Children and parents from the CSUN community were treated to a fun mini-carnival Friday night at Family Fun Zone. The event, which was hosted by the University Student Union (USU), brought families from the campus together by creating a free event for children to enjoy. Event planner Amari Canada, 23, said the purpose of the event was to reach out to the community while giving families a fun place to hang out. “We’re trying to make the ultimate college experience… Read more

Two of the top national pollsters from the Republican and Democratic Parties are scheduled to come speak at CSUN for the 2010 Eugene Price Forum. Geoff Garin, a well-known advisor who works for Hart and Associates, has worked with several politicians including Hilary Clinton and he will be representing the Democratic Party. Greg Stimple, on the Republican side, has worked with politicians such as John McCain. “These pollsters that we have on the panel are those who do research and… Read more

Many alumni returned for CSUN’s third annual Founders Day during a fall heat wave that failed to stop about 500 people from taking part in the festivities. The event started off with mingling on the University Lawn, where pictures were displayed and guests could purchase selected San Fernando Valley State College merchandise. Water and lemonade were passed around to combat the early morning heat. Vance Peterson, vice president of University Advancement, welcomed a crowd that was seated and standing around… Read more

The Catholic Church was the center of discussion in a lecture given by internationally acclaimed humanist and activist Blase Bonpane. The lecture, “Sexual Abuse, Cover-Up, and the History of the Catholic Church” was held in Sierra Hall’s Whitsett Room Thursday night. The lecture was about the history of corruption within the Catholic Church. “The Vatican needs to end a cult of silence,” Bonpane said. “Bishops are told to send their evidence to the Vatican immediately as a matter of secrecy.”… Read more

A new line of clothing is being sold at CSUN’s Matador Bookstore but unlike the numerous clothes that already line the racks, this clothing line is much different. Alta Gracia, the new brand of clothing, is made in a factory that pays the workers a living wage, enough money to provide for adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care and education for their families. “This can truly be a way out of poverty and can be life-changing,” said Joe Bozich, CEO… Read more

Current political issues, religious freedom and racism were among the issues discussed in a lecture by Asian Americans for Community and Talent (AACT). Kathy Masaoka from Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR) and Affad Shaikh, civil rights manager for the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) compared the current political attitudes toward Muslims in the U.S. with the treatment of Japanese people during World War II. “One of the themes we’re having today is solidarity,”… Read more

With a two-game losing streak the Cal State Northridge women’s soccer team is looking for a new slate before heading into the Big West play as they host the University of San Diego Monday night at Matador Field. In a defensive struggle, the Matadors (4-5) were conquered by the University of Pennsylvania 1-0, and thrashed by sixth-ranked Texas A&M in a 5-0 blowout. In order to start winning again senior forward Farryn Townley believes that the team just needs a confidence boost…. Read more

The women’s volleyball team opened Big West Conference play on a sour note losing their first two games at the Matadome this weekend. Northridge played host to the University of California, Santa Barbara where it lost in five sets in a thriller Friday night and to Cal Poly in three sets on Saturday. CSUN vs. UCSB The Matadors (6-10 overall) (0-2 conference record) hit a match low, .023 in the first set compared to .237 by UCSB. “We didn’t come… Read more