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Charlem Mikail (left), Marlem DePhilipis (center) and Kathleen Young of COUGH address the A.S., asking them to sign a proposal which would establish designated smoking areas on campus.
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CSUN organization would like to see unrestricted cigarette use on campus
go up in smoke. Campuses Organized and United for Good Health (COUGH) presented a proposition to the Associated Students (A.S.) senate Tuesday that would create designated smoking areas
around campus. “We’re not against smokers, we’re pro-health,” said Marlem DePhilippis, vice president of COUGH. The organization is looking to implement smoking areas in places such as out-
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“I wouldn’t mind it. It would make the air cleaner for students. It would kind of curb the littering.”
“I think it’s fine the way it is. Before you know it, we’re all going to be forced to smoke inside our closets.”
“Anything that is pro-health is good. I understand that I smoke but I think it’s time to regulate that. Maybe if I hadn’t smelled it a month ago I wouldn’t have started again.”
“It’s a colossal waste of time. Smokers are the most oppressed and discriminated against people in the United States. Smokers will find a way to smoke.”
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he CSUN student charged with felony criminal threat spoke to another student moments before a campus-wide alert was sent Sept. 27 notifying students that a man on campus indicated he had a gun. The police report from CSUN Police Department was released the same day President Jolene Koester sent a campus-wide email following up on the events that unfolded that day. According to the report, CSUN student Marcus Avila, 28, said he saw Gahren Moradian lying face down on the Oviatt walkway near the entrance doors. “It’s going to happen today, I am going to pull the gun out right now,” Avila heard Moradian say, according to the police report. Avila was reported to have been concerned over Moradian’s statements that he would use a gun, and felt his and others’s safety was in jeopardy. Avila told Moradian everyone has bad days and he was concerned for him, according to the report. Moradian reportedly told Avila he wanted to be left alone. Calls to Avila were not returned before the time of publication. A confidential witness sent a message to the Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. William Watkins at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday indicating that the person involved in the incident was Gahren Moradian. The witness told Watkins that Moradian was wearing the same shirt he was photographed in, which
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read “human rights violatin (sic)”, to class the day before, according to the police report. In Tuesday’s email, Koester addressed concerns about emergency communication to the campus and why classes were not canceled. “We know too that while many elements of our emergency notification process worked well, some did not,” Koester wrote. “Police and administrators are actively following up on areas identified as needing improvement.” Koester described the suspected man who indicated he might have a gun on campus was an unsubstantiated threat, because there was no proof the suspect had a gun at the time. The campus remained open throughout the day. The Oviatt Library was closed from about 10:30 a.m. until Wednesday morning. Email alerts from the CSU Northridge emergency notification system notified students throughout the day of the changing circumstances of the search and investigation. Students came forward days after Moradian’s arrest, identifying him as attending class at 12:30 p.m., shortly after the first email alert reported a man indicated he may have had a gun before entering the Oviatt Library. Moradian has been released on bail but will not be allowed on campus pending the outcome of the investigation, Koester wrote, and students should immediately notify police services if they see him. Moradian is scheduled to be arraigned at the North Valley Municipal Court Oct. 19.
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correction Tuesday’s article “Scheduled repairs put portal to sleep for a week” stated the myNorthridge Portal would be unavailable from Wednesday Oct. 5 through Tuesday Oct. 11. The myNorthridge Portal will be available during this time, but the SOLAR will not. Specific activities mentioned in the article will not be available, but students will still be able to access the myNorthridge Portal for information.
