CSUN played host Saturday to the ninth annual of Big Show festival. Put on by students for students, it sure was big this year. In the eternal struggle between booking a flavor of the month big name or to find a well-established artist, no compromise was needed. Lupe Fiasco has had a rich career. After the critical success of his debut studio album “Food and Liquor” and the conceptual followup of “The Cool,” Fiasco fascinated everyone with his crossover success… Read more

On Friday afternoon the CSUN women’s soccer team opened its conference schedule against the Cal Poly Mustangs at Matador Field. The game was a battle of attrition that ended in a 3-2 Matador win. From the start, CSUN played with a ton of energy and intensity. The Matadors had a few solid chances in the opening minutes, leading to the first goal of the game. In the eighth minute, midfielder Sonia Espitia made a great pass to the left side,… Read more

When a rivalry between two soccer programs starts to become as one sided as this, perhaps it no longer is a rivalry. Maybe it is simply a game that harbors some ill feelings from the team on the losing end – in this case the Cal State Northridge men’s squad. After being blanked, 2-0, by the Lobos of New Mexico (6- 3-0) in Albuquerque, the Matadors now have an 0-6 record at the Lobos’ den. It also extends CSUN’s losing… Read more

Located in the trendy and upscale Westfield Century City shopping mall, RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen offers a sweet spin on Asian food that will leave your taste buds fulfilled. Opened in June 2008, the menu offers a Chef’s Tasting plate which gives a choice of three appetizers: one salad or soup, two main entrées, two sides and two desserts. The plate is $35 per person (not including tax, tip or drinks). This may not be in everyone’s budget, but the… Read more

CSUN students and faculty waited to see whether Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez and cellist Nathaniel Ayers would attend an exhibit inspired by their story made popular by Lopez’s book, “The Soloist.” Lopez and Ayers did not make it to the event, Soloists in Concert, which was held in the Music and Media room in the Oviatt Library on Sept. 30. “We understand why they are not here,” said Cheryl Spector, director of Academic First Year Experience. “Mr. Ayers… Read more

The California Faculty Association (CFA) offered bread and soup to faculty members on the Oviatt Lawn Oct. 1 in symbolic protest of the fact that the first paychecks of the new school year have been cut by 10 percent. “I’m working three jobs and I’m working part time at Pierce College, and I’m still making less than I was before the budget cuts,” said Cecile Bendavid, part-time lecturer and secretary for the CFA. All 23 universities of the California State… Read more

The infamous Debbie Reynolds performed her Las Vegas show at the Plaza Del Sol on Saturday, October 3. Her variety act of song, impressions and stand up comedy was a thrill for the Northridge patrons. Ms. Reynolds, now 77 years young, still has the spunk and enthusiasm of a twenty year old. Her spirit and charisma radiates from the stage and touches each member of the audience. Ms. Reynolds began her career as a beauty pageant queen where she was… Read more

Boxing has made its mark as one of the most legendary and entertaining sports of our time. People can still recall some of the greatest boxing matches ever, but boxing is slowly becoming a thing of the past. The legendary sport has been slowing down in major events over the years. The sport averages about two major pay-per-view events every year. Fight match-ups are becoming scarce and now boxing has a competitor in the race to be the most popular… Read more