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Editor’s Note Fellow Matadors, The staff at the Daily Sundial would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the CSUN community. The Daily Sundial is here to be your source for CSUN news and issues that affect our campus community. We distribute Monday through Thursday at over 40 locations around campus and update dailysundial.com daily to keep you informed. Community involvement is very important to us and we invite you to be a part of the Daily Sundial too. More than ever you can talk to us directly through our online comments section and social media. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive stories throughout the day and to give us your feedback. In order to bring you news wherever you are we now have mobile and tablet versions of our

website. We are committed to reporting the news and keeping you, the campus community, informed. The Daily Sundial wishes you the best in your time at CSUN and hopes you follow along with us on the journey. Ken Scarboro Editor in Chief

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President’s Message Dear Matadors,

Welcome back to another year at California State University, Northridge. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready to take another step toward graduation. This year presents many exciting challenges and opportunities. One of the challenges is that we have, again, received a mandatory fee increase because of the reduction in state support. Students are now paying the largest share of the cost of their education in the history of the California State University system. However, one of the opportunities presented to us is the dedicated faculty and staff who have been working diligently to make sure our college experience continues to be as full and rich as ever. The Associated Students will continue to listen to your struggles and your words and turn them into action. This year we are looking forward to many events and improvements in student services and campus life. On August 30, we will hold our annual AS Fair on the Matador Bookstore Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be music, games, food, info booths, as well as free CSUN gear and prizes! You’ll also be able to meet your elected student officials. On October 1, we will hold our 11th annual Big Show on the Oviatt staircase. Head Headlining this year is B.o.B. with support from The Cataracs & Dev and DJ Bamaca. Tick Tickets are $10 and are on sale exclusively on campus, especially

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at the AS Ticket Office in the University Student Union. These are just some of the many exciting things happening on our campus this year. I hope you take advantage of these events and resources. Remember to check the AS website for more information on upcoming events and activities at csunas.org. The Associated Students is the officially recognized voice of the students. We represent your interests and advocate for you at the university, state, and federal government. If you have any issues or concerns, please email me at president@ csunas.org. Also, please come by the AS Senate meetings Tuesdays at 2 PM in the Grand Salon. Good luck this year! Your Associated Students President, Amanda M. Flavin

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Tuition increases keep on coming Balancing the state’s budget means more cuts to higher education Andrew Lopez staff reporter

uition and fees for CSUN have increased by over 43 percent the last few years due in part to budget cuts, making it the ninth largest growth for a public, four-year university in the country. The cost for attending CSUN skyrocketed from $3,350 a semeseter in 2007 to $4,801 in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Costs are continuing to go up. The CSU Board of Trustees approved a 10 percent increase in tuition for Fall 2011, addressing the $500 million cut approved by state legislators in March.

The most recent blow to the CSU came in June when a state budget was proposed and Gov. Jerry Brown approved, reducing state funding by an additional $150 million. James Ballard, CSUN professor and California Faculty Association member, expressed disappointment with the budget. “People in the legislature are not allowing students’ dreams to come to fruition,” Ballard said. “That’s what’s really killing our economy.” CSU Board of Trustees met on July 12 to vote on a 12 percent tuition hike to account for the latest reduction, bringing totals for fall to $5,472. There was not any other feasible option, according to Erik Fallis, CSU media relations specialist.

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“We’re really at a point where cutting any deeper within the institution is going to cause lasting damage,” said Fallis. Still, CSUN remains one of the most affordable public universities in the country, with tuition well below the national average, which is currently $6,397. CSUN Provost Harry Hellenbrand does not see tuition staying below the average for long though. “We’re catching up with the rest of the country,” Hellenbrand said. “We’ll be at the national average in two to three years.” One reason for the constant cutting from the CSU is the lack of provisions that protects post-secondary institutions from funding reductions by the state. “[State legislators are] solv-

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ing a short-term problem and causing a long-term, bigger problem,” said Hellenbrand. Another concern that could impact CSUN students negatively is a possible “trigger” cut that would reduce funding another $100 million if state revenues over the next few

months do not match estimated projections, set at $4 billion. “The challenge of this potential additional $100 million is if we don’t have advanced warning,” said Fallis. For first-time freshmen, graduating within four years could prove even more difficult,

with only about 10 percent at CSUN accomplishing this now, according to the Institute of Education Sciences. “They’re going to have long term problems graduating,” Ballard said. “They think they’re going to graduate in four years; it’s going to take them six.”

