Nina Fife is a junior at Pepperdine University double majoring in Journalism and English with a writing and rhetoric emphasis. She began working with The562 in the inaugural intern class before being hired as their Social Media Director and now Assistant Editor. Nina is a proud Long Beach schools alum who graduated with valedictorian honors.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Long Beach Poly boys’ soccer had an emotional and exciting Senior Night while beating Jordan 6-0 on Wednesday. The dominant win secured Poly’s second place in Moore League. Poly brought high intensity and energy from the first whistle. Their aggression allowed Anthony Martinez Urrutia to […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. It’s not a true brotherhood growing up without competition, especially when it comes to sports. The saying goes that the older brother always wins, and that’s exactly how it went for Jordan’s coach Chris Francis and his older brother Timothy “Hamma” Francis […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Lassina Traore led Long Beach State men’s basketball to a 77-61 victory over Cal State Bakersfield by recording his 16th double-double of the season on Thursday at Walter Pyramid. Traore led all scorers with 20 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. […]