The future of publicly funded schools in California will be decided through budget proposals this November by three different groups, including one endorsed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Late last month, the California Teachers Association, one of the largest education unions in California, officially announced its backing of Brown’s plan. The Service Employees International Union, another sizable education union, hasn’t formally chosen a side on this topic, but is expected to support Brown’s plan. “No position, we’re withholding judgment at this… Read more

Two CSUN students were robbed last Wednesday while walking from campus to their cars. The area surrounding CSUN also saw an increase in crimes last week. The robberies were separate incidents with striking similarities. Both victims were white females and were approached by two suspects just after noon. The suspects demanded their property while presenting a handgun. Both suspects were identified as Latino males. The first suspect was 5’5″, 175 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes,  about 25 years old…. Read more

  The suspected gunman was photographed wearing a white shirt that displayed the words “human rights violatin” in black ink standing near the Oviatt Library. About an hour later, a symphony of tones and vibrations marked the delayed news of a suspected gunman on campus at the Oviatt Library. Students reacted via social med, expressing their feelings in various ways. Some left immediately while others decided to stay on campus. Although the current generation of college students have been exposed… Read more

Students can learn about CSUN’s study abroad program, dine on international foods and obsrve  photographs taken by students during Wednesday’s USU-sponsored Annual Study Abroad Fair in the Northridge center. “The most important thing is that students sign up for an information session with me,” said Juliet Aylmer, event coordinator. CSUN’s study abroad program has run for about 25 years, Alymer said, and she has been heading the operation for the last four. Representatives from all over the country that offer… Read more

Do you believe that the state should make it mandatory to have LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) taught within the Los Angeles Unified School District? Is this an infringement on the innocence of youngsters, or a giant leap for unbiased education? What do you think? LGBT history classes will be integrated into the LAUSD curriculum. Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill back in July called the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act, solidifying the requirement. The LAUSD… Read more