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Countless Opportunities University Student Union offers many services and activities for students Dana Gabriela

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time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Plaza del Sol, USU Description: Get to know your A.S. (Associated Students) body representatives and learn early on how to become involved in decisions that affect the wellbeing of CSUN students. Come out to enjoy the music and fun while engaging in the many games and contests for a chance to win gifts and prizes. Last year’s event even had free ice cream. What will the treat be this time around? Only one way to find out!

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n a vast campus, incoming freshmen and other CSUN students have the opportunity to find benefits they might not have known about in the University Student Union. The University Student Union is a non-profit student driven organization at CSUN that is committed to enhance the college experience through countless programs, activities, and social events. This is especially helpful to incoming freshmen who are in pursuit of a positive college experience. “Freshmen can benefit in so many ways,” said Amanda Schmid, Public Relations Assistant at the USU Marketing Department. “We offer study lounges, and we also have several events where students can come and socialize and meet new students and can participate in activities they enjoy.” The USU is a series of buildings, restaurants and community all built into

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President’s Picnic

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The University Student Union, located off West University Drive houses many services for students ranging from food to computer labs.

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: Bayramian Hall Lawn Description: Get up close and personal with CSUN administration at the 18th annual President’s Picnic. Free BBQ will be available to all students while the faculty while staff will be sporting the aprons!

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time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: West Cleary Walk Description: Get a head start on college networking at CSUN’s annual Meet the Clubs event. The two-day affair will feature over 100 clubs, with many featuring games and activities.

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Time: 6 p.m. Where: Oviatt Library Lawn Description: Become familiar with fellow freshman and develop an understanding of what the college experience is all about at this formal and intellectual introduction to CSUN. Absorb the words of Keynote Speaker Jeanette Walls, and enjoy the food and giveaways at the ensuing reception.

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Keeping healthy and active Take breaks from studying to visit the Fitness Centre Ryan Klinkert staff reporter

f asked to compile a list of emotions and characteristics that adequately describe the average college student, an extensive list of ingredients will naturally come to mind. Start with stress, pepper in some anxiety and exhaustion, pour in a heaping amount of procrastination, stir moderately, and top it all off with a dash of jubilation and satisfaction. Common sense would dictate that the aforementioned list is merely a product of studying, workloads and time management. But the real behind-thescenes culprit is none other than the big, fat dollar sign staring every student square in the face seemingly around every corner. There has long existed a myth that the average student gains 15 pounds during their freshman year, commonly known as the “freshman 15” theory. A recent study performed at Cornell University provided extensive credibility to such a theory, replacing myth with fact. The results of the study were staggering- the average student gained .3 pounds per week, including 4.2 pounds during the first three months. Professor David A. Levitsky, who head-

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ed the study, chalked it up to stress, which leads to impulsive and often excessive eating, and pointed to the all-you-can-eat cafeterias as well as fast-food joints located on campus as the crime scenes so-to-speak. The apparent inclination is to hit the gym, and the obligatory wave of procrastination promptly ensues. Too tired, too far away, too much money. Up until last summer the leading gym mogul 24 Hour Fitness didn’t have any locations even relatively close to CSUN. That changed when they opened up a “Super Sport” location on Nordhoff Street, about one mile west of campus. The problem? Yeah, you guessed it- the price, which falls well above $60 per month. Not exactly the smartest plan plac-

ing one of the fancy upper-echelon gyms right next to a college. Students are hard-pressed just paying for books and tuition, conjuring roughly $1,000 for an annual membership is simply out of the question. Fortunately there’s an alternative, one that’s financefriendly. And the best part? It’s located right on campus: the CSUN Fitness Centre. “It’s a great option for students,” said Jonathan Lim, a recent recreation and tourism management graduate and supervisor at the centre. “Other gyms like L.A. Fitness charge upwards of $30-$40 per month. Compared to $50 per semester here, it’s really convenient.” A typical semester is approximately four months long. Doing the math, a gym membership

