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www.dailysundial.com Thursday, September 1, 2011 since 1957 Perfect jobs elude THE BURDEN of student debt Employmentstudents moves farther away angela braza Ventura counties’ unemploy- daily sundial ment rates are 9.2 and 10.3 percent, respectively. Unemployment figures do not count jobless students, The average drive to but more unemployed adults work in Los Angeles takes means more competition for 29 minutes, forcing job seek- younger job seekers. ers to be open to jobs farther Some CSUN students are away, according to the U.S. opting to work in areas out- Census Bureau. side of Northridge and many CSUN students are no of them have maintained their exception, with many of them positions despite the travel trying to find part-time jobs distance. to pay for rising education, “I’m willing to work an living and gas costs. hour away because I don’t “It has been fairly difficult want to risk leaving and not to find the perfect job,” said be able to find a job closer to Chris Balam, 21, exercise sci- school,” said Carlos Maciel, ence major. “Not only does it 21, mechanical engineering need to fit your school sched- major. ule, but it has to accommo- Gaynor said it is impor- date your needs financially.” tant for students to consider The job market has been their post-graduate plans and hard on students, but campus careers when searching for experts said there is one way jobs. to cut through the competi- Accounting and market- tion. ing major Octavio Cortes, 22, A.J. Circhirillo / Daily Sundial “People have to realize currently works at a retail Adrianne Lord, a 2010 CSUN almuna, holds her two-year-old son, Tyler, and points to her bachelor's degree diploma. that they have to go where store in Camarillo. She will be paying for the student loans she acquired to pay off her education for the next 10 years. the jobs are,” said Patricia “Once I graduate I’d like Gaynor, career center assis- to be promoted within the tant director. company I’m currently at,” Adrianne Lord's son sits cross-legged in front of the TV. Lord walks the room Local job counts in Los he said. “The 45 mile distance putting away his toys and tidying up. Just above where her son sits is her Angeles have been down for to work isn’t so bad because the past year and unemploy- in the long run it’ll be worth diploma in a glass wooden frame. See story p.4 ment was 13.3 percent in it.” July, according to the Cali- Students looking for fornia Employment Develop- local jobs should register By the time she is done paying off her stu- “They make it very convenient for you while ment Department. at CSUN’s Career Center, dent loans, one son will be 12 and the other you're in school to qualify for loans, to get the Neighboring counties which provides access to a 10; she and her husband will finally be able to money; it’s when you’re in repayment, that’s the have lower unemployments begin saving for their children's college educa- hard part,” said Adrianne Lord, 24, who graduated rates, reported the Bureau of tions. CSUN in 2010. Labor Statistics. Orange and See jobs, page 3 Student recreation center getting fit for students Joelle Katz between classes, I love it,” said major Alex Irizarry, 18, a 24 Hour daily sundial Jason Duarte, cinema and tele- Fitness member. vision major. “Something bigger Located on the east side of would be great.” campus near Nordhoff and Zel- The new recreation cen- Some health conscious students zah, the complex has been in the ter will open in January 2012 who take their fitness off-campus works since 2007, with construc- and construction is on schedule, said they would reconsider those tion starting December 2009. sparking student excitement for memberships after the new com- Portions of student fees and the campus amenity. plex is built. USU proceeds are going toward Simon Gambaryan / Contributor “I use the smaller one in “It would be more convenient the $60 million project, $19 mil- Construction Update: The Student Recreation Center (SRC) keeps because it’s on campus, but I’d lion of which has been used and evolving at a great pace to open its doors in the Spring of 2012. See complex, page 2 have to consider it,” said biology the rest will be paid over 30 years,

