The 2 sides of smoking marijuana on campus
January 19, 2018
Recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over is now legal in California. Under proposition 64 users can now possess and smoke marijuana in their own private homes but trying to smoke marijuana in a public place or college campus is still illegal. CSUN, like many other college campuses, receives ...
California Faculty Association, CSU negotiations moving forward
February 10, 2014
Despite Gov. Jerry Brown failing to meet the CSU system’s budget request for the 2014-15 academic year, the relationship between the California Faculty Association (CFA) and representatives of the CSU remains positive as labor negotiations progress. Brown announced on Jan. 9 a budget increase of $142.2 m...
CSU asks state for money in lieu of Proposition 30
December 5, 2012
The California State University system is requesting almost $372 million from the state for their support budget, which will see a five percent enrollment increase and salary increases for faculty and staff. The CSU is expecting about $69.9 million in their support budget coming from tuition fees...
A.S. encourages students to become more politically involved
September 14, 2010
A.S. has taken on the challenge set forth by the California State Student Association (CSSA) to register 10 percent of the California State University (CSU) system’s student population as registered voters before the 2010 California election. Kenya Parham, 22, director of legislative affairs, a...
CSU Board of Trustees approves fee hike for students
June 30, 2010
The CSU Board of Trustees approved a five percent increase in undergraduate fees for the 2010-11 academic year, requiring students to pay $204 more than last year. Board members also voted to increase fees for credential program and graduate students by 10 percent. The decision was rendered in response...