over that period of time will cost between $120-$160, and that’s for a bare bones membership. Other gyms, like 24 Hour Fitness, have tiered facilities, with escalated monthly fees accompanying them. Students are saving a minimum of $70 and potential maximum of $250. The centre even has a prorated breakdown of prices for each semester on its website, so students aren’t socked the full amount if they happen to join later. There is, however, a drop off in luxury and accommodations. A fleet of high-definition flat-panel plasma TVs aren’t covering every square inch of wall space. Member fingerprint recognition for instant check-in isn’t available. And no, stacks of fluffy towels don’t exist. No matter, many students actually prefer a more minimal experience. “I prefer smaller gyms. It’s a more intimate atmosphere,” said Rocio Endo, a senior finance major. “At larger gyms, the inflated price is for saunas and other things that I would never use.” Incoming freshman, transfer student, alumni, faculty— it doesn’t matter. The fitness centre caters to everyone. If gym membership fees are putting a dent in the ever-depleting bank account, give it a try. Your wallet will thank you... your waistline just might too.

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Low-cost medical services available on campus Klotz Student Health Center provides discounted health services for students Irene Moore staff reporter

al State Northridge offers a medical health clinic that serves as a critical facility needed for underinsured, underpaid, overworked college students. Klotz Student Health Center offers basic health services that are vital to a person’s health and wellness at no cost or a low affordable cost to currently enrolled students. The facility includes doctors who specialize in internal medicine, men’s health, gynecology, optometry, dermatology, nutrition, and dental to name a few. It also offers an on-site pharmacy, radiology (x-ray) technician and laboratory. “This is not a walk-in clinic, it is all very intentional, it’s in the best interest of the student to make an appointment,” said Sharon Aronoff a Health Educator from the Klotz Student Health Center. Every student is charged a student health fee of $56 per semester that is included in their tuition fees. This fee is mandatory for all students and gives them access to free basic health services at the center. Each service administered at the Klotz Center is kept confidential from other stu-

dents, professors and friends. Only the provider and the patient have access to the records. Students under 18 years old must have a parent sign a release form that allows them to be seen at the center and all services will still remain confidential, even from the parent. Health facilities such as the one offered on campus are essential to every student who cannot afford insurance or who simply does not want to pay the co-payment fees involved with insurance companies. Over 50 million American adults are without health insurance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “I didn’t want to go with my insurance, I looked on the CSUN website and found the Klotz Center and saw what they offered. Every time I got sick they would see me right away, the next day. It’s so reasonable I always go to the Klotz Center before anywhere else,” said Jaimie Phillips a senior majoring in kinesiology. Klotz along with its minimal to no fees accepts the Family PACT program. Family PACT is for men and women who are uninsured, underinsured or have some barrier to sexual and reproductive health. “The premise of the pro-

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At the Klotz Student Health Center at CSUN Gallup manages the patient care areas and the support staff that helps the physicians, she also coordinates the student health centers immunizations program as well as administers immunotherapy (allergy shots) to any of the students who have seen the Allergist that the health center used to have on staff.

gram is to keep people healthy and prevent pregnancies for people who do not want to get pregnant,” said Aronoff. Under Family PACT, students who fall within the requirements may make appointments for routine check-ups, STD testing, birth control, including condoms, all free of cost. Each year STDs

cause at least 24,000 women in the U.S. to become infertile, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website. Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15-19 and 20-24 are at a higher risk for obtaining STDs than any other people. Aronoff said many students may use the facility

only as a perceived need. If students don’t perceive the need for the service then they may not seek it out. However, routine check-ups, reproductive health screenings, dental exams are all needed for every individual to maintain a clean bill of health. “When I went I no longer had dental insurance and it was really inexpensive at the Klotz Center. I only used it for a filling but I thought it was great,” said Rachel Benjamin a 2011 graduate who majored in sociology. Another service, they offer free of cost, is alcohol, tobacco, and drug counseling. A specialist will sit down with any student who is having problems, with a family member, friend, roommate or any other person in their life that affects the student in terms of substance abuse. If the pressure and stress from classes are getting to a student they can easily make an appointment with one of the four licensed massage therapists. Currently, a 50-minute massage will cost a student $29. “Take advantage of everything you can. We have an incredible wealth of resources on this campus, it only helps students’ success. You already paid for it, might as well use it,” said Aronoff.

