University Student Union’s facilities and commercial services committee finalized discussions on plans to turn their computer lab into a technology-friendly lounge and study area for students, Monday. “We have our concrete ideas,” said Sabrina Lockey, chair of the committee. “We have our plan. Now we just need to take it to the next level with a proposal.” The computer lab, currently in the USU Sol Center is due to be moved to the E-Building in the 2012-13 academic year, according… Read more

Minoti Vaishnav has accomplished more by age 25 than many will in a lifetime. The CTVA screenwriting major grew up in Mumbai. By age 18, she was already an Internet pop sensation, a novelist and media specialist with a promising career at IMG Fashion. Despite her successes, she was restless. At 19, Vaishnav packed her bags and trusty guitar to board a plane to Los Angeles for a fresh start. “I didn’t know anyone in L.A. or have any real… Read more

The California Faculty Association across all 23 CSU campuses will potentially take part in the largest strike in higher education history, according to a recent press release. Unresolved issues regarding labor agreements and expired contracts have led faculty to call for action against the Chancellor’s Office. On April 16, CFA members will meet to vote on whether a strike will take place. CFA spokesperson Brian Ferguson said the chancellor and CFA have been unsuccessful in negotiating a fair contract for… Read more

The future of publicly funded schools in California will be decided through budget proposals this November by three different groups, including one endorsed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Late last month, the California Teachers Association, one of the largest education unions in California, officially announced its backing of Brown’s plan. The Service Employees International Union, another sizable education union, hasn’t formally chosen a side on this topic, but is expected to support Brown’s plan. “No position, we’re withholding judgment at this… Read more

People filled the seats of the Grand Salon Tuesday as A.S. called a special meeting on a resolution to approve $20,310 to the CSUN Ice Hockey Club. The club is attending the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship March 12 – 18 in New Jersey. “This is a huge financial burden on my family sitting here,” said Director of Finance Anthony Kendryna and a captain of the CSUN club. Some senators expressed concern over past fiscal decisions that denied other… Read more

In an effort to promote literacy among children, the Jumpstart program at CSUN implemented a program where volunteers read to young students every other Friday at Pacoima Library. The program, Hooray Library! began in November of last semester as an extension of the activities conducted by Jumpstart volunteers, who promote early literacy in preschools serving economically disadvantaged kids. “We wanted to extend what (volunteers have) been doing in the classrooms to the greater area where children were really in need,”… Read more