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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor

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CSUN mens basketball head coach Mark Gottfried and his coaching staff are put on leave due to the pending investigation on potential rule violations.

CSUN men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Gottfried and staff put on paid leave

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
After spending his freshmen season with the Matadors, forward Alex Merkviladze has transferred to play basketball for Loyola Marymount University.

CSUN basketball’s Alex Merkviladze transfers to Loyola Marymount University

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2021
CSUN guard TJ Starks shoots a free throw in a game against the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Matadome in Northridge, Calif., on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Late-game stumble causes Matadors’ 66-65 loss to UC Riverside

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
From Northridge to Indianapolis: Marcus Brady’s journey to the NFL

From Northridge to Indianapolis: Marcus Brady’s journey to the NFL

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
TJ Starks, left, high fives Darius Brown II, right, on court during CSUNs game against University of Hawaii on Friday, Feb. 20, 2021. CSUN avenged their loss with a 88-80 win the next day.

Men’s basketball wins overtime duel with Hawai’i

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2021
The womens water polo team will not play during the spring 2021 season due to players concerns about COVID-19 — a similar situation that also happened to the womens basketball team.

CSUN women’s water polo will not compete in spring 2021

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2021
Marcus Brady, former CSUN quarterback and Matador Hall of Famer, is the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator. Brady started as an assistant quarterbacks coach in 2018. He was promoted to quarterbacks coach after the 2018 season.

Former CSUN quarterback named Offensive Coordinator of Indianapolis Colts

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2021
Closing in on the final seconds, CSUN secured the win on Monday night putting their 2020-2021 overall record at 4-3.

CSUN men’s basketball completes late game rally to defeat New Mexico State

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2020
CSUN player (number 14) attempts to spike ball across net

Big West cancels hope of fall sports playing this spring as COVID-19 cases surge

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
The great Maradonna died at 60 years old from a heart attack.

CSUN soccer players reflect on Diego Maradona’s influence and legacy

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
Charlotte Morgan will take over as CSUNs softball head coach this spring following the resignation Tairia Flowers.

CSUN announces Charlotte Morgan as new softball head coach

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2020
A basketball

CSUN women’s basketball team will not participate in 2020-21 season

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2020
CSUN Womens basketball game

CSUN women’s basketball ranks near bottom of preseason Big West polls

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
NCAA increases theh eligibility all winter sports, allowing the CSUN womens volleyball team to have more players eligible this season.

NCAA allows winter sport athletes to have an extra year of eligibility

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2020
UPDATED: What D1 schools are playing sports this fall?

UPDATED: What D1 schools are playing sports this fall?

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
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[Photo] Op-Ed: Artsakh is under attack before our eyes

October 12, 2020
Protesters gather outside of the Azerbaijan Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard to protest attacks against Armenia in Brentwood on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

Hundreds protest against Azerbaijan’s aggression toward Armenia and Artsakh

Sloane Bozzi and Mano Baghjajian
October 1, 2020
The CSUN Athletic Department created a fund to bring more financial support to scholarships, health and wellness, career and professional development, academic support services, facility enhancements and recruiting.

CSUN Athletics creates donation fund for athletes

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
Northridge Black Lives Matter and protesters sitting on the steps of Oviatt Library at the end of their protest on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

Ongoing coverage of protests in L.A.

Logan Bik, Samantha Bravo, Gillian Moran-Perez, Michaella Huck, Mano Baghjajian, Tiago Barreiro, Tyler Ridgle, Victor Rojas, Robert Gonzalez, Cristina Boktor, Chris Torres, Sloane Bozzi, Orlando Mayorquin, and Emily Holshouser
September 26, 2020
Jeff Stork, the director of Womens volleyball, is stepping down after 18 years at the helm of CSUNs womens volleyball program.

Women’s volleyball coach, Jeff Stork, announces retirement

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
Daniel Trejo aggressively fights for the ball to dribble towards the goal against the University of San Diego on Sept. 23, 2018.

Soccer forward Danny Trejo declares for MLS, will not return to CSUN

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2020
In an effort to cut costs, the NCAA has furloughed its entire staff, which consisted of 600 employees.

