Eli Aquino
Eli Aquino began working with The562 as part of its inaugural intern class in 2021 and continued throughout high school as a freelancer. He joined The562’s staff in 2024 and was later promoted to Editorial Associate & Staff Writer. He is currently in his third year at Long Beach State.

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This week, all of The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. Visit LongBeachGives.org to find your cause and support local nonprofits! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 21. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach […]

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CIF State Track: Asjah Atkinson Shines For St. Anthony

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Asjah Atkinson has no problems with being a lonely track and field athlete. The St. Anthony sophomore trained with her family and ran unattached during middle school before coming to the small private school in Long Beach with her sister and coach, Ericka Brooks. Atkinson placed in the CIF State Finals 100 meter hurdles last […]