Wave Of Violence Affects Churches on Dipity. Members at a local church in Northridge said they’re not worried about potential violence at their congregation. Despite the string of church shootings since 2003, and an even more staggering increase of them within the past year, employees at the Northridge United Methodist Church don’t feel they are at risk. “I don’t think we’re concerned about security here,” said Pastor Stan Ferguson. “But, there are probably some churches in some areas that if… Read more

Tensions spilled out from the Noski Auditorium June 25 at a California Faculty Association meeting as CSUN faculty from various departments voiced their opinions about voting for layoffs or furloughs. CFA board members refused to vote at a meeting on June 23 for either option. “Because we have not been given details from the chancellor’s office, we do not know if we accept the furlough if that would mean that we would keep people,” said Dave Ballard, co-president of the… Read more

Her trembling voice rippled through the air, wrenching the hearts of millions listening, as she explained the gruesome events she had witnessed at Baharestan square, Iran. The protestor’s voice aired on CNN as she said, “I was going towards Baharestan with my friend. This was everyone, not just supporters of one candidate or another. All of my friends, they were going to Baharestan to express our opposition to these killings and demanding freedom. “The black-clad police stopped everyone…We went on… Read more

“Till death do us part” has taken on a new meaning in America as this promise of eternal unity has lost its external significance in our society. Today I ask, “Who is dying?”  The person who ravaged the faith and reliance of his family toward himself, and lost the trust of a nation by conducting a punishable act of disloyalty, or is it the one whose heart, dignity, and pride got taken away?  Either way, the pain is great and… Read more

It is right smack in the middle of campus and its large pillars and multiple floors gives those walking by a sense of curiosity and awe. “When I first saw the building it reminded me of the White House and it just looked important,” said incoming freshman Arie Thompson. The Oviatt Library is a place all students should be familiar with and not intimidated by either. Throughout your academic career, if there is one thing that most students will have… Read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran has challenged its constitution in the course of handling Iranians disputing the 2009 presidential election. Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken the streets of Iran demanding a rerun of the June 12 allegedly fraudulent presidential election.  With the intention of holding peaceful demonstrations, the protesters have forbidden themselves from carrying weapons of any sort. Threatened by the massive outpouring of presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi’s supporters, demonstrators have been attacked, arrested and killed by… Read more

“America’s position in the world is one of moral leadership.  And that’s what America is all about.  And frankly, it’s not only about what takes place in the streets of Tehran but it’s also about what takes place in America’s conscience. . . . The fact is that America has been and will be the beacon of hope and freedom.” John McCain, advocating President Obama take a tougher stand on Iran, Face the Nation, June 21st Really, Senator? There has been… Read more

The “Twitter Revolution” in Iran has captured the hearts of many Americans, and rightfully so. With the charismatic appearances of “the Persian Obama”, Mir Hossein Mousavi, it should come as no surprise. Realistically, the President of Iran has very little power; the Ayatollah has final say on all decisions including maintaining control of the military. The President’s biggest influence is felt in domestic affairs. This is what is possibly up for grabs in this latest power struggle. The idea of… Read more

As I flip through the business section of the newspaper, I constantly come across headlines of corporations asking for government bailout, banks asking for government bailout and most recently, the state of California asking for bailout. It makes me wonder, will financial aid now be asking for bailout or get completely phased out? I raised my concerns to Gregorio Alcantar, counselor in the Financial Aid and Scholarship office at CSUN. The good news is the federal government will not eliminate… Read more