The Department of Police Services and the Office of Student Housing are working together to reduce the number of burglaries on campus by raising awareness on theft in CSUN dorms. In December alone, four burglaries were reported to campus police, bringing the total number of reported cases up to 27 dorm burglaries for 2010. All 27 dorm burglaries in 2010 occurred in first floor apartments, said Christina Villalobos, special assistant to the chief of police and community relations officer. “Burglaries… Read more

CSUN added hundreds of courses and increased the maximum unit capacity for students to 19 for the Spring 2011 semester. “Money for this has come from two sources, savings from last year and a restoration CSUN will receive at the end of the year,” said Dr. Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president. Eighteen and a half million dollars were restored to CSUN’s fiscal 2010-11 budget for enrollment and operating support, said Thomas McCarron, vice president of Administration and Finance and… Read more

Date of Birth: May 19, 1987 Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia Height: 6’8″ Position: Forward Major: Pan-African Studies Season stats: 16.1 points/game, 9.3 rebounds/game, 54.1 free-throw percentage, 58.6 field goal percentage, 0.6 assists/game in 21 games. FAVORITES Food: “It is a tie between Mac ‘n’ Cheese and rice, grilled chicken with broccoli and cheese. Music: Rap and R&B Movie: “3 Strikes” by DJ Pooh Song: “Message” by Trey Songz Athlete: Kobe Bryant Books: “I read a lot of documentaries about… Read more

With the recent release of their country-inspired album, “The King is Dead” the Decemberists have created a great sound that brings back a style of music that has been long dormant. This quirky Portland group brought back the charm that was found in the ‘60s and ‘70s by making a full-length album of folk country tunes. You will hear instruments featured in the album such as harmonicas and tambourines that create a soulful sound, different from their earlier work. One… Read more

Once you’ve achieved that elusive college degree, it may seem like you’ve got a magic ticket to the career of your dreams. However, it’s more complicated than that. Did you learn the skills to make you more employable? In the Job Outlook 2010 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication and teamwork were ranked  by employers among the top five job candidate skills. To prepare myself, I worked on an Associated Students committee last year and I… Read more

The City of Angels’ cherubic face has been given a black eye. In a 2010 survey conducted by “Travel & Leisure” magazine that questioned residents and visitors alike, 35 US cities were ranked in various categories and Los Angeles was judged to be the rudest. Being a native Angeleno, it comes as a shock and disappointment that our city is considered rude, and at that, the rudest. I would think New York, with its ruthless cab drivers and fast-paced residents… Read more

Every now and then my roommates and our friends decide to call it a night in and have a game night at our apartment. It’s usually fun, but lately it has gotten boring. Boring because either we’ve played all the games before or this game is exactly like that other game, but with just a different name. But I wasn’t about to let game nights die due to dullness. And apparently, neither would Greenpeace. I recently discovered Greenpeace’s new board… Read more

Fruit-flavored caffeinated-alcoholic beverages have become the latest drink craze. The popular drinks are inexpensive beverages and due to high alcohol content, only require a small amount to intoxicate you for an entire night out with friends. For example, a can of Four Loko contains 12 percent alcohol, which is twice as potent as many US beers. Some states and college campuses have already banned the drinks because of health warnings. However, it still remains legal in California. The Food and… Read more

Paul Laverack is a graduate student who did not know his admiration for a waitress at his favorite Salvadorian restaurant would lead him on a life-changing journey he’d never forget. “Just seeing her awoke in me a new-found interest in the Spanish language,” Laverack said. “I realized I wanted to know this person. I wanted to go on dates with this person, and in order to do that, I would need to communicate with this person.” He immediately enrolled in… Read more