helping them return to their education in an inclusive environment.
LBCC kicked off its annual series of Black Heritage Month events on Wednesday with free soul food, music and student performances at the A-Quad on the liberal arts campus.
The event began with a moment of silence in honor of all Black people who had died from COVID-19.
For many students and faculty, this was their first in-person event to participate in since the pandemic forced the campus to shut down nearly 2 years ago.
Dr. Lee Douglas, LBCC’s Vice President of academic affairs, was one of several faculty members who participated in the event.
Douglas spoke about the school’s underlying theme of this year’s Black Heritage Month: Black health and wellness.
“The focus this year is on Black wellness and thinking about taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, spiritually, and just the whole person,” said Douglas. “That’s why this event is so exciting, because we don’t really take the time to say ‘take care of yourself’.”
Several students also participated in the event, including Leila Pope, who said this was her first week being on campus.
“I think the event that’s happening right now is very empowering for the Black students here,” said Pope.
Vernon Ware-Wright, another student at the event stated that the school is doing a good job giving its Black students the help they need.
“In my opinion, I feel like they’re doing everything they can for the young Black students so we could have a better education to get to where we need to go,” said Ware-Wright.
Many other events will be held throughout the month, including a webinar with American philosopher and political activist, Dr. Cornel West.
For more information on the school’s schedule for upcoming Black Heritage Month events, click here.
Loaded cheesy nachos, massive wet burritos, ceviche and street tacos are some of the mouthwatering menu items at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos, a restaurant that serves traditional Mexican food with a plant-based twist.
Pancho’s Vegan Tacos opened their original locations in Las Vegas and expanded the franchise to Long Beach in April. Opening amidst the pandemic presented challenges for the restaurant, according to manager Elysha Rees.
“It was a little hard because right when we opened we couldn’t dine-in at all. So we were super slammed with a bunch of take-out orders. … It’s been a little up and down, but for the most part, I think we’ve adjusted alright to all the circumstances,” Rees said.
Despite the difficulty of operating during COVID-19, Rees said the community has shown up to support the establishment.
“It’s been pretty popular. A lot of people have come in and said that they’ve gone to the Vegas location and that’s how they know about us,” Rees said.
The drink menu has traditional fountain drinks and a changing selection of aguas frescas, including horchata, jamaica and a seasonal watermelon flavor.
The watermelon agua fresca is incredibly refreshing and delicious. The horchata is made with a non-dairy coconut base. Although it is not as sweet as many traditional horchatas, it still carries the same great flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.
Singles street tacos are available with a variety of different plant-based meat options, including al pastor, carne asada, chorizo, carnitas and “chik-end.”
The street tacos are a popular dish at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos. The “chik-end” and al pastor are two of the meatless protein options on the menu, alongside carnitas and carne asada. (Photo by Veronica Towers)
“A lot of people say they haven’t had vegan street tacos because they’re kind of hard to come by,” Rees said.
The “chik-end” taco, made with a soy base and topped with onion and cilantro, packs a delectable bite that is almost indistinguishable from a traditional street taco. The al pastor, made with a wheat base, is covered in a sweet chili marinade that is a bit overpowering.
Pancho’s offers weekly specials like “Nacho Wednesday” and “Tostada Thursday”, where menu items are discounted.
The classic nachos are a massive serving of corn chips, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, avocado and the customer’s choice of meat. The cheese sauce is made in-house with a potato and carrot base, according to Rees.
The carnitas are made with jackfruit and are the most impressive protein option at Pancho’s. The jackfruit is deliciously tender, perfectly seasoned and replicates the taste of traditional carnitas to a tee.
The carnitas are a great option to pair with the classic nachos. The “meat” adds to the delicious blend of textures and flavors in the dish.
Rees said that the wet burritos are a customer favorite and recommended the asada meat filling. Available with either green or red sauce poured on top (or both), the burrito has beans, rice, pico de gallo and the customer’s choice of meat.
The asada is wheat based and nails the texture of traditional asada. The red sauce has a sweet richness, similar to the taste of Mexican mole. The green sauce packs a much spicier kick.
Customer Eric Chavez visited Pancho’s because he was recommended the spot by his vegan friends. Although he isn’t vegan himself, he was impressed by the wet burrito with carne asada.
“The carne asada texture is similar to sausage. The rice and pico de gallo is bussin bussin,” Chavez said.
