The New York Giants and New England Patriots are set to showdown this Sunday in the Super Bowl, and aside from the game, the best part of the day is the party.  But how can you throw an amazing party on a student budget? One surefire way to make sure you stay within budget is to have a potluck party and have guests help provide for everyone—just make sure to have a few treats ready yourself to get things started…. Read more

Eating on a budget is important to most college students, and Joyce’s Coffee Shop makes it easy. While the busy city bustles around CSUN, Joyce’s provides Northridge with a small neighborhood feel, so people of all ages can get away from the hectic city vibe and enjoy a quality cup of coffee served by a kind and friendly waitress. Walking into Joyce’s, patrons will notice its quaint, old school décor. With wood paneling, calming yellow walls, and floral wallpaper; it… Read more

Eric Einem is about to go diving, but instead of water, he’s going to plunge into a pile of trash. Those involved in freeganism (a strategy for living “based on limited participation in the conventional economy”) are familiar with dumpster diving. In this practice, those interested in reducing their carbon footprint salvage any waste they might find by jumping into large trash bins. Dumpster divers can save hundreds of dollars each month by rescuing edible food from grocery stores that… Read more

CSU Board of Trustee member Henry Mendoza toured the campus Monday to gain knowledge about the culture of CSUN and observed how the faculty and administration responded to the needs of the students, said Conor Lansdale, A.S. president. During the vice president’s committee report Tuesday at the last A.S. meeting of the semester, Lansdale said he and A.S. senators Melinda Hamrbick and Jonathan Polus had the opportunity to take part in Mendoza’s visit. “Trustees take tours to learn about different… Read more

Unified We Serve concluded its second annual clothing and food drive Wednesday. The organization collected food, clothing and books for underprivileged families in the San Fernando Valley and displayed the items on the steps in front of the Oviatt Library. “We want to show the campus the power we have, as a campus, when we come together,” said Justin Weiss, activities coordinator for Unified We Serve. Before the event concluded, Unified We Serve had collected over 3,000 food items, more… Read more

The cultures of eating and art met at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Sunday, where visitors were treated to tasty exhibits about the different aspects of food. As odd as it was entertaining, “Let Them Eat LACMA” was eight hours of performances, contests, and displays from 50 different artists stationed all over the museum’s campus. It was a unique mix of involvement and information that explored the history, culture and pleasure of eating.  There was no shortage… Read more

CORRECTION: Members of the Sigma Chi fraternity were not involved in the food fight. The fraternity was identified in a statement by the Department of Police Services, which was later found to be incorrect.  Updated 10/21 Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Chi fraternities as well as the Delta Delta Delta sorority were identified as the students involved in a food fight in the Sierra Quad area Sept. 28 that cost Physical Plant Management (PPM) more than $4,000… Read more