IRVINE, Calif. — In another chapter of the nightmare season its been for CSUN head coach Bobby Braswell, UC Irvine defeated his Matadors, 79-74, at the Bren Events Center on Saturday night. “The horror continues for us,” Braswell said after the Anteaters gave him his single-season record 19th loss. “We knew it was going to be a close game. Just another game that you have to make plays, and we didn’t make plays.” After UC Irvine guard Michael Hunter, who… Read more

MALIBU, Calif. — A 39-37 first-set loss set the tone for a playoff-like atmosphere in the Matadors 3-1 loss (39-37, 30-27,26-30, 30-28) to No. 1 Pepperdine Friday night at the Firestone Fieldhouse. “We battled hard, it was a great team effort,” redshirt freshman opposite hitter John Baker said. “It was that first game that slip away and it kind of set the tone but we bounce back and fought back… they hit well, we should have blocked better but that’s… Read more

It was an emotional night for the Matador women, as they watched Katrina Thompson play her last game at the Matadome, Saturday afternoon on senior night. Unfortunately, UC Irvine put a dent in Thompson’s special night by defeating the Matadors 82-67. Thompson was able to score 14 points and grab nine rebounds, before fouling out. It has been a season filled with much despair for Northridge (4-21, 2-11 Big West), and not being able to give Thompson a win in… Read more

    CSUN’s Hands for Haiti, a benefit concert for those devastated by the Haiti earthquake was held Friday night. The event, which was held in the Northridge Center of the University Student Union (USU) showcased students and professionals to raise money for the Hope for Haiti Now foundation. “We’re very impressed, we’re very thankful that we had such a variety of people turn out tonight to really show their support for Haiti,” said Justin Weiss, coordinator of Unified We… Read more

Approximately 200 people gathered in front of the Women’s Research Center to “Take Back the Night” by speaking up about sexual violence and reclaiming their lives. The event, which included a variety of guest speakers, began at Plaza del Sol in the University Student Union (USU). Sheena Malhotra, chair of Gender and Women Studies Department started off the night. “We are here today to be a part of the healing,” Malhotra said. “We are here to celebrate the fact that… Read more

The kids are bickering and fighting one another, you’re running around frantically trying to find their shoes and the time is dwindling away. You’re pressed for time and the kids always seem to pick the wrong moment to be uncooperative with you. I know how it can be very frustrating especially if you know you’re going to be late for class or work. We as parents have all had a morning similar to this. You’ve repeated yourself a million times… Read more

Associated Students (A.S.) approved a resolution Tuesday in support of academic advising awareness posters for undergraduate students. Undergraduate students find it difficult to obtain information as they progress in units, which leaves students taking the wrong classes and spending more time in school to make up for it. According to institutional research from campus, the percentage of undergraduate students currently over 120 units is from 2.22% in Social and Behavioral Sciences up to 9.73% in Engineering and Computer Science. Arts,… Read more

A student-made poster of CSUN President Jolene Koester was taped to the outside of Eucalyptus Hall, Thursday afternoon.  The poster is an example of student and faculty resentment towards the ripple effect of the state’s budget crisis. Photo Credit: Christianna Triolo / Staff Photographer

After starting the season with an 11-game road trip, the Cal State Northridge softball team (2-9) comes home to Matador Diamond to face Michigan State in a three game series, starting Saturday afternoon. Before Wednesday night’s 5-4 victory over San Diego State, the Matadors were on a seven-game losing streak due to their inability to pitch and drive in runs. With the victory over the Aztecs the Matadors could have momentum going into their series against the Spartans (3-6). In… Read more