Jonnae Thompson doesn’t exactly fit the profile of a professional standup comedian. She’s young. She’s a woman. And she’s an English major. Thompson, 22, got her start as a professional...

Applications submitted to California State University (CSU) campuses this year have almost doubled since last year’s application period, in just the first month. CSU Mentor, the CSU application...

It’s been a long night of club- hopping. The bartender has announced last call. You finish your drink and hop in a cab, wondering what is still open this late at night. The traditional after-club...

Fraternity life for Gabe Zeladita doesn’t involve hazing rituals or wild keg parties on campus. His fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, focuses primarily on philanthropy and community involvement. Zeladita,...

Backstage, Old Mike hangs lifeless from a string. His leathery face – furrowed with wrinkles of a hard life – stares straight ahead, as he waits for his cue. Once the light hits the dark stage,...

Three CSUN students embarked on an improvisational journey in the independent film, “A Short Film about Letting Go,” that deals with the universal themes of loss and acceptance. The film, completed...

A free college education did not come without its costs for international student Elinor Temple, originally from Sweden. Temple, a 28-year-old business accounting major, said it was the freedom...

Local guitarist Randy Scott was crowned King of the Blues in the Northridge Guitar Center blues competition and will be moving on to the next round, where he will compete against the best guitarists from...

The makeup counter at my favorite department store used to be my sanctuary. It was a place where I could get the blessing of a salesperson, who could provide a proper diagnosis of what skin care products...

Walking into Alessio Ristorante & Bar is like walking into a parallel universe in the restaurant world. So many contradictions blend together – old world meets new world. Jeans and suits. Jazz...

He’s not the typical guy in a Calvin Klein ad, nor would it be likely to see him in the layout of an Abercrombie and Fitch catalogue. He’s the face, chest and back hair of his own calendar. CSUN...

Future recording artists, entertainment lawyers and record label management teams have the opportunity to gain insider information into the music industry through Grammy U. Grammy U is an outreach program...