Debra Hammond, who led CSUN’s University Student Union for more than 30 years, pictured in the USU’s Sol Center in 2017 — when the…
CSUN’s plan to promote civic engagement and increase voter registration among students has received a perfect score from California’s top elections official.
With the 2024 election inching closer and closer, and with two starkly different versions of American government on the ballot, a lot of people can feel overwhelmed and fearful for the future. But even with legitimate reasons to be concerned, it’s still important to take care of yourself.
The General Election is coming up on Nov. 5. and for many Matadors, this will be their first time voting. If voting sounds daunting, it doesn’t have to be! Read on for some tips on how to get started and campus resources to help you get the job done.
Matadors, for every hobby and passion, there was a club on display at CSUN’s biