In a time of mounting school fees, slashed education budgets, tight-fisted student loan lenders and an uncertain fiscal future, never before has maintaining a clean financial sheet been so crucial to college students.

As the price of college tuition continues to mount nationwide, so are the numbers of students who find themselves increasingly dependent on federal financial aid.

Students with questions about their academic life can now go to CSUN's very own Matty the Matador.

The rough economic climate may have sent many businesses reeling, but some of those more resilient are showing compassion by extending a helping hand to those less fortunate.

The four teenage girls are' huddled at the back of a limousine, dressed to the nines, sipping champagne and text-messaging. The setting is dark, bathed in an overcast blue and almost sinister. Over by the limo's mini-bar, a pair of thighs is reflected, almost touching on lewdness. Almost, but not quite; the girls are seemingly unaware of the sexuality they exude.

An order to stop, drop and cover will come over classroom intercoms at 10 a.m. on Nov. 13, in an attempt to help students understand what to do if another earthquake hits the Valley. This simulation is apart of the 'Great Southern California ShakeOut.'

The third annual Kazi Nazrul Islam lecture was underway, Wednesday, Oct. 29.' 'The primary purpose of the lecture is to bring awareness of Bengali art, literature and culture to the West,' said Dr. Phyllis Herman, Chair of the Department of Religious studies, who also moderated the event.

Representatives from more than 60 institutions were on hand Monday, Nov. 3, in a fair to guide CSUN students through the application process to graduate school.

Retired newsman David Dow and Los Angeles Daily News columnist Mariel Garza met with students Tuesday during a question-and-answer session that discussed the shifting role of media in elections.

Human sexuality and orientation were discussed Friday at the Whitsett Room in the fifth installment of the Richard W. Smith lecture series, which featured Dr. Milton Diamond of the University of Hawaii's John H. Burns School of Medicine.

Representatives from various CSUN clubs and organizations took the opportunity to voice their grievances during a round table meeting with their Associated Student counterparts on Friday.

The Club Soccer University of Northridge, or Club Soccer Team, is not a conventional one. It meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the campus soccer field, while Saturdays are reserved for practice or games.