The University Student Union has developed two new peer-mentoring programs to offer help to LGBTQ and veteran students. “The purpose of the two peer-mentoring programs is to provide support and resources for both LGBTQ and questioning students, as well as veteran students,” said Sarina Loeb, special assistant for USU diversity initiatives. “Through the support of the Campus Quality Fee, we have been able to create these two peer-mentoring programs.” Loeb said the mentoring programs, which will start in the spring,… Read more

On a damp Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Woodruff set up his pop-up tent to camp for a few hours in support of the Occupy movement. But he didn’t set up in Downtown L.A. Instead, he settled in front of the Oviatt Library. “This is the most efficient way for me to do it and still be involved,” the 33-year-old senior said. “In order for me to continue (participating with Occupy), I have to scale back active participation and be more of… Read more

Since its inception, America has had its fair share of criminals — and people who fight them. But before there even was a Supreme Court to combat crime, one group did: we, the people. In 1760, citizens in North Carolina took up arms against corrupt officials, marking the first known instance ofvigilantism in America’s history. Branded as vigilantes, citizens who skip due process and punish criminals in the name of justice are seen as heroes by their peers, but many… Read more

With only two matches left on the schedule, CSUN (7-7-3) finds itself in a critical situation. With a Big West Conference record of 3-3-2, the Matadors have dropped to fifth place and need a win against UC Santa Barbara (11-5-1, 4-4) tonight at Matador Soccer Field to remain in contention for a spot in the four-team Big West Tournament. At this point in the season, these remaining matches could either mean a postseason appearance for CSUN, or its last games… Read more

The CSUN women’s soccer team scored three goals for the third time this season as the Matadors defeated Cal State Bakersfield, 3-0, in a non-conference match on Senior Night at the Matador Soccer Field Sunday night. The Matadors closed out their regular season schedule against the Roadrunners, but their season isn’t over. Thanks to UC Riverside falling to UC Irvine, 5-0, on Sunday, CSUN clinched the third seed in the Big West Tournament. The Matadors will now go on the… Read more

The identities of candidates vying to replace President Jolene Koester will not be revealed, said CSU Chancellor Charles Reed during Thursday’s only open meeting with the selection committee. Members of the committee were told to honor the confidentiality agreement that keeps candidates unknown to the public, a new practice that began in September. “Our confidentially agreement is extremely important,” said Debra Farar, a CSU board of trustees member. “If people show up at a closed meeting, the candidate might see… Read more