Easy, From-Scratch Banana Bread So, I had a couple bananas that were turning brown this past week so I decided to try my hand at making some banana bread. I had never made any type of bread, yeasty or otherwise. So, I was truthfully a bit nervous. In the end it came out beautifully. Next time I would make sure that all of the bananas used are completely browned to ensure max-banana-goodness. Ingredients: 1 3/4 c sifted unbleached flour 2… Read more
King’s Burgers doesn’t really stand out much. It’s one of the many eateries located on Reseda Boulevard near CSUN, and driving by King’s, you might think that it is just another burger place. And on the outside, this may be true. But, on the inside – not so much. King’s offers an East-meets-West menu, so to speak. From the West, you can order the classic burgers, fries, salad, tacos and sandwiches, while the Eastern side of the menu offers a… Read more
Minoti Vaishnav has accomplished more by age 25 than many will in a lifetime. The CTVA screenwriting major grew up in Mumbai. By age 18, she was already an Internet pop sensation, a novelist and media specialist with a promising career at IMG Fashion. Despite her successes, she was restless. At 19, Vaishnav packed her bags and trusty guitar to board a plane to Los Angeles for a fresh start. “I didn’t know anyone in L.A. or have any real… Read more
The difference between dream and reality can be a difficult line to distinguish. In “Life is a Dream,” the newest production by the theater department, the intricacies of this issue is brought to life by a well-rounded cast and incredible staging. Set on a round stage, with the audience on all sides, the actors are able to ensure that not one section of the audience is staring at their backs for very long. Coupled with creative lighting, including scenes with… Read more
CSUN graduation rates have improved by 74 percent for first-time freshman and 83 percent for transfer students enrolled in 2010 because CSUN is enforcing a graduation initiative. According to the CSU projects CSUN wants to increase the general six-year graduation rate from 39 percent to 48 percent, close minority gap of 8 percent, and increase transfer graduation rate from 52 percent to 54 percent by 2015. “We’ve come a long way in the last two to three years in improving… Read more
With a population of over 35,000 students, CSUN is a veritable town unto itself—a town that requires a workforce to run smoothly. CSUN students represent a significant portion of that workforce, filling hundreds of jobs across campus, from the Matador Bookstore to the Student Recreation Center to the Oviatt Library. “The USU alone employs 288 students at last count,” said Kristen Pichler, human resources officer for the University Student Union. One of three auxiliary non-profit organizations on campus that also… Read more
The walls inside Room 130 in Jerome Richfield Hall are nearly completely covered with Chicana/o and Latina/o art, protest posters and photographs of demonstrating social justice activists who all happen to be young students. A red flag with the United Farm Workers’ black eagle in the center hangs above a wide table where several MEChA students sit and talk. Among those is 27-year-old graduate student Lucia Laguna, a self-described veteran activist and community organizer with eight years of experience under… Read more
Meet the Clubs Day is a way to learn about the more than 100 clubs at CSUN, which will be held on the Bayramian lawn Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. The event, which was postponed a day due to rain, occurs every semester and lets active clubs and organizations recruit new members and introduce themselves to the CSUN community. The event is a fun opportunity to talk to nonengineering students and network with other… Read more
CSUN students are parking as far as three blocks away from campus to avoid purchasing parking permits and save money. Jorge Moraga, 23, a CSUN student double majoring in history and Central American studies, is among the students willing to walk more than 15 minutes to campus. The cost of a parking permit for a semester is $180, $360 per academic year or $6 for a day pass, according to the Parking Transportation Services & Special Events website. “I have… Read more