Up-and-coming designers will be showing off their collections at the TRENDS fashion show called “Cirque de la Mode” (Fashion Circus) taking place tonight. The Family and Consumer Sciences department, FCS, is sponsoring the show with the help of the TRENDS fashion club. “Several people are involved in the show — the designers from Dr. Jongeun Kim’s class who are seniors showing their collections, the fashion-show production class that Professor Warren is teaching and TRENDS,” said FCS professor Diane Lewis-Goldstein. Kim… Read more

The most widely attended and talked about campus event is just beyond the “looking glass.” Matador Nights is returning to CSUN on Friday, 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,” said… Read more

“May Peace Prevail on Earth.” Oh how warm I feel inside when I think about Follow Your Heart, a small vegan marketplace and restaurant, located in Canoga Park. With vast amounts of spiritual zen books, a peaceful motto like that, and decorated wooden walls reminiscent of the ’70s, wouldn’t you too? Follow Your Heart is definitely one of the best stores of its type around and I recommend anyone from vegans to carnivores to try it out. The market may… Read more

Tahini Lemon Rice and Beans This variation on a standard rice and bean staple takes a favorite classic to the next level. The mix of different unlikely flavors together create a savory delight that not only tastes amazing, but is good for you too!   Ingredients   Rice Mix: 1 c brown rice (I used basmati because it’s what I had on hand) olive oil ½-1 bunch kale chopped 1 can black beans 6 oz. protein (Whatever suits you. I… Read more

This Earth Day, Angelenos attempt to make a positive difference in this smog-filled city with different events and ways to keep a “green” lifestyle. At some events and online people can join the carbon neutral campaign to offset contribution to emissions. As a city that relies heavily on commuting, it is close to impossible to remove all emissions from daily life. Students can take bigger steps to being green and embracing the somewhat hidden beauty of Los Angeles, highlighted in… Read more

Emerging dancers and choreographers are showcasing their talents in the upcoming performances of “Kinesis”, an annual dance concert sponsored by the kinesiology department. Paula Thomson, kinesiology professor, said that “Kinesis” will showcase the performances from students with different backgrounds. There will be three performances: one on Monday at 8 p.m. and two on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The second performance on Tuesday will also include a special tribute to Dr. Marilynn Filbeck and Dr. Jerry Luedders. Dr…. Read more

CSUN visual arts students will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the upcoming Annual Juried Art Student Exhibition, which will run from April 20 to May 12 in CSUN’s Main Gallery. An average of 200 students typically submit around 400 pieces for consideration.  A panel of three new jurors is selected every year to judge the submissions.  This year the panel consists of an artist, a graphic designer, and a museum curator, who will choose approximately 60 to… Read more