It’s well understood that CSUN is not going to win any awards for “school spirit.” There is a serious lack of university loyalty around here, which is easily diagnosed but not easily cured. So, you can’t blame the Alumni Association and Associated Students for wanting to create a Matador statue on campus to drum up some CSUN pride. The only problem is, it will cost around $150,000. Say something as inflammatory as “new $150,000 statue” to a CSU student, and you can… Read more

Professor injured during March 4 protest speaks March 09, 2010 “On the morning of March 4, Professor Karren Baird-Olson was teaching one of her American Indian Studies classes and gave students a choice to join in on the “Day of Action.” “I had learned through advertising that a demonstration was going to take place throughout the day,” Olson said.” Olson then walked and stood in front of the Oviatt Library with her students to listen to speakers talk about the… Read more

When I took the opinions editor position the campus community was faced with the impacts of the university’s budget cuts and frustrating economic recession. Disappointingly, campus life and the student body expressed little to no concern on these issues, helping the word “apathy” define the student’s reaction. This past semester as the anger and frustrations grew the faculty and students began to emerge from the classrooms and their apathetic slumber to express themselves through the freedoms of speech, assembly and… Read more

As human beings in a civilized society, clothing is an essential part of our everyday life. For as long as we can date back, fashion has always been an evolving part of human lifestyle. In prehistoric times, individuals wore animal skin for protection from natural conditions such as harsh rays from the sun, gusty winds and so on. Fast forward 2,000 years to today, attire is still playing an indispensable role in our daily existence. Although trendy clothing is often… Read more

View the CSUN Campus Crime Map All information provided was available from the Police Departments Daily Crime Log Report #:    100396 Offense:    Theft by Access Card Date Occurred:   03/23/10 @ 7:25 p.m. Date Reported:   04/02/10 @ 4:14 p.m. Location:    University Hall Synopsis:   An unknown suspect(s) fraudulently used a California State University, Northridge credit card to purchase concert tickets. Disposition:  Investigation Continued Report #:    100397 Offense:    Vandalism-Deface with Paint Date Occurred:   04/02-03/10 between unknown hours Date Reported:   04/02/10 @ 2:50 p.m…. Read more

For graduating seniors, it’s the final stretch. Many students are currently looking for employment opportunities, hoping that the career-related activities completed on and off campus over the last few years will give them the edge needed over their competitors. Others may be taking this time to address the hollowness of their current resume by doing volunteer work in their field of interest or by means of an unpaid internship. However, while desperation to better future prospects may lead a senior… Read more

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View the CSUN Campus Crime Map All information provided was available from the Police Departments Daily Crime Log Missing reports will be posted once the crime log archive is made available. Report #:    100361 Offense:    Display Unauthorized Disabled Placard Date Occurred:   03/25/10 @ 10:15 a.m. Date Reported:   03/25/10 @ 10:21 a.m. Location:    B4 Parking Lot Synopsis:   A CSUN police officer cited and released a CSUN student for displaying an unauthorized Disabled Placard. Disposition:  Cleared by Arrest Report #:    100362 Offense:   … Read more

The Cal State Northridge baseball team concluded its non-conference schedule on Monday after cruising by the University at Albany 10-2 at Matador field. The Matadors were led by junior infielder Justin DeMarco, who went 3-for-4 with two home runs. Also DeMarco drove in three RBI’s and junior first baseman Dominc D’Anna chipped in two RBI’s. On the mound Alex Muren was awarded the victory and pitched three innings with no runs allowed. Albany starting pitcher Ryan White got the loss… Read more