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student spotlight complex department and offering Continued from page 1 nutrition counseling with some students that are Testing the waters of education said Debra L. Hammond, majoring in that,” Knight USU Executive Director. said. Student gets real world experience practicing for career of choice To keep overcrowding The center will boast to a minimum, Hammond an indoor jogging track, Andres Aguila “I'd sit there with him and Daily sundial said that the new recre- weight and fitness area guide him and every time he'd ation center will be only three times larger than get a hang of it he'd have a available to students, the current center, five big smile on and say thanks,” faculty, staff and alumni. different gymnasium After graduation, Tejeda said. “Just seeing how The price of membership courts, an outdoor swim- Elsa Tejeda sees herself 3,000 proud he was of himself made is covered by tuition, but ming pool, three group miles away in New York City me feel good.” non-students would pay class studios and a baby- where she plans to take her On one occasion, she inter- about $163 per semester. sitting area, Knight said. passion for teaching elemen- viewed her first grade teacher Some features, such Group fitness classes tary students with autism. as part of a college class and as the babysitting area to be offered include The junior, child and ado- found motivation that reas- and personal training, Zumba, yoga, boxing lescent development major, sured her she was on the right cost more, but the major- and TRX. The multiple believes that special needs path. ity of the programs, like gymnasium courts can be children need a lot of visual “She told me she wasn't towel service and lock- used for soccer, hockey, work and undivided attention surprised that I was going ers, are included in the basketball, badmitton, to help them learn better. She to actually stick to teaching USU fee every student and volleyball. doesn’t mind being busy when because as a kid in her class, pays. The center will be it comes to teaching kids, it's she said I wouldn't mind help- The new complex also open seven days a week, something she said comes ing my peers,” Tejada said. will incorporate CSUN Monday - Thursday natural. Tejada said she lives in the students on the other side from 6 a.m. to midnight, “I guess I’m just a kid at library, and helps take care of of the equipment. Friday from 6 a.m. to heart,” she said. her nieces and nephews when “We’re collaborat- 10 p.m., and weekends Tejada has had plenty of she goes home on weekends. ing with the nutrition from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. time to test out her career “I do appreciate the educa- choice. She volunteered in a tion I get from my classes, special education class and but there’s nothing like getting described it as her best experi- real life experience when it clarification ence. comes to taking care of kids,” “There's a lot to do and Tejada said. help them with,” Tejada said. Her experience made her Wednesday’s story “Graduate students’ loans earn “There isn't really a moment Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial feel like she was a part of interest” incorrectly suggested current graduate where you can just sit back Elsa Tejada, a 20-year-old Child and Adolescent Develop- something bigger than herself, and relax during instruction ment major, stands in front of Buchanan Street Elemen- she said, and she made a real loans would lose government subsidies if the time.” tary School, where her volunteering helped her see that connection with the kids. student were in school as of July 1, 2012. Only she was helping and making a difference. Child development cours- “They are entertaining,” graduate student loans taken out after that date es have taught her how chil- Tejada said. “And too many dren develop mentally and around kids, she said. was able to apply what she had people underestimate their will begin to accrue interest. socially. She’s able to connect While volunteering in a learned with a student who abilities and level of knowl- her coursework to her work pre-kindergarten class, Tejeda was having trouble reading. edge.” Join Your Credit Union - Your Financial Partner for Life Open a Free Checking account (no monthly service charges and no minimum balance to maintain) and you can get: •FREE ATM/Check Card • FREE Bill Payer • FREE Internet Banking • First box of Checks FREE1 Plus all the cool benefits of being a credit union member!

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September 1, 2011 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected] jobs Continued from page 1 Unemployment Rates list of various companies looking to hire, Gaynor said. National 9.1% The center is unable to determine how many students work in the area National student (18-24)* 18% around campus and it is difficult to iden- tify the types of jobs students are taking, Los Angeles County 13.3% Gaynor said. Orange County 9.2% “Right now there is no typical job that students are vying for,” she added. San Diego County 10.4% For many students just looking for a part-time position to help pay for Riverside County 14.4% educational expenses, this is no time to be picky. San Bernardino County 14% Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor “I’m just desperate for anything Career center peer educators Luis Gomez, senior deaf studies major, and Yessica Cam- right now,” said Balam. “The job pos, sophomore kinesiology major, practice training on resume critiques. Gomez says market is so tight, especially around *from Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion that prior to becoming a peer educator, the career center helped him find a job at the school. I just want to find something ALL other sources from US Bureau of Labor Statistics USU. that will pay the bills.” CONTINENTAL ART SUPPLIES Materials and Furniture for Fine Art Commercial Art • Students • Crafts • Silkscreening Sculpting • Modelmaking • Books • Aerosol Paints Airbrush Sales and Service STUDENT DISCOUNTS MON - FRI 10-7 SATURDAY 10-6 7041 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA. 91335 Visit us on the web at www.continentalart.com (818) 345-1044 4

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A.J. Circhirillo / Daily Sundial Adrianne Lord, a 2010 CSUN graduate, watches as her husband, Josh, feeds their three week old son, Jackson.

