Associated Students (A.S.) Senate will be voting on an amendment next week that can potentially lead to cutting A.S. employee’s hours for five days out of the fiscal year. This amendment was a compromise reached by the Personnel Board and the A.S. staff to stave off potential layoffs. “So far, they have all spoke and rather do [...]…
Read moreShanell Mondane, a 20-year-old business major, is currently working as an actress on a dramatic film. She loves acting and is trying to establish herself in the field. During her off time, she attends church with her brother. “I feel like nothing is impossible. I mean, as long as God is around, nothing [...]…
Read moreThe “Harry Potter” book series was discussed as more than just a world of witches and witchcraft Monday night in a lecture given by Sabina Magliocco, chair and professor of anthropology. The idea of the series ultimately being a life lesson for young adults was one of the main topics of the discussion. “All young people need [...]…
Read moreThe fourth biennial report of the California State University’s (CSU) Alcohol Policies and Prevention states that the alcohol abuse among students has decreased. Currently at CSUN, the Klotz Student Health Center, campus police and other departments are collaborating to teach and promote responsible use of alcohol. Five years ago, according to Ca…
Read moreFraternity life for Gabe Zeladita doesn’t involve hazing rituals or wild keg parties on campus. His fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, focuses primarily on philanthropy and community involvement. Zeladita, a 21-year-old business management major, said he joined the fraternity because he had a lot of free time on his hands. He said he was looking to joi…
Read moreFor singer, songwriter and CSUN business management major Michelle Andria, the night of Sept. 26 was bittersweet. On the lot of CBS studios, she was presented with an award acknowledging her as an outstanding entertainer at the 2009 Pamana Awards, an annual event recognizing Filipino artists. “The claps were like thunder for me. It [...]…
Read moreSabina Magliocco, chair and professor of anthropology, will be discussing the root motifs of the “Harry Potter” books during the lecture “Witchcraft, Folklore, and the Ancestors of Harry Potter” taking place today in Sierra Hall. “First, I want to show people how many of the motifs in the ‘Harry Potter’ books really come from European [...]…
Read moreBy Katelyn Fike Contributing Reporter CSUN’s talent shined Thursday night at the 8th annual Student Showcase, where large crowds and vivacious celebrity guests rallied in support of the performers whose wide ranging acts reflected the spirit and diversity of CSUN’s campus community. The Bollywood-themed show, hosted by the Union Program Co…
Read moreNo one is born with courage, but we are all born with the ability to be courageous, was the first of many messages part of Wednesday night’s lecture “An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou.” Angelou spoke at the Matadome to a packed crowd of about 2,300 students and faculty. The University Student Union (USU) and [...]…
Read moreAlexander “Z” Kuretski waited patiently for his dad to pick him up from day care each day as a 3-year-old. His thoughts were filled with excitement to leave day care and head over to the nearby train tracks with his dad. “We would wait for half an hour sometimes to see if the train [...]…
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