The first visual customers will notice when walking into the casual mustard-yellow and ketchup-red themed hot dog stand is its enticing house specialty dogs menu. Fab Hot Dogs offers 23 house specials, many of which are inspired by regional versions of gourmet meaty wieners in a bun. The restaurant’s original concept was to have hot dogs from all around the country, such as the Carolina Slaw Dog, which is a steamed all-beef dog topped with chili southern coleslaw and mustard… Read more

A Spanish toy company will begin marketing a doll in the United States next year that allows children to imitate the act of breastfeeding by using a special halter-top that comes with a suckling baby. This has prompted a range of reactions and debate about the over-sexualization of young girls, forcing kids to grow up too quickly, or teaching young girls too soon about a natural part of motherhood. Interested buyers of the Bebé Glotón (Spanish for gluttonous baby) can… Read more

According to the European Union’s website, 27-member countries use 112 as their emergency number, enabling citizens to call for emergency services from any location in the EU. Many member states introduced 112 as a number working alongside their national emergency numbers. For example, in the United Kingdom, citizens can either call 112 or their national number 999 in case of distress. Croatia, Turkey, Iceland and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are candidates for the system. Mean while Albania, Bosnia and… Read more

I couldn’t distinguish between tears and rain drops grazing my cheeks. I was cold, tired and numb as I sat outside in the torrential rain. I was being penalized for refusing my intimidating teacher a daily massage, which was routinely accompanied by open criticism of my learning abilities by my teacher and peers. I felt I deserved this horrible punishment and it nearly led me to justify my own bullying later. Historically, bullying has been perceived as a rite of… Read more

Although he has toured and played numerous shows, J.C. Chan still needs some liquid courage to get him on stage. “(I’m) either drunk or shy,” he said when asked how he performs. “It’s rare that I’m ever in the middle.” Chan plays the mandolin for Sons of August, a local alternative band who recently released their debut album, “Vaudeville.” Last week, the band performed at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles for their record release. The six-member group consists of… Read more

CSUN students protesting for March 2 Day of Action met up in front of the Oviatt Library after two groups split to march to the west and east side of the campus. The students are protesting increasing fee hikes and Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal to cut $500 million from education. Around 1 p.m. student protesters, including LGBTA Vice President, Karlee Johnson addressed the crowd gathered in front of the library steps. Johnson spoke about getting fair treatment from the… Read more

MTV’s new series “Skins” is a pedophile’s wet dream and parent’s nightmare, reinforcing in teens deviant behavior which they might confuse as a mainstream ideal. The title derives from the rolling papers used for blunts and the show is laced with sexually promiscuous, pill-popping, alcoholic teens who brush off molestation as if it was an everyday occurrence. “Skins” is a dangerous societal infection needing a just remedy. “Gossip Girl,” “90210” and “Jersey Shore” clearly have had shock value moments, but… Read more

It comes in different sizes, shapes and colors. It’s slimly, rubbery and safe for all. It’s the only form of male contraceptive that can help prevent spreading HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. However, the adult film industry makes its use optional, which puts performers and the public’s health and safety at risk. Condom use should be mandatory in pornography because it’s a preventive tool. They reinforce a safer work environment rather than only depending on blood work results as… Read more