THE BURDEN of student debt Current and former students face financial quandry

Adrianne Lord, mother of two When students with loans graduate, Braca said. “Because it doesn’t from community colleges will leave and CSUN alumna, has had to take they will have an approximate equiva- guarantee a new job.” CSUN owing an average $25,000, on four different loans, two federal lent of one year’s salary in debt, accord- Braca remembers paying about according to Hellenbrand. and two direct private loans. She ing to Hellenbrand. $1,500 a semester when he went to Freshman Sandy Nguyen could not is afraid to consolidate her loans David Braca, 38, who graduated CSUN in 2000-01. From Spring 2011 pay tuition costs on her own. because she is lucky enough to have from CSUN in 2001 with a Bach- to Fall 2011, the tuition has taken a 22 “I applied and got the Cal grant and a low interest rate on the private elor’s degree in business administration, percent increase. the Pell Grant and have been saving loans and doesn’t want the other two decided to turn to loans to pay for his Students paid an additional $294 for money since I was 16 working as a to rise in interest as a result. college education. undergraduates and $360 for graduate lifeguard,” the kinesiology major said. She said it is difficult with two “They keep raising tuition. You can’t students, according to an email sent by Due to expenses, her grant funds infants at home and the stress of a $396 pay twice as much, so you pay half and William Watkins, vice president of stu- are diminished and Nguyen said she monthly student loan bill doesn’t help. the other half as a loan, so every time dent affairs. In total tuition costs $3,244 has prepared to take out private loans. “We had to pay off my husband’s they raise tuition, all they’re doing is a semester for an undergraduate student. She plans to keep her grade point aver- car to afford my student loans,” said boosting the student loans,” said Braca. It has more than doubled in ten years. age above par, acquire scholarships and Lord. He is just months away from com- Hellenbrand believes the CSU sys- attempt to find work as a lifeguard to She felt she lost much of the college pleting his final payments on his student tem is still a bargain deal and individu- offset the investment. experience because she was always loans, which became a ten-year ordeal. als who graduate with degrees come out “The state and federal government worried about cramming as many units He took out a loan each semester for six with twice the amount of pay as those are looking to shed cost, meaning into each semester as possible to try and years during school. When he gradu- with a high school diploma. grants,” said Hellenbrand. “The second save money on her loans. In her view, ated, he opted to consolidate the 12 A.J. Circhirillo / Daily Sundial “When you make money as a citizen thing they will do is shed low interest the standard of education comes second or so loans and lock them in at a low Adrianne Lord sits with her two- having gone to college, you are paying loans and for us, the issue becomes to getting a cheap college diploma. interest rate. year-old son, Tyler, in their living taxes, staying out of prison, and you when do the loan’s burden affect the The amount of student debt has risen “You know, they kind of offer you room. help to fuel the U.S. economy and the student’s ability to come to a place like over the years, burdening 67 percent of (loans) and at the time, they didn’t really state economy which brings more ben- this and the decrease in state funding college graduates in 2009, according to explain how long it would take to pay interest, and private loans that can be efit to the United States,” Hellenbrand impacts our ability to offer programs?” the Project on Student Debt. off and how much you were going to taken out from several private banks said. “So I think we’ve aired on the Lord and her husband began to pack “The debt has been shifted from be paying, it was, ‘Hey, you qualify for in America, which must be paid back wrong side of this thing.” for a day at the park with Tyler and money that the state is going to pay this much money, do you want it?’ and I with interest. CSUN has a graduation rate of 44 Jackson. One of Tyler’s favorite activi- through taxes and things like that, to was like, ‘Sure, I’ll take it all,’” he said. “At what point does it make percent, according to Institute of Edu- ties is feeding the ducks. money that individuals and consumers There are few ways a student can economic sense to go to school, cation Sciences (IES). On average, She looked into his brown eyes. will pay through fees and tuition,” said pay for college. There are loans, grants you know if you have to take students who graduate CSUN, from Lord said she wondered what CSUN Provost and Vice President of that do not have to be paid back, federal $100,000 of student loans to make freshman to graduation, will owe about ordeal he would have to face for Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand. loans lent from the government with $60,000 a year, is it worth it?” $35,000 in loans. Those who transfer higher education.

average tuition increase at of bachelor’s degree recipients amount owed by one- By the 72% 4-year public universities 66% who graduated with debt in 2010 $35,000+ fourth of loan users. from 2000-2009. – Who Borrows Most – Who Borrows Most Numbers – college board News 5

