Fashion makes the world go round, and with winter around the corner, it’s time to revamp the wardrobe. If you’re lucky enough to not have spent all of your funds on tuition, perhaps you can even purchase a new piece or two to add to the fashion collection that is your wardrobe. With that, let the winter fashion trends begin. Androgyny Androgynous style has been seeping it’s way into the forefront of fashion for some time now, but has found… Read more
Sauntering down the hallway in black, with a later-to-be discussed vintage black jacket decorated with gold sequins and beads, Jessica Bley, CSUN apparel design and merchandising major, stood with confidence and a smile that never disappeared. Ever since she was a little girl, fashion was her top interest and although she didn’t know it at the time, it also ran through her blood. “One day I saw my mom watching a runway show on TV and I just said, ‘That’s… Read more
As if starting college isn’t stressful enough, for years freshman have dreaded gaining 15 pounds their first year away at school. But, according to new studies, that fear is overblown – by about 10 pounds. “Being a dietitian, I thrive on keeping abreast on the latest nutrition studies,” said CSUN registered Student Health Center dietitian, Ellen Bauersfeld. “It’s been fun to see the articles and documents from legitimate resources on the freshman 15. It’s so common to hear about, they… Read more
The Occupy Wall Street protest will be discussed by historian, author, and UCLA professor Robin D.G. Kelley, Thursday, Nov. 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Cypress Hall 158. “Robin (Kelley) had been invited to come to campus in early fall and we were trying to work out a date for him to speak and then history happened with the occupy movement,” said Renee Moreno, CSUN professor of Chicana/o studies and an organizer of the event. “It so happened that… Read more
Halloween is coming up, and, yes, it’s on a Monday, but promised parties the weekend before should allow just enough excitement for costume purchases and creations to sky rocket as usual. Costumes can soar to unimaginable prices and on a college-student budget you can either save up for a few months for the ultimate costume, or make something yourself. The following costume ideas can either be purchased at said ridiculous prices or created for less. Leggings, sweaters and a mild… Read more
A bill that would have required police officers to obtain search warrant before examining the contents of a person’s cell phone was vetoes by Gov. Brown Sunday, Oct. 9. In a veto message posted on the governor’s website, he wrote: “The courts are better suited to resolve the complex and case specific issues relating to constitutional search-and-seizures protections.” Approval of the bill SB 914 would have overturned a decision issued by the California Supreme Court in January that said law… Read more
CSUN’s Campus Ministry Organization welcomes visitors and newcomers to visit them at a tent outside the Matador Bookstore every day this week, and every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in following weeks. The Campus Ministry Organization’s purpose is to give students on campus a chance to receive prayer from students that have gone through training to do so, said James Chung, club president and junior business major, 20. “Some people see the (prayer) sign and come up but… Read more
While surrounding masseuses, chiropractors and acupuncturists may be unaware of their potential competition only a few blocks away, the CSUN Klotz Health Center tries to make students aware of the savings and alternative medicine available. At the Health Center acupuncture is $10 for a half hour, or $20 for an hour. Local acupuncturists charge anywhere from $40 per half hour to over $75 per hour at the Northridge Acucenter, Resda Acupuncture and Alternative Medical Clinic. Massage therapy follows suit in… Read more
>>>UPDATE 4:50 p.m. Sept. 28: The University Student Union (USU) will actively promote four single-occupancy restrooms in its facility, following a decision by the USU board of directors Monday. “In creating a gender neutral restroom we can provide an inclusive location for students,” the original proposal read. “By creating a gender neutral restroom the USU hopes to eliminate some of the obstacles students face as part of our campus community.” The board opted not to construct or designate new restrooms… Read more