Located in the trendy and upscale Westfield Century City shopping mall, RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen offers a sweet spin on Asian food that will leave your taste buds fulfilled. Opened in June 2008, the menu offers a Chef’s Tasting plate which gives a choice of three appetizers: one salad or soup, two main entrées, two sides and two desserts. The plate is $35 per person (not including tax, tip or drinks). This may not be in everyone’s budget, but the… Read more

Since the mid 20th century, when the American Jewish community was at its peak of about six million religious followers, it has decreased to less than two percent of the entire United States population. According to the U.S. Census, only 1.7 percent of the whole population in 2007 was identified as Jewish. This number is expected to decrease more. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Rabbi Elliot Dorff, professor of Jewish Theology at the American Jewish University, is scheduled to discuss the… Read more

Deaf student Allison Kent, 20, is using her time at CSUN to recreate her life and to shed light on communities that are not entirely being represented on campus. Kent, a sociology major, is currently a University Student Union (USU) Board Director, a Resident Advisor (RA) in the dorms and part of an organization within CSUN housing that serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies (LGBTQA) community. For Kent, having a voice does not mean being able to… Read more

This season the National Football League (NFL) is packed with excitement. Whether CSUN students are looking forward to Brett Favre’s return from retirement or trying to catch the first time Michael Vick plays since he was sent to prison for participating in dog fighting, a place to watch the excitement unfold is inside CSUN’s very own Pub Sports Grill. Every Monday starting Sept. 14, the Pub will extend their usual business hours and offer up its space to watch Monday… Read more

The forecast for California’s budget is in, and it’s not looking pretty for California State University students. So far, CSUN students are feeling the burn from high tuition increases, delays in the disbursements of Cal Grant awards and the common expenses that come with starting a new school year. Before students reach into their wallets for that shiny piece of plastic to pay for that expensive law book, there are a few things they should know. “First, when you borrow… Read more

Upcoming Events at the Games Room Neon Nights: Featuring pingpong, neon lights, glow in the dark billiards, arcade games and newly featured lounge furniture for a club atmosphere. When: Every Thursday starting Sept. 3 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Karaoke Tuesday When: Every Tuesday starting Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Table Tennis Tournament 16 students compete in multiple matches each week. The top 12 players earn a spot in the Fall 2009 University Student Union (USU)… Read more

Despite not being admitted into the accounting program, CSUN student Vanessa Gonzales has figured out a way to overturn the negative response and accomplish more of her goals. Gonzales, 22, a transfer student from Santa Monica College (SMC), has been waiting eagerly to see her name on the series of lists that are posted online indicating acceptance into the Accounting 350 class. Without the approval to enroll in this course, students will not be able to continue their academic career… Read more