School is coming to an end, and it’s almost time to put those books back on the shelf, if only for a few months — because summer is right around the corner. Summer is the time of year when the days blend together, (hopefully) creating what seems like one never-ending day of fun. That means it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to fill those days. For many, summer is a time of escape and relaxation. Living… Read more

While the Spring 2012 semester here at CSUN comes to an end, Northridge brings the summer heat as the fashion season kicks off with bold, bright colors. Classic black-and-white prints are a staple item for any time of year, but try pairing your favorite black skinny jeans with a lace white top and a solid-colored bright scarf to update it for the season. If you’re feeling daring, try adding on another complimenting color as an accessory, such as red flats… Read more

Showcased on the second floor of Manzanita Hall is “Burning Wall Street,” a 40-foot long diorama of modern Wall Street, with its towering buildings constructed out of matches, its streets paved with play money and its colorful Occupy demonstrators uniquely made of supermarket twist-ties. The exhibit is the brainchild of Edie Pistolesi, CSUN professor of art and education, who was inspired by an artist featured in the Los Angeles Times, who composed an oil painting of a bank engulfed in… Read more

The prayer of a million fanboys and girls came to pass with the release of The Avengers on March 4, capturing the spirit and silliness of the comic book medium. The premise of the film is simple. The Tesseract, a cube of unlimited energy with a sassy personality has been stolen from the grips of the government. Enter eye-patched government director Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who will attempt to retrieve the cube before it becomes a gateway… Read more

The Avengers pulled in $207.4 million at U.S. box offices for its opening weekend in what turned out to be the highest-grossing domestic opening in history, according to the Wall Street Journal. The much-anticipated Marvel Comics adaptation bested last summer’s Harry Potter finale, which set the previous record for first weekend ticket sales in the U.S. at $169.2. “The thing that I love is that it was one of the comics that were pretty steeped in sci-fi,” said Joss Whedon,… Read more

“The Avengers” U.S. midnight opening pulled in $18.7 million at the box office last night in what turned out to be the best late-night opening in history for a film based on a comic book, according to the Wall Street Journal. The much anticipated Marvel Comics adaptation bested “Dark Knight,” which took in $18.5 million on its opening night, but fell short of the earnings of teen franchises like the most recent Harry Potter and Twilight installments. “The thing that… Read more

  With finals right around the corner, students scramble looking to cram in a quick meal and more frequently than not, an energy boost. Now, while most clamor for the closest energy drink or stand in line for a red eye, there are other healthier options that not only can wake you up, but sustain and nourish as well.   Fill a blender with the following ingredients:   Handful of fresh or frozen strawberries One banana 1 T green powder/liquid… Read more

Starting May 8, the University Student Union (USU) will be hosting an event called “It’s Crunch Time” which aims to help students alleviate stress during a time that is very taxing for most students – finals week.  Best of all, this event is free. The event is being held at Plaza Del Sol, USU and the Satellite Student Union and will have stress-relieving crafts, on-the-go snacks, test kit handouts, games, and massages to help ease the pressure of test taking. … Read more