The Matadors’ final shot of their first regular season game in 2010-11 resulted in a jump shot from freshman Aqeel Quinn that didn’t graze the rim, drawing the Bruin student section to chant “airball, airball.” Quinn’s airball jumper summed up CSUN’s night against UCLA, losing 83-50 Friday at Pauley Pavilion in the season opener for both teams. Northridge was mauled from the get-go as the Bruins jumped out to a 15-0 advantage and never looked back. “We just didn’t come… Read more

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a two-step tuition increase equaling 15 percent and adopted the 2011-12 budget requesting financial support from the governor and legislature in a boost of $379 million. Students will pay an additional $105 (5 percent) for the Winter/Spring terms and $444 (10 percent) for the 2011-12 school year. Jack O’Connell, superintendent of public instruction for the CSU, said the 10 percent tuition increase would entitle 30,000 plus students to… Read more

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Students protested outside the California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor in Long Beach Tuesday after they voiced their opposition for possible tuition and fee increases for the spring semester and the 2011-12 academic year. More than 20 students addressed the Board of Trustees with their concerns and personal stories about how the Committee on Finance proposed a mid-year tuition increase of five percent next semester and  a 10 percent annual increase for the following… Read more

Eight Matador freshmen will be thrown into the fire from the get-go as they start off their careers against a team with 11 national championships. Along with the diaper dandies, CSUN will have seven returnees when they head into historic Pauley Pavilion Friday night to face UCLA in the season opener for both teams.  “I’m excited. I’m used to watching UCLA on TV and now I get the opportunity to play at Pauley Pavilion, so much history in there,” said… Read more

Walking into Porto’s Bakery, one can’t help but become instantly hungry. My guest and I purchased four mango cheesecakes, four cheese-filled pastries, two sourdough breads that were freshly baked and still warm, four spinach feta croissants and three guava and cheese pastries. After spending 10 minutes in line, we finally got to the register where our box of pastries awaited us. Although the time spent in line waiting to order can seem lengthy, it’s worth the wait. With an immense… Read more

The Department of Police Services released a statement last week reminding the CSUN community how to recognize and handle suspicious mail and packages. The statement was made on the heels of last week’s international mail bomb plot.  It lists a number of traits that suspicious packages possess and asks that police services be notified immediately if a package possesses any of these traits. “We are trying to stay ahead of the curve,” said Anne P. Glavin, chief of police.  “People… Read more

After 14 seasons, multiple Coach of the Year honors and NCAA Tournament berths, preseason training should be rote for CSUN men’s basketball head coach Bobby Braswell. An influx of youth has added a different feel to the preparation for the 2010-11 season and has given Braswell something new to look forward to at practice. “I really enjoy teaching and when you get them young, they are open, like sponges,” Braswell said. “And I go home with a headache.” Despite his lengthy… Read more

Makeup is an essential part of a woman’s life, some even compare it to showering or eating. However women may define makeup, most agree it’s a part of our daily routine. Foundation is the first step. Most see celebrities and wonder how they achieve that glamorous, yet seemingly effortless beauty. Lucky for you ladies, here are 10 helpful tips to master that red carpet look for this fall season. Create a customized foundation that matches your skin perfectly. You can… Read more

Students gathered to celebrate the dead Friday night at CSUN’s Chicano House among skulls, skeletons,  candles and idols. Since the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán (MEChA) chapter was established at CSUN in 1969, it has hosted an annual Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead festival to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have died. Every year Dia de los Muertos falls on Nov. 2, but since this year that day fell on a Tuesday, the… Read more