Getting the job of your dreams isn’t as easy as it sounds, even with a college degree, at least that is what Adriana Fonesca, 26, has found out since graduating from CSUN in Fall 2010. Fonesca graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animation and even after an 8-month internship with animation studio, Film Roman, she is still searching for a position where she can utilize her skills and follow her dreams. “They were going to offer me a job but… Read more
“The Beaver,” director and co-star Jodie Foster’s latest film, is a mental rollercoaster. The movie, which is only playing at a handful of theaters, stars Academy Award winner Mel Gibson as Walter Black, a husband who has sunk so low in his depression that his wife (Foster) kicks him out. Walter unsuccessfully attempts suicide, but the unexpected turn comes when he spots a beaver hand puppet in the dumpster outside a liquor store. The beaver ends up being his salvation… Read more
A.S. will be hosting one last event before finals called “Final Flip,” where entertainment and free food will be provided for students who show up. “Final Flip” is a luau themed event for students to unwind after the last day of regular classes and before finals kick off. There will be free pancakes, free chair massages, fire dancers and an obstacle course. This event was first held last semester at the suggestion of Stephanie Galvez, 26, who is an A.S…. Read more
Senior Robert Stokes, 25, computer science major, fixes computers as a side business and said he comes across old computers all the time. While he uses some of the parts, he throws away the rest. Stokes said there are places that recycle old electronic products, but he doesn’t always use them. “Sometimes I throw them away… and I feel really guilty for a while,” he said. The idea that obsolete electronics should be disposed of properly is still relatively new…. Read more
On Friday CSUN will be hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling event for the campus and surrounding community to help people properly dispose of their electronic waste at CSUN parking lot G10 (Lassen and Zelzah). E-waste is any electronic device: cell phones, batteries, cords/wires, ink cartridges, florescent bulbs, TV’s, computers, calculators, MP3 players, etc. These items contain hazardous materials that need to be disposed of properly and should not be placed in normal recycling bins. Associated Students Campus Recycling Service… Read more
Recently the “birther” movement has been given a big push back into the spotlight with their new spokesperson Donald Trump. But what is up with the birther movement in the first place, hasn’t that issue been laid to rest yet? For those who don’t know, a birther is a person who does not believe that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. They demand that Obama produce and make public a copy of his birth certificate. Obama has… Read more
While the original 1981 film “Arthur” was nothing more then a movie about an unapologetic rich drunkard with no likable qualities, the remake of “Arthur” is an amusing and redeeming story. “Arthur,” directed by Jason Winer, is a remake of the 1981 film, but the story is modernized and the main character is given a heart in the adapted screenplay. Arthur Bach, played by Russell Brand, is a multimillionaire who has never had to work a day in his life,… Read more
Graduate no photo available Donna Randolph The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department Graduate Student What do you hope to give and take away from an A.S. appointment? I believe graduate students have a voice, a lot of the times student government is based on the undergraduate voice. Graduate students are a pinnacle of the campus and I believe I would be able to showcase graduate students. I would like to have seminars that are geared to the graduate students… Read more
With spring break just around the corner many people may realize they don’t have the funds and/or the desire to travel. So if you’re looking to live vicariously through others from the comfort and safety of your own home here are some road trip/traveling movie suggestions to keep you entertained. Eurotrip (2004) – If you’re in the mood for a raunchy good time, this teen sex comedy is sure to tickle your fancy. After being horribly dumped and humiliated, Scott… Read more