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 [...]
Mar 16th, 2010
The legend of the Hockey Burger
When people think of burger joints in Los Angeles, In-N-Out and Tommy’s come to mind, however, many people don’t know about Mike’s Sandwich Shop. Located on the corner of Soto and Washington in Boyle Heights, Mike’s has been around since 1963 and most of the people that come in order the shops trademark: the Hockey [...]
Mar 15th, 2010
Best spots on the CSUN campus
It can be annoying when you have an hour to kill on campus and all the tables are taken in the Matador Bookstore Complex or when you have to meet with a group and all of the study rooms in the library are occupied. What about when you have to print out a paper and [...]
Mar 13th, 2010
Good things happen after midnight at King Taco
While most of the nightclubs in Los Angeles close at two a.m., that is the time the night is just getting started at King Taco in East Los Angeles. King Taco, which is open 24 hours on the weekends, is the late night spot for a lot of people in Los Angeles who just spent the [...]
Mar 12th, 2010
Four must-have apps for the college student
The world is getting a digital overhaul, and school is no exception. Soon, paper and pencils will be known as the days of yore. As a college student myself, I downloaded these apps to help ease the stress of student life. Make your smart phone smarter with these must-have apps for the college student. Digital [...]
Mar 10th, 2010
Grooving back to the past
Every Thursday night a group of people gather at the Pasadena Masonic Temple and travel to the past to experience the music and one of the most popular hobbies of the 1930’s and 40’s, lindy hopping. And they only pay $7 for each time travel. Dressed to the nines, or rather the 1930’s and 40’s, most [...]
Mar 10th, 2010
A beautiful afternoon for golf
Many people often consider golf to be a rich man’s sport. It is true that financial transactions of epic proportions and backhanded deals may go down on the course, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a great place to play for a reasonable rate in the greater Los Angeles area. Nestled in the [...]
Mar 10th, 2010
Let the sun shine
Discussions about the environment with his kids and speeches given by President Obama regarding the importance of reducing energy costs are what motivated Andrew Quevedo to decide to get into a new form of technology, “Photovaltaic” or what used to be called “solar panel” installation. “I found out about a year ago that the solar panel [...]
