Question: Dear Life & Style, I guess I’m not the typical crazy partying college student. I’m not much of a drinker, and I’m constantly getting made fun of. I can’t be the only one in this predicament. How can I avoid the peer pressure from my friends and still maintain my social life? — Total Abstainer Answer: When the majority of us imagine what our college years should consist of, we see fun, friends, and frequent parties. It’s only natural… Read more

I apologize about the dramatic entrance. But I felt that I needed to get your attention to tell you that everyday we are hurting ourselves, through the products we use. The other day after I took a shower, I decided to try this new hair serum that my friend was raving about last week. It smelled kind of funky, but she said it would do wonders for my hair- making it shiny, silky and smooth. I tried it and she… Read more

The Oviatt Library hosted the 2nd Annual Research Fellows Colloquium Wednesday, giving distinguished faculty an opportunity to share their research. The Research Fellows program was introduced by Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president of academic affairs, in August 2007 in an effort to showcase a wide variety of faculty research. “Reflection is not honored as much as it should be,” Hellenbrand said. “It’s so essential for what we do. How do you teach at a university without doing research?” Deans… Read more

She is acknowledged as someone who sets the standards in all her classes. Working on her physical education teaching credentials, 22-year-old Samantha Barton’s work ethic and motivation are off the charts. Her mother Cynthia Barton, said she remembers when her daughter tried to make it across the monkey bars in the playground. “She would get blisters on her hands every day, but she never gave up,” Cynthia Barton said. “She has always had that drive.” Barton received her bachelor’s degree… Read more

After picking up their first victory ever against the University of San Diego, the CSUN women’s soccer team now turns its attention to Big West Conference play as they host UC Davis (5-3-1) on Friday night. The Matadors (5-5) triumphed over the Toreros (5-4-2) in a 1-0 victory from a penalty kick by senior midfielder Erin Kelly. Now the Matadors face the Aggies, a team they defeated at home in a 1-0 overtime last season. This season the Aggies may… Read more

With inconsistency and turmoil surrounding Northridge’s (1-6-1) season thus far, CSUN mens soccer has an opportunity for a clean slate on Saturday. The Matadors begin Big West Conference play on the road against Cal State Fullerton (1-4-2). The start of conference for some teams, such as No. 9 UC Irvine (7-1-0), is an opportunity to continue building on its success throughout the season. For others such as UC Santa Barbara, which is on a three-game winning streak, it’s a chance… Read more

The CSUN women’s volleyball team looks to snap a three-game losing streak as they visit Big West Conference rivals UC Davis on Friday and Pacific on Saturday. The Matadors (6-10, 0-2 Big West) are trying to rebound after losing their first two conference games against UCSB and Cal Poly. In both games, the Matadors had late leads but could not hold on to the victories.   “We stop playing our game in those situations,” said sophomore outside hitter Monica McFarland…. Read more

By Jonathan Andrade There are always those few teams that start the season off on the right foot and string together long winning streaks. Those teams this year are the Steelers, Chiefs and Bears. These last three teams just happen to be the last teams anyone had imagined in the position they have found themselves in. Pittsburgh The Steelers headed into the season with offensive line troubles and missing the starting quarterback who led them to their last two championship runs. The… Read more

On a typical Friday, many college students can be found at a local movie theater, intellectually unwinding from a long week of school and work. On Friday, Sept. 25 however, more than 200 students and approximately 50 faculty members spent their time watching a movie at CSUN’s Whitsett Room located in Sierra Hall. Instead of a special preview or showing of a feature film, the audience was shown “Precious Knowledge,” a documentary film produced by Los Vatos, the Independent Television… Read more