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Northridge gets pounded, swept by Long Beach

Ivan Yeo • April 23, 2008

The CSUN Matador baseball team had quite a bit of momentum going into its home series against the Long Beach State Dirtbags this past weekend. The Matadors had battled perennial Big West powerhouse Cal State Fullerton in that series' final two games and beat the UCLA Bruins at Jackie Robinson Stadium last Tuesday.

Enough is enough: Recognize the Armenian genocide

Eileen Mansoorian • April 23, 2008

After 93 years of fighting for recognition, there still seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Exactly 93 years ago today, soldiers from the Ottoman Empire were given orders to execute high-ranking males of the Armenian community in Constantinople.

‘Where in the world is Osama bin Laden?’ captures heart

Alyssa Lofgren • April 22, 2008

Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?" opens with a tight shot of a positive pregnancy test. When the shot shifts to a pixie-ish blonde, holding a cluster of other positive tests, you might be thinking, "Am I in the wrong theatre? What does this have to do with bin Laden?" Don't worry, you're in the right place - this slightly off-kilter montage is the basis of director Morgan Spurlock's quest to to protect his forthcoming son from one of the biggest dangers in the world, Osama bin Laden.

Romantic comedies a perfect solution to gloomy day

Eileen Mansoorian • April 22, 2008

Out of all the genres of films, the one that is near and dear to my heart is the romantic comedy. You get the laugh out loud moments along with the tearjerker scenes that make you wish you were the object of the lead actor's affection. It seems like a new romantic comedy comes out in theaters every Friday, but amongst most of the flops are five films that have made it into my romantic comedy hall of fame.

Mariah’s new album follows formula for success

DeShawna Hornbuckle • April 22, 2008

Mariah Carey returns with her 10th release entitled "E=MC2." Her formula for success on this album includes taking bits from her past and giving it a hip-hop twist. Leading Carey on her path back to chart domination is the flirty song "Touch My Body" which has proven to be a great choice for the first single from the album.

‘Aliens’ graphic novel fares well as light summer reading

Anthony Graham • April 22, 2008

Comic book fans and "Aliens" movie buffs can rejoice! After the last pressing weeks of the spring semester are finished (or sooner if you have the time), Dark Horse and Fox Movies have a bit of light summer reading for you: the "Aliens Omnibus Volume 3." And for those of you who are not a part of the fandom, Dark Horse comics is the publication best known as the independent third option behind big hitters like DC and Marvel.

‘Office’ needs overtime to return to pre-strike excellence

DeShawna Hornbuckle • April 22, 2008

The onset of the writer's strike not only found writers seeking out better terms for their contracts but it also left TV viewers scrambling to find replacements for favorite shows that were forced into an indefinite hiatus. NBC's hit "The Office," returned with its first new episode ("The Dinner Party") since the 100-day strike ended back in February.

Snoop Dogg’s ‘Ego Trippin’ shows musical growth

Bejan Siavoshy • April 22, 2008

What can I write that will sway your mind away from that disturbingly catchy single that is inescapable from radio stations coast to coast? Yeah, "Sexual Eruption" (or "seduction," depending on what you prefer to sing out loud when your car windows are rolled up) is a hit, and rightfully so.

Relay for life spreads hope

Brian Mount • April 22, 2008

Photos by Brian Mount, Daily Sundial

What are you doing for Earth Day?

Joanna Beckett • April 22, 2008

Photos by Joanna Beckett, Daily Sundial

Lecturer discusses oil dependency, fuel alternatives

Emerson Muzada • April 22, 2008

The world's dependence on oil and alternatives to the fossil fuel was discussed last Wednesday in the Northridge Complex Center as part of the University Student Union's "Speak Your Mind" series. Environmental activist and expert on alternative fuels, Josh Tickell, urged students to take an active stance against the world's dependence on oil during the third lecture of the series.

Controversial run-off elections to take place today, tomorrow

Cynthia Gomez • April 22, 2008

The Associated Students elections committee approved on Thursday not to count the 232 online votes that were lost in the A.S. elections on April 8 due to technical errors. "From my understanding from the senate meeting is that you guys do not believe that these votes are 100 percent accurate, is that correct?" asked A.