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Screwed out of a job: Ex-porn Question of the Day Mary Pham / daily sundial star loses teaching position What does Labor Day mean to you? A day dedicated to the American worker, Labor Day, Karlee Johnson “Anecdotally speaking, I do recall When Loftis was suspended from the first Monday of September, is a day to recognize the daily sundial heterosexual porn actors having his teaching job in January, the school hardships labor workers face, socially and economically. The careers derailed and facing moral cor- district justified their decision by cit- first Labor Day was celebrated on, September 5, 1882 in ruption charges,” said Martin Pous- ing Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, which states New York City. As a result of this, organizations, like labor unions, began to grow. But in recent years Labor Day has Last week, the American Civil Lib- son, queer studies faculty member. that school faculty, “are expected included more to its agenda. Consumer deals, like discounts erties Union turned down the appeal However, both Knotts and Pousson to conduct themselves, both in their at department stores and special interest rates on new of former Florida substitute teacher expressed further that Loftis’ case has employment and in the community, in vehicles. If, we have begun to believe Labor Day is cause for Shawn Loftis, whose teaching certifi- regional stipulations. a manner that will reflect credit upon a three day weekends and no school, then have we forgotten cation was revoked in April after his Loftis taught in Miami-Dade Coun- themselves and the school system.” why Labor Day was originally created for? gay porn past was revealed. Loftis, ty, a historically homophobic sector of From seeing this rule, two ques- who performed under the stage name Florida (see Anita Bryant). “It is hard tions can be raised. One, how can Collin O’Neal, believes that had he to compare [heterosexual and homo- this rule be enforced and what are its Join the discussion in the Opinions section at sexual porn actors],” said Pousson. parameters? “I don’t know how any been a heterosexual porn actor, admin- DAILYSUNDIAL.COM istrative efforts would have been dif- “We are talking about an out gay man employer can govern the actions of ferent. Still, the ACLU denied Loftis’ who does not have full rights to begin any employee outside of the work- claim, telling him that his case would with, which makes him especially place,” said Pousson. “I don’t know have been stronger had his job not vulnerable.” how that the Miami-Dade school dis- involved supervising children. Was the When Loftis’ story gained momen- trict can hold anyone accountable for Letter Policy tum last week, the comments sec- actions prior to employment.” Florida Department of Education right Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Students to fire Loftis? tions on newspapers’ websites, blogs “Someone should not be fired for must include their full name, e-mail and contact number, Every so often, we will hear a news and even Facebook pages were on what they did in the past if it is not and major. Faculty and staff must include position and de- story about a teacher who was given fire. The debate typically has very harming anyone,” said Haley Schei- partment. All other submissions must include relationship a pink slip after their (often minimal) little dimension; people either believe er, junior cinema and television arts to CSUN (i.e. alumni, parent). Letters written on behalf of porn industry past caught up with that Loftis should be able to major. “It also has no affect on his them. The ratio of male to female keep his job because his abilities as a teacher.” a CSUN club or organization must be signed with student teachers fired for their on-camera porn stint is in the past, Secondly, who decides what names. Individuals may not have more than one letter escapades is disproportionate; there or people believe that “reflects credit”? Loftis has a mas- published within a one-week period. Anonymous letters are far more female teachers who someone of “question- ter’s degree in public administration and those attacking the writer will not be published. have been fired for appearing in able moral character” from the University of Miami, is a Letters that do not contain contact information will not porn than male teachers. Is this should not be teaching citizen reporter for CNN and left be published. You will be contacted if your letter is a can- because there are more female children. the porn industry to get his teaching teachers who have appeared In perusing page after credential. Loftis seems to be entirely didate for publication. page of these same con- “credible.” Also, while Loftis was in porn? Perhaps. 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Men's Soccer Challenges at CSUN Classic Matadors look to continue early-season success, host UNLV and Akron at Labor Day Classic.

Anthony Carpio cess this season. underwent surgery on Wednes- daily sundial Though UNLV, which is day to repair a ripped meniscus projected to end up fifth in its in his left knee. Garcia could conference, lost its first match, be out for a month, Davila said. After starting the season its defense was solid. Cal Poly “(Garcia) is one of our top right with a victory against had 16 shots for the game, six leaders,” Franco said. “That’s Canisius on Friday, the Mata- on goal, but couldn’t break a huge hit to us, but we got dors men’s soccer team hopes through the Rebel defense until a lot of experienced players. to take that momentum and late in the second half. We’re a coercive team. We lost use it in the Cal State North- “We know that’s going to be one of our top players, but the ridge Labor Day Classic start- a really tough game,” defender rest of us have been working ing tonight. and co-captain Joe Franco said. hard and hopefully it shows on CSUN (1-0) will face “If we play our A-game, then the field.” UNLV (0-1) at 7 p.m. Cal State no one can beat us.” Garcia’s spot will be filled Fullerton and Akron will open by midfielder Rene Anguiano. the Classic earlier in the day Live game updates “He (Garcia) plays the (4:30 p.m.). on Twitter: five position and that’s a big Losing their season opener @sundialsports57 responsibility,” Anguiano said. on the road against Cal Poly, “I guess I just have to do the the Rebels, who have lost five job. I’ll put the team on my straight to the Matadors com- Though CSUN was able shoulders and try to do my ing into tonight’s game, still to win its first game, there best.” remain a tough team. were some areas in which it After the match against “UNLV is a very formi- looked like they could use UNLV, the Matadors will face dable opponent that’s going some improvement. One of the NCAA defending national to cause us a lot of problems,” them was scoring effective- champion, No. 2 Akron Sat- said head coach Terry Davila. ness. CSUN had 25 shots, but urday at 7 p.m. Finishing the “They’re very organized and only scored twice. season with a dominant 22-1- well-coached, along with hav- “We won, but we didn’t 2 record in 2010 and easily ing a lot of talent on their play to the best of our abili- beating Cleveland State 5-0 in roster.” ties,” Franco said. their season opener, the Zips Rebel forward Nick Mar- The team is looking to (1-0) will prove to be one of shall will be looking to lead “clean up the areas” where CSUN’s toughest opponents UNLV to its first win over they did not do so well to per- this season. CSUN since Oct. 8, 2000. As form better, Franco added. “We really haven’t thought an All-Mountain Pacific Sports A key player for CSUN will about them too much tactically Simon Gambaryan / Contributor Federation First-Team pick in not be able to lend his efforts yet,” Davila said. “You have to Looking to score again: Matador Chris Smith, who had a goal against Canisius in the 2010, Marshall’s experience in this upcoming tournament. take each game individually. season opener on Friday, will try to help CSUN to another victory tonight vs. UNLV. will be critical to UNLV’s suc- Midfielder Rafael Garcia You can’t play two in one.”