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Jason Ackerman, junior anthropology major, counts the number of metal pieces found in a trash bin outside of Manzanita Hall. Ackerman was working on a class project for the sustainability 310 class, which was assigned to compare the recyclable collections between two trash bins, one near a recycle bin and the other not.
taken. AS senate did not pass a measure Tuesday that would make any immediate changes on campus. “I wouldn’t be in support of banning smoking,” said A.S. President Amanda Flavin. Flavin said she would want to see a more reasonable solution. COUGH, a statewide organization that deals with litter, air pollution and promoting healthier lifestyles, plans to conduct a survey through the health center to determine how all parties involved can resolve the on-campus smoking issue. “Students, faculty and staff have shared concerns regarding second-hand smoke,” said Kathleen Young, CSUN COUGH advisor. “We want to be able to say that we’re the first campus to promote health advocacy.” Smoking is not permitted within 20 feet of entrances, exits or in front of buildings, according to current campus policies.
Each building is mandated to have a designated person to enforce this rule, take written complaints and forward them to the provost. But these measures are not being enforced, according to COUGH representatives. “If we have this law and it’s not working, then why do we want to keep implementing something that doesn’t work if we can do something better?” DePhilipis said. Current signage is not consistent throughout campus, as some signs say no smoking within 20 feet, but some say otherwise, said CSUN COUGH President Charleen Mikail. She added that cigarette butts are a source of litter around campus, are not biodegradable and kill squirrels roaming the campus. The proposal faced resistance from some student smokers who light up on campus. “Smoking is a victim of its crime,” said Samuel Aaron, junior history major. “I use it for a tool of recovery because I have ADHD, so smoking
helps me focus.” Aaron said he wouldn’t be opposed to designating smoking areas as long as the locations were not inconvenient or limited. Other students also voiced their opinion during the meeting. “I’m all for smoking in designated areas, but this is a bit outrageous and against the smokers,” said Gabriella Pachman, junior child and adolescent development major. Supporters of COUGH also shared their experiences with smokers on campus. “I do believe people should have the right to smoke, but I don’t smoke so when I’m behind someone that smokes I find it kind of rude,” said Jesus Martinez, freshman political science major. In an interview after the senate session, DePhilipis said her group’s position was taken the wrong way. They do not want to ban smoking, but rather allow people to smoke in designated areas, she added. “We weren’t trying to propose a smokefree campus, but rather walk slowly towards it,” DePhilipis said.
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SU sponsors overseas studies. Students can learn about CSUN’s study abroad program, eat international foods and observe photographs taken by students abroad during Wednesday’s USU-sponsored Annual Study Abroad Fair in the Northridge Center. “The most important thing is that students sign up for an information session with me,” said Juliet
Aylmer, event coordinator. CSUN’s study abroad program has run for about 25 years, Alymer said, and she has been heading the operation for the last four. Representatives from all over the country that offer shorter overseas study opportunities will be there, giving students other options than the CSU overseas study program that lasts a full year according to Aylmer. CSU programs will give students the option to apply for financial aid and scholarships that can be used to pay for their studies,
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Aylmer said. “There’s money out there,” she said. “Students always say that they’ll never get it, the truth is that if you don’t apply for it, you won’t get it.” Aylmer created small booklets in the shape of passports to give a sample of information and resources about studying abroad. “They’ve been going like hotcakes,” said Aylmer. “ I had three thousand printed and they went during orientation, had six thousand more printed, they are quite cute.”
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“Couldn’t find my way out of the rut that I was in” -Vaheh Hartoonian, former CSUN student and Blues Project mentor.
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Vaheh Hartoonian, 22, is a former CSUN student who participated in the Blues Project after having battled with depression himself.
When balancing school and personal life, depression can be a battle students don't want to fight. CSUN offers on-campus resources for those who are dealing with this serious condition.