Klotz Student Health Center services: Acupuncture New and follow up: 1/2 Hour Visit $10.00 1 Hour Visit $20.00 Chiropractic Care $20.00 initial evaluation $10.00 per follow-up visit Massage Therapy 50 Minute Table Massage $29.00 Dental services include: Examinations Cleaning Fillings X-rays and more Immunizations: Meningococcal Disease Flu Shots Mumps Visit www.csun.edu/shc for more services

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Volunteer and get involoved on campus Matador Involvement Center helps students find their niche takes the initiative for students interested in getting involved and helps them figure out what club or service would best suit them. The Matador Involvement Center helps students get resources and references to joining clubs, organizations, volunteer groups, fraternities and sororities. The staff offers advice as well as directories to the various organizations on campus. Augie Garibay, activities coordinator of clubs and organizations for the Matador Involvement Center has

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ith over 270 clubs and organizations for students to join, CSUN has to have something for everyone, right? The problem might simply be choosing one club or not knowing what the campus has to offer. The Matador Involvement Center in the University Student Union at the Sol Center is there to help. The Matador Involvement Center

been working at CSUN for four years and believes in the ability the center has to help enrich students lives in many ways. Garibay points out that a lot of students don’t get involved with the campus because they have other commitments, like full time jobs or a full time school schedule, but the Matador Involvement Center is the perfect place to help sort those obstacles out and figure out what works for the student. “Understanding those factors that influence a student to not get involved

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is the reason why they should come into our office so we can talk about those real issues and figure out a solution around it,” said Garibay. “As a new student to campus, we hope to give a sense of welcoming as soon as they walk through the doors of the office,” said Garibay. “I think what we try to do is listen to the students in terms of interests and skills and even passions. And once we figure out that the student does have a passion, it’s easy to point them in the direction of different organizations.”

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Finding your way around the UPA University Park Apartments offer residents numerous services Becky Mahan staff reporter

ith various resources for residents to utilize, the University Park apartments, otherwise known as the dorms at CSUN, may seem daunting at first. Fortunately, with a map and a little self-guided tour, residents can get the lay of the land quickly. The Housing Office and Residential Life Office in Building 6 are the all-inclusive centers for residential information. “Students come here to kind of personalize things,” said Liberty Freeman, administrative assistant for the Residential Life office. “We’re the place they come to when they’ve looked everywhere else.” The dining hall, Geronimo’s, is at the northwest end of the park in the Satellite Student Union (SSU). The buffet-style counter offers a variety of cuisines, while a separate sandwich/deli counter is open until dinnertime. A cereal bar offers several kinds of cereal, pastries and hot beverages, and a soda fountain and dessert bar stand at the far side of the cafeteria. Students with a meal plan can use their meal cards to eat, or visitors and students without meal plans can pay per meal. Opening hours for Geronimo’s vary, and are available on the University Corporation website.

La Tienda, the student store inside the SSU offers snacks, emergency toiletries and cosmetics for sale. Students with a meal plan can use their meal cards for purchases here. The rest of the SSU hosts a student ticket office, a lounge, and a computer lab, which allows students two hours of free computer/Internet use, plus printing privileges – up to 20 free pages per student, per day. The mailroom is in Building 9. The mailboxes are inside a separate room off the side of the building, where students can access their assigned mailbox through a combination lock. Students can pick up packages that are too large for their mailboxes at the mail desk in the lobby of Building 9. The mail desk will email students when they have a package to pick up. The mail desk is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays. There are plenty of activities for students living in the park. A volleyball court and basketball court are on the west side of Building 11. The campus track and field border the park, accessible from a gate next to Building 15. Often open to students for personal recreation, the track is closed to public use when university teams practice or hold events. The park gates close at 7:30 p.m., so students

