Asbestos still embedded in 21 buildings on CSUN campus

Originally Published February 27, 2007 A California State University, Northridge English teacher assistant shares a Santa Susana room with five other faculty members. Not too long ago, Cynthia Glucksman received a notification through e-mail that the room had asbestos in its tile floor. But she and her office-mates are not the only ones to receive a notice of this sort.

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Film explores Hollywood vilification of Arabs

Originally Published April 18, 2007 CSUN’s Muslim Student Association presented a documentary called “Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People” for a screening and discussion during Islamic Awareness Week on April 10 in the Flintridge Room. The film is based on a book with the same title by Dr.

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ADD medication gaining popularity as weight-loss drug

In a society where chronic obesity runs rampant, life is becoming faster and faster-paced, and medication is the solution to almost everything, Adderall is becoming a prevalent off-label diet pill for many. Adderall contains four different types of amphetamines and is often called amphetamine mixed salts.

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Depression counseling sees increase in young patients

Approximately one out of four Americans, age 18 and older, suffer from a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. These Americans, who comprise 23 percent of the overall population, reflect the struggle of college-age students as they juggle family life, friendships, romantic endeavors, and perhaps even the death of a loved one.

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CSUN clubs and organizations honored at ceremony

About 100 seats, red, black and white balloons, and an assortment of food filled the room for students from organizations and clubs at CSUN who were eager to hear their names be called for awards. Twenty-five awards were given out at the Clubs and Organizations Awards Ceremony, “Celebrating the Spirit of CSUN,” at the Grand Salon on Thursday to acknowledge hard work that has added to the community on and off campus throughout the 2006-07 school year.

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Graphic designers go head to head in competition

The rain on a Friday evening did not seem to hinder students, alumni and instructors from coming to campus for the head to head competition of eight graphic design arts students. “I was definitely impressed by the turnout,” said Joe Bautista of the more than 70 people in attendance, an instructor at CSUN who presented the idea for the competition to students and other instructors.

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Students against fee increase to strike for quality education

Students associated with the California Faculty Association and affiliated with the CSU organization, Students for Quality Education, are still moving forward with plans for a potential student strike designed to halt the proposed ten percent tuition fee increase and save the Educational Opportunity Program from imminent budget cuts.

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Film explores Hollywood vilification of Arabs

CSUN’s Muslim Student Association presented a documentary called “Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A People” for a screening and discussion during Islamic Awareness Week on April 10 in the Flintridge Room at 12:30 p.m. The film is based on a book with the same title by Dr.

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Students raise awareness of world hunger with dinner

The CSUN National Society of Collegiate Scholars members presented a unique presentation to students who came for a free meal at the World Hunger event on March 28 at the Shoshone Room in the Satellite Student Union. The NSCS wanted to gather CSUN students and inform them about the poverty, hunger, and social injustices that are occurring around the world.

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