Purple colored squares decorate the center of the floor in the dimly lit Studio Theatre setting the tone for an adventure quite similar to Alice's in Wonderland.

Children are expected to conduct themselves according to conventional gender roles taught early in life.' CSUN's latest theatrical piece presents this idea with a comedic, insightful twist.

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Aloud medley of hard rock meshed with bluesy sounds best describes Night Horse's latest album.' 'The Dark Won't Hide You' is an aggressive depiction of fading love and a prospective spiritual future.

In preparing for a future after college, students are now more than ever urged to continue their education due to a wavering economy.' Attending graduate school is an alternative that many students would find beneficial if their goals are uncertain.' '

Lustra's latest album, 'What You Need and What You Get,' is either a blatant misogynistic attack or the group who collectively enjoy promoting the belittlement of women following the cold end to a relationship.

Heroes are born when their lack of selfishness shines through and overcomes all obstacles.' At the height of the war in Vietnam in the late 1960s, one young man from the San Fernando Valley displayed unrelenting bravery by placing the safety of his fellow countrymen, Marines and soldiers before his own.

Courage is a characteristic that stands out prominently when applied to former veteran Bill Perkins, a San Fernando Valley native who died in the Vietnam War.'

Morel's melodic music emits space station sounds on a screeching keyboard in their upcoming album that delivers a poignant coming of age theme. 'The Death of The Paperboy,' set to be released, Nov. 4, is Morel's latest experimental output combining rock and electronic components with synthesized dance music.

In the midst of the political transformation the country might face, as a result of the upcoming presidential election, race has never seemed to be more relevant to American life than now.' How this influences our higher educational institutions is a great concern to the community.

Dr. Sirena Pellarolo sat in her office chair one afternoon perusing a book by Chicana poet and radical feminist Gloria Anzaldua called 'La Frontera: The New Mestiza.' Her fourth-floor office is typical of an intellectual, swamped with stacks of documents and books on the shelves or her desk.

The Dears, a Montreal-based indie rock group, recently released 'Missile,' an album that overflows with melodramatic symphonic sounds accompanied by sulky lyrics. The charismatic frontman, Murray Lightburn, has a lugubrious performance in this latest recording.

The increasing cost of living in the U.S. is not only affecting housing, food and gasoline prices, but also educational services.