An Iranian American freelance journalist living in Tehran, Roxana Saberi, has been charged with espionage by Iran's Revolutionary Court.' She was arrested over two months ago and is being held in Tehran's Evin Prison.'

In response to the news of Saberi's conviction, on April 20 Sen. Byron Dorgan [D-ND] said in a congressional hearing, ''hellip;I thought it was a terrible miscarriage of justice.' Dorgan further said he urges the Iranian government to do the right thing by releasing Saberi.

The origin of sushi can be traced back to the 4th century BC in Southeast Asia as a means to preserve food. In Japanese culture it was a way to eat rice and fish together. What has always been an important part of Japanese culture has become a large part of our society's cuisine.

With numerous places to order sushi around CSUN, students shouldn't have trouble going out for some fish wrapped in seaweed. However, one place in particular stands out from the rest.

Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While it's not an American holiday, people keep the tradition and still find reasons to celebrate. With finals about one week away, students may want to take a break from studying. Here are a few things to do this Tuesday.

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If you're not one of the estimated 100,000 people who illegally downloaded the rough-cut of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' you definitely missed out and should run '- don't walk '- to the nearest theater.

In light of all that is going on at CSUN with budget cuts, schedule changes and the decimation of summer school, I strongly feel that students must be given a voice in a time where other students may feel discouraged in efforts to fight back against this budget crisis.

When I hear the word newsworthy I think of major events, such as train collisions, murderers convicted and presidents elected among many things. Never does the thought of a person getting emotional conjure any thought in my mind that it could be worthy of being headline news.

The Cal State Northridge softball team (27-20, 7-11 Big West) dropped three games to Cal State Fullerton (26-19, 14-4) over the weekend at Anderson Family Field. The Matadors forgot to bring their bats to Orange County, only managing 13 hits and six runs in the three games.

The Matadors had no luck against No. 1 UC Irvine over the weekend as they dropped all three games of their series at Anteater Ballpark by three or more runs.

The men's volleyball season came to an end Thursday after the Matadors lost 3-1 to Pepperdine in the semifinals of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament. The loss brought a finish to a second consecutive superb season by the Matadors as the program continues its rise into elite status in collegiate volleyball.

The College Board of trustees has voted unanimously to support legislation known as the federal Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (the Dream Act).

Saturday night students from the Central American Studies (CAS) Field Work 270 class gathered at a house in the valley for some carne asada (BBQ meat), pupusas, beans, rice, fried bananas, music and ambience. Not usual for a house party, there was a $5 entrance fee.

A great romantic-comedy is like getting a pep-talk on love. Of course some so-called 'chick flicks' function as little more than R-rated versions of fairytales, possibly credited for ruining romances. Still, beneath the delusions of rich princes and gorgeous damsels remains a story communicating the difficulties of relationships.