Women's Volleyball Matadors like their chances at Sac-Town Julian Reyes nauts out of the way now, the Mata- daily sundial dors move on to face the Red Foxes Sacramento State Invitational for the first time in school history (Friday at 5 p.m). Marist is from the Metro Atlantic Conference and Last weekend’s trip to the Utah coming off a poor showing at the Classic showed that a good team Pitt-Duquesne Invitational. Fresno can take the Cal State Northridge State, team the Matadors will play VS. VS. VS. women’s volleyball team out of on Saturday at 10 a.m, was also rhythm. This weekend, the Mata- disappointing at their own Invita- dors (1-2) will try to rebound as tional, the Fresno State Classic. they travel north to the state capitol Facing Marist and Fresno State for the Sacramento State Invita- will be an opportunity for the Mat- tional. adors to get a quick start in the Northridge’s second tournament tournament. Sacramento State, a of the season will be more evenly- former Big Sky Conference foe, Friday @ 5 p.m. Saturday @ 10 a.m. Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. matched. They will not see stiff will be the biggest challenge of *All games played at Sacramento State competition like Northwestern and the weekend on Saturday at 7 p.m. Utah, teams that swept the Mata- Sophomore Kayla Beal leads the dors last weekend. Instead, CSUN Hornets, averaging three kills per look to continue her hard hitting Ortiz, who’s already leading the to get anywhere this season. Allen will face Marist (1-2), Fresno State set. and start a winning streak in Sac- team in digs with 47, was a walk- led the team in kills last season (1-2) and host Sacramento State Stork feels his team will per- ramento. on in 2009 and became a starter the with 363. (2-1). form better this weekend. Haina, who is a native of Hono- following year. Other players to watch in the “We are in a place where there is “It’s a slightly weaker tour- lulu, Hawaii will look for support “If we come out like we did tournament: senior Una Siljegovic, a lot of talent around the country,” nament,” he said. “We have had from teammates. in the last game against Weber, I who had 16 kills in Utah, aver- head coach Jeff Stork said. “Last another four, five days to fix some “I owe a lot of my success to my think that we can just pull through aged 2.49 kills per set last year, year, Northwestern was a top-25 of the things that happened over the teammates because I wouldn’t have in these other games,” Ortiz said. good enough for third-best on the team, they didn’t lose too much, weekend.” been able to kill the ball without a “We were passing really good.” team; redshirt sophomore Britney they beat Utah (in the Utah Classic Last year’s team went 2-1 at pass or a set,” Haina said. “I am Allen never got into a rhythm at Graff, who has 12 kills and 11 digs last weekend) and Utah is a top-50 this same tournament. Sophomore only the finisher.” the Utah Classic. She had a disap- to open the season; and freshman team. Mahina Haina, who had a career- One of those teammates, libero pointing tournament with only five Casey Hinger, a starter for all three “We’re not there right now. Can high 28 kills against Weber State Cindy Ortiz, will need to repeat kills, but did contribute 18 digs. 2011 matches who will look to add we beat those teams? Yes.” on Saturday during the Matadors’ an impressive 2010 season to give The Matadors will need to rely on to her nine kills, four digs and four With the two volleyball jugger- only win at the Utah Classic, will the Matadors a shot in Sacramento. her power and finesse if they want blocks from last weekend. 10 September 1, 2011 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected]