should be sure to finish their activities before then. The Residential Community Center, residents’ go-to hangout, is in Building 18. With a lounge, billiards table, ping-pong table, board games to play, movie rentals, and sports and pool equipment, there’s no shortage of activities. Students can also rent out vacuum cleaners to use in their dorm for two hours at a time from the front desk. The community center plans and hosts events throughout the year, which are advertised around the complex and open to all residents. “The community center is a great hub,” said Freeman. “Students get a sense of community, can inquire at the front desk about scholastic and residential questions, and gain access to more resources.” The community center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit their Facebook page. A police substation is located south of Building 14 in Lot G7. Residents can file police reports, obtain crime prevention information, and more at this location. The substation is usually staffed between 6 p.m. and 4 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. There are 10 open parking lots available in and around the park for students with residential parking permits. A covered structure is available in G9 off Zelzah Street for residents and non-residents. A residential park-

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ing permit or temporary pass must be displayed at all times, or students will be ticketed. The park closes from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. All that time only the Lindley and Zelzah

entrances (lots G8 and F8) are open through security checkpoints. Students need to show their valid I.D. cards, with the residential access sticker on the back to gain entry.

There are various emergency and assistance contacts students should have on file. A complete list of these are available on the CSUN police department’s Web site.

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How to keep roommate conflict to a minimum Ernesto Gonzalez staff reporter

ollege is a time when students move out of their parents’ home and no longer need worry about the many annoyances of their siblings, parents, and other people living at the house. It is also a time of dealing with the annoyances of their future roommates. Living at the dorms or sharing an apartment with others can be a great experience, but no one is perfect and dealing with the imperfections of others and recognizing your own can help make living with others, and life, much more bearable. “Communication and trust are very important,” said Leah Oaks, 19, art major. “Without those, life can get really stressful.” Psychology major Nydia Torres, 25, agrees saying

that talking with your roommates is the best way to avoid conflicts. “You need to make a list of things with your roommates,” said Torres “If you are the type of person that likes to keep the kitchen very clean, let your roommates know. If you like to sleep early, tell your roommate your sleeping habits. If you are uncomfortable with having your roommate have people sleep over, tell them.” Torres also advises to not move in with friends you already know. “It is okay for them to live next door, but unless you have lived with them before, it can ruin friendships,” said Torres. Being respectful of others regardless of your own views is something to practice. Erika Bernard, 19, sociology major, had a roommate who was very open about her sexuality and enjoyed walking around naked in the dorm.

night, so I bought my roommate ear plugs,” said Ng. Of course there are times when people become more than unbearable and some students just have to get out. Torres almost had her car taken by her roommate. “She was from out of state and had her own car at first,” said Torres. “But after her fifth accident, she had to rely on me to get her to places. Whenever I would go out to Target she would come Photo Illustration by Ernesto Gonzalez along and get the things that Making a list of responsibilities for each roommate can she needs. But I tend to buy help avoid having messy rooms and bad relationships with things in bulk and did not roommates. need to go all the time. Well, “I was very uncomfortable people enjoy playing music or she told me ‘Next time you around her,” said Bernard. watching TV on full volume, go to Target let me know.’ “She had no problem having others need some quiet time. After some time she comes her privates exposed. I had to The walls in the dorms are not up and yells at me for not taking her. I understood tell her that she can be naked very thick. in her room, but not around Some students deal with that if I was going to go, I the entire dorm.” this by going to the library to would take her as well, but Being aware of how your study. Alex Ng, 19, mechani- I had no need to go to Tarhabits affect your roommates cal engineer major, suggests get. What she really was saying was that she needed is also important. Noise can buying ear plugs. be a big issue. While some “I snore really loud at to go buy things, but she

did not tell me directly. She would also demand to go to places like Hollywood like I was her chauffeur. She almost snatched my keys, but I had to make her understand that I was not her driver and couldn’t afford to take her wherever she wanted.” When it feels like things are just not going to work out, students can go to Building 6 and see if they can transfer to another room. For Daniella Baquing, 22, political science major, she could not last for more than a few weeks with her roommate. “I had my stuff stolen by my roommate,” said Baquring. “They took my food and even took my pillow. I had to transfer out.” Being aware of your habits and communicating well with your roommates can prevent many of these issues and prevent the need to transfer rooms.

