Woman’s body found in Granada Hills

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March 14th, 2013

LAPD’s Devonshire Division responded to a 911 call reporting a woman’s body found on a sidewalk in Granada Hills Wednesday afternoon. The woman’s body was discovered outside around 5:30 p.m. by a Granada Hills home near the corner of Devonshire Street and Encino Avenue, Sgt. Jeff Stahl told City News Service. An autopsy was pending Thursday to determine the cause of death and will be performed within the next 24-48 hours said investigator Ryan Hays at the county coroner’s office…. Read more

California senators introduce bills to allow students better access to polling places

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March 13th, 2013

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CLARIFICATION: A name has been changed to reflect Sen. Fran Pavley’s staff. Two California senators have introduced legislation that would provide students at University of California, California State University and California community colleges with easier access to voting booths and polling places during elections. Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) introduced a bill to the California State Senate floor that would make polling places available on college campuses. Pavley, who graduated from CSUN in 1985 with a master’s degree in environmental… Read more

Assemblyman proposes tuition freeze for seven years

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March 13th, 2013

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A new bill has been proposed that would freeze tuition for CSUs, UCs and community colleges for the next seven years, which is the entire duration of Proposition 30. Assemblyman Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) said AB 67 would ensure that the money goes to education as promised by the governor when Proposition 30 was passed. “For students, this bill means that they are going to know how much their tuition costs for the time they are in college and a… Read more

California State Senators propose bill for systemwide online courses

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March 13th, 2013

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Two California senators announced their plans to bring bills before the state Senate that would provide more online classes for students struggling to fulfill requirements. The goal of these proposals is to relieve some of the pressure that has been placed on students to get into “bottleneck” courses. Students have reported difficulty getting into required classes due to high demand and often have to postpone their graduation until they can get into the class. The first bill, SB 520, proposed… Read more

CSUN students learn how to stay frugal on a college budget

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March 13th, 2013

Finding ways to be frugal in a fast-paced college environment can be tough. When you’re constantly busy with classes and homework, work and various extracurricular activities, it’s not always easy to find affordable ways to eat, maintain hygiene or make your living space aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Fortunately, there are three stores nearby campus that can help you save money. 99 Cents Only Store: Groceries Every student needs food to stay focused throughout the semester, but it’s not always… Read more

Former archbishop of Buenos Aires named new pope

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March 13th, 2013

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, a former Argentinian archbishop, has been named the new pope. Bergoglio, who will be known as Pope Francis, is the first South American and Jesuit pope.He succeeds Pope Benedict XVI who officially resigned Feb. 28. [View the story "This is the new Pope " on Storify] This is the new Pope Big news for Catholics and the world today as Jose Mario Bergoglio, 76, a former Argentinian archbishop, has been named the new pope. Here’s a… Read more

Black and Latino communities share similar struggles

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March 12th, 2013

Black and Latina/o communities have many similarities in immigration, three guest speakers said during the “Black and Latina/o Migrant Relations” presentation Monday night. According to the presenters, the struggles of these two ethnic groups have been very similar, and recognizing these similarities can help end immigration and civil rights injustices. Rhonda V. Magee, law professor at the University of San Francisco, said similarities in immigration between black and Latina/o groups began at the start of American history with the institution… Read more

Former porn star and CSUN student Jennie Ketcham shares her story

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March 12th, 2013

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Correction>> The last quote was originally incorrect and has since been reworded. Jennie Ketcham, former porn star and current CSUN psychology major, dispelled myths about the porn industry providing actors an endlessly glamorous lifestyle during the lecture “Porn’s Glass Ceiling: An Illusionary Wage Gap,” in the USU Tuesday. After a lucrative eight year run as an award-winning porn actress, Kecham gave up drugs and alcohol and realized she could not continue the job while sober. “I thought it would validate… Read more

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