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VS. VS. The CSUN women’s soccer team will look to end a three-game losing streak on Friday night against New Mexico at Matador Soccer Field. Friday @ 7 p.m. Sunday @ 1 p.m. The Matadors (0-3) started the 2011 campaign with losses against At Matador Soccer Field No. 9 UCLA, Baylor and Texas while being outscored 1-8. During the losing streak, Northrdge Matadors have been outshot 42-23 shots and has two shutouts. Cornell has struggled on both the offensive and only have 10 shots on goal for also has a save percentage of .833. and defensive side. the season. The Lobos results so far: a 1-1 “We’re making silly mistakes,” The offense has not been the only draw against Saint Mary’s in their CSUN head coach Keith West said. problem for the Matadors. The defense season opener on Aug. 19; a 4-0 win “We can’t make silly mistakes against has given up eight goals and needed against CSU Bakersfield two days those teams. They can punish you.” eight saves from their goalkeepers. later; a 1-0 loss to Florida State on Fri- CSUN hopes things will turn Junior Cynthia Jacobo has six of those day and a 0-0 draw against Alabama around against the Lobos (1-1-2). The and a .500 save percentage. on Sunday. last time these teams met was on “On the defensive side we’re really “They (New Mexico) play Sept. 11, 2009 in New Mexico and good,” West said. “We’ve just given extremely well. It’s going to be anoth- the Lobos came out victorious 2-0. up bad goals.” er battle for us.” West said. “If we In that game, the Matadors had nine On the other hand, New Mexico play mistake-free soccer, we can win shots, though no shots on goal. That has had success on both sides of the this game.” game was the first of forward Melissa ball. The Lobos have 22 shots on goal “They are fast like Texas and phys- Fernandez’s collegiate career. and five goals in four games. Senior ical like Baylor,” sophomore defender Now in her third year with the forward Jennifer Williams leads the Chloe McDaniel said. “They will hit team, Fernandez, one of the few bright team with two goals and 11 shots us from behind.” spots in the Matadors’ offense, has the on goal, half her team’s total. Senior Following their match against New only goal of the season for CSUN. midfielder Jael Fanning leads them in Mexico, the Matadors will contin- “I’m trying to finish the best I assists with three. ue their busy weekend with a match can,” Fernandez said. “I have just been New Mexico has outscored its against Princeton on Sunday at 1 p.m working on little things that can affect opponents 5-2 and outshot them 70-42 at Matador Soccer Field. Courtesy of Danielle Villasana / The Daily Texan the game.” for the season. Getting after it: CSUN defender Katie Russ (15), seen Senior forward Heidi Farran and The defense for New Mexico is Live game updates on here during a 5-1 loss to Texas on Sunday, and the Matadors junior defender Stephanie Norton both also a strong part of the team. Junior Twitter: @sundialsports57 go for their first win of the season tomorrow vs. New Mexico. lead the team with one assist each. The goalkeeper Kelli Cornell has saved 10

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and said they wouldn’t come or they weren’t Sarah Lorsch Courtesy of the PMCA, Don interested. We got some angry emails about the daily sundial Millici exhibits,” Jacobson-Sive said. “But sometimes, (LEFT) ‘Styles for Miles’ is members who said they wouldn’t come would a piece by artist RISK, with Graffiti lines the walls of the Pasadena come anyways, and they loved it.” spray enamel on metal. Museum of California Art (PMCA), but there are no Aside from “Street Cred” they also are signs of vandalism. Appropriately decorated with featuring “Getting Upper,” a reconsideration of (BELOW) ‘Street Cred,’ a deep blue and seemingly random strokes of paint, the alphabet that is based on the deconstruction graffiti art exhibit featur- the PMCA welcomed its newest exhibit, “Street of graffiti, and the “Clayton Brothers” whose work ing the work of various Los Cred: Graffiti Art from Concrete to Canvas.” is loosely based on graffiti style. Angeles artists, is currently From license plates splattered in paint to foam “It wasn’t intentional that these three exhibits open for visitors to view at and acrylic sprouting from the corner of the wall, came at the same time. It became synergy that it the Pasadena Museum of the PMCA grasped the evolution of graffiti and happened this way,” Jacobson-Sive said. “These California Art. projected it to its observers. three exhibits were in the works for years, and “The show is about people in Los Angeles that they just found their natural home together in started with graffiti but have evolved a body of what seemed like a logical marriage.” work specifically for the gallery setting,” said Steve Grody, co-curator for the exhibit. “This is a minority of graffiti artists and a third of that group still get up on the streets.” The exhibit began May 15, and goes on until Sept. 4. Thus far, it’s been well-attended, ation according to Emma Jacobson-Sive, director of rm public relations at PMCA. o “We didn’t know how (the graffiti) f was going to be perceived but that’s n what made the positive response so i Pasadena Museum of California Art wonderful,” Jacobson-Sive said. E 490 East Union Street, Pasadena, 91101 “It’s a narrow focus, and people that R 626 568 3665 wouldn’t normally be interested O in graffiti or street art have been Open Wednesday – Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.

