Police work to slow campus traffic

A campaign to increase traffic safety for drivers and pedestrians on campus will be conducted starting this week due to recent vehicular and pedestrian-related accidents. “Project P.E.D., which stands for pedestrian safety enforcement deterrence, is a campaign to raise awareness from a safety and educational standpoint,” said CSUN Chief of Police Anne Glavin.

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Hookah: popular but dangerous habit

As hookah smoking becomes a bigger trend among college students, many are unaware of its harmful effects on health. “Regardless of how you smoke tobacco, whether it is through a cigarette, cigar, or a hookah pipe, the effects are the same (because) tobacco is tobacco,” said Jesus Leon, a LVN at Northridge Medical Center Hospital stationed in the Cancer Center.

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Disney: Where children live happily ever after

There is something about Disney that puts a smile on people’s faces. Disney has captured the hearts of many people of all ages and races, male and female, mainly because of its entertaining movies and extravagant theme parks and resorts. During my childhood years, I remember watching every Disney movie that came out, and eagerly anticipating new ones.

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Racism still takes place today, we just don’t hear about it

Growing up, many of us have been taught the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” We can say that all we want, but names do hurt, especially when they are provoked by racism. America has come a long way in terms of striving to provide equality for all no matter the race, gender or age of a person.

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B.S. in nursing waiting on approval

A proposed accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program is waiting for approval from the California State Board of Registered Nursing, hopefully by the end of spring 2007, said professor and nursing program Director Martha Highfield. The proposed component now called Accelerated-BSN, or A-BSN for short, will permit anyone with a baccalaureate degree in any field who has completed basic prerequisite science and psycho-science courses determined by the university to receive their BSN.

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Fear of loneliness causes loveless relationships

It has come to my realization just recently that there are plenty of people in relationships who lack love for each other or even the interest, whether it is physical or emotional. Some people wonder why they are even with that person, yet they don’t do anything about their doubts.

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Traffic worse Tuesdays and Thursdays

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, even halfway through the semester, traffic continues to be a real problem especially in the B3 parking structure. There’s always extra traffic control during the first few weeks of school, but traffic congestion has continued particularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, said Alfredo Fernandez, captain of parking and transportation services.

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Business junior dies of lupus

International business junior Cindy Chong passed away Sept. 10 at Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center at the age of 20. She was diagnosed with lupus her senior year of high school in 2004. Members of the co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi participated in the seventh Annual Lupus International Race for Life Sunday, Oct.

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Clubbing not open invitation to sexual harassment

Going to a club on a Friday night as a young and single woman is like setting yourself up to be touched, grabbed and fondled repeatedly by various sexually-driven men. I hate going to clubs particularly because I have yet to experience a club scene where the men are not physically violating me either directly or indirectly.

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