Coach Marcelo Leonadi knew his team would be in the mix in the Big West Conference standings since the beginning of the season. Even though his team has struggled on defense, penalties and solid goaltending, once again the Matadors are in second place going into the tournament. “We were not expected to perform this well based on all the seniors we lost last year, in terms of the rest of the league and the water polo community, but I knew… Read more

CSUN’s future math and science teachers are reaching out to low-income schools in the community. Noyce Scholars, students with scholarships to teach math or science, are working to encourage middle and high school students to not just pursue a university education, but to also learn about science and math. The award is named after Robert Noyce, the “Mayor of Silicon Valley” and inventor of the integrated chip. Geology, chemistry and biology Noyce scholars recently held workshops on campus in commemoration… Read more

University Student Union (USU) board of directors allocated space in the student union for a veterans’ resource center, bicycle co-op and an LGBTQ resource center, the representatives of which appeared in droves to the make their case before the board Monday. The tenants must submit a detailed plan to manage their new locations and secure funding by December of this year to secure the spaces they were given, said Executive Director Debra Hammond. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Resource… Read more

The sobering prediction among health care professionals and educators is that the current generation of children may be headed for a severe health crisis. Confronted by this crisis in pediatric health, California State University, Northridge’s’ departments of Kinesiology, Health Education and Nutrition Science are working in collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Northridge Hospital Center for Healthier Communities to reverse the trends in the childhood obesity crisis. Dr. Terri Lisagor, assistant professor in CSUN’s College of Health… Read more

Students demanded a question and answer session with CSU Chancellor Charles Reed in an event held at CSUN. Reed obliged. “CSU: in the next 50 years” addressed education issues at the conference held at the Valley Performance Arts Center. CSUN hosted a day of discussions regarding education policies of the CSU system. Among faculty, staff and other educators from various CSU campuses, Senator Alex Padilla (D-San Fernando Valley) and CSUN President Jolene Koester gave speeches at the event. One of… Read more

Wailing guitars and soaring vocals filled the University Student Union Thursday at noon when local progressive rock band Vas Defrans played USU’s Plaza del Sol. The show was part of the USU’s Noontime Concerts series, in which local musicians showcase their music. “I think it will definitely just get us more of a fan base,” said lead singer Vincent Coleman. “It will give us an opportunity to connect to more people.” The gig drew about 10 to 15 onlookers.  

3:27 p.m. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Harry Hellenbrand closes the conference with a speech about the future of education, students and teachers. 1:58 p.m. Panelist Dr. Gerard Haney, executive director of MERLOT, an online collection of learning materials and provider of faculty support services, discusses the importance of “understanding the personal needs of the learner.” Teri Yamada, CFA president at CSU Long Beach questions our relationship with the virtual world and how instruction can be monitored through… Read more

The Cal State Northridge softball team (16-25, 3-6 Big West) will travels to Santa Barbara to face the Gauchos (22-19, 6-3 Big West) in a Big West Conference matchup. The Matadors and UCSB will play a doubleheader Friday, followed by a single game on Saturday. The all-time series record vs. UCSB gives CSUN the edge with a 47-22-1 lead. The last time the Gauchos beat CSUN was April 2009, where they won a 2-1 game. Northridge is coming off a… Read more

In remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, CSUN Armenian organizations will hold a public tribute for those who lost their lives. The Armenian Student Association (ASA), Alpha Epsilon Omega fraternity (AEO) and the Alpha Gamma Alpha sorority (AGA) organized the Armenian Genocide education and commemoration week titled, “I am the 1.5 million.” Talar Alexanian, ASA board member and philanthropy chair of AGA said the event isn’t just about victims of the genocide. “Commemoration week is meant to promote unity and spread… Read more