CSUN student Aandrea Reblynn, a psychology major who landed a main role in the presently running theatre production “Six Characters in Search of an Author” died Nov. 24 in a motorcycle accident. Reblynn, a 27-year-old junior at the time of death, was entering the U.S. Highway 101 onramp in Hollywood at Highland Avenue when her motorcycle was struck by a motor vehicle from behind, according to a source close to Reblynn. “She really embraced life and brought such a creative… Read more

As many where preparing for Thanksgiving, President Barack Obama was making plans of his own. On Wednesday, November 25 Obama confirmed his trip to Copenhagen. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held from December 7-18, aims to create an agreement on an international strategy to fight global warming. At the conference Obama is expected to announce  that the United States intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions “in the range of” 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020… Read more

The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team’s weaknesses are starting to show. They were exposed once again, but this time it was to Northern Colorado Friday evening, in the Matadome. The Matadors were bounced out early at the Warner Center Marriott Classic, losing 79-42. CSUN’s last two games have not been pretty. They were dismantled by the University of San Diego, 90-54, on Nov. 24. Now they have a 1-4 record with the loss to the Bears. So, why are… Read more

An authentic meal is not always a satisfying meal. Barrio Fiesta of Manila offers a large menu of authentic Filipino delicacies served family-style from Kare-Kare (beef, ox-tail, tripe and vegetables in a peanut gravy) to fried bananas with Filipino ice cream. The lively ambience throughout the restaurant and reasonably priced menu has Barrio Fiesta appealing to many different crowds. However, the execution of the food lacks what the menu and environment suggests. Pancit Malabon, according to the menu explanation, is… Read more

Sarah Smith In life, labels seem to be more important than the product itself. When fashion experts compare a designer handbag to a knock-off they point out the designer’s quality, material and most importantly its high-end status. In the past, the same could be said for comparing a traditional university education to a vocational one. But today, the knock-off may be just as good. Just last week USA Today reported that public university tuition increased nearly 6 percent in 2009…. Read more

CSUN students are getting a hands-on approach to learning all about the music industry by attempting to launch musical talent into the music business. Students enrolled in the music industry studies and music production courses are involved in a yearlong project that puts them in charge of the major’s record label, MIS Music Group. Joel Leach, founder and head of music industry studies, teaches the course and said the class has a big draw with students because of the hands-on… Read more

In a medium pan, toss in one part daughter, one part sister, one cup Christian, a drizzle of cook with a dash of baker, and a healthy pinch of friend. Cover the pan and allow it to simmer for 18 years to create Melissa Simon. Simon was born in Huntington Beach but grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and it was the 1994 Northridge earthquake that created memories for Simon she still revisits today. Ironically, many of the memories… Read more

After starting the season on a long road trip around the country, the Cal State Northridge men’s basketball team (2-3) welcomes Cal State Bakersfield to the Matadome in their home opener tonight. The Matador coaching staff probably returned to CSUN with a few more gray hairs on top of their heads after their hectic road trip. First, Northridge gets beat down by Purdue and TCU. Then they came from behind to beat Texas State, only to follow that up with… Read more

What would have been a two-day Thanksgiving break may have turned into a week-long vacation since many professors have decided to take furlough days this week due to the holiday. Molly Nguyen, administrative assistant for the Asian American Studies department said that so far, nine professors have taken furloughs this week. The department has 15 professors total, she said. In the sociology department, Herman DeBose said a “significant number” of professors have taken furloughs this week, although he does not… Read more