Question Dear Life & Style, I’ve noticed lately how many people around me suffer from low self esteem. Reasons for their lack of confidence range from being single, struggling financially,...

California State University, Northridge has been recognized as a “commuter school” for years. Most of us drag ourselves into our vehicles, onto the bus or, if we are lucky, onto a bike just to...

Boo! It’s that terrifying time of year again, where haunted happenings and eerie events are in high demand, and I’ve got just the petrifying places to be this year. With such spooky suggestions,...

My advice first and foremost would be, not to hook up with fellow dorm mates. I’ve made such a mistake and have ended up in a an awkward situation. That being said, I know we’re all human and sometimes...

The California Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit challenging AB 540, a state law that allows an estimated 25,000 undocumented students to receive in-state tuition. And I say “hallelujah.” The...

Question: Dear Life & Style, I just “broke up” with my best friend. I know it was for the best, but we’ve known each other for the majority of our childhoods. I feel sad and confused,...

Sorry to say, but this generation is accustomed to instant gratification. Thanks to iPhones, iTunes and the internet, you don’t have to work very hard to get what you want, when you want it. This...

HELPING: L.A. County Beach Clean-up Volunteers Sept. 25 marked the 21st annual Coastal-Cleanup Day in L.A. The L.A. Times reported a record 14,131 volunteers helped clear our waves of waste. At...

Question: Dear Life & Style, I guess I’m not the typical crazy partying college student. I’m not much of a drinker, and I’m constantly getting made fun of. I can’t be the only...