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OPINION: ‘The Wheel of Time’ deserves a second chance
Val Galstyan, Reporter • February 9, 2026

“The Wheel of Time” (WoT) is an epic fantasy series by Robert Jordan, later completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s passing. Four...

Iranian protesters wave pre-revolution Iranian flags and American flags during a demonstration in Westwood, Calif. on Jan. 11, 2026.
OPINION: Iran’s Internet Blackouts have dire and underreported consequences for CSUN students
Omid Khanian, Reporter • February 5, 2026

As an Iranian American student at CSUN, I’ve seen how quickly an internet shutdown stops being a “technology issue” and becomes a human...

Dylan O'Brien as Bradley Preston and Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle in 20th Century Studios' "SEND HELP." Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
REVIEW: Raimi revamps the ‘Final Girl’ trope
Aly Hawkins, Reporter • February 5, 2026

An original concept in the horror genre, with a message that champions women, created by a male dominated crew. No, this is not a bar joke: it’s...

An active initiative petition form currently being circulated at CSUN on January 22, 2026.
OPINION: Take time before you sign
Alejandro Magana, Contributor • February 5, 2026

In my experience, it's not uncommon to hear students at CSUN complain about petitioners who are posted on walkways and corners. Many see them...

OPINION: Being offline is now performative
OPINION: Being offline is now performative
Sumeragne Gibson, Contributor • February 4, 2026

The concept of being offline has flooded social media. You can’t get away from someone telling you how logging off will cure your doom-scrolling....

Presentation of Oscar Award
OPINION: ‘Sinners’ dominates the 2026 Oscar nominations
Daniel Osorio, Contributor • February 2, 2026

This past week, the academy announced its nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards, leaving many fans thrilled for what's to come and others upset...

OPINION: Alternative für Amerika, MAGAs German cousins
OPINION: Alternative für Amerika, MAGAs German cousins
Johann Nepomuk Meyer, Contributor • January 22, 2026

The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is a far-right party that has polarized and mobilized German politics in a largely unprecedented way since...

Couple watching tv and eating popcorn at their home cinema on Christmas Eve.
OPINION: Less Christmas media, less Christmas magic
Alejandro Magana, Contributor • December 20, 2025

December is well underway, and with it comes the holiday season in all its festive glory. Along with the typical Christmas customs, like decorating...

Stars, sparkles, and shimmer...and magical trinkets galore. Illustration by Zion Jones
OPINION: Where did all the whimsy go?
Rebecca Aragon and Zion Jones December 18, 2025

Upon the release of “Wicked: For Good,” I noticed two things; Elphaba was always too good for Oz and people hate fun. When any highly anticipated...

"Zootopia 2" Promotional Poster
OPINION: ‘Zootopia 2,’ a refreshing social commentary returning to children’s animation
Daniel Osorio, Contributor • December 18, 2025

This Thanksgiving weekend, audiences returned to the world of Zootopia with its sequel, released by Disney, after waiting almost a decade since...

Graphic by Julia Torres
OPINION: Holiday magic means stopping hate on Angel Tree haul videos
Julia Torres, News Editor • December 15, 2025

The holiday season is always a busy one, from final exams to shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts and traveling back home, finally away from...

Graphic by Jaya Roberts
OPINION: Give me green Hanukkah!
Jaya Roberts, Editor in Chief • December 12, 2025

While we debate the spelling of Hanukkah (Chanukah? Hannukah?) and whether the right topping is applesauce or sour cream, we miss the most important...

OPINION: Why do we feel the need to define ourselves?
OPINION: Why do we feel the need to define ourselves?
Sumeragne Gibson, Contributor • December 12, 2025

With social media, we always need everything we do, say and wear to reflect who we are as a person. Our rooms, for example, have to be decorated...

Graphic by Jay Kuklin
OPINION: What it’s like being Jewish and a Christmas Eve baby
Jay Kuklin, Copy Editor • December 11, 2025

Fun fact: My birthday was supposed to be on Dec. 31, 1998 – the kind of baby who arrives just in time for countdowns and tax deductions. Instead,...

Lights on red seats in a theater
OPINION: Netflix buys out Warner Bros.
Daniel Osorio, Contributor • December 11, 2025

On Dec. 5, BBC reported the crushing news that Netflix had bought Warner Bros. Entertainment for an astonishing $72 billion. This news immediately...