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Other smart investments for students at any college are “saver cards.” The two most popular and most widely accepted cards are Student Advantage and the International Student Identity Card (which will get students discounts all over the world.)

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The Brunswick Matador Bowl is a fun hangout place for students to relax and bowl. It doesn’t offer specific discounts with an ID card, but it caters to students with low prices all the time. (Located at 9118 Balboa Boulevard, CA 91325) Day Monday - Friday

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Accepted Present this card to receive savings at thousands of locations, including retail stores, transportation costs, and recurring monthly service charges. Examples include Amtrak, Barnes & Noble, and T-Mobile. Great for student travelers and those studying abroad. Valid in 120 countries worldwide, with over 40,000 discounts available on public transportation, lodging, eateries, etc. *Plus, upon signing up, students get a voucher for 60 free minutes to landlines on Skype.

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Continued from page 4 one resource for students to make their college lives more enjoyable. It includes the Pub, a small restaurant that serves alcoholic drinks and has big screen televisions that show various sporting events. Subway and Freudian Sip are the other locations that serve food in the USU. “I sometimes come to the Pub and buy myself a beer before I go to class,” said Alex Roncagliogo, 22, CSUN student. “I know its kind of weird, but I really do enjoy it.” The USU also has a Wells Fargo bank, study rooms and lounges, the A.S. Ticket Office, Computer Labs and the Plaza del Sol, which is a large theater that can be rented out for meetings or performances upon request. One of the most popular social events that the USU provides for CSUN students is Matador Nights, which according to Schmid is one of CSUN’s biggest nights for its student population. It is an annual event which offers free food, live music, and several games which include casino tables, aerial acts, and ‘Scat-A-Whirl.’ “I’m a Senior now, and I have gone to Matador Nights every year without fail,” said Jennifer Velasquez, 21.

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“There is so much to do with your friends, and who would pass up free food?” Perhaps the most anticipated new addition to the University Student Union is the Student Recreation Center, which is currently undergoing construction and will open in January of 2012. It will be over 100,000 square feet, and will include weights and fitness space, multi-court arenas, an indoor track

and field complex, and an indoor pool. “Pretty much anything that a student could ever desire for their fitness needs will be at the USRC (University Student Recreational Center), and I’m really excited about that,” said Schmid. The University Student Union creates a community on campus and it is open to every single CSUN student to enjoy and benefit from.

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Grab a bite to eat of some local flavor Señor Sol offers an authentic Mexican restaurant not far from Northridge

Flavors of India and Pakistan come together for some serious spice

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CB Flynn

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he woman behind the register said, “One of the most popular items on our menu is the steak burrito, gringo style.” So my decision was made. Señor Sol, a Mexican restaurant near CSUN, has been open for three months. The steak burrito, gringo style, consists of juicy strips of beef, cheese, cilantro, avocado, tomato, and refried beans, all wrapped in a large toasted flour tortilla. It’s the best burrito I’ve ever eaten, not because of what’s inside, but because of the “ranchera” sauce that the burrito is smothered in. This sauce, which ingredients are a secret to customers, is orange and has a cheesy taste to it. It’s not hot, but has a subtle spice to it. This same sauce is used on the enchiladas, beef or chicken. The menu has a wide variety of items including chicken strip tacos, shredded beef and pork burritos and nachos. For those who don’t eat meat, there is the meatless bean and cheese burrito and the vegetable burrito. A healthier choice would include tortas, a Mexican style

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Señor Sol Mexican restaurant Northridge, Calif. Señor Sol Restaurante Mexicano Location: 9233 Reseda Blvd. (818) 341-3024 Price: Reasonable; from $2.65-$10 Hours: Sun-Sat, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking: Rear of the building

sandwich, and salads with chicken, beef or fish. From the outside looking in, Señor Sol can seem dark, but inside it has an intimate feel to it. It’s dimly lit, small in space, yet a wall adorned in mirrors to give the illusion of more

space. It’s the perfect spot for a nice lunch with a small group of people. The décor is a cross between tropical rainforest and a Spanish theme. The walls are adorned with frogs, toucan birds, Spanish jars and suns. When walking into Señor Sol, expect a friendly greeting from the cashiers behind the counter and free chips and fresh salsa from the minisalsa bar in the front of the restaurant. I look forward to visiting Señor Sol again not only for the great service, but to try other items on the menu; maybe next time I’ll try their grilled white fish tacos, another favorite of customers.

