Pacquiao or Mayweather: students pick winner of big fight
April 29, 2015
With the most anticipated boxing match inching closer and closer, students choose the winner of perhaps the biggest fight ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EooG62YEipg&feature=youtu.be
Watsi Club promotes accessible finances required for medical care
April 24, 2015
CSUN students helped raise awareness and funds for Watsi, a non-profit organization that enables anyone to directly fund low-cost and high-impact medical care for people in need from third-world countries, with a campus-wide event on April 23. This organization, a crowd-funding platform, allows people w...
Waist training: the dangers behind the trend
April 14, 2015
When I first saw waist trainers I saw them on Instagram as I would scroll around through the people I follow. At first I thought they wear just more trendier versions of sweat wraps. According to Perfect Definitions, "Waist training is a gradual process of waist reduction using a latex waist cincher or corset, Also known as waist cinching this practice ca...
Venezuelan officials are still a threat to national security
April 7, 2015
Although many of us might know that Kim Kardashian colored her hair platinum blonde, how many people are aware that the U.S. has declared Venezuela a national threat Monday, March 2, 2015? Probably not as many people as there should be. Not until this was brought to our attention just recently by Amer...
Living out someone else’s dreams
April 6, 2015
Ayat Fathella, 21 and the youngest of four siblings, came to the US from Kuwait in Oct. 2012. She is study civil engineering, and plans to graduate Fall 2017, but it’s not what she wants. "It's my mother's dream, not mine," said Fathella. Fiend and fellow civil engineering major Nour Abdullah, 2...
Leading your child to success one sign at a time
April 3, 2015
When young children do not have the ability to express themselves verbally being able to use sign language is such a wonderful alternative way to communicate. Coming from my experience of working with young children, not being able to speak can be very frustrating and messages that a child is tryi...
Crafting your own flower crown
April 2, 2015
Here are a ten easy steps to make your own flower crowns at home that are easy and perfect to wear for music festivals. Before we begin anything make sure to have the following items:Fake flowers of any size/shape/colorFlower wireWire cutter Hot glue gunScissorsFelt (any color will work)All of these items can be purchased at a hobb...
Keeping your make up fresh under harsh music festival conditions
March 25, 2015
Here are some tips and tricks for amazing makeup that is long-lasting, even in the mix of the heat and dusty scene of music festivals. With Coachella and Stagecoach right around the corner, many of us might now be thinking of products to keep our faces looking fresh, flawless and sparkly.Many girls can...
Do you know the impacts of TV, video games, and movies?
February 26, 2015
Violence in the media is one of the most popular topics that has been carefully researched in many longitudinal studies. In my opinion, it is a powerful learning tool and influences us, knowingly and unknowingly and for some, it might be more influential than others. This is especially true for young...
Obamacare Vs. CSUN’s insurance
February 18, 2015
There is a question about whether there is any real competition between Obamacare or the university Insurance. In reality, I believe they have more similarities than differences. Both programs have been created to provide healthcare for individuals and families at affordable rates. Both have their...
Senioritis is real
February 18, 2015
Senioritis, According to urbandictionary.com: "a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The on...
Pro- Education in social media
February 6, 2015
Is social media benefiting our education or not? I personally believe that social media is beneficial and the easiest way to access information quickly. We just have to determine the accuracy of information and how up-to-date our sources are. There are three main aspects of social media: 1....