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or Vaheh Hartoonian, life was not something to be happy about. Thoughts of self-contempt and guilt were ever-present companions in his daily life. Though he managed to get up every morning and face the day ahead, a repeated discontentment with his life took a toll, and his depression became integral to his being; the norm. The chance of overcoming it seemed more unlikely every day. Hartoonian, a 22-year-old former CSUN student, battled with depression and thought there was no way out. “Typically, depression involves feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness and guilt,” Hartoonian said. “The last two — feeling worthless and guilty — are the feelings I battled most.” He viewed his depression as being stuck in a negative circle. The feelings were so intense, he just figured it was part of his personality. “It wasn’t often that I was so depressed that I couldn’t get out of bed. I just wasn’t happy with my life, and couldn’t find my way out of the rut that I was in,” Hartoonian said. The fear of being labeled and perceived differently kept him from talking about it and from seeking help and treatment. Entrapped with his depression and no means of managing it, thoughts of suicide began to invade his mind. “I have contemplated suicide and have even gone as far to have planned it out,” Hartoonian said. “Not being afraid to talk about it is a big step for me.” Studies have shown that Hatoonian is far from alone. The battle against depression is a struggle. A struggle an estimated 1-in-10 Americans deal with, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
An American Psychological Association (APA) study shows that 53 percent of college students have experienced some form of depression. But many suffer in silence. Over two-thirds of young people do not talk about or seek help for mental health problems, according to Psych Central. Hartoonian never viewed his condition as an illness until his sophomore year in college, when he saw a Blues Project presentation. It was not until then he realized that his depression could be overcome, and that help was available. Seeking help is crucial, as depression can lead to thoughts of suicide. Nine percent of those participating in the APA’s study revealed that they contemplated suicide at least once since beginning college. An American College Health Association report found that 1.5 percent of 16,000 students have attempted suicide. Marshall Bloom, University Counseling Services (USC) psychologist and head of the Blues Project, a group that conducts presentations on depression to classes on campus, is concerned with the lack of discussion about the subject. “I’m surprised with how accurate the numbers are,” Bloom said. “Fifteen to 20 percent of students suffer from depression, and one percent will attempt suicide.” In 2008, suicide accounted for about 36,000 deaths, making it the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. It was ranked third among those age 15 to 24. “Over the years, I have seen anxiety and depression rise in prominence, as well as the levels of psychological distress,” Bloom said. “Depression is treatable, and suicide is preventable.” Members of the Blues Project Ashley McCort, 22, Luis Canton, 20, and Emily Shigenaga, 19, had
encounters with depression before they joined the project and became mentors. McCort joined in her fourth semester at CSUN to understand more about the subject. “Some of my family members were depressed, and I could not help at the time,” she said. “The information was empowering, and I like giving it to others.” Canton wants to help overcome the stigma of being depressed and seeking help. “This is a topic I hold very dear to my heart because I personally suffer from depression. It is a problem, and has the potential to get worse,” said Canton, who lost a close cousin to depression last year and has friends who have contemplated suicide. Shigenaga learned about the Blues Project her freshman year, and instantly connected with the message. She lost a relative to depression in 2009. “At the time, I was unaware of her depression, and did not see any warning signs of suicide,” she said. “I was struggling to understand why she (her relative) took her life. I would hate for any of my peers to lose a loved one to suicide and carry the same guilt I did because they weren't able to provide an ounce of help.” Shigenaga believes that there is nothing to lose in going to a counseling session at the UCS. The counseling service is free and confidential; the UCS website notes that its records are kept separate from academic records. Currently enrolled students can take up to eight free counseling sessions at the UCS per academic year, with a one-to-two week wait for the first appointment, according to the UCS website. If students need additional counseling the UCS then makes referrals to nearby counselors and clinics, said Mark Stevens, director and psychologist of UCS. “We see about 50 new students per week for the free service,” said Stevens in an e-mail interview.