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Kristina Sanborn • All programs start at 8 P.M. daily sundial • A $2 facility charge is added per ticket when you purchase. If tickets are purchased online an additional convenience charge is applied per ticket. • Subscription packages available September begins the 2011/2012 season visit www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/tickets for details for the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), where in its January premiere, the venue September attracted a host of celebrity performers such as Joan Rivers and Shirley MacLaine, and an 10 saturday 24 saturday 30 Friday opening gala that was studded with some of Arturo Sandoval - Jamie Lee Curtis - National Acrobats Hollywood’s finest. For its sophomore season, Tribute to My Friend Love Wisely, Love of the People’s Dizzy Gillespie and Well Republic of China VPAC managing associate for new media and Latin Music web David Mascarina predicts this season will be bigger and better. “We have doubled the amount of shows — a great amount of interest in all the shows,  and we have a great variety that we can music segment into a series,” Mascarina said. “The gala was a phenomenal start,” said Hip-hop duo define ‘luxury rap’ Pamela Bock, the VPAC director of marketing and strategic communications. “It created a mary pham lot of buzz.” daily sundial Having much more time to promote the The long awaited collaboration between mega hip-hop artists, second season’s new lineup, both Mascarina Jay-Z, and producer/rapper Kanye West became a reality earlier this and Bock are excited about some of the month when their album, “Watch the Throne” was released. The upcoming performances, which have been combination of Jay-Z’s punch line rhymes and West’s mood setting categorized into subscription series such as voice, resting upon 808 beats, dub-step bass lines and spacey classical, dance, jazz/world music, premier, sounds tell the story of two gentlemen and their efforts to go H.A.M and spoken word. (Hard as a Motherf**ker). “The National Acrobats of the People’s rating Republic of China is going to be great,” Bock HHHH said. “It’s the first time they’re touring in Sundial File Photo America.” CSUN’s state-of-the-art Valley Performing Arts Center is a cultural center for Bock is also looking forward to comedy the San Fernando Valley. writer David Sedaris who will be performing November 20. “He lectures at UCLA every “Julius Caesar” and “Comedy of Errors.” Aug. 29. Depending on the performance and year and is always sold out,” she said. “We bring in world-class performers to seating, single tickets start at $25 and go up March 3, 2012, the international musical Cal State Northridge,” said Mascarina, of the to $85. group Los Tigres Del Norte will take the stage, impressive lineup. CSUN students are offered a 40 percent bringing diversity and reaching out to the Bock said performers from the first season discount off single tickets, while CSUN Latin community, Mascarina said. spoke highly of VPAC to their agents, which faculty and staff are offered 20 percent. Other notable performances include increased the number of phone calls and “We want to make it approachable and Jamie Lee Curtis, the New York City Ballet requests coming into the VPAC. affordable to students,” Bock said. “For the MOVES, Wynonna Judd, the Russian Ballet, “The community has really embraced us,” entire campus it’s an opportunity to experience Bernadette Peters, Geena Davis, and the she added. “It all builds on itself.” the arts in a unique and approachable way. It Read more at dailysundial.com Acting Company, scheduled to perform both The VPAC ticket office opened on Monday, complements many areas of study.” September 1, 2011 Culture Shock [email protected] 3  radio KCS N hopes to capture new audience with ‘smart rock’

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With a proper studio now located in the Valley Performing Arts Center, CSUN-affiliated public radio station KCSN-88.5 FM is determined to bring “smart rock” to Los Angeles, said station general manager Karen Kearns. Differing from stations that spit out top 40 hits repetitively throughout the day, KCSN is highlighting storytelling in music currently missing in radio, Kearns said. “It’s music and message, and that’s all that really matters,” she added. The station spent more than 15 years in a temporary space in the dorms, and Program Director Sky Daniels hopes to attract students Simon Gambaryan / Contributor to the station with the new space The KCSN studio, previously located near student hous- and format, though he knows ing, is now across from the VPAC, utilizing a brand new listeners will need to leave their facility. comfort zone of familiar classics, or new songs played over and place, highlighted by a concert at KCSN, featuring artists who Simon Gambaryan / Contributor over. in Plaza Del Sol on Oct. 29th. have a timeless sound, such as Karen Kearns, general manager of KCSN, reads a script and demonstrates what she “It requires being willing to The headliners are going to be Adele, Arcade Fire and Mumford would normally do to record “spots,” which include ticket giveaways and support for acquire an interest in creative big acts, said Kearns, though she and Sons, which they hope will programs. legacy artists from decades wouldn’t reveal who the artists translate into a niche market they before, as well as a variety of are. say hasn’t been tapped into by including Daniels and Julie Slater, KCSN had played classical the VPAC, and a brand new sound new artists and styles—all on one With a professional studio other local radio stations in recent who hosts “Out on a Limb” on music for several decades before to share with the community. channel,” Daniels said in an email located in the VPAC, Kearns years. Saturdays. switching over to the new format “We’re just thrilled to be here (in interview. is poised to bring in exclusive “I was attracted to the idea A challenge KCSN faces is of eclectic rock, but were unable the new studio),” Kearns said. “We Still, there are plans to performances in studio. With at that the station was doing generating enough interest in to hold a large enough audience want to be the station for L.A.” promote the new sound of the least 10 acts performing so far, something a little different,” said listeners to contribute to the to stay competitive against other station the first few weeks on including singer-songwriters John Nic Harcourt, legendary music DJ station. classical stations like KUSC-91.5 campus, such as handing out free Hiatt and Rhett Miller, she hopes and host of “Connections” on the “It’s member-supported radio,” FM. Check out the full CD’s and stickers and trying to for at least one a week. weekend. “It’s about the music Kearns said. “Our audience while loyal is KCSN lineup at: have the station streamed from “(It’s) a place for artists to and not all the crap in between.” The station must generate small,” Kearns said. the internet in Freduian Sips stop by,” Kearns said. “It makes Harcourt is one of a growing considerably more income It’s been a long time in the around campus, Kearns said. (listeners) feel engaged.” list of new faces who joined annually than in the past, Daniels making, but Kearns is happy to http://www.kcsn.org/ 11-LOC-10537_CSUNA pledge drive will also DAILY take SUNDIALThe songwriterAD INSERTION reigns supreme3-16_FM.qxd:Layout KCSN since switching1 3/16/11 formats, 5:45 added. PM Page 1 finally have a permanent home in

