Four Americans killed by Somali pirates Scott and Jean Adam of Marina del Rey were sailing their yacht off the coast of Oman with friends Bob Riggle and Phyllis Macay when they were taken captive by pirates Tuesday. A U.S. warship negotiating the captives’ release was fired on by the pirates and then more shots rang out from the yacht. Navy SEALs closed in, killing two pirates and capturing 13 but the hostages were already beyond help. The Adams had… Read more

With the biggest award show of the year on Sunday we thought we’d inform readers on the voting breakdown of some of the top award shows.  Here you can find what the shows are awarding, who votes, how many people vote and how the voters are chosen. Academy Awards What it awards: The Academy Awards have been a long standing tradition in Hollywood since its first ceremony in 1929, and awards Oscars for the greatest cinematic achievements from the previous… Read more

Pizza ingredients: Needed: DOUGH 1 pound of flour (16 ounces or 2 cups) 10 ounces of warm water 1 teaspoon of yeast 1 tablespoon of canola oil 1 tablespoon of salt *Optional: Add spices to add flavor to the pizza crust. Suggestions: garlic salt, parsley flakes, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Pizza instructions 1. On a clean counter top with plenty of space, dump flour into a pile and carefully dig out a well in the middle. Pour warm water… Read more

World famous graffitti artist, Banksy, is nominated for an Oscar for his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” The award show will be taking place this Sunday at the Kodak Theatre. But his aura is already in town and his recent pieces on Angeleno buildings are proof of his appearance in the city. However, academy directors have denied his incognito identity to enter in disguise for the Oscars. His whole artist career has been based on his mysterious persona and… Read more

It’s that time of year again when a bunch of film buffs try our hands at predicting who is going to walk away with the coveted little golden man. Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale (“The Fighter”), John Hawkes (“Winter’s Bone”), Jeremy Renner (“The Town”), Mark Ruffalo (“The Kids Are All Right”), Geoffrey Rush (“The King’s Speech”) And the Oscar will go to: Christian Bale  (“The Fighter”) He’s the candidate most likely to win since he snagged both honors, Golden Globe… Read more

It’s lunchtime and you feel your stomach screaming for something to eat.  You need something quick and tasty.  As you walk out of your office, you spot a large, yellow vehicle parked in front of your building. No, it’s not a school bus; it’s The Grilled Cheese Truck. The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of the many specialty food trucks in Los Angeles. Loyal fans of these popular mobile eateries can follow their favorite food trucks using Twitter or other… Read more

By Andrew Lopez Radiohead has made a name for themselves by challenging the way listeners think of music. Where we see a platform for verses, chorus and a bridge, Radiohead sees a platform to experiment with sound, time and space. After 18 years of making unclassifiable music, is seems their sound might finally be a little easier to classify: they sound like Radiohead, and no one else. The English Quintet recently set the music world abuzz by announcing, without warning,… Read more

CSUN adjunct sociology professor Melanie Klein advocated the understanding of media images and their effect on the self-esteem during a lecture held by CSUN’s Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating (JADE) Wednesday for national eating disorders awareness week. “By being constantly plugged in and mediated to, our culture has lost the connection between mind and body,” said Klein, who also teaches women’s studies and sociology at Santa Monica College (SMC). JADE’s theme for this year’s eating disorder awareness week focused on… Read more

Borrowing from the Monopoly theme, the CSUNopoly Matador Dollar Day was organized to help students become financially literate. The event held Wednesday was organized with seven stations, each focusing on a specific financial topic catering to students. Some stations addressed topics like financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and budgeting for graduation. The event, held in Plaza del Sol, used food and games to draw students. One of those students was sophomore Chrishaun Bradford, who said she wanted to learn where she… Read more