Colleagues, friends and students were present in the Jack and Florence Ferman Library Presentation Room Monday evening for the retirement celebration of Susan Curzon, dean of the library for 18 years. In the entrance of the room a student helper was taping a video memento for Curzon for anyone to say a few words. As guest arrived, each guest took their turn to give Curzon a hug and say a few words wishing her well and congratulating her. Appetizers and… Read more

The dean of the Oviatt Library is retiring at the end of this semester, but not before her colleagues, friends and students give her a farewell bash. Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the university library and himself are the hosts for Susan Curzon’s retirement party. He said they are expecting over 100 guests in  the Jack and Florence Ferman Library Presentation Room Monday Nov. 29 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. “There will be appetizers, mingling,… Read more

A Holocaust survivor spoke to a crowded classroom about his life and struggle to keep his hope and survive in a time of turmoil in history, when millions of people died for being different. Students and other campus members gathered Thursday afternoon in Michele Paskow’s Jewish Studies 300 class to listen to Michael Mark speak. “Talking about this matter is very hard for me every time I go back to that time of pain and suffering,” Mark said. “Till this… Read more

Oviatt Library staff, students, community members, organizations, colleagues and family of the late CSUN librarian Karin Durán gathered together to celebrate her life. Durán, who passed away June 11 as a result of complications from a stroke worked as a librarian at CSUN since 1972. “Karin wanted a party with ‘6 0s music so we are honoring her request,” said Susan Curzon, dean of university library. “The Oviatt Library, to the campus, to the professional world of libraries and to… Read more

Harold and Belle’s restaurant is located in South Central Los Angeles where you can find a true southern kitchen. In the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and 10th Avenue in the Crenshaw district, Harold and Belle’s has been the local sensation and a family tradition. This family owned restaurant opened its doors back in 1969 by Harold Legaux and his wife Belle. After the passing on Harold Sr. in 1979 his son Harold Jr. took over. Harold Jr. added a newer,… Read more

The Matador Involvement Center has been conducting new club workshops. Jennifer Villarreal, activities assistant for the Matador Involvement Center (MIC) said these one-hour workshops are for students to be introduced to the process of establishing a new club or organization on campus. “Campus offers college based special interest, sports, recreation, fraternities, sororities, cultural, religious and political clubs and organizations,” said Augie Garibay, activities coordinator for the MIC. “And within those groups there is a variance of what they represent, their… Read more

Dorm life can mean freedom away from home, space of your own and learning to live with a total stranger. For any cases, students move in the dormitories where the experiences can be good or bad. It all depends on communication, respect and learning boundaries. When applying to a dormitory there are a few basic questions set up online to know about that stranger than soon will be sleeping next to you. Getting to know your roommate is the first… Read more

Matadors explore the diversity of organizations and clubs that CSUN has to offer during the Meet the Clubs fair. Armando Ruiz/ Staff Photographer CSUN students gathered information about clubs and organizations on the first of two Meet the Clubs day. The event, which was hosted by the Matador Involvement Center (MIC) was held at the Cleary Walk in front of Bayramian Hall on Wednesday afternoon. “Meet the Clubs day basically is a day to introduce students to clubs and organizations… Read more

For Norma Garcia, 23, fashion apparel and design major at CSUN, fashion defines her life. “Fashion is my passion and is a big part of my everyday life, I dress to the way I feel, I don’t need to impress anyone, I am me, and that is it,” Garcia said. “Growing up, I remember playing with my dolls, and mixing and matching outfits was the best part of it all.” Garcia’s mother, also named Norma, remembers buying a sewing machine… Read more