In this podcast, VoiceWaves contributor Rachel Livinal interviews Yesenia Pacheco, a student currently attending Long Beach City College, about their attempts to transfer to Cal State Long Beach and how GPA being a key deciding factor has hurt their chances at getting in -- even after they've worked to improve it.

In this podcast, CSULB enterprise reporter Matt James interviews Long Beach local Sharon Rodas about how her employment status has changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodas shares how the pandemic led to her departure from businesses large and small, and how, in an ironic twist, it led her to a job she enjoys. For more updates from us, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @VoiceWavesLB A full transcript of this podcast can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ClR_KVDABC_Icao6xo9sLmJlBc_q0-36RuZgdfzYm40/edit?usp=sharing

In this podcast, Karina Espinoza interviews Gaby Hernandez, executive director of the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition, about recent immigration law reforms, what the administration of President Joe Biden needs to do to protect the immigrant community, and how residents can get involved in creating change. Podcast and graphic by Karina Espinoza of CSULB's JOUR 495: Enterprise reporting in diverse communities. Find a transcript of this podcast here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o2-Yg3bDO4BiawMYzwtMTDRMsIFjZnPbjAPCmQ7Bqgg/edit?usp=sharing Find more stories from the JOUR 495 class and Long Beach youth at voicewaves.org and follow us @VoiceWavesLB on all social media to get updates from us.

In this podcast, CSULB student Tiffany Mankarios tells the story of how her family shunned her for her relationship with her boyfriend — a Black student — and how it impacted both her and her boyfriend.

In this podcast, CSULB enterprise reporter Madalyn Amato interviews Alfredo Carlos about universal basic income, its potential, and what it could mean for Long Beach. Alfredo Carlos is a CSULB professor of political science and the director of the Foundation for Economic Democracy.

Whether it’s for workers’ rights, renters, or fighting the KKK, Leanna Noble has been a veteran of all things organizing, in Long Beach and beyond. She’s also a speaker for this year’s People’s State of the City. In this audio profile, she tells stories from her eventful life, about her work and local history. The People’s State of the City is a community take on major issues facing the city of Long Beach. It takes place Wednesday, February 12th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Long Beach, United Church of Christ. 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, California 90802. You can find more event information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2297406567051724/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Our youth team is joined by community experts and Black Lives Matter for a personal and smart chat about preventing youth from getting stuck in the criminal justice pipeline. Hosted, produced and some edits by M. Smith with editing by Michael Lozano. For more information about our My Brother's Keeper project, go here: https://yli.org/program/my-brothers-keeper/ Take our MBK youth survey on violence prevention here: http://tinyurl.com/mbklb2019 Music: Unwritten Stories, "One Day" via Soundcloud.

It happens every year and every damn year it seems to get bigger. What is it about the annual People's State of the City event that keeps attracting hundreds of Long Beach activists -- youth, elders, everyone? Listen for a preview for this year's event!

If you ever struggled with mental health, you probably remember that one song, artist, or album that made it all better, if just for a bit. In this podcast, host Odin Smith joins other youth to explore this and their mental health stories in detail. You will find both similarities and differences in how we cope.

Lean Taing is unsure about her exact birthdate. She is one of the many Khmer Rouge refugees living in Long Beach, many lost ties with their history and past en route to safety. Besides their history, she had to endure family loss and violence to make her way out, even if it meant crossing mountains and avoiding bombs to escape the bloodshed. Today, Taing finds comfort in the local Khmer dance classes at Long Beach's Homeland Cultural Center. “Now, I’m so happy,” Taing she says. In this audio diary, Taing shares her incredible journey of survival and finding happiness in Cambodia Town, Long Beach. Audio Story by Preshous Jordan. Music via Purple Planet.

Podcast host Odin Smith unravels the personal journey of young artists first venturing into the music world, covering themes of mental wellness, confidence, acceptance, and more. Special guest Long Beach music producer and filmmaker Tempest joins her. Tracklist: soundcloud.com/odiespice/hiatus soundcloud.com/odiespice/db-devils soundcloud.com/odiespice/cosmos Tempest's Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tempestohchild

Transferring from a 2 year college can be exciting as well as stressful. Wavegang spoke with LBCC transfer counselor, Ruben Page to ask questions about -GPA requirements for transfer students -Debunking myths and questioning the bad reputations of community college -Guarantees to get admitted into a CSU and much more.. Thank you for your support. Please listen and share Podcast host/manager: M.Smith Production by M.Smith Program Manager: Michael Lozano Guest Speaker - Ruben Page Wavegang Youth Podcasters on this episode: M.Smith ( Instagram @mxrceloxarcxngel) Amber Michelle Alvin Engo