Vegetable fillings such as mushroom and cactus are available for those who may not want a meat alternative. The cactus is smoky and nostalgic of a homemade taco.
Vegan seafood is also a protein option at Pancho’s. Fish tacos are a popular menu item and can be served either “south” or “north” style.
The south fish tacos have pico de gallo, lettuce and lime garnish. The fish, made by the vegan brand Gardein, is one of the only proteins that are not made in-house.
The “south” style fish tacos at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos are made with Gardein brand fish fillets and topped with pico de gallo, lettuce and a lime wedge on the side. (Photo by Veronica Towers)
The fish has a crispy outer layer that is similar to a beer-battered fish filet. The taco is light and satisfying.
The ceviche tostada, served with a large scoop of avocado on top, is a refreshing dish that offers the perfect bite of crunchy, savory and zesty. The “fish” has a realistic texture and pairs incredibly well with the squeeze of lime juice.
There is also a selection of burgers and hot dogs on the menu made with Beyond and Impossible meat substitutes.
Rice pudding, ice cream, cookies and tres leches cakes are some of the dessert options at Pancho’s. The tres leches cake is made by local bakery Baked Vegan Sweets.
The vanilla cake is soaked in a coconut milk mix and topped with whipped cream, fresh berries and a dash of cinnamon. The cake is dense, but nonetheless tasty. The vegan whipped cream is deliciously sweet and the berries give the dessert a hint of tanginess.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available for customers. The interior of the restaurant is colorfully decorated and has works by local artists hung up on the wall, which are available for sale.
An art piece of a chihuahua in a sweater with a carrot in its mouth at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos. The dining area has a large selection of paintings from local artists for sale on the walls. (Photo by Veronica Towers)
Owner Sacbe Melling, who lives in Las Vegas and occasionally visits, still wants to prioritize the local community at this franchise.
“(Melling) is super down to showcase their art and let them sell it here. I think that’s a pretty unique thing because he’s down for anything, as long as it’s community based,” Rees said.
According to Rees, the chefs at Pancho’s have been testing out recipes for vegan tamales and are hoping to offer them to customers in the near future.
Pancho’s Vegan Tacos is located at 1837 E 7th St.. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Weekday hours are 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For more photos and videos of the dining experience at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos, check out our Instagram.
LBCC should continue to charge its students for a parking permit because it allows the college to fund the salaries of various student assistants and maintain its secure parking structures.
Although the charge has stopped amidst the pandemic, LBCC usually charges its students $30 during the fall and spring semesters for a parking permit, while the winter and summer fees are $20.
Compared to other four-year universities, LBCC’s parking fees are fair when we contrast the parking fees from campuses such as California State University, Los Angeles, which currently charges their students around $50.
These fees greatly increase when we move onto schools like the University of California, Irvine, which charges around $400 for student parking.
As shown in the annual and financial budget report, part of the revenue received from parking permits goes into the wages of maintenance workers who oversee the various parking sites at both LBCC campuses, which is why removing these fees would affect them.
The budget report indicates that the school makes an estimated $1.1 million per year from parking services and public transportation.
The parking service coordinators make themselves responsible for the safety of the students’ vehicles through the Student Assistant program.
This program is used to enforce the rules and safety of students’ vehicles and offer jobs to several student assistants each semester. They go around campus with the ability to answer the questions that visitors might need answered about the parking or campus.
A part of the income from the parking fees also goes towards salaries for parking services coordinators and funding for the Viking Shuttle, which provides transportation services for students at both campuses.
“LBCC uses the parking fees to maintain the parking lots and to make repairs such as restriping, resurfacing, repairs or upgrades to the parking meters,” said Lubert Iglesia, the parking services coordinator.
Many might argue that theft is high, there are many accidents, and that parking might be too expensive for some.
One of the main reasons behind charging students for parking permits is to, “provide students, staff and the surrounding community accessibility to a safe and inviting learning environment,” as stated on the LBCC campus parking page on the website.
Students who choose to park their vehicle outside of campus may be more likely to become victims of crime outside of campus, where there is less security.
As it is shown on the Neighborhood Scout website, Long Beach’s crime rate is higher than 82% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.
Accidents are bound to happen at one point or the other, but if an accident were to occur at a LBCC parking location, they could be dealt with easier by security.
Cutting parking fees permanently could help students save a few dollars every semester, but it is more beneficial to keep these fees, as they come to support many staff members and students in ways we may not at first notice.
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