I wish I could say I coined the phrase in that title. Actually, it was Mark Twain who penned it nearly one century ago. How relevant those words remain still today! Assuming I pass my classes this semester, I will be finished with my undergraduate work one week from today. I will receive my diploma shortly thereafter, and will participate in graduation ceremonies next spring. This is a moment all students await in earnest and, for those who have not… Read more

CSUN students held a “die in” inside the first and second floor of the Oviatt Library Tuesday afternoon to call attention to the recent suicides among the LGBT community. Participants fell to the ground to symbolize the deaths affecting the LGBT community. Organizers of the “die in” gave a speech on homophobia and the bullying affecting LGBT youth. Other participants handed out fliers that included resources and information on LGBT struggles. Participants chanted, “stop queer violence, create safe space.” “I… Read more

It took CSUN 20 minutes to realize that it shouldn’t be struggling against a visiting Division III team. Coming out off halftime tied 31-31 against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen, the Matadors opened the second period on a 17-4 run en route to a 75-52 victory, snapping a three-game losing streak Tuesday night at the Matadome. “It doesn’t matter what team we play, if they are from Division III or Division I we have to respect them. We have to compete… Read more

CSU Board of Trustee member Henry Mendoza toured the campus Monday to gain knowledge about the culture of CSUN and observed how the faculty and administration responded to the needs of the students, said Conor Lansdale, A.S. president. During the vice president’s committee report Tuesday at the last A.S. meeting of the semester, Lansdale said he and A.S. senators Melinda Hamrbick and Jonathan Polus had the opportunity to take part in Mendoza’s visit. “Trustees take tours to learn about different… Read more