KCSN will be hosting Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in an acoustic set at the Pub on Wednesday at 8 p.m. On Friday, the radio station sold 20 pairs of tickets for this intimate show. Grace Potter’s performance is one of what KCSN hopes to be many performances on campus at the Pub with new artists. Even though this show is sold-out, students can listen to an on-air live interview prior to the performance at 6 p.m. “We want to… Read more
With April officially being national Stress Awareness Month, preparing for the Spring 2012 finals seems almost ironic for the of students CSUN. Mastering the fine arts of scheduling, money management and learning when to relax will be a skill most freshman will need to have in order to survive the weeks and exams ahead. In a campus wide poll of 60 students, the following five places located within or around the CSUN campus were voted as the most… Read more
Elephant Bar and Yardhouse are two restaurants that will be opening up in the Northridge Fashion Center later this year. A summer construction date has been set for both restaurants, with a grand opening for Yardhouse set for the fall and for Elephant Bar it is tentatively set for summer. Both restaurants will be conveniently located near Pacific theatres, joining existing restaurants such as Wood Ranch Barbecue and Grill, California Pizza Kitchen and Claim Jumpers. They will be part of… Read more
Black Bean Soup This soup is another recipe from Vegan Yum Yum. I love this soup for a quick fix. It’s a one-pot meal—perfect for a college budget and for when you’re in a pinch. Black beans have the added benefits of being rich in antioxidants that benefit not only the health of your skin but can help reduce your risk of cancer. Black beans are also high in fiber which will keep you fuller longer! Ingredients: 1-2 T olive… Read more
The irony in the name Kathouse Inc. was not lost on me, as a friend and I drove up to the tattoo shop on the corner of Lindley and Parthenia. We were excited to get tatted and found the place with the best reviews on Yelp! in Northridge. Walking up to the door, we knew we had found the right tattoo parlor – something that is very important to anyone who cares about tattoos. The exterior looked like any other… Read more
The irony in the name Kathouse Inc. was not lost on me, as a friend and I drove up to the tattoo shop on the corner of Lindley and Parthenia. We were excited to get tatted and found the place with the best reviews on Yelp! in Northridge. Walking up to the door, we knew we had found the right tattoo parlor – something that is very important to anyone who cares about tattoos. The exterior looked like any other… Read more
There are many museums located all around Los Angeles and the Daily Sundial has gathered everything you need to know about the newest exhibits and events occurring. Los Angeles County Museum of Art – LACMA Location: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 323 857-6000 Price: Students with their school ID get access to all of the collections and most of the exhibitions for only $10. The “In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United… Read more
As a foodie and admitted food snob, I’m a hard egg to crack. Gayle’s Perks coffee shop is tucked away next door to a CVS; located just blocks away from CSUN, near Balboa and Nordhoff. At first glance, the location can be a bit off-putting, as it is a challenge to find it in the endless strip-mall schlep. However, the charm of Gayle’s Perks won me over. A bumper sticker greets you at the cash register: “May all beings be… Read more
Children killing children. This is the heart of the Hunger Games, the televised event that is punishment and reminder to the people of the fictional dictatorial country Panem, for their rebellion 74 years ago. This is also the plot of Suzanne Collins’ international bestselling book which the film is based on. Both the film and the entire trilogy capture the message Collins is sending to millions of readers, and though the film makes a few understandable changes, it… Read more