Mar 24th, 2010
Ride On: Therapy On Horseback
Ride On: Therapy On Horseback Ride On is an organization that is located in the quiet community of Chatsworth, CA, just miles away from California State University Northridge in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. The organization was founded in 1994 and has since grown to include a new location in Chatsworth and one in [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
Five meatless foods for vegetarians
In this carnivorous world there is nothing but hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken–which makes it hard for a vegetarian to figure out what to eat at restaurants or shop for at grocery stores. What is a vegetarian to eat? I cut out all meat two years ago and was faced with finding foods that were meatless. [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
My incurable disease
When one is young, vulnerable and healthy, the expectations of developing a disease or for something life threatening to happen never crosses the mind. In adolescence, this would be considered a time when one feels somewhat invincible, or what I like to call living with a “superhero complex”. So, when I was diagnosed with endometriosis [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
Having it your way, every day
It’s early in the morning and you have just literally rolled out of bed and the only thing that really gets you up is a fresh cup of coffee. Getting a cup on the run is a treat but you could save money and an extra stop if you make it yourself. Don’t underestimate the great [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
A new type of toy – the “slider”
Sitting in the park one day, I came across a kid riding a peculiar type of scooter I had never seen before. I asked the kid if I could give it a try, at first he hesitated but he must have seen how interested I was because he handed me the bar and said, “Just [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
Inside the mind of a graduating senior
It was more than six years ago when Natalie Perez, a senior consumer affairs major, found herself sitting in her high school’s library with 25 students also trying to apply to college. Making it to her final semester wasn’t easy, Perez said. Along the way, she had a few setbacks. During this past summer, Perez was [...]
Mar 19th, 2010
The uncommon bookstore
When walking into the store, not long after the grand opening, anyone would notice that there are more books piled on the floor and overflowing boxes than there are on the shelves. Most of the titles found throughout the store have never reached the New York Times Best Seller’s list. Your Helpful Books.com bookstore in [...]
Mar 17th, 2010
Famous acts of non-exercise
On the U.S. Summer Olympics, there is a greater percentage of Southern Californian athletes, than any other area in the country. It’s surprising, because So Cal is famous for doing anything to get out of exercise. There are fishing pole holders, so that fishermen can put their fishing poles in the holder and sit back [...]
Mar 17th, 2010
Fabrics soar in the recession
The “Now Hiring” sign is a clue as you walk in the front door. The racks of materials have all been moved around and there are even flower pots on one side of the store. The clerk at the register says, “I’m sorry for all the mess. We are remodeling, but we’re staying open during [...]
Mar 17th, 2010
A morning horse ride
A beautiful palomino named Eddie gets his huffs hosed down after a morning ride. Is it Wyoming or Texas? No, it’s beautiful downtown Burbank. The Rancho Equestrian District of Burbank is zoned for horses, and residents can keep horses in their backyards. Signs stating “Horses Only” and “Horse Crossing” adorn the neighborhood streets. “We have a [...]
Mar 17th, 2010
The story of Big Boy
Before there was a Big Mac or an In and Out Double – Double, there was a Big Boy double-deck hamburger. It all started with a man named Bob Wian who owned a small restaurant named Bob’s Pantry in Glendale, California. In 1936 a musician friend named, Stewie Strange, who was eating at the Pantry, [...]
Mar 17th, 2010
“Comedy of Errors”
The CSUN theatre department ushered in its second show of the semester called “Comedy of Errors,” written by William Shakespeare, on Friday, February 26th. The showing at the university was held in The Little Theatre of the Nordhoff Hall building 121 through March 7th. The cast and crew will be showcasing the production at local high [...]
