Consumers envision movies, music and money when they hear the term “entertainment.” That’s why it’s called “show business,” though it’s not always adequate, admirable or appropriate. The recent recession has proven that entertainment endures, but the public hasn’t substantially supported the business. Billy Dickson, a 21-year-old CSUN alumnus, owns and operates a photography studio, “Just Shoot Me Photography,” in Moorpark and, in his spare time, works on movies. Dickson has done it all: gripping, director of photography, camera operator and… Read more

CSUN alumna, Jasmine Betancourt, 24, who graduated with a degree in consumer affairs and a minor in marketing in the spring of 2009, said she meticulously planned her life after college. “Graduating seniors have an idea and plan in their head of what their life is going to look like after graduation,” she said. “It’s just not that easy. There is definitely a shortage of jobs right now. It’s not a fairytale.” Betancourt said her goal was to take some… Read more

CSUN alumna Kristin Roskowick married college sweetheart Patrick Roskowick in 2003 and traveled to Hawaii for their honeymoon. She said one experience she remembered was tasting shaved ice. “It’s huge in Hawaii, shaved ice in Hawaii is like frozen yogurt here,” Kristin said. She said it reminded them of the 50/50 bars, half orange sorbet, half vanilla ice cream bars, and the two loved it. Seven years later, Kristin and Patrick co-founded Get Shaved, a shaved ice shop that offers… Read more

There are seven key factors to catching an employer’s attention when applying for a job. Dr. G. Jay Christensen, CSUN management professor emeritus, said the difference between applying for a job and obtaining an interview rests on an individual’s resume. “The job market is tough, and employers are being inundated with resumes,” Christensen said. “The problem with this is in the timing.  Most resumes are only given about a minute of time each. You have to make that minute count.”… Read more

Csun’s College of Business and Economics is ranked in the top three hundred by the Princeton Review. Deborah Cours, director of graduate and evening programs, said the school is very proud to be included in the Princeton Review for the fourth consecutive year. “We focus relentlessly on quality of program, educational achievement of students and preparation for careers in business,” said William Jennings, dean of the College of Business and Economics. The business program is accredited by the Association to… Read more

The recent economic downfall has severely affected senior Erik Maynard’s craft of music. “As a musician, I’ve noticed a lot less gig opportunities and I’ve had to change my tactics as far as making money,” he said. Maynard, 21, jazz studies major, said he has turned to website design to make extra money between music opportunities. “When the economy seems to downturn it affects entertainment,” Maynard said. He said he used to be an architect major, but once the economy… Read more

Anyone interested in attending the rally for senators Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in the University Student Union’s (USU) Grand Salon need to RSVP by tonight or they won’t be admitted. “We’re expecting a full house, around 290 to 300 people, and the Fire Marshall asked us to keep it at or under maximum capacity,” said Nareg Babaians, vice president-elect of the Young Democrats. For crowd control and security, CSUN police will be present and they may have… Read more

The lineup for the Valley Performing Arts Center’s debut season will feature a broad range of performances. The assemble, which was announced Wednesday during a press conference at the VPAC, will start off with folk music artists Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright on Feb. 5. “This season will be remarkable to experience,” said Robert Bucker, dean of the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communications. “New work will be created, new artists will be discovered, and established artists will… Read more

Jonathan Andrade Contributing Reporter UCLA came into the match ranked 15th in the nation and quickly showed CSUN its elite status. With two early goals in the first 13 minutes of the game, the Bruins outlasted the Matadors, 2-1, at Matador Field Wednesday night. Opportunities arose in the second half with the Matador bench pushing the tempo, but the offense couldn’t pull off the comeback. “It’s very disappointing from a staff standpoint,” CSUN head coach Terry Davila said. “It’s taking… Read more