View ‘Hole in the Wall’ in a larger map A ‘Hole in the Wall’ is a place, usually pertaining to food, which is considered to be unpopular.  These places are smaller than the average restaurant or places to eat and are not advertised on television. People pass by these places all the time, but never stop in. Not because the food is bad, but typically people are afraid to try new things. These are few of my favorite “Hole in… Read more

View Date Places in a larger map CD Trader (818) 705-3544 18926 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356 While other records stores are struggling to stay open during this downward economy, the CD Trader in Tarzana seems unaffected. “Sales have stayed the same. Other record stores are closing, but we’re still going on,” says Erica Abell. Started in Thousand Oaks, nowadays, a CD Trader can be found on Ventura Blvd. Located only six miles away from CSUN, it is considered one… Read more

As she delicately plucks the strings on a maroon, acoustic guitar, Casey Gregg’s soft voice transcends the chirping birds at her La Crescenta home. She smiles, even when she fumbles over a few words or chords. Some people may mistake Gregg as the next aspiring pop starlet or folk rock queen. But, she is a music therapy student at CSUN who is driven to help people through the power of song. “Music is just a unique modality that you can… Read more

The growling of unhappy bellies is sometimes the result of busy lives and people on the go. Some people can get so caught up with their busy schedules that they forget to eat or will just grab something that is fast and easy. And, fast food is not the only option. Supplemental bars and drinks have become popular but are they sufficient enough? Jennifer Stoyner, a licensed dietician, says she thinks people use and like the supplemental bars and drinks… Read more

Cal State University of Northridge emphasizes on its fifty years of life changing opportunity and if opportunity is what you are looking for, the Matador Involvement Center is where you need to go. The Matador Involvement Center is located by the student union on the first floor of the ‘Sol Center’ building by the student union. This center was officially opened at this location since the fall of 2004 and gives students the opportunity to get involved in volunteer work… Read more

As freshmen and new students, college could be intimidating but with the right tips and suggestions, fear can turn into a rewarding academic experience. In order for students to be successful in college, Robert L. Stoneham, associate director of the Learning Resource Center says, “[students] have to make their education number one.” Students need to prioritize their lives, putting their studies before everything else. Stoneham says the types of students who usually do well “are always looking for opportunities to… Read more