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Campus Voice: What are your plans for spring break?

Kari Thumlert • March 12, 2008

Photos by Kari Thumlert, Daily Sundial

If you can read this, stop tailgating

Joanna Beckett • March 12, 2008

The California Highway is a war zone that pits the speed limit driving motorists against the self-righteous fast drivers. Like most Los Angeles drivers, I have witnessed countless freeway collisions, and as a result, I have decided to drive the speed limit.

CSU nursing doctorate pitched by Calif. senator to increase workforce

Cynthia Gomez • March 12, 2008

As California faces an increasing need for nurses in the workforce, Sen. Jack Scott (D-Pasadena) has introduced Senate Bill 1288, which would authorize the California State University system to independently award doctorates in nursing practice. The degree program would require training nurses for advanced nursing practice, prepare faculty to teach in post-secondary nursing education programs and enable professionals to earn degrees while working on a full-time basis.

Northridge sweeps North Dakota, loses in tourney

Ivan Yeo • March 12, 2008

The CSUN softball team split its four games this weekend, sweeping a doubleheader with the University of North Dakota on Friday at Matador Diamond, but losing both its games in the Long Beach State Invitational on Sunday. Northridge needed only five innings to assert themselves in game one against North Dakota State, winning by a score of 8-0.

Matadors miss opportunity, drop game to No. 13 Long Beach, 7-5

Debby von Winckelmann • March 12, 2008

When you're ranked 14th in the nation, but competing in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation where most of the other teams are ranked higher, you have to take advantage of every opportunity to get a conference win. The Matadors missed a great opportunity on Saturday, losing 7-5 to the 13th-ranked Long Beach 49ers at Matador pool.

Other ways to spend $12 billion

Megan McFadden • March 12, 2008

The Congressional Budget Office reported last week the Iraq War will cost the U.S. $12 billion a month this year. An estimate of $845 billion will be spent on the war by the end of the year. That is $175 billion dollars more than the total cost of the 12-year Vietnam War.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • March 12, 2008

From the office of: The City Attorney, City of San Diego Spring Break is here. If your plans include a visit to San Diego, you need to be aware of a new law. San Diego City beaches are now alcohol-free. So, violating this law can put a real damper on your entire spring break.

The Taiji Special: A Flipper Filet

Alex G-Smith • March 12, 2008

For generations, the fishermen of the Taiji Cove located in Japan have been hunting whales and dolphins as food to be sold at the local markets. As the dolphins migrate, between January and March, the fishermen pound poles together in the water, scarring the dolphins and interfering with their echolocation.

Non-profit helps people swap goods

DeShawna Hornbuckle • March 12, 2008

President Bush encouraged to go shopping more. But there are those who show that they can support their country and not spend a dime. Freecycle is a non-profit organization that aims to connect people in local communities who are either looking to rid themselves of old items they no longer have a need for or for people who are seeking something they need.

Big West Champs

Alonso Tacanga • March 11, 2008

On Senior night, a show-off junior almost completely stole the show. Again. Standout reserve Deon Tresvant scored all 21 of his points in the second half to blow open a close game and help the Matadors clinch a share of the Big West Conference regular-season title and a No.

Northridge trounces Trojans for record 10th straight win

Debby von Winckelmann • March 11, 2008

The Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team set a new school record for consecutive wins on Friday night by beating USC 28-30, 30-22, 30-22, 30-22 at the Matadome. CSUN, ranked third nationally, pounded 63 kills and hit .363 as a team in its tenth straight win, compared to USC's 55 kills and a .

A senior’s discount: Growing up

Sean Campe • March 11, 2008

I'm a huge procrastinator. I put off yawning sometimes, only 'cause I know it'll put me to sleep. My sink has dishes in it that haven't been washed since October. Homework and essays mean "later" or "the night before" in my world. Instead of doing what I should be doing, I sit around and collect unanswerable questions regarding life - then I yawn and go to sleep.