A group of determined CSUN students are preparing to travel to the nation’s capital to spark change in Africa and delegate in a Model African Union. Seven students from Pan-African studies 466B will be part of a Model African Union and present resolutions for the People’s Republic of Congo at the National Model African Union Conference at Howard University in Washington D.C. More than 800 college students from around the country will share their concepts of delegations before African Embassies…. Read more

CSUN police services are searching for the suspect who broke into and burglarized two dormitories Thursday night at University Park Apartment complex. The suspect broke into first-floor apartments of buildings four and 14. He broke the bedroom windows, entered the rooms and stole laptop computers and other electronics. Police officials said they have no reason to believe the victims were specifically targeted. CSUN police services are not sure if the same suspect is responsible for both burglaries. The two cases… Read more

In an effort to gain crime reports and witness testimonies, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck announced through a series of public service announcements that LAPD officers would stand by Special Order 40, a policy that forbids officers to stop people exclusively based on their immigration status. However, the immigrant community might no RSVP to Beck’s invitation. Although Special Order 40, a court-mandated arrangement since 1979, might provide a sense of relief to some undocumented immigrants, the majority of… Read more

The CSUN campus has implemented smoking policies that promote a non-smoking lifestyle, yet they are not quick to enforce them. The school falls under California law which states that no smoking is permitted within buildings, state-owned vehicles, and outdoor smoking is only allowed 20 feet away from buildings. The university’s smoking policy incorporates the state law in addition to prohibiting smoking near any windows or air vents, recreational facilities and outdoor dining areas. Ashtrays and garbage disposals are placed according… Read more

The Valley Performing Arts Center, a $125 million state-of-the-art facility, may demand lower operating costs than other facilities of its size due to its green technology and building features. “We always planned for it to be eco-friendly,” said Robert Bucker, dean of the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication and executive director for the VPAC.  “It is an important part of the university’s agenda. Ecologically it is very good.” Many of the materials used to build the facility… Read more

Despite heavy winter rains, the new Student Recreation Center is still set to open in Spring 2012. “We’re on time,” said Bryanne Knight, the Recreation Center’s project coordinator. Construction of the complex is on pace to be finished in December 2011. Students, staff, and faculty will be able to step foot inside the new facility in Spring 2012, she added. Aside from some minor set backs such as the recession and weather conditions, the steel structure is complete along with… Read more