Deaf studies and linguistics majors scrutinize word choice
May 6, 2013
Word choice can be tricky. In an age where filters only apply to Instagram pics, no one really stops to think about the words they choose and the meanings attached to them. But when you’re speaking to linguistics and deaf studies major Martin Watkins, 22, you might just have to think twice. ...
Democratic congressman Berman and Sherman campaign for one seat in the House of Representatives
October 15, 2012
U.S. Congress members Howard Berman and Brad Sherman are campaigning for one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on the November ballot after redistricting pitted the two San Fernando Valley Democrats against each other. The two incumbent candidates were formerly in separate districts. Now,...
Congressmen Berman and Sherman get in heated confrontation at debate
October 12, 2012
Democratic Reps. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman debated on several hot button issues on Thursday that led to a face-to-face confrontation in an auditorium full of howling students and community members at Pierce College. Both congressmen are running to represent the state’s 30th congress...
A.S. approves new senator
September 9, 2012
The Associated Students approved Marquise Foster-Johnson as senator for the College of Humanities on Friday, completing the 24-member Senate. Foster-Johnson has a double major with journalism and liberal studies with a minor in political science. One of his reasons for joining the Senate was...
Phone lines temporarily down after upgrade
August 1, 2012
UPDATE 08/02: CSUN phone lines were restored last night, according to an email sent out by the IT Help Center. "Although root cause analysis will continue with our vendors during the next several days, initial analysis points to software incompatibilities within the hardware and software infrastructure...
California Faculty Association and CSU make tentative contract agreement
July 31, 2012
After two years of negotiations, the California Faculty Association and the CSU have reached a tentative agreement on the faculty contract today. The contract will run through June 30, 2014 and will be effective when both parties ratify the agreement. The agreement comes after the CFA announced...
CSUN students continue to struggle because of budget cuts, tuition hikes and unit caps
May 11, 2012
With more than 100 units completed and a few more to go, Krystal Brooks, a history major, was ready to graduate this year after five years at CSUN. She was ready to enter the workforce and continue her education on to law school, maybe USC, Southwestern or Hastings, she said. But as the Spring 2012 semester...
CSU board of trustees may cut state-funded pay of presidents’ salaries
May 8, 2012
The CSU board of trustees will vote today on a proposal that will cap state-funded pay for incoming CSU presidents’ salaries and supplement it with nonprofit campus foundations. The CSU’s new proposal comes about after several weeks of heavy criticism from students and the California Faculty Association...
Professor conducts independent financial analysis of CSUN
May 5, 2012
CSUN’s army of administrators and insufficient funding for instructors are to blame for cuts in class sections, student admission and faculty instructors, said Dr. Howard Bunsis during his Thursday lecture in Sierra Hall. Bunsis, an accounting professor at Eastern Michigan University, examined C...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo around Los Angeles
May 3, 2012
With finals rapidly approaching, there is one day CSUN students should set aside to relax and take their minds off the impending exams, Cinco de Mayo. Not to be confused with Mexico’s independence day, which is September 16, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage and culture in the U.S. This da...
Social Media Privacy Act denies employers and educators from accessing your online identity
May 2, 2012
The California Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee approved the Social Media Privacy Act on April 25, in an attempt to stop public and private universities and colleges from asking students for their social media information. The committee approved the legislation in a 5-0 vote. Under the l...
TRENDS showcases CSUN fashion student talent for its 33rd year
April 29, 2012
CSUN's fashion club presented its 33rd Annual TRENDS Fashion Show, themed Cirque de la Mode (Fashion Circus), Thursday at the USU Northridge Center. The show attracted over 75 students, faculty and community members. The inspiration behind this year's theme was meant to allow designers to express themselves without restraint, said Kimberly Reamer, 23, co-director of the sho...