Meet Our 2026–2027 Student Media Leaders
Every publication has a story to tell, but what about the people behind the stories?
At California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), student media brings together students with different backgrounds, creative outlooks, and interest in working toward a common goal: sharing stories that matter. From highlighting local businesses to reporting on breaking campus news, each publication offers a unique look into the culture of The Beach.
Although readers see only the finished product, a myriad of creative ideas, collaboration, and innovation go into producing each publication. Leading these efforts is a group of students who dedicate their time to developing and bringing these creative ideas to life, managing teams, and ultimately, sharing their unique voices.
This year, four students are helping shape the student media community at CSULB. Meet the faces behind each publication and discover what inspires them to lead, create and make an impact at The Beach.
(L-R) Monica Boerger, Business Manager for Beach Media, Kimberly Wong, Editor-in-Chief for DIG, Angela Osorio, Editor-in-Chief for Long Beach Current & Miguel Nicolas, Editor-in-Chief for EÑYE
Angela Osorio
Editor-in-Chief | Long Beach Current
Keeping a campus like Long Beach informed comes with a great deal of responsibility, and for Angela Osorio, the editor-in-chief of the Long Beach Current, it’s a challenge she is willing to take on.
Osorio leads a large team of student journalists who are dedicated to reporting on pressing issues that affect CSULB and the wider Long Beach community. The publication covers a vast range of topics, from Long Beach’s local news to campus athletics, allowing students insight into issues or events happening around them.
Osorio’s interest in working for student media stems from her passion in journalism and desire to cover meaningful and impactful stories, and she is doing just that.
"I joined the Long Beach Current because I am passionate about student media and local journalism. I wanted to be part of a publication that valued ethical reporting, covered stories important to the campus community, and challenged me as a journalist," Osorio said.
Since joining the publication, Osorio has taken on responsibilities beyond just reporting. Now, Osorio oversees a staff of 50 members, and she has been given firsthand experience in navigating the challenges that come with leading a newsroom.
As the leader of a student media publication, Osorio has encountered situations that require both journalistic judgment and strong leadership skills. These experiences have not only helped her develop as a reporter and editor, but have also given her a deeper understanding of responsibilities and conflicts that come with managing a team.
Through her role as editor-in-chief with the Long Beach Current, Osorio is able to pursue her passion for journalism while embracing the challenges that come with the field.
Kimberly Wong
Editor-in-Chief | DIG Magazine
Long Beach is known for its creativity, and Kimberly Wong, editor-in-chief for DIG Magazine, leads CSULB’s student lifestyle publication, ensuring that campus creativity doesn’t go unnoticed.
DIG is a student-produced art and culture magazine for the CSULB campus that brings together different forms of creative expression including writing, photography, illustration, and so much more. The priority is originality, and the publication excels at showcasing that. DIG encourages readers to explore the uniqueness of Long Beach by spotlighting local artistry, different cultures, and the unique perspectives that make the city so special.
For Wong, joining DIG was her opportunity to bring attention to student stories that can sometimes be overlooked.
"I joined DIG to help highlight stories about local art and culture that might go unnoticed and unappreciated," Wong said.
Along with developing her skills in writing, and managing a team, her experience being a part of DIG has changed the way she sees the community around her. She has gained a greater appreciation for the culture that makes up Long Beach, which inspires DIG’s content.
DIG’s commitment to celebrating diverse perspectives has given students a space to explore their individual creativity while connecting to the community around them. Being a part of DIG has given Wong valuable leadership experiences and the chance to form deeper connections with the city's artistic community.
Miguel Nicolas
Editor-in-Chief | EÑYE Magazine
For Miguel Nicolas, editor-in-chief of EÑYE magazine, joining was more than professional experience in student media. It was an opportunity to represent his culture, and it has allowed him to collaborate with students who share a passion for creativity.
Nicolas has helped lead CSULB’s bilingual Latine student magazine, a publication that prioritizes cultural identity and representation through storytelling.
Formerly known as DÍG en Español, EÑYE has evolved from a Spanish-language magazine into a bilingual publication that features a Spanish-English flip design. The magazine's new name was inspired by the Spanish letter ñ, which reflects its ongoing dedication to embrace and celebrate Latine culture on campus.
What initially was an opportunity to contribute to a student media publication has now become a memorable part of Nicolas’s college experience. It has allowed him to form a meaningful connection with people on campus who share the same appreciation for their cultural background.
"Two years later, being part of this publication has become the best part of my college experience and has allowed me to both grow in my professional field and connect meaningfully with members of my community," Nicolas said.
Being a leader in student media doesn’t just provide a professional pathway for individual interests. It also brings students a sense of belonging on campus, allowing them to share perspectives that are otherwise not always represented elsewhere.
Through EÑYE, Nicolas is helping shape a space where culture and creativity come together through stories for and about the Latine student community at CSULB.
Monica Boerger
Business Manager | Beach Media
Behind the articles, podcasts, videos and photographs is a whole team working to make sure the student media publications have the support they need to thrive. This is where Beach Media Business comes in.
As a student-run media business department, Beach Media supports the Long Beach Current, DIG and EÑYE, providing advertising, business, marketing, distribution and promotional services.
For Monica Boerger, Beach Media’s business manager, the position has given her the opportunity to apply outside the classroom what she’s learning in her master’s program in business administration.
"Beach Media has given me the space to grow as a leader and apply what I am learning in my MBA program in a professional setting," Boerger said.
Professional experience is not the only important part about her time with Beach Media. Boerger values the relationships she’s built through her involvement.
"Just as meaningful has been the opportunity to give back to the CSULB community and connect with fellow students through student media," Boerger added.
Her experience highlights a side of student media that brings together students interested in business, marketing, and communications, serving as the backbone that supports the work of student journalists and creatives.
Student media doesn’t only provide coverage of campus life and activities, it provides valuable professional opportunities in an educational workshop setting. Follow Boerger, Nicolas, Wong and Osorio’s progress in CSULB’s student media during the 2026-2027 academic year by following Beach Media, ENYE, DIG and the Long Beach Current on Instagram.