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Armenian Refugees. George Grantham Bain Collection. Courtesy of Rafael Melkonian.
OPINION: My great-grandparents survived genocide before 1915
Rafael Melkonian, Contributor • May 13, 2026

History marks 1915 as the beginning of the Armenian Genocide, but my ancestors knew its shadow long before the world gave it a date. My great-grandparents...

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OPINION: Ella Langley is becoming the next queen of country music, and it’s happening FAST!
Aiden Hinojos, Senior Reporter • May 8, 2026

Back in 2024, Ella Langley was performing as a supporting act for bigger artists such as Hardy, Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley. She performed...

Students walk across the CSUN campus near the University Library during warm afternoon temperatures, highlighting the impact of heat on daily movement between classes.
OPINION: The Gap Between CSUN’s Promises and Reality
Mars Cook, Reporter • May 6, 2026

As I prepare to graduate from CSUN, I’ve found myself reflecting on the past four years – not just on what I’ve learned, but on how I’ve...

The growing AI divide
The growing AI divide
Lauren Campos, Contributor • April 30, 2026

Artificial intelligence is growing exponentially fast, and the laws meant to govern it, in my opinion, are trailing behind. The problem for me...

OPINION: Why California’s race for governor needs Ranked Choice Voting
OPINION: Why California’s race for governor needs Ranked Choice Voting
Alejandro Magana, Contributor • April 22, 2026

As it currently stands, California could have its first Republican governor since 2011, the end of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s term. However, the...

OPINION: The U.S needs an educational overhaul
OPINION: The U.S needs an educational overhaul
Alejandro Magana, Contributor • March 29, 2026

Can a nation based on the ideals of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty truly survive as a self-governing republic? From my perspective,...

Opinión: La chispa que encendieron otras mujeres
Opinión: La chispa que encendieron otras mujeres
Ariadna Sanchez, Spanish-language Editor • March 14, 2026

Marzo me invita a reflexionar sobre lo que significa ser mujer. Como mujer oaxaqueña, inmigrante, primera generación y madre, he aprendido...

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OPINIÓN: Identidades en cuatro patas: lo que revela la moda therian sobre nuestra generación
Ariadna Sanchez, Spanish-language Editor • March 3, 2026

En las últimas semanas, mis redes sociales se han llenado de videos, memes y debates sobre los llamados therians. Son, en su mayoría, personas...

La marquesina iluminada de The Soraya anuncia el espectáculo de Veronica Swift, Love Inside Out (Amor de adentro hacia fuera), en las bellísimas instalaciones del centro artístico.
Opinión: The Soraya, el lugar indicado para vivir una noche de amor y jazz
Ariadna Sanchez, Spanish-language Editor • February 17, 2026

La velada más romántica del año la viví este febrero, en el marco del Día del Amor y la Amistad. No pude haber elegido mejor manera de celebrarlo...

Graphic design showcasing Hailey Bieber, an iced latte and lip glosses.
OPINION: The clean girl aesthetic is killing creativity and individuality
Nathalie Herrera, Copy Editor • February 17, 2026

It seems virtually impossible to scroll on Instagram or TikTok without seeing multiple videos of the same “day in my life” routines and the...

An anti-ICE protest breaks out in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 11, 2025.
OPINION: Political Apathy
Travis McGinnis, Contributor • February 16, 2026

The evening of Nov. 5th, 2024, my group of friends and I got together after school to watch the presidential election. I remember walking into...

Information desk at Project Rebound’s room with member Timmy Tyson in the background.
OPINION: A second chance to rebound in life at CSUN
Clinton Jones, Contributor • February 15, 2026

Roughly two-thirds of felons are rearrested within three years of release, with some studies from the Bureau of Statistics of Justice showing...

Bouquet of flowers being sold in the hallway of Manzanita Hall at CSUN in Northridge, Calif. on Feb. 11, 2026.
OPINION: Buy him Valentine’s Day flowers!
Aisha Archundia, Contributor • February 13, 2026

The holiday of love is finally here and along with the celebration comes the annual rush to shop for your significant other. This year, I...

The University Library at CSUN on Nov. 24, 2025.
OPINION: Restricted schedules, restricted success
Ariana Nassir, Reporter • February 13, 2026

The spring semester began a few weeks ago, and I’m already feeling frustrated with my schedule, along with my inability to add new classes...

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OPINION: ‘Return to Silent Hill:’ Everyone is lost, including the movie
Katherine M. Hernandez, Reporter • February 11, 2026

“Return to Silent Hill” is based on the 2001 video game “Silent Hill 2,” which follows James Sunderland as he searches for his deceased...