Mar 7th, 2010
Finding things to do on Reseda Boulevard
What do you do if you have time to kill and you don’t want to lose your campus parking spot? All you have to do is walk to Reseda Boulevard. On foot, you will see shops that you probably have never noticed before: a comic book store, the 99 Cent Store (for cheap school supplies), Acapulco, [...]
Mar 7th, 2010
The sky’s the limit in non-traditional education
Classes are few and far between at California State Universities. Colleges like United Education International College (UEI) are an increasingly popular way to fill the gap. You can enroll in training programs for medical or dental assistants, massage therapists, law enforcement officers and business office administrators, just to name a few. You spend 8 [...]
Mar 7th, 2010
Changing your oil
Everyone has heard at least one story about somebody getting ripped off at the car repair shop. Save yourself the hassle and some money by doing your own oil change. Besides, the sense of accomplishment at the end is worth more than your apprehensions. Before you start: Buy the recommended oil and filter. Step One: Raise the [...]
May 5th, 2009
Dangerous play needs more supervision
Skateboarders coasted across the newly paved concrete of the Santa Clarita Skate Park as BMX cyclists tested their skills in the half-pipe tunnel last Saturday. More than 75 people, ranging from five to 35 years old, crowded into this 12,000 square foot park to master the tricks of professionals. No matter the age, they pushed [...]
May 5th, 2009
Star Party Delight
In these tough times, with our economy failing, the high rate of unemployment and people struggling to keep their homes and cars, nearly everyone is looking for an outlet to relax that is cheap, or even free. What better way to spend a lovely afternoon or the whole day if you would like, than to take [...]
May 5th, 2009
As Graduation Approaches
After being here five years, I finally have to go back to Japan to get a job. I am an international student and I think studying in a different country was a great experience. There are about 2,000 international students at CSUN, but I just know international students who are journalism majors. I think the journalism major [...]
May 3rd, 2009
Move over Sushi, Ramen No.1
What do you think is the most popular Japanese food? Maybe, you think Sushi is the most. However, Sushi is not a common food for Japanese people and they don’t often eat it. So, what is actually the most popular Japanese food for the Japanese? It is definitely Ramen.
Apr 19th, 2009
Can I have a tweeker burger and a cum shot please?
During spring break, Cindy and I stayed in Concord, Calif. I don’t know what it is with small towns and my attraction to them, remember Perris? ( Stuck in Perris for the weekend ). We had decided to go to San Francisco, but we were in an extreme low budget, so we stayed with my brother and [...]
Apr 19th, 2009
“I Wanna to Go Fast!!!”
After the recent release of “Fast and the Furious: New Model. Original Parts,” my friends and I have been on a race car high. We all drove out of the parking structure of the movie theater with a sudden urge to go 120 mph on the freeway. Instead of feeding that urge and risking [...]
Apr 18th, 2009
Travels by the Bay
Let me indulge you with Mercedes’ and my travels in the city by the bay. After arriving in Concord on Wednesday night and staying up late watching “Twilight,” we set off the next morning with the family GPS and San Francisco guide book (courtesy of Mercedes’ niece). Without either of those things, I’m sure we [...]
Apr 17th, 2009
Love at first bite
What do Brandy, Ben Franklin and Joaquin Phoenix have in common? They are all famous vegetarians (or vegan, in Phoenix’s case) and their photos are prominently displayed at One World Vegetarian Cuisine in West Covina. While I’m not a vegetarian because of my occasional carnivorous cravings, I lean towards consuming many more fruits, nuts, legumes, grains [...]
Apr 16th, 2009
This drug called shopping
Walking out of a store with three new bags feels like a natural high. But, like all highs, at some point, it must come down and then one becomes broke and helpless. For the ones who can relate now, share my pain, but for the ones who can’t understand the addiction of shopping, [...]
