The Matadors snapped their eight game losing streak with a 9-3 win over Loyola Marymount University on Tuesday. Northridge depended on their consistent first baseman, Jorge Andrade Jr., who went 3 for 4 and is batting .385 for the season. Edwin Quirarte got his second win of the season, improving to 2-3.

Coming off a rough weekend in the aloha state, the 10th-ranked CSUN Matador men's volleyball team looks to get back on the right track this weekend, as it hosts the third-ranked Brigham Young Cougars for two games at the Matadome this weekend. "We're looking forward to it," head coach Jeff Campbell said of facing BYU.

Dear CSUN administration, As a forward thinking college that is about to turn the page and enter a new paradigm as an educational institution, perhaps the administration can help explain the reasoning behind the recently added Washington Mutual Gallery. Does a series of bronze statues of cowboys and Indians really fit in and add to this campus? If so, what are these bronze statues doing in the halls of the kinesiology and physical education departments? Isn't it a problem that the gallery's old-fashioned artwork is so out of tune with tastes of this young college population? What about the fact that the gallery's theme is at best old-fashioned and at worst a reinforcement of racist stereotypes? Speaking on the behalf of students and fans of contemporary art alike, the Sundial Staff honestly believes no students will care about these nostalgic and dated celebrations of the 'Wild West.

In the first part of a two-day religion and violence conference, held at the Oviatt Library on March 14, four panelists presented varying views on whether religion innately promotes or restrains violence. The guest speakers presented their arguments on Judaism and Christianity's influence on war and violence, while two CSUN religious studies professors responded to their points of view.

Students and professors demonstrated their skills at throwing an atlatl, the oldest projectile system ever developed, on Wednesday as part of CSUN's Anthro Expo. The atlatl was still in use in North America when the Spanish arrived in 1540. They were dismayed to find their breastplates penetrable against the obsidian points fastened to the long shafts.

University of Judaism professor Elliot Dorff spoke to a full group at the University Student Union's Flintridge Room on Tuesday morning about bioethics in the new technological era, and the way Judaism values and morals dictate medical ethics. Jewish studies professor Jody Myers introduced Dorff, saying that after writing more than 150 articles and 12 books, he is well-known in the field of bioethics.

Women Behind the Camera," a film that profiles filmmakers, and the social disparities associated with practicing the craft as a female, screened Friday night to a capacity crowd at the Alan and Elaine Armer Theater. What ties this gender analysis to CSUN is that it was written, directed and produced by CTVA professor Alexis Krasilovsky.

Associated Students General Manager David Crandall warned the Senate on Tuesday of potential consequences to their generosity to clubs and organizations over the past year. Addressing the allocated amounts that have been proposed by the finance committee, and then approved by the Senate, Crandall said the money was being allocated at an unprecedented rate.

The Daily Sundial's March 6 opinion article by Paul Castillo regarding the campus Botanic Garden, as well as letters to the editor dated March 5 and 14, highlight legitimate student concerns with the preservation of the campus' unique environmental features.

Americans are so used to seeing thousands of advertisements on a daily basis that it is impossible not to recognize what a Nike swoosh looks like or to know what product is being advertised with a poster using a black silhouette on a bright background. "Subvertisements: Using Ads and Logos for Protest" is an exhibition currently on display at the CSUN Art Gallery that demonstrates how popular ads can be used to express political and social issues.

Western art sculptures have rode off an unusual path in Redwood Hall. Since January 31st this year, CSUN has displayed several bronze statues by renowned Western artist Harry Jackson, a donation from Washington Mutual. But instead of appreciating the art and history behind the statues, visitors are more interested in finding out why they're there.

With disco lights, Iranian music and food, the Iranian Student Association kicked off the celebrations of a festive New Year, or NoRuz, for all to enjoy on Wednesday. It was a festival that had all the makings of a party and was attended by nearly 100 people.