With Sesame Street-like animations and fuzzy puppet characters, Avenue Q has all the makings of a children’s show. But don’t let the puppets fool you: These cute little characters can get pretty vulgar. And audiences will love it. The show revolves around the lives of the tenants of Avenue Q, while they deal with their jobs, money problems, and their relationships, while poking fun at things like racism (“Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist”) and the Internet (“The Internet is for… Read more

With finals rapidly approaching, there is one day CSUN students should set aside to relax and take their minds off the impending exams, Cinco de Mayo. Not to be confused with Mexico’s independence day, which is September 16, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage and culture in the U.S. This day also celebrates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French in 1862. Much like Saint Patrick’s Day commemorates Irish tradition, this day is meant to celebrate the striking Mexican… Read more

When PizzaRev held its grand opening April 20, there were hundreds of customers anxious to bake their own new pizzas. Ordinary pizza places like Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s seem to take 30 minutes or more making just one pepperoni pizza, plus the time it takes if you choose delivery. In addition, the cost of that same pepperoni pizza is more than $10. This doesn’t include tip or additional toppings, which are an additional 50 cents to a dollar…. Read more

This week, The Acting Company, a group of actors from New York that tours the states bringing classics to communities that may not have the chance to see them otherwise, will be on campus for five days, starting tomorrow. They will be presenting “Julius Caesar” May 1-3 and “The Comedy of Errors” May 4-6 at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall. Tickets range from $25 to $70 and students can receive 40 percent discount with their student ID. The Acting… Read more

The most widely attended and talked about campus event is just beyond the “looking glass.” Matador Nights is returning to CSUN on April 27, and its “Alice and Wonderland” theme will be sure to leave students ‘futterwacken’ foxtrotting like the Mad Hatter. The USU will be transformed into a Wonderland extravaganza, where students will be able to dance and sip tea alongside neon mushrooms, heart-shaped carousels and quirky characters. “I think students are going to have a lot of fun,”… Read more