Students on campus should be aware of people who are working underneath cars in the parking lot because they may be witnessing someone steal a catalytic converter said Police Department Information Officer, Christina Villalobos. One way to tell that a catalytic converter has been stolen is that upon starting the vehicle, there will be a very loud noise akin to a motorcycle, Villalobos said. “It’s not going to be as obvious as a smashed window,” Villalobos added. “But starting your… Read more

UCLA Graduate School professor Linda Sax will be speaking in the Flintridge room March 15 to discuss her newest research book, “The Gender Gap in College.” Sax, who is the faculty director of the UCLA graduate school of education and information studies, specializes in the study and research of the gender gaps and differences in higher education. “She is in a lot of our readings for gender and women’s studies classes,” said Juliane Perez, assistant director of the Women’s Resource… Read more

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Sororities and fraternities represent a prominent group of people at CSUN, and through their philanthropies, they have helped various different charities better the world. There are so many different Greek organizations to choose from, that it must be a mind-boggling experience to pick only one to rush. Do prospective Greeks feel a true urge for altruism? Is the drive so maddening, that they can’t help but want to pay dues? When they are… Read more

The police and parking enforcement at CSUN are testing out T3 Motion electric stand-up vehicles in an effort to save money and increase eco-friendliness on campus, said Chief of Police Anne P. Glavin. In lieu of the statewide financial crisis, Glavin said, the police department needs to look at budget reductions. “One of the biggest operational costs is gasoline for our fleets,” Glavin said. This black and white electric vehicle is neither a scooter, nor a Segway. As noted on… Read more

Students and faculty in the Chicano/a studies department held a walkout and teach-in event Wednesday to raise awareness of the increasing budget cuts and faculty layoffs. David Rodriguez, chair of the Chicano/a studies department, and Theresa Montaño, co-chair of the California Faculty Association (CFA) and associate professor in Chicano/a studies, said they began organizing the event less than a month ago. “We saw it as an opportunity to one, protest, and two, teach,” said Montaño, who is also an associate… Read more

A new Master’s Degree in Music Industry Studies (MIS) is now in-line for approval at the CSUN Chancellor’s office and is expected to launch in 2011. Professor Joel Leach, who designed the master’s program with professor Carey Christensen, said he hopes to build upon the success of the MIS Bachelor’s Degree, which has been available at CSUN for 16 years. “The new degree will effectively bridge the gap between present-day technologies and practices in the music industry, and those coming… Read more

Just a short trip through the orange groves leads to the Orange Grove Bistro, a place on campus where it is possible to eat gourmet food. “It’s almost like a little getaway in the middle of campus,” said Sherri Warren, Orange Grove Bistro’s catering manager of two years, who corrected herself and said the restaurant was technically on the east side of campus. The restaurant, a humble building with a green roof and an orange sign, is located in the… Read more

When Angel Hernandez, a 19-year-old undeclared sophomore, left the Roosevelt High School water polo team in 2008, he vowed to one day take away his coach’s job. “I hate that guy,” Hernandez said. “I dislike him with like, a passion.” Now as a Boyle Heights Variety Boys & Girls Club water polo coach, Hernandez pushes his students to do their best, while cautioning them to avoid joining the Roosevelt High School water polo team. “My kids could beat his kids,”… Read more