In the middle of the orange grove, there is a pond. In that pond there is a population of red-eared slider-turtles. Biology 512, taught by Robert Espinoza, is a class on herptology, or the study of reptiles and amphibians. The class went out to capture, measure, tag, mark, log, and release the animals on Thursday. “We want to get as many (as we can) if not all the turtles today, so that we can actually compare data, and do a… Read more

Hundreds of students participated in the Spring 2011 Job Fair that was hosted by the Career Center on Wednesday where 87 booths were set up in the Northridge Center at the University Student Union from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Business representatives tried to garner student interest by pitching internships and potential career opportunities. Sarah Le Long, 25, the Career Center’s interim employer services event coordinator said that there were more companies present at this year’s job fair than last… Read more

This planet won’t be able to sustain our exploding population and massive consumption of resources forever. We may be under a false sense of ideals that earth is where we will always inhabit but it’s just not practical. So, what’s after earth?  The March 2011 edition of Popular Science took readers into a look at the likely possibility of removing humans from earth and living in space. It addressed all the basic questions: where, what, why and how. Its remarkable… Read more

With a wide assortment of stores and restaurants, Ventura Boulevard is one of San Fernando Valley’s primary thoroughfares. While driving down this busy boulevard, you might miss the opportunity to enjoy hearty, homemade Italian food, if you don’t know where to look. Concealed among storefronts and neon signs on Ventura Boulevard, Adagio Ristorante, with its unassuming entrance, is a real hidden treasure of the Valley. Stepping into this small, single-room restaurant you instantly feel welcome, as if you just walked… Read more

Before listing the ten reasons, let’s define what is organic and why buy. First, do not see “organic” as a brand, some people, from observation, look for organic products just because it seems like the “new” trend, but that is not and should not be the case. Though it helps organic growth and production, the “followers” and true health concerned consumers have helped businesses thrive. U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to an… Read more

Fashion enthusiasts have been connecting for years by using the accessibility of a cyber community. The business world has caught on to the idea, and Smashion, a website that allows users to connect through buying and selling the latest trends, is one the latest companies to jump on the bandwagon. “The concept is a social fashion site to connect buyers and sellers with new and pre-owned merchandise,” said Vanessa Kuo, the marketing manager. Imagine Facebook with a stylish twist. Users have… Read more

There are a lot of great characters on television today, but we’ve rounded up our favorite funny men and woman on prime-time. 1. Phil Dunphy (Played by Ty Burrell on ‘Modern Family’) As oblivious as he is juvenile, the character of Phil Dunphy has taken the role of doofus sitcom husband to a new and lovable level. Imagine the clumsiness of Lucille Ball, the cluelessness of Michael Scott (of ‘The Office’) and the slang of Snoop Dogg. Of course, Phil… Read more

In the years after the Laugh Factory opened its doors and lit up its stage in 1979, owner Jamie Masada passed out complimentary passes for the new club to drum up support and community involvement. While canvassing Fairfax Street in West Hollywood, Masada handed out coupons valid for a free show and complimentary soda to the elderly that lived on the block. A retired married couple accepted the offer and attended the show, but did not look happy about it…. Read more