Hartoonian said he understands that the leap to seek help can be daunting, as many factors contribute to depression. Culture has a lot to do with it, he said, as many Latino, white and black cultures see counseling as negative. He said regardless of culture, students’ lack of understanding of what counseling is keeps them from going. After abandoning his fears and apprehensions, he made an appointment for his first session. “I was really surprised by the sessions I went to. I did most of the talking in those first few sessions,” he said. “There was hardly any mention of the term depression. The sessions were more about my problems, and what practical solutions we could come up with to solve those problems.” Hartoonian remembers the sense of relief by venting during his first sessions. There were hardly any questions at first, and the questions asked were general. He could answer as freely as he wanted to, no longer nervous after being told everything was confidential. “We eventually got to a point where (the psychologist) was helping me notice certain patterns in my life that really contributed to depression,” Hartoonian said. “I got to address those problems in my life, and I would go back to my counselor every so often to check in what worked and what didn’t. It was all surprisingly straightforward.” The fear of being labeled prevents people form seeking help, he said. He suggested students not ready to seek professional counseling should talk to someone they trust. “I don’t want to make it seem like counselors and therapists have all the answers. In fact, my counselor and I would often joke about that, because they really don’t have the answers,” Hartoonian said. “What matters most is that they talk to someone.”
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our days into my trip to Istanbul, and it was time for my study-abroad program to begin. My classmate Liv, whom I met on my first day because we were staying in the same hotel, loaded our things into a van and made our way to the dorms that were to be our new home for the next month. We were to share the dorms with 12 other girls, ranging in age from 19 to 27, and then me, age 33. Needless to say, I was nervous about meeting all the girls, and even more nervous about living with them for the next month. I like to think that I am easy going and able to get along with anybody, but my new living situation had me feeling a little bit on edge. The dorms were located in the Beşiktaş neighborhood, about three blocks from the Bosphorus waterfront and from Bahçeşehir University, where we were to spend the
next month studying. The dorms were surprisingly nice and comfortable, and the location was ideal. Beşiktaş quickly became one of my favorite neighborhoods in Istanbul. The girls and I had a couple of days to get settled, to adjust to our new surroundings and to get to know each other before school started up. There was a kitchen with a balcony on the top floor of our dorm, and many nights were spent there drinking, smoking and talking. As to be expected, we were an extremely interesting mix coming from different backgrounds, cultures, family structures and each of us carrying different ideas, hopes and expectations. Much to my relief, I found the girls to be endearing, lively, funny and motivated – all qualities that I like to think I possess as well. As time progressed, I found my niche among the girls, growing close to a handful of them and happily getting along with the rest. As someone who usually
travels alone, this was a whole new dynamic for me, but I grew to love it. A couple days after moving in, we set off as a group for our first day of school. I was nervous, excited, intimidated and curious all at once. Walking on to a new campus for the first time in my own town can be intimidating, and this was even more so in an entirely different country. Our first day of school was not at all what I expected. The schedule consisted of classes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. We had a Turkish language class in the morning, followed by international reporting and then our multimedia class. Due to having such limited time, we were instantly thrown into our assignments. Our story ideas were quickly laid out and discussed, we were introduced to interpreters and immediately sent out to “hit the pavement” and start reporting. Everything about my education in Istanbul was new. I had never studied in another country. I had never worked with an interpreter. I had never shot and produced a multimedia piece. I have never conducted an interview with someone who didn’t speak English. I was in totally new territory. There were times when it all seemed so overwhelming and impossible, but the support and encouragement of my classmates and instructors helped
me to keep pushing ahead. By the end of the program, I had done work that made me extremely proud. I had written a profile piece on the director of a small nonprofit organization, called Children of Hope, which works to help get kids off the streets. I had also shot and produced my first ever multimedia piece about a pantomime street performer named Janset Karavin, which I am the most proud of, by far. I learned so much from my study-abroad experience. I gained new skills, I further developed the skills I already possessed and I produced work that I was proud to put my name on. But I think the most valuable lesson I learned was that I am on the right path and that my dream of being a foreign correspondent is absolutely attainable. Istanbul taught me that not only can I do what I love, but that I am good at it too. Next Week: Street Kids
