The rain poured down outside Molly Malone’s Irish Pub last Thursday night, however that did not stop Stonefeather fans from coming out to celebrate the release of their 5-track EP “Responsible.” The crowd was unexpected, but the weather played no part in interrupting the party. Before the band came on, everyone mingled and anticipation filled the air. As I eavesdropped into conversations, comments like, “This band is great live!” and “Have you ever heard them play before?” filled the air…. Read more

Music artists Christopher Wray, Evan and Cory Phillips helped bring crowds in for a charity event Friday night, Jan. 15, at the Dakota Live Music Lounge in Santa Monica. Lounge owner, Sabrina Roark, held the event to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s sports training program, Team in Training, where she is preparing for a triathlon. Team in Training is one of the largest charity sports training programs available and has brought in one billion dollars in… Read more

When Angel Hernandez, a 19-year-old undeclared sophomore, left the Roosevelt High School water polo team in 2008, he vowed to one day take away his coach’s job. “I hate that guy,” Hernandez said. “I dislike him with like, a passion.” Now as a Boyle Heights Variety Boys & Girls Club water polo coach, Hernandez pushes his students to do their best, while cautioning them to avoid joining the Roosevelt High School water polo team. “My kids could beat his kids,”… Read more

Once again the Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team falls behind early and then tries to make an amazing comeback to win the game. Unfortunately for the Matadors, they were unable to get over the hump against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, falling 73-60 Saturday afternoon at the Matadome. It has been the story of the season for the women’s basketball team. They get down early and then they try to have a miracle-type comeback. However, the miracle usually falls… Read more

The Cal State Northridge men’s basketball team had count less opportunities to steal a Big West game on the road Saturday night against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, losing 73-72. After a long range three-pointer by guard Mark Hill, who had a career-high 24 points, the Mustangs (8-10, 5-2 Big West) lead was cut to 73-72 with 19 seconds left in regulation. On the next play, Raymond Cody came up with a crucial steal on the Mustangs inbounds pass. Cody… Read more

The Matadors’ six-match unbeaten streak to start the season came to an end Friday night at the Matadome as No. 10 UCLA swept the No. 2 team in the country 30-21, 30-24, 30-21. The Bruins (3-4, 2-2 MPSF) did not just sweep the Matadors (6-1, 3-1 MPSF) they ran them out the floor and handed them one of the worst loses in recent memory. “They served us out of the court,” said senior middle blocker Jacek Ratajczak, who was benched… Read more

The two major construction sites on campus, the Valley Performing Arts Center and the Student Recreation Center, will be considered for green building certification as soon as they are completed. Bryanne Knight, the Project Coordinator for the recreation center ensures the buildings meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements. “Basically there’s a scorecard we have,” Knight said.  “Say 10 percent of material is recyclable, we get a point for that.” According to The Green Building Council’s website… Read more

Construction of the Student Recreation Center has closed two-thirds of the G4 parking lot and a campus road. The recreation center construction started on Dec. 21, 2009 and is expected to be completed in January 2012. “There will be less spots,” said Capt. Alfredo Fernandez of Parking and Transportation Services. “That is one of the main reasons we built the parking structure [G3] first.” The G3 parking structure was completed in early 2009 and has around 2000 parking spots, according… Read more

Upon first meeting Elizabeth Jurgensen, a first-year grad student, most noticeable is the way she speaks with purpose and determination.  It is these specific characteristics that keep her on the path to a graduate degree and a new chapter of her life. Jurgensen was putting her business and finance undergraduate degree to good use, but the grind of her career was a strong motivator to go back to school. “I did not want to go back in to the business… Read more