Daily 49er

Who we are

The Daily 49er is the award-winning, independent student newspaper of Long Beach State University and has been published on campus since the school opened in 1949. Through its website, social media and print publication, it is the best source for students, faculty and staff to stay informed about breaking news stories, campus events and other important matters at the university and around the city. The Daily 49er covers news, politics, arts and entertainment and sports and regularly publishes op-ed pieces and columns looking at the issues that most affect students and the campus community.

Recent awards

First place, Best Headline Portfolio, 2018 California College Media Association

First place, Best News Photo, 2018 California College Media Association

Second place, Best Breaking News Story, 2018 California College Media Association

Fourth place, Front Cover Design, 2017 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards

Honorable mention, Newspaper Design Spread, 2017 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards

Where to find us

The Daily 49er is distributed Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the fall and spring semesters to 45 on-campus and 32 off-campus locations.

Website: daily49er.com

Facebook: facebook.com/daily49er

Twitter: @daily49er

Instagram: @daily49er

Story ideas and submissions: eicd49er@gmail.com