Creator of hit MTV series “Catfish” on campus Wednesday
November 13, 2013
Check it out MTV fans: Nev Schulman from the hit series “Catfish: The TV Show” will be on campus Wednesday evening. For those unfamiliar with the show, or the term “catfish” here’s a quick summary. A “catfish” is a person who pretends to be something they are not by creating a false id...
‘Pokemon X and Y’ brings first generation Pokemon players up to date
November 7, 2013
Remember the times when the toughest decision we had to make was picking between Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur? Seems like a lifetime ago, right? The good ol’ days. The Gameboy Color days featuring the likes of “Pokemon Red and Blue,” as well as the Gold and Silver versions. The “Pok...
Record breaking ‘GTA V’ isn’t the masterpiece it’s been hyped up to be
October 16, 2013
As of this week, “Grand Theft Auto V” has broken seven Guinness World Records, including the fastest game to gross $1 billion in sales. Multiple gaming sites, IGN among them, have given the latest “GTA” installment a perfect rating. Critics and gamers alike praise the title as a “masterpiece” ...
Batman: Arkham Origins chronicles the Caped Crusader’s early vigilante days
October 9, 2013
Gamers flipped on the bat signal, and a certain masked hero answered. In a month, the Dark Knight will return to the world of console gaming and give fans a chance to save the city of Gotham once again. “Batman: Arkham Origins” features a younger, rougher hero on a journey to become the world’s ...
The Madden franchise celebrates 25 years with “Madden 25”
September 25, 2013
Having hit the shelves just a few weeks before kickoff, “Madden 25” gives football fans the action they were craving all summer. “Madden 25” celebrates 25 years of the Madden video game franchise and has many special features to commemorate the journey of sports-based gaming. Having only played “Madden 13” briefly...
CSUN student shares experiences working with gender women studies department research project on gender wage gap
September 18, 2013
Wondering if students still show school spirit nowadays? Look no further than CSUN business major Alina Sarkissian. Sarkissian has been a student at Northridge for three years, but has accomplished more than one would imagine. Sarkissian is the Chair of Clubs and Orgs at Associated Students, p...
CSUN alumna shares her marketing experience at the “Professor for a Day” event
September 18, 2013
CSUN alumna Laura Petersen, senior director for Resonate, shares her experience in the marketing world and gives students tips on how to have a successful career as part of the business college's "Professor for a Day" event. ...
Can strip clubs empower women?
September 17, 2013
STRIPPERS ARE GREAT; IT’S THE CLUBS THAT ARE THE PROBLEM “I’m an exotic dancer.” With the way strip clubs are portrayed in movies, music videos and television, hearing someone say this would have you picturing big, flashy clubs with huge stages and young, attractive crowds. Unfortunately, f...
CSUN students discuss issues surrounding piracy and copyright laws
September 10, 2013
CSUN students give their opinions on piracy and current copyright laws in light of the FBI's project with the Cinema, Television and Arts department where together they created public service announcements drawing attention to these types of intellectual property issues...
10 tips for budgeting
September 8, 2013
College is all about growing up, and part of adulthood is being aware of your money... or lack thereof. Here are some budgeting tips to help keep you financially afloat. 1. Know your expenses: You know what day rent is due and when your phone bill is due, but do you budget for gas every month?...
Matador Nights takes students back to the fifties
September 8, 2013
CSUN welcomes back students with a fun night of games, food and entertainment with a 50s theme.
Fight to the finish: Xbox One vs. PS4
September 4, 2013
Over the last few months, both Microsoft and Sony have released details about their upcoming consoles, each hoping to prove that they have the superior product. While all the new information has been helpful in determining which console to buy come holiday season, it is just as important to look at th...