Students, Faculty gather at CARE kick-off event
December 6, 2015
The Center for Assessment, Research and Evaluation (CARE) team gathered on Dec. 3 at the Oviatt Library for a kick-off and meet and greet, but most importantly to talk about the needs of students and faculty.CARE is a multidisciplinary team that was created to connect faculty and students who are trained in assessment, research, and ...
Mandarin Deli: Chinese food worth traveling for
December 4, 2015
https://vanessapbarajas.cartodb.com/api/v2/viz/a7ea5da6-7954-11e5-9640-0ecd1babdde5/viz.json One of the perks about CSUN's campus is that it's located among a vast selection of exceptionally good food places for good prices. Although it may not seem like it at first glance, the streets of Northri...
A delightful Sweet Butter Kitchen
November 30, 2015
https://vanessapbarajas.cartodb.com/api/v2/viz/a7ea5da6-7954-11e5-9640-0ecd1babdde5/viz.json In a city full of franchised coffee shops on every corner of the city, finding a good local shop that serves quality coffee and food can be a treasure. Sweet Butter Kitchen is one of those treasures. Locals...
Trans* Resource Fair brings awareness on violence against transgender
November 20, 2015
Students gathered at Plaza del Sol to celebrate and show support about transgender identities on the final day of CSUN's Trans* Awareness Week. Members of the Pride Center, V-Day and University Student Union helped organize the event. They set up different tables with information, prizes and craft...
Student recipes to try this Thanksgiving
November 18, 2015
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and so here are four different dishes to get inspired by for the Thanksgiving holiday. 1) Mama Ramirez’s Mashed Potato: Amanda Ramirez, 23-year-old geographical information systems major, shared her favorite Thanksgiving recipe, which she got from her mother. Mashe...
Family tradition at Brent’s Deli
November 13, 2015
https://vanessapbarajas.cartodb.com/api/v2/viz/a7ea5da6-7954-11e5-9640-0ecd1babdde5/viz.json Brent’s Deli is an good option for CSUN students to enjoy a lunch or Matzo ball soup on chilly winter nights. Located in a plaza on Parthenia Street in Northridge, this restaurant was bought in 1967 by...
Associated Students help raise awareness about recycling
November 13, 2015
Associated Students Recycling prepared for the upcoming America Recycles Day, and hosted an Alice in Wonderland themed event at the Matador Bookstore Lawn on Nov. 12. There were numerous stands surrounding the lawn with entertaining and informative games to raise awareness about recycling. "All the item...
ACASOLA performance honored National Media Literacy Week
November 6, 2015
CSUN Students were gathered on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Sierra Tower to see ACASOLA perform in honor of National Media Literacy Week. ACASOLA, CSUN's first a capella group that was established 10 years ago, celebrated literacy week by teaming up with on-campus organization Proud2BMe, dedicated to suppo...
A taste of Naples in Sherman Oaks
November 6, 2015
https://vanessapbarajas.cartodb.com/api/v2/viz/a7ea5da6-7954-11e5-9640-0ecd1babdde5/viz.json Pizza made according to Italian chef standards in a fun and romantic atmosphere is what you’ll get at MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza. On the corner of Ventura and Vesper Avenue in Sherman Oaks, next to an Urban...
Beneath the surface of hip-hop
November 4, 2015
It may seem that hip-hop music has transformed from a social protest to a generally misogynist, patriarchal and homophobic music genre, but go to the underground scene where hip-hop was born, and one can see that things aren’t as bad as they may seem. On Sept. 7, rapper Travi$ Scott threw homophobic...
Food Column: Guilt-free fast food at Sharky’s
October 26, 2015
https://vanessapbarajas.cartodb.com/api/v2/viz/a7ea5da6-7954-11e5-9640-0ecd1babdde5/viz.json Fast food chains immediately suggest something bad and unhealthy in our minds when we think about it. Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill proves that it can be unlike stereotypical fast food. The California-based...
Students and faculty discuss sexual assault at Town Hall meeting
October 23, 2015
Concerned students and faculty members gathered on Thursday, Oct. 22 for the Town Hall meeting to talk about the sexual assaults that have occurred in and around CSUN's campus. CSUN's Chief Police Anne P. Glavin, Strength United executive director Kim Goldberg-Roth, and coordinator of Title IX Susan...