he Red Chili is a restaurant that specializes in food from India and Pakistan. They have an extensive menu that includes dishes with beef, chicken, lamb, and other vegetable combinations. Be forewarned as their name reflects the spicy flavor of their dishes. I ordered the Chicken Biryani which includes Basmati rice ($7.99) and it was an experience in itself. This plate was quite spicy and flavorful; it didn’t take long for the scent of chili peppers to attack my nose and eyes, leaving me somewhat anxious to devour this dish–I like the hotter dishes on the menu and I was not disappointed by this selection. This portion was meant for a small family. With a huge mound of yellow rice, which was steaming hot and ladled with what appeared to be little jalapeno peppers, immediately I felt the need for a “to go” container. As tasty as this dish was, an advanced warning of the “hidden treasures” would have been nice. The Chicken Biryani uses plum pits for fla-

Red Chili Location: 18108 Parthenia Street (nearest cross street Lindley) 91325 (818) 775-0633 Hours: Mon-Sun, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking: Private Lot Website: www.redchilirestaurant1.com

voring and I believe chicken bones were left behind as a reminder that isn’t your typical processed poultry. The beverage of choice was Pakistan’s own version of Coca-Cola known as Pakola ($1.19). It is a cream soda and interestingly the can looked like a throwback to the 70’s having a “pull tab.” Not something you see anywhere anymore. The restaurant interior is interesting as the dark wood walls offer a theme that lends itself to something much more authentic and visual compared to the typical plastic tables and the ubiquitous portraits on the dime-a-dozen restaurant walls. The plasma televisions showing programming of the Bollywood genre and the typical cricket match for Asia, further

hints that I’ve briefly escaped North America. Which is fine, because I believe it adds to the experience and ultimately to the flavor of the food before me. That may sound romantic but the clustered tables and chairs did get in the way of the counter and the register in front. The clean tile floors, and the aroma of delicious creations coming from the kitchen did make for an enjoyable experience. Upon entering the parking lot I accidentally went to the Red Chili meat market, which happens to be of the same name (Red Chili Express). It’s on the front end of the strip mall adjacent to Parthenia Street, whereas the actual restaurant is clear across the parking lot at the other end. I’m probably not the first person to make this mistake. I enjoyed my lunch and plan to return to Red Chili and explore their menu. The Good: variety of flavorful food; value for the dollar; courteous staff; prompt service. The Bad: confusing location; crowded tables and chairs; somewhat dark; cricket seems like a boring game.

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NCAA bans Matadors from post-season play

Poor academic performance means no performance on tournament courts Gilbert Manzano Alonso TacAnga Sports editors

imes sure have changed for the men’s basketball team since their admirable 2009 trip to the NCAA Tournament. And it’s all due to something a member of that last championship team says has changed little: grades. “That’s been a problem for a while,” said Rob Haynes, a senior on the 2009 Big West Tournament champion squad. Low-grade problems, among other factors, won’t allow the Matadors to even attempt to repeat the 2009 feat as the NCAA decided on May 24 to ban them from all postseason play due to their continuous low marks in the organization’s Academic Progress Rates (APR) report, an account which measures eligibility and retention for Division I student-athletes and is an indicator of graduation rates. The Matadors will also lose two scholarships for the upcoming year. “There’s a national standard we have to meet academically and we are in the process of doing that. We will serve this penalty for

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CSUN head coach Bobby Braswell (left) and his players have been banned from postseaon play next season.

the 2011-12 year,” CSUN Athletic Director Rick Mazzuto said. The Matadors posted an APR score of 871 for the 2009-10 season, well under the NCAA’s required 925. It was a minimal increase

from the 870 score the 200809 team recorded and which also led to the loss of two scholarships and reduced practice time. Since the NCAA started using the APR in 2004-05, Northridge has never come

