Date of birth: June 26, 1988 Place of birth: Van Nuys, CA Height: 5’8” Class: Junior High School: Highland HS, Palmdale Position: Goalkeeper Major: Political Science Favorites Food: “Everything, as long as it’s made well.” Music: Reggae and classic rock Movie: The Departed Athlete: Tim Howard Class: Political theory Life Greatest Difficulty: Tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) last year Greatest goal accomplished: “Coming back from the injury and getting to start this year” Hobbies: “Soccer is my life and… Read more

An array of artists took the stage during Espressions, an open mic night, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday in the University Student Union Games Room for an opportunity to be the opening act for India.Arie. Twenty-five different poets, singers, creative writers, musicians and spoken word artists performed pieces through their respective mediums of expression and two CSUN students, May Derataini also known as Lady May and spoken word artist Cashmere were chosen by the judging panel to open… Read more

Growing up without a male father figure since the age of seven was difficult for CSUN student Anthony Barajas. Despite his loss, the benefits of being raised and growing up around all females served to the 22-year-old’s advantage as he learned things about women that many men are unaware of. “I’m not as hesitant or nervous when it comes to interacting with the female because I’m so used to my sisters,” Barajas said. He has had a head start in… Read more

The “two-state solution” seems like a fair way to solve the problem in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestine. The Israel Lobby (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas all back it so what could be the problem? Israel gets their state and Palestinians get Palestine. Problem solved, right? Unfortunately, a fair “solution” for a Palestinian state has never and will never be offered by Israel. There… Read more

During these harsh times with work, school and always running around, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. We forget to set aside a day just to relax and pamper ourselves. But with this recession who’s financially able to spend between $150 and $200 for a day in the spa? I have never gone to a spa, or had a facial or a pedicure. I have only had two manicures in my life and those didn’t come cheap.But I… Read more

At the beginning of last week I learned some disappointing news. It was brought to my attention that President Koester removed the CSUN Farmers Market from her agenda. In other words, we are not having a farmers market on campus. This news arrived unexpectedly. Up until now all seemed to be going well. Although there had been some setbacks things were moving forward — slowly – but forward. I don’t have all the details but I am afraid this is another side effect of the budget crisis. What… Read more

Since the mid 20th century, when the American Jewish community was at its peak of about six million religious followers, it has decreased to less than two percent of the entire United States population. According to the U.S. Census, only 1.7 percent of the whole population in 2007 was identified as Jewish. This number is expected to decrease more. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Rabbi Elliot Dorff, professor of Jewish Theology at the American Jewish University, is scheduled to discuss the… Read more

April 20, 1999 marks an unforgettable tragedy in the community of Littleton, CO. Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, walked into Columbine High School and shot and killed 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives. Ten years later, the question still lingers – why did they do it? Dave Cullen, author and journalist covering the story at the time, asked that very question to the audience gathered in the Whitsett Room, Wednesday night, Sept. 23 in… Read more