Dance Marathon for Charity

On Friday, November 6, 2009, a dance marathon will take place at the RLC to raise money for the nonprofit organization Project Kindle.

Project Kindle's main goal is to improve the quality of life for children, young adults and families who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization provides recreational experiences, educational programs, and support services primarily through camps. These camps provide opportunities and enhance the overall well-being of children and youth.

It will cost residents $8 and nonresidents $10 to attend the event. The donation will go towards Project Kindle. It will be held for four hours from 8 p.m. to midnight. The first two hours will be an 80's theme and the second two hours will be a pajama (PJ) theme.

"I am really excited for this event because I am hosting it," said Kim Cao, residential advisor on the first floor. "Fun and exciting things are happening right here at the RLC."

The best time to sign up for this event is between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays at the RLC, Tuesdays at Residence Commons and Wednesdays at Parkside Commons.

Camp Kindle Featured on Direct TV from Project Kindle on Vimeo.

"Haunted Hallway"

The RLC will be hosting their very first "Haunted Hallway" on Thursday, October 29, 2009.

The third floor of the Residential Learning College will be filled with deathly mazes, horrific zombies, and ultimate fun. This semester the RLC decided to host their own activity in the spirit of Halloween.

The directors of RLC are slowing making the off-campus housing more involved and more exciting for CSULB residents on and off campus. The best way is to create more events that are entertaining and enjoyable.

"This is something the RAs [Residential Advisors] came up with in our weekly meetings," said Andrew Hakim, residential advisor on the third floor. "We never thought we'd be given the actual opportunity to host a new way to celebrate Halloween. It's perfect timing too because the third floor is currently vacant."

This free event is between 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m where free food and prizes will be given away.

RLC Shuttle Buses

Lately the RLC shuttle buses have been arriving late and causing student residents to be frustrated and ultimately annoyed.

The main purpose of the RLC shuttle bus is to provide free "morning to late night service from RLC to campus in a matter of minutes." Fifteen minutes is the time between each shuttle bus that provides service to and from school at three locations: Brottman Hall, the library and Lot 14. Student residents usually leave half an hour prior to class where they want to feel relaxed, not rushed.

Due to the delay in the arrival of shuttle buses, residents have either been either extremely early or just in time for class. The arrival time of the shuttle buses varies, but it is never consistent of every 15 minutes.

So what is the cause of the delay? Traffic.

"Depending on the time of day, traffic seems to be the main issue. Residents who have 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. classes are more likely to be too early or too late to class," Elissa Thomas, CSULB’s rideshare coordinator, said. "We are trying to do our best to provide the quickest and most reliable source of transportation for students at the off-campus housing."

"I drive to school," said Joey Navarrete, resident at RLC. "This way I don't have to deal with bus transportation or worry about whether or not I'll make it to class on time."


For more information, contact:
Rideshare Coordinator Elissa Thomas: (562) 985-4091