NCAA furloughs general staff in an effort to cut costs, executives stay on

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
Professional leagues like the NBA have successfully enforced a bubble environment in order to resume games — a move college sports could possibly make.

Column: Could a bubble work for college sports?

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2020
Fall athletics has been postponed until at least the calendar year, leaving athletes to adapt.

CSUN athletes and coaches adjust to delayed fall season

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
August 17, 2020
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been longstanding. However, the recent strike onto Artsakh has set off an uproar.

Armenian student organizations in U.S. unite to spread awareness on Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict

Mano Baghjajian, Assistant Sports Editor
July 21, 2020
CSUN Womens soccer team stretches after the game

Column: Is it the right time for sports to return?

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
June 26, 2020
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish speaks to demonstrators at the Laugh Factory protest.

‘Peace and inclusion’: Comedy club organizes protest to educate and unite

Mano Baghjajian and Victor Rojas
June 12, 2020
Man standing on a basketball court

CSUN Athletic Director Mike Izzi denounces racial injustice

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
June 11, 2020
Crowds gather on the streets of downtown Los Angeles to commemorate George Floyd.

Hundreds attend George Floyd memorial service in downtown Los Angeles

Orlando Mayorquin, Victor Rojas, and Mano Baghjajian
June 8, 2020
An overhead view of the Northridge Black Lives Matter protest at the intersection of Nordhoff Street and Tampa Avenue.

CSUN students lead another protest in Northridge

Mano Baghjajian, Victor Rojas, and Natalie Miranda
June 5, 2020
Protester holds up a sign that says Coronavirus isnt our only plague.

Black Lives Matter protests in Granada Hills

Mano Baghjajian, Gillian Moran-Perez, and Michaella Huck
June 1, 2020
CSUN Cross-Country receives national academic award

CSUN Cross-Country receives national academic award

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
May 20, 2020
NCAA proposed a plan that would cut the minimum number of programs per college from 16 to 12.

NCAA planned to cut some sports, players and coaches spoke against them

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
May 5, 2020
Members of CSUNs Armenian Students Association were unable to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide on campus this year due to the coronavirus.

Armenian students reflect on the Armenian Genocide

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
April 24, 2020
CSUN womens basketball head coach Jason Flowers resigns after 11 seasons.

Jason Flowers resigns as head women’s basketball coach

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Freshman Kyle Hobus was named as the co-freshman of the year and was named to the Big West All-Conference Freshman Team. Hobus was also named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention Team.

CSUN volleyball represented in end of year Big West awards

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
April 9, 2020
A CSUN Mens Volleyball Player

COVID-19 brings an early, unexpected end to volleyball season

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
March 25, 2020
CSUn Mens volleyball game

Matadors fall to Bruins in first of back to back match-ups

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
March 3, 2020
CSUN Mens Volleyball Game

Matadors complete sweep of Vanguard for second straight victory

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
February 24, 2020
CSUN Mens Volleyball game

Matadors end losing streak with victory against UC Merced in straight sets

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
February 24, 2020
A female athlete

Autumm Cauthron fulfills second generation of Matador softball

Mano Baghjajian, Reporter
February 10, 2020
A CSUN Womens Volleyball player

Women’s volleyball falls to UC Santa Barbara in home finale

Mano Baghjajian
November 19, 2019
A CSUN Mens Soccer Player

Men’s soccer falls to UC Santa Barbara in Big West Tournament Semifinal

Mano Baghjajian
November 11, 2019
CSUN Womenss Volleyball game

Women’s volleyball crushes UC Riverside for fourth straight home win

Mano Baghjajian
November 5, 2019
A CSUN Womens Volleyball player

Women’s volleyball dominates Fullerton with sweep at home

Mano Baghjajian
October 23, 2019
A CSUN Mens Soccer player in black jersey

Matadors struggle as men’s soccer heads into league play

Mano Baghjajian
October 8, 2019
CUSN Womens Volleyball game

Women’s volleyball drops home opener

Mano Baghjajian
October 1, 2019
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