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Education Interns

LBUSD Students React to ICE Walk-Out Protests

Photo by Nevaeh Guadamuz Many Long Beach Unified School District high school students walked out of class or school Friday morning, part of a nationwide protest over ICE enforcement here and across the country. We asked high school students from the comprehensive LBUSD high schools for their opinions on the protest–good, bad, or anything in […]

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Basketball Interns Lakewood Long Beach Poly

Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Runs Past Lakewood 

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. What started as a competitive matchup quickly became a statement game, as Long Beach Poly defeated Lakewood 73–33 on Friday […]

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Education Interns

LBUSD Students React to Upcoming Cell Phone Ban

The Long Beach Unified School District’s new technology policy will go into effect next week, bringing about a seismic change for a large portion of the city’s population. Even in declining enrollment, the LBUSD student body represents more than 10% of the city’s population. Beginning on Monday, those students will face significant restrictions when it […]

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Girls’ Water Polo: Long Beach Poly Gets First League Win Over Lakewood

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. After beginning the season with […]

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Football: Lakewood’s Tiwan Jones Leads South To Victory in 605 All-Star Game

The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. For the second year in a row, the 605 All-Star Game was back last Saturday afternoon, and once again the South All-Stars defeated the North All-Stars, this time by a score of 26-7 at […]

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Basketball Interns Jordan Long Beach Poly

Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Takes Down Jordan

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits cruised to a 95-60 victory over the Jordan Panthers in […]

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Basketball Interns Lakewood Millikan

Boys’ Basketball: Millikan Dunks Past Lakewood 

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan Rams made a statement on their home court Wednesday night against their rivals from Lakewood, cruising to an 89 -31 victory to remain unbeaten […]

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Basketball Interns Lakewood Millikan

Girls’ Basketball: Lakewood Pulls Out Win Against Millikan

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Lakewood Lancers took control early in their Moore League game Wednesday night against the Millikan Rams, holding on for a win on the road. It […]