Imagine a world in which arranged marriages were still common in the 21st century. The cast of “Big Love” uses this idea to make evident the deep seeded fears and mistrust towards the opposite sex that secretly lies in each of our hearts. Directed by Christine Menzies, “Big Love” was written 10 years ago by Chuck Mee as an adaptation of the oldest play in the Western world, “The Suppliants” by Aeschylus, written sometime after 470 B.C. “I figure I’m… Read more

Not many places could be considered both an ideal study location and date spot, but with the wide variety of delicious beverages, eclectic décor, and friendly service at Barclays Coffee & Tea Co., this coffee shop beats out every coffee chain in the San Fernando Valley in taste, atmosphere, and coolness. When first walking in, one hears the calming sounds of classical music, but will most likely be distracted by the art-covered walls and stocked shelves of decorative items and… Read more

CSUN added hundreds of courses and increased the maximum unit capacity for students to 19 for the Spring 2011 semester. “Money for this has come from two sources, savings from last year and a restoration CSUN will receive at the end of the year,” said Dr. Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president. Eighteen and a half million dollars were restored to CSUN’s fiscal 2010-11 budget for enrollment and operating support, said Thomas McCarron, vice president of Administration and Finance and… Read more

CSU officials sound hopeful for the future of CSU schools, despite a $500 million cut in state support an 18 percent reduction, announced in Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2011-2012 budget proposal. CSUN Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Harry Hellenbrand, said he understands that facing a $28 billion deficit is not an easy task. “Doing the right thing does not always mean we are going to like it,” he said.  “Californians tend to want gold rush solutions; this is… Read more

So, your wife of 20 years kicks you out of the house and your two children hate you. You are then forced to move in with your nerdy, Darth Vader loving, Lord-of-the-Rings-obsessed best friend. What’s next? Making a wish to be 17 again so you can relive your glory days as a high school basketball stud, that’s what.

As I walked at a fast pace to catch the last few minutes of the Los Angeles veteran punk band X, missing some of Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s somewhat refined and calm performance on the main stage (don’t worry her outfit was outrageous as always), I had one question in my mind. I couldn’t help but wonder why the ‘leaders of Coachella’, the geniuses that decided to put on this three day music and art festival, would put so many good bands on at the same time, forcing me to choose. In the end, there is only one plausible answer. There is too much good music in the world to fit into a measly three days!