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Continued from page 8 23, Garcia’s first game back, CSUN started a three-game winning streak, scoring three goals in each game. The Matadors went 2-3-1 while recording only 10 goals without Garcia, but with the Canoga Park native on the field, CSUN has gone 3-1 and found the back of the net nine times. Following Northridge’s win over Cal State Fullerton Saturday, CSUN head coach Terry Davila had a serious look during his postgame interview, but Herber Lovato / Senior Photographer when asked if Garcia’s presence Senior Rafael Garcia (7) missed CSUN's first six games of the seawas the main reason for the Mat- son. His return has sparked the Matadors to three straight wins. adors’ recent success, Davila’s face lit up. league play for the first time top-tier teams in the league. “That’s a good question,” since joining the Matadors 13 “There wasn’t much to say a smiling Davila said. “Rafa seasons ago. “Last year felt like about last year, except that we (Garcia) is a good team leader. a decade. To get these two wins, weren’t producing,” Benavidez He has the ability to make I’m very ecstatic and relieved said. “Now, we’re a lot more other people around him better that we’re getting it. confident, but we still have to without even touching the ball. “I realize how special it is to remain humble.” It gives our team confidence … get a Big West win.” he’s a coach on the field. It’s Last season, the Matadors Benavidez, the awardgood to have him on our team.” won their first conference game winner and got a tie in the next one. Benavidez’s three-assist perThen the wheels came off. formance in the win over the Turnaround season The Matadors already have CSUN went on a seven-game Titans earned him Big West as many conference wins as they losing streak and finished the Offensive Player of the Week totaled last season (2). Davila is year with a 2-7-1 Big West honors Monday. His three helpquietly enjoying the early suc- record (3-14-2 overall). ers were tied for second-most in Midfielder Carlos Benavidez, an NCAA game this season. cess. “I forgot what it’s like to who was part of that dismal seaBenavidez leads the Matawin in the Big West after last son, said the Matadors’ strong dors in assists with six, the most year,” said Davila, who suffered play of late will give them confi- by any player in the Big West through a last-place finish in dence when it’s time to face the this season.
sessed them to sign Tarvaris Jackson, a sixth year QB who’s averaged 120 yards per game for his career. The only thing Jackson has managed to do well so far is turn the ball over (six times). The Seahawks’ abysmal offensive numbers makes one wonder how they even managed to get a win. They rank 30th in rushing yards per game and 26th in passing. To turn things around, they need to address their QB situation with a high draft pick. “Luck to (Sidney) Rice” sounds nice. Miami Dolphins (0-4) The emergence of running back Daniel Thomas, who’s averaging 101 yards per game, is certainly a welcome site, and Brandon Marshall’s dazzling catches never fail to impress, but the wide receiver can only do so much with Chad Henne throwing to him. Last year, Henne threw more interceptions than touchdowns and only hit his superstar receiver three times in the end zone. This year, he’s led his team into an 0-4 rut. The Dolphins also rank 30th in overall defense, giving up more than 400 yards per game, it’s clear the team needs to be reworked, and building around Luck seems promising. Indianapolis Colts (0-4) The Colts, who usually have the benefit of master tactician Peyton Manning behind center, got unlucky this season as he’s out indefinitely with neck problems. Without Manning, the Colts look terrible on
offense, generating only 187 passing yards per game. While this problem is easily fixable by having Manning return to the lineup, there’s no guarantee he’ll be back this season, so the Colts might as well tank, pick up Luck and have Manning teach him everything he knows. Manning is 35, and having a skilled prospect behind him would be ideal for the franchise. St. Louis Rams (0-4) The Rams’ woes can be attributed to injuries: their workhorse running back Steven Jackson went down with strained quadriceps after a 47-yard touchdown run in the season opener. Sam Bradford, an up-and-coming quarterback, has been through finger and toe injuries while missing his No. 1 receiver, Danny Amendola, who’s likely out for the year with a strained elbow. Nothing’s particularly wrong with the Rams. They’re just a young, inexperienced team with an astonishingly tough schedule. Their next three games have them going up against the Packers, Cowboys and Saints. Realistically, it looks like they’re going to be 0-7. The Rams could tank and get the No. 1 pick, and perhaps use it to trade for a superstar running back to eventually replace Jackson, who’s pushing 30 and doesn’t have many good years left. Whether they need him as a leader or trade bait, Luck seems to hold the answers to these teams’ problems. Tanking to get him could be considered unsportsmanlike by some, but it’s a legitimate tactic for struggling teams to set themselves on the right path.
