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‘Baby Mama’ not on par with usual ‘SNL’ greatness

DeShawna Hornbuckle • May 1, 2008

Saturday Night Live" vets Tina Fey and Amy Poehler defy traditional box office pairings as they team up for the new comedy "Baby Mama." Kate Holbrook (Fey) is a 37-year-old who desperately wants a baby despite her single status and "T-shaped uterus," which is deemed incapable of reproduction by her doctors.

‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ offers heart and comedy

Stephanie Olmedo • May 1, 2008

For those who have had their hearts ripped out and stomped on, don't worry, Peter Bretter knows exactly how it feels. In "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," the new installment from Judd Apatow, John Segel plays Peter, a composer, who provides backup music and sound effects for a ludicrous over the top forensic drama, "Crime Scene," that resembles CSI with William Baldwin offering nonsense one-liners.

Matadors upset two at tourney

defaultuser • May 1, 2008

The CSUN women's water polo team saved its best for last, pulling off two upsets in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament over the weekend at the Aztec Aquaplex on the campus of San Diego State University. After losing their first game to Arizona State University 10-8 on Friday, the Matadors beat Long Beach State 8-7 on Saturday and UC Irvine 7-6 on Sunday.

Conflicting details exist for gunmen incident

Kari Thumlert • May 1, 2008

What caused gunmen to initially chase students at the CSUN dorms during March remains in question because there are conflicting details of the incident, two of which are given by the CSUN Police. Campus officials and Christina Villalobos, assistant to the chief of police, said that it was a disagreement between two groups of people that resulted in the display of a "firearm" and ended in "housing.

Proposed campus quality fee will be determined by alternative consulation

Emerson Muzada • May 1, 2008

A recent proposal by the Senate Executive Committee to increase student fees to cover the expenses of a variety of student resources will be determined by CSUN President Jolene Koester before the end of the semester. The Campus Quality Fee Proposal advocates for an increase in student fees by $100 per student, over a period of the next three years, which will amount to a total of over $7 million.

Emergency alert system failed during alleged gunmen incident

Kari Thumlert • May 1, 2008

A message system implemented to alert the campus community in the event of an emergency failed to do so in March when alleged gunmen chased two students at the CSUN dorms. Connect-Ed is the broadcast system being using to send out campus-wide alerts simultaneously to phone numbers and e-mail addresses of all students, faculty and staff on file.

Summer fun in L.A. for under $20

Megan McFadden • May 1, 2008

Sixteen weeks have flown by once again and we find ourselves at the brim of summer break. Though we are not quite at the end, there is no reason why we can't think about making plans. So here are some suggestions and tips to do for the next three months without school.

Public department safety passes accreditation process

Danette Spiers • May 1, 2008

A team comprised of national law enforcement assessors is going to recommend that the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators accredit the CSUN Department of Public Safety. Three representatives from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies arrived on campus April 6 to review the police department's policies.