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ly penalties of scholarship takeaways and practice-time reductions. Of the 18 sports at Northridge, only the men’s basketball team failed to reach the required 925 score. Men and women’s cross country were the only teams to register a perfect 1,000 score for the 2009-10 season. When asked about the men’s basketball team academic struggles in comparison to the rest of sports, Mazzuto said: “a few studentathletes think their future is in professional basketball and not finishing up their academic careers here (at CSUN), and not being academicallycommitted after the conclusion of the basketball season.” 2009-10 starting point guard Mark Hill could fit that bill. According to a Daily News report, Hill left the school to turn professional. He and another player who accepted a scholarship but never played and left the school counted against the APR rate. As the Matadors prepare to miss the Big West Conference Tournament for the first time in their history, they’ll do so with longtime head coach Bobby Braswell at the helm, Mazzuto said.

“(Braswell) will definitely be our coach next year,” Mazzuto said. “He’s a veteran coach and he understands what needs to get done. He is in the process of accomplishing goals we set out.” Haynes, who played internationally after he finished school, echoed the sentiment. “I definitely wouldn’t blame Braswell ... He was always on us about grades and study hall. Some players listened and some didn’t,” he said. 2010-11 leading scorer and senior, Lenny Daniel, who was academically ineligible for the Big West Tournament in 2010, said the team —which according to Mazzuto had a 1,000 APR score for the Fall 2010— is making improvements in grades, but feels for the current players who have to pay for past players’ missteps. “It was created before our time here and the young guys have to suffer,” said Daniel about the current team, which had eight freshmen this past season. “The team and the university are taking the necessary steps to improve the academic process. This is a learning experience that will make them stronger and they have my full support.”

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Avoid a parking ticket; follow instructions Possessing a parking permit does not guarantee citation-free parking on campus gustavo Benitez staff reporter

ndrea Villalobos’ second visit to the CSUN campus was prompted by a parking ticket she received in the mail for not having purchased a daily parking permit on her first visit. Villalobos, 18, a Granada Hills Charter High School graduate, first came to CSUN to take a placement test two weeks prior to receiving the citation in the mail. “I didn’t know we needed a parking permit,” she said after handing over the $48.00 fine. According to the CSUN Police Department 2009 Annual Report, 23,122 parking citations were issued on campus lots by the police department in that year. Special Assistant to the Chief of Police & Public Information Officer, Christina Villalobos, said in a phone interview that “most of the parking citations [were] for not displaying or improperly displayed parking permits.” Each parking permit is accompanied by a yellow instruction sheet (with a much larger font) and instructions are available online: To be valid, the parking permit must be affixed to the vehicle front inside windshield, lower corner, passenger side, while parked at CSUN. The

entire permit must be visible including serial number and security features. These violations cost $48.00, which is the least a violator can expect to pay; the highest, $903.00, is for a third offense parking in a disabled zone. The university’s 26 automated parking permit dispensers, along with the information booths at the major entrances, sold 328,635 daily parking permits at $6.00 each according to the report. The report also lists 46,535 annual, semester and motorcycle parking permits sold. Of these, 38,536 were student permits which cost $180.00 per semester. The math reveals an apparent high income generated by the 13,443 parking spaces on all lots and structures on campus. Multiplying the number of permits and citations by the least amount that can be charged for each totals over $10 million. The California State University Student Fee Policy Definitions lists this income as Category V fees — fees paid to self-supported programs such as Extended Education, Parking and Housing including materials and services fees, user fees, fines and deposits. Authority is delegated to the president for the establishment, oversight and adjustment of these programs. According to the Report of Financial Activity, Auxiliary

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Signs stand at the entrance of all CSUN parking lots stating which permits are required for a parking spot.

Enterprise Fund Groups consist of Extended Learning, Health Facilities, Housing, and Parking. Since these groups are fully selfsupporting, their budgets come from the fees they collect, which according to the report were $9.2 million YTD as of June 30, 2010. Andrea Villalobos found convenient parking on campus, the security that goes along with it,

as well as the various other services provided by the Department of Police Services, but they were not top-of-mind when she paid her parking ticket. However, without the funds raised by both the permit buyers and fees paid by parking violators, the havoc that can ensue when masses are clamoring for few parking spaces would certainly be far greater.

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