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Ron ROKHY Sundial sports columnist
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he first month of the NFL season has brought many surprises: the emergence of the 4-0 Lions, who seem to overcome any deficit; the Bills not being out of playoff contention already; and the 3-1 49ers beating the Eagles on the road. But the rise of last year’s failures has left a certain void that needs to be replaced. A void of atrocity. And boy, is it being filled adequately. It might be early, but the Vikings, Seahawks, Dolphins, Colts and Rams are playing at such low levels, it might be in their best interest to aban-
don ship this season and start tanking in order to secure the 2012 NFL Draft's No. 1 pick, and use it to take Stanford’s once-in-a-lifetime talent, quarterback Andrew Luck. Minnesota Vikings (0-4) The Vikings' situation is dire. With an old, washed-up quarterback in Donovan McNabb at their helm throwing to no-name receivers, they rely solely on stud running back Adrian Peterson to generate enough yardage to keep them in games. They’re winless and blew double-digit second-half leads in the first three games of the season. Between Peterson already show-
ing signs of being disgruntled with his “I’m tired of losing” statement and the team’s 21st-ranked defense, the Vikings should look to tank the season and draft a QB worth starting – McNabb is averaging a mere 170 yards per game and is last in passing yards among starters. Luck fits the bill perfectly. Seattle Seahawks (1-3) The Seahawks entered this season coming off an unbelievable win against the Saints in last year’s playoffs. However, who knows what pos-
ith four games under his belt since returning from a left knee injury, redshirt senior midfielder Rafael Garcia said he’s “90 percent healthy,” but the CSUN men’s soccer team (5-4-1, 2-0 Big West) appears to be playing at full strength with its cocaptain. “It’s hard coming off a month of no activity and jumping in right away,” said Garcia, who missed six games after sustaining a meniscus tear in a preseason game against Cal State Dominguez Hills Aug. 20. However, on the field, it doesn’t seem as if Garcia is having a tough time adjusting to the game speed. Garcia is averaging around 70 minutes per game and has scored two goals, both in a victory over Big West Conference-foe UC Davis last Wednesday. With Garcia in the lineup, the Matadors have been playing their best soccer of the season. After a home loss to SMU on Sept.
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What are the Matadors saying on the social network? We’re more into Droids and Blackberries, but everyone’s talking about that phone. @HoniHina Mahina Haina, women’s volleyball Wait what #iPhone5 ! Oct. 4
Nine goals in three games … men’s soccer is hot. @JO3FRANCO Joe Franco, men’s soccer Winning on the road makes the flight home that much sweeter! Sept. 28
Obviously, UC Davis can’t play soccer. Are they any good at volleyball? CSUN women vs. Aggies Saturday. @B_Slepi12 Brielle Slepicoff, women’s soccer Stick to cow tipping Aggies! Way to start off conference ladies!!! Oct. 2
It’d be interesting to know what it is about the first row generating that drowsiness. @SmoovSteph Stephan Hicks, men’s basketball every time i sit in the front of the class i get sleepy Oct. 4
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We get the sense Jacobs doesn’t feel THAT bad for them. @T_Jacobs12 Thomas Jacobs, men’s basketball Feel so bad for those who are terrified to speak in front of a class and just freak out the whole time. On a side note, lmao
Miss Captain Obvious now patrolling CSUN. @RLFriess Randi Friess, women’s basketball This random girl just told me that the screen of my phone is shattered...thanks for the heads up #asifididntknow
Some of us would agree on this one. @violetalama Violet Alama, women’s basketball decided that sleep is more important right now than studying for this test tom. #lifeofanathlete
That could explain why he gets traded so much. @CoachTrutanic Coach Trutanic, women's basketball Cliff Lee is overrated.
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