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Bookstore sales no stranger to public stupidity

defaultuser • March 23, 2006

The other day I was studying at Borders. I happened to notice that the person next to me was reading a book from "The Complete Idiot's Guide" series. Yes, I'm sure you have all seen these. "This or That for Dummies," or "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Something or Other.

A.S. kids’ center teams with Ralphs

Cyro Duarte • March 23, 2006

The Associated Students Children's Center has recently partnered with Ralphs Supermarkets to create additional activities for the center, said director Arlene Rhine. "Every time a person shops at Ralphs and shows their ID, the Children's Center will get a percentage from that," Rhine said.

Faculty bargain for higher, equal pay

defaultuser • March 23, 2006

While the California State University system is bumping heads with the California Faculty Association at the bargaining table, experienced professors are struggling to get by on their salaries. Some are frustrated as new faculty begin teaching with entry salaries close to their present pay.

Film falls short of cinematic ‘Haven’

Cyro Duarte • March 22, 2006

If you like blood, sex and money, "Haven" is perfect for you. Director Frank E. Flowers did a great job in confirming the renowned and relaxed atmosphere of the Cayman Islands. The movie showed how the islands are not known for their salaries or business profits.

‘Shape of Things,’ CSUN’s

Yohanna Figueroa • March 22, 2006

CSUN's theater department's production of Neil LaBute's socially satirical play "The Shape of Things" is intimate and provocative with confident acting. The play is about the chance encounter of opposites and the complex relationship that evolves when a Woody Allen-esque English major student, Adam (Jim Miller), moonlighting as a museum guard, meets the flirtatious art student Evelyn (Gia Cognata).

Media sound bites paint picture of Iraq

defaultuser • March 22, 2006

A man acting as the voice of the President said that Iraq is a "catastrophic success." In a matter of 55 minutes of stage time, 10 men and women used direct quotations that detailed the last years of war and preparations for war in Iraq. The stage, set simply with 10 chairs and 10 water bottles had volunteer actors who wanted to speak about Iraq sitting behind 10 music stands that each held the script adapted by Simon Levy from Eliot Weinberger's article "What I Heard About Iraq.

CSUN student mourned, accident suspect gives up

Jennifer Balao • March 22, 2006

A 21-year-old Garden Grove man turned himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department West Traffic Division at about 3 p.m. March 21 in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed CSUN student Corinne McClane March 18, according to the LAPD. Thomas Om, accompanied by his attorney, turned himself in, and was arrested and booked in connection with felony hit-and-run, said LAPD Officer Sandra Escalante.

CFA members, students ‘Ask Jolene’ for fair treatment

defaultuser • March 22, 2006

About 40 faculty, students and staff protested March 21 in front of University Hall for more classes and faculty, and new pay contracts for faculty. Dave Ballard, president of the California Faculty Association, CSUN chapter, met with CSUN president Jolene Koester, along with other university officials, whose office is located in University Hall, to discuss the same issues during the demonstration.

America’s team: Owens and ‘the tuna’? Don’t think so

defaultuser • March 22, 2006

Head coach Bill Parcells was at his off-season home in Jupiter, Florida when the Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver Terrell Owens March 18. My guess is he will want to send the Cowboys new $25 million investment to Jupiter, outer space, halfway through the season as Owens starts his annual complaining when the team is not winning.

Men’s volleyball extends winning streak to three

Ivan Yeo • March 22, 2006

The Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team, fresh off wins over No. 7 UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego, looks to keep the momentum going as it wraps up their five-match road trip at the Pyramid against the fifth-ranked Long Beach State 49ers March 24 at 7:30 p.

More than 100 protest anniversary of Iraq war

Joseph Wilson • March 22, 2006

Chants of "No more war" rang out across the Oviatt library lawn on the morning of March 20 as more than a 100 students, professors and community members met on the steps of the library to protest the war in Iraq. Brightly colored poster boards with anti-war slogans were laid out on the steps leading up to the library.

The truth about working lackluster college jobs

William Kammer • March 21, 2006

The rising costs of attending college are forcing more students to work jobs on top of the presentations, studying, research papers, midterms, and finals that students are already expected to complete. While getting a job might be inevitable, there is no reason why you can't head into the job market prepared.