By David M. Johnson Contributor The first of May 2011 is now a day many Americans will remember, just as we remember September 11, 2001. On that Sunday evening, we learned Osama bin Laden, the United States most-wanted terrorist and the mastermind behind the worst act of terrorism on U.S. soil, had been shot dead at a compound on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital city. It took nearly 10 years to hunt down and kill the man who caused so… Read more

Two long home runs by the catchers and a dominant pitching performance has Cal State Northridge baseball in an unfamiliar place this season: a conference series victory. The Matadors (20-25, 3-11 Big West) took the first two games of a three-game Big West series against UC Santa Barbara at Matador Field, snapping a six-series losing streak dating back to March 19. “We feel good right now. We had a great week of preparation and like I said before, we’ve been… Read more

By Michael Davis Contributor The Cal State Northridge softball team (20-29, 7-9 Big West) faced off against the UC Riverside Highlanders and took both games of a doubleheader Saturday, in what proved to be high-scoring affairs,to sweep the day and earn two Big West victories at Matador Diamond. After taking the first game, 10-5, the Matadors came out looking for their second win of the day to lock up the series victory over Riverside (11-30, 4-12 Big West). CSUN’s Carly… Read more

CSUN’s Japanese traditional drumming group Jishin Taiko will hold its fifth annual Spring Concert this Sunday. “Taiko is not something you hear or see, it is something you feel,” said Gisselle Jaen, one of the performing members who is also in charge of the group’s fundraising. The concert will serve as a celebration of the all the member’s hard work throughout the year as well as a farewell to retiring members. The concert will also showcase new members who will… Read more

Grill ‘Em All Burger Truck Two words. The Behemoth. Grill ‘Em All Burger Truck’s monstrous burger, the Behemoth ($12), is a fan favorite which offers loads of flavor for those who dare to eat it. The Behemoth burger consists of a juicy 7-ounce piece of meat topped with bacon, beer-soaked grilled onions, pickles and barbeque sauce. Two grilled cheese sandwiches serve as the top and bottom buns for this towering burger. Biting into this burger is an adventure in itself,… Read more

It’s the book that’s been adapted countless times: a mini-series, radio shows, plays, television shows and, of course, movies. Those born between 1915 and 2011 should have a rough idea what “Jane Eyre,” the 1847 gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, is all about. The latest storytellers to have a go at the well-known story was director Cary Fukunaga and screenwriter Moira Buffini. In their adaptation, it’s clear they chose to delve into the darker side of the novel. Orphan Jane… Read more

Academy-award winner. Acclaimed author. Truth-seeker. Shirley MacLaine has many titles that can be attached to her name, and this Friday, one more will be added to the list: VPAC performer. On May 6, the internationally-known entertainer will visit the CSUN campus to perform her one-woman act, entitled “An Evening with Shirley Maclaine: Award Winning Hollywood Icon.” In the show, MacLaine invites the audience to reminisce with her as she looks back at her illustrious career as an actress and dancer…. Read more

Juliet Aylmer pointed to a picture above her desk. It is a black and white picture of a couple kissing in England. Behind them the popular clock tower, Big Ben, is easily distinguished. The couple met while studying abroad in England, Aylmer said. The man in the picture is a CSUN student who studied abroad in England and met a French resident. This is one of the many stories shared by Juliet Aylmer, the Study Abroad and National Student Exchange… Read more