Year after year the same old turkey, an occasional ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and the dreaded fruit cake are served at a traditional thanksgiving table. There are different ways to spice up a thanksgiving dinner that is just as delicious as a thanksgiving feast. Going home may not be an option, so cooking dinner for one or some friends may have to be an option. Cooking a whole turkey can be a challenging task, and can even be a little… Read more

When I first walked into Stanley’s Restaurant and Bar, I didn’t know what to expect because I didn’t see very many people. As I started to experience what they had to offer, I soon realized they are one of the best eateries in the Valley. Stanley’s Restaurant and Bar has been serving the city of Sherman Oaks for more than 20 years. It first opened in 1983 and has been bringing in satisfied customers ever since. The restaurant is located… Read more

On Saturday the Ninth Biennial Phenomenal Woman Reception and Awards Fundraiser will be held to celebrate and honor the achievements and contributions of local women who dedicate themselves to the field of gender and women’s studies. The event, which is hosted by the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, will be in the Grand Salon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The auction is a fun way for us to raise money,” said Professor Shira Brown, Director of the Women’s… Read more

Finding a good happy hour in the Valley can be challenging because there are many establishments to choose from. For half-priced food and drinks, the search for a good happy hour is worth it. Among the wide variety of bars in the Valley, there are a few in CSUN’s proximity that receive a lot of attention. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina Acapulco Mexican restaurant and cantina, located on Reseda Boulevard and Plummer Street, has a popular happy hour that draws… Read more

CSUN continued to break records and bring change by having the first band with all undergraduate members to play at the Monterey Jazz Festival, that took place Sept. 17 to 19. Matt Harris, co-director of jazz studies and director of the Jazz “A” Band, helped lead the band to this prestigious event. The chance to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival spawned from winning a competition at Monterey’s Next Generation Jazz Festival in April. “It was an honor to be… Read more

Joy von Wolffersdorff, artist and CSUN art professor, is determined to bring attention to the climate change crisis, a topic she is passionate about, through her art. “I hope that when people view my art work they will spend a little longer thinking about climate change,” von Wolffersdorff said. Von Wolffersdorff’s passion for keeping people aware of climate change comes from personal experience. After a vacation to Kauai she realized the severity of this world issue. “When I was in… Read more

There are about 300 clubs and organizations on CSUN’s campus, enough to fit anyone’s major or hobby interest. There are many ways to get involved on campus such as becoming a volunteer, joining a club or organization, or becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. The dorms also offer opportunities to get involved; the list goes on. The clubs and organizations are broken up in to about eight categories: fraternities and sororities, special interest, religious, honor society, college based,… Read more