Grief is somehow both the default setting and a sentiment fiercely dodged, pitched from family member to family member like a hot potato. We’re all violently allergic to grief, going to impressive lengths...

The new president-elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has shown consistent disdain for veterans, showing a lack of respect for those who serve this nation. Since his rise in politics, Trump...

Since the 1960s, college students have been vocal and radical, pushing for systemic change in the United States. From Columbia University students protesting the Vietnam War in 1968 to Jackson State University...

“Why is she 25 and in college?” First of all, I’m 27 and I didn’t know pursuing your first bachelor's degree had an age limit. I am not your traditional aged college student and that is okay,...

Dear Matadors, My name is German Gonzalez Aquino, and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) student here at CSUN. I hope that you are all doing well this semester and remind you to practice self-care and...

Over the summer of 2024, I had the experience of a lifetime studying abroad in Milan, Italy. I was immersed in Italian culture and had the chance to experience the food, language and customs. It gave me...

Attending university can be full of opportunities: self-discovery, new friends and career paths. One thing that students would not expect to be missing is a decent meal plan. As more college-aged people...

Have you ever stopped to wonder why there are only two forms of male birth control, while there are 12 options for women? This is because men continue to place the burden of birth control on women. Male...

When the Coronavirus pandemic began spreading across the world in early 2020, there was no way for anyone to know what the future may hold, and uncertainty was ubiquitous. When a country-wide lockdown...

It’s 7 a.m. and it’s the day of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at Long Beach State University. After the hour-long drive filled with traffic and getting lost at the university, I reached...