A truly democratic nation must rely on journalism to provide accurate information to its citizens so they can make decisions and analysis based on fact, not on sensational hype or rumor. In the globalized world we live in today, where technology allows the spread of information to have more transnational impact, an accurate and fair media is crucial to the stabilization and progress of the human race. In the case of the “Arab Spring,” a succession of violent uprisings in… Read more

Forgive me for employing the over-used cliché “Big Brother is watching you.”  If you are unfamiliar with the phrase, it comes from George Orwell’s novel, “1984,” in which the government keeps all citizens under constant surveillance. The idea may have sounded far-fetched when Orwell wrote the novel in 1949, but with new technologies that reality is far closer to the truth. Federal laws regulating who can access this information and for what purpose haven’t been updated to keep pace with… Read more

On January 17, 2012 Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed an ordinance stating that pornographic actors, working within the city of Los Angeles must wear condoms. PRO by Wynter Eddins Two years ago, Derrik Burts entered the porn industry, appearing in both homosexual and heterosexual films. Just months into the business, he contracted the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and told the Los Angeles Times in an interview that he contracted it from a “known positive” actor during a scene. Burts… Read more

In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association is scheduled to make changes regarding the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). The APA is hoping to put all three disorders under the broad diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effectively eliminating the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS. The changes come as the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is scheduled to come out next year.Experts agree that the narrowed… Read more

It was that great philosopher of our time—Chef from South Park—who reminded us that “There’s a time and place for everything—and it’s called college.” Well, here’s the corollary to Professor Chef’s postulate—there’s a time and place for college as well. At least a time. And that time is from about 18 to 21 years old. Go ahead, give or take a year. But beyond that, things can get…difficult. What I’m trying to say is: Don’t be me. Back in ye… Read more

Recently, colleges have been creating various apps for Androids and iPhones. Though limited, there are currently some available for download, such as an app that tracks CSUN Matadors basketball, and an app that shows the university’s maps. What other CSUN-related apps would you like to see available?

If there is one thing that I have made a promise to do (and have thus far kept) it is to not smoke. I plan to live a long, heart and lung disease-free life. However, I cannot imagine a world where I need to share company or a classroom with someone who cannot be granted their ashy relaxer when much needed. The UC system has recently put a ban on smoking on their campuses that will take effect over the… Read more

Content advisory!  Do not read on if you will be offended by the words shit, piss, tits, fuck (it get worse), motherfucker, cocksucker and cunt.  Late comedian George Carlin read these words for an afternoon WBA-FM Pacifica radio broadcast in 1973, sparking a battle over content regulation between the Federal Communications Commission and radio and TV broadcasters. Since then, broadcasters have pushed limits with profanity and nudity, and the FCC has pushed back by imposing fines for content it judged… Read more