Many of CSUN’s professors have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. The latest is Melissa Wall, a journalism professor. The Fulbright Scholarship provides scholars with funding to travel to different countries and leave an impression in the communities they visit by nourishing them with their knowledge.  It is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Around 50 Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to CSUN scholars between 1980 to 2011 in a variety of different… Read more

Hakeem Animashaun has accomplished more at 20 years of age than most people his age. The second year marketing major is the co-founder of Cokeem Media an up-and-coming production business where everyone is a celebrity. It is an attention-catching website with an artistic feel that serves as a place to network and promote their business. Animashaun is the creative director of Cokeem Media. His older brother and two friends serve as the financial planner, artistic director and photographer. After dedicating… Read more

CSUN’s Japanese traditional drumming group Jishin Taiko will hold its fifth annual Spring Concert this Sunday. “Taiko is not something you hear or see, it is something you feel,” said Gisselle Jaen, one of the performing members who is also in charge of the group’s fundraising. The concert will serve as a celebration of the all the member’s hard work throughout the year as well as a farewell to retiring members. The concert will also showcase new members who will… Read more

The drab looking box in the bookstore will transform into a recording booth for preserving the stories of all members of the campus community through the CSUN StoryCube. The StoryCube will offer CSUN students, faculty and staff an opportunity to share their stories and listen to those of others. The CSUN StoryCube will make its debut on campus April 26 and will remain open through May 6 and also during commencement week, May 24 through 26. The goal of the… Read more

In remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, CSUN Armenian organizations will hold a public tribute for those who lost their lives. The Armenian Student Association (ASA), Alpha Epsilon Omega fraternity (AEO) and the Alpha Gamma Alpha sorority (AGA) organized the Armenian Genocide education and commemoration week titled, “I am the 1.5 million.” Talar Alexanian, ASA board member and philanthropy chair of AGA said the event isn’t just about victims of the genocide. “Commemoration week is meant to promote unity and spread… Read more

CSUN will celebrate the 41st anniversary of Earth Day with a campus fair packed with entertainment, food, music and arts and crafts to bring environmental awareness to students. The fair, organized by Associated Students, will take place a week before Earth Day on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Cleary Walk in front of Bayramian Hall. “The Earth Fair will give the university and local community an opportunity to showcase sustainable practices as well as goods and… Read more

Some bad travel experiences can turn into funny stories to laugh about for years. Others can make you appreciate life a little more, as did freshman Zalina Abner’s travel experience. While riding the Antelope Valley train back home from visiting family the business and marketing major witnessed a terrible incident. As the train made a slight turn Abner caught a glimpse of the front of the train and saw a man jumping to his death onto the tracks. Abner remembers… Read more

Students, friends, family and children filled the Northridge Center in the University Student Union on Sunday in celebration of deaf culture. The National Center on Deafness (NCOD) hosted their fourth annual Sign n’ Run event and festival on Sunday. “We’re here to celebrate deaf culture, deaf people and sign language,” said Roz Rosen, director of NCOD. The day started off with face painting and children’s games like duck duck goose and tug-of-war. A Ronald McDonald impersonator also entertained the children… Read more