The electronic music scene is reaching critical mass. Now at its apex of mainstream saturation it seems not a day goes by where top 40 divas and superstars cross genres and reinvent themselves “electronic” almost the same way Dylan went “electric”. Britney Spears sounds like she’s being produced by Tiesto and your 14-year-old sibling probably goes to raves. To say that electro is being embraced with open arms is an understatement. Although computers and synthesizers may simply be the natural… Read more

Mariana Jalnekrian, an 18-year-old Armenian-American, set aside a book she was reading to take a quick glance around campus. From her table outside the Matador Bookstore Complex, Jalnekrian, a first-year English Literature major, contemplated the many ethnic groups at CSUN, trying to figure out which was in the majority. “Can I give two answers?” she replied after a long pause, “Hispanic and white.” Along with several other students, Jalnekrian correctly deduced that both whites and Hispanic Americans are in a… Read more

As we are halfway through our semester, I would like to update students on some projects that my administration is currently working on and successes Associated Students (A.S.) has experienced this month. •A Big Show Event where students were able to enjoy themselves and clubs were able to fundraise for their organizations. Also, a great collaboration with the University Student Union (USU) and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) on both the Maya Angelou and Matador Madness events. •I am currently… Read more

Associated Students (A.S.) Senate will be voting on an amendment next week that can potentially lead to cutting A.S. employee’s hours for five days out of the fiscal year. This amendment was a compromise reached by the Personnel Board and the A.S. staff to stave off potential layoffs. “So far, they have all spoke and rather do this than do what our other colleagues would want us to do,” General Manager David Crandall said. “Should we do this or shut… Read more

Shanell Mondane, a 20-year-old business major, is currently working as an actress on a dramatic film. She loves acting and is trying to establish herself in the field. During her off time, she attends church with her brother. “I feel like nothing is impossible. I mean, as long as God is around, nothing is impossible,” Mondane said. Raised in San Diego, Calif., Mondane enjoyed living there but decided to move to Los Angeles because she wanted to seek more opportunities,… Read more

The “Harry Potter” book series was discussed as more than just a world of witches and witchcraft Monday night in a lecture given by Sabina Magliocco, chair and professor of anthropology. The idea of the series ultimately being a life lesson for young adults was one of the main topics of the discussion. “All young people need to find within ourselves what we can do best in order to have a fulfilling life, that’s what ‘Harry Potter’ is about,” Magliocco… Read more

The pay-per-view event at the Staples Center Saturday promised to please audiences, but the results left the fans disappointed. The world-renown Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) paid its first visit to Los Angeles since 2006 when the Hall of Famer Matt Hughes defeated the legendary Royce Gracie. The UFC’s return to the city of Angeles came with promising match-ups in both the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. Cain Velasquez, an undefeated up and coming heavyweight fighter,… Read more

It has taken a while, but baseball has finally produced an evenly matched World Series. Tonight, the New York Yankees, representing the American League, will host the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies from the National League, in Game 1 of what should be a long, competitive series. New York finished the regular season with the best record in baseball, winning 103 games. They ran through the Minnesota Twins in the division series and worked their way past the Los Angeles Angels… Read more

Four should be the magic number on the minds of the Cal State Northridge men’s soccer squad going into tonight’s match at No. 4 UC Santa Barbara. The Matadors’ goal all season has been to finish among the top four in the Big West Conference to qualify for the four-team playoff. They have just four conference games remaining, two of which are winnable matches at home – the other two are against, arguably, the cream of the Big West crop…. Read more