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WEEKLY 01 thursday 02friday 03 saturday What: Through the Colonial Lens: What: Tim Burton Art Exhibit What: Outdoor Cinema Food Fest Photographs from 19th and 20th Why: For all those Tim Burton Why: The last night of the Outdoor GUIDE Century India lovers out there, take this time Cinema Food Fest is taking place sponsored by valley performing arts center Why: See photos captured by both to enjoy a wide range of Burton’s in Northridge. The event includes amateurs and professional photog- creative work. gourmet food trucks, live music and Karlee Johnson, Andres Aguila daily sundial raphers such as: Samuel Bourne, Time: Noon - 9 p.m. a showing of Close Encounters of a We put together the best bets for your Lala Deen Dayal, Edward Lyon and Where: Los Angeles County Mu- Third Kind. week so you don’t have to! Your guide John Murray, during the revolution seum of Art (LACMA) Time: 5:30 p.m. to all things free (or at least cheap) in of the camera in India. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Where: Northridge Little League Los Angeles over the next seven days. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 90036 Field Where: PacificA sia Musuem Price: Adults $15, Seniors $10, 18755 Devonshire St. 91324 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, Students $10, Children free Price: $10 per person, $8 with CA 91101 groups of 4 or more september Price: $9, $7 with student I.D.

04 sunday 05 monday 06 tuesday 07 wednesday What: Celebrate National Yoga What: Fiesta Hermosa What: Classic Film ‘Notorious’ What: Free Archery Classes at Month Why: “The largest arts and crafts Why: Are you into classic films? Balboa Park Why: September is National Yoga fair in California” includes live music Enjoy an afternoon watching a Why: Always wanted to shoot a month! Celebrate by taking a from two stages, a food court Hitchcock classic at the Skirball bow and arrow? Come try it out at week’s worth of free yoga classes. featuring 18 different kinds of ethnic Center. Woodley Park. Be adventurous! There are over 1,200 yoga studios food choices and over 270 artists Time: 1:30 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. participating, so find the one near and crafters. Where: Skirball Cultural Center Where: Woodley Park Archery you! Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Ange- Range Info: http://www.yogamonth.org/ Where: Hermosa Beach Pier les, 90049 6340 Woodley Ave., Encino, CA When: All month long 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA Price: Free 91316 Price: Free 90254 Price: Free Price: Free

Saturday Please join us for the September California11 State University, Northridge Celebration of Constitution Day Saturday, September 10, 2011

citizens1. All personsof the United born or naturalizedStates andThe inof theConstitution UnitedState wherein States, and they and reside. subject No to theState jurisdiction shall make thereof, or enforce are personany Statelaw within which deprive its shall jurisdiction any abridge person the ofAmerican privilegesequallife, liberty, protection or Citizenship:immunities or property,of the laws. of without citizens due of theprocess United of law; States; nor deny nor to shall any 2. Representatives shall be apportionedFrom Original among the Concepts several States according to their respective numbers, tocounting vote at theany whole election number for the of choice persons toof inelectorsModern each State,for PresidentIssues excluding and IndiansVice-President not taxed. of Butthe United when the States, right ion,LegislatureRepresentatives the provisions thereof, in of Congress, thisis denied article. to the any Executive of the male and inhabitants Judicial officers of such of State, a State, being or the twenty-one members yearsof the of Does citizenship still mean the University Club – Orange Grove Bistro Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. same in the 21st century as it Panel Discussion 9:00 a.m. did in the 18th? This annual Panelists presentation will be wide-ranging, Professor James Sefton, Ph.D. CSUN Department of History touching upon text, language, Professor John Evans, Ph.D. Department of Political Science meaning, interpretation and University of Wisconsin, River Falls evolution of the Constitution There is no cost for the program, as it relates to citizenship. but RSVPs are required by Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Please email [email protected] or call The Tseng College at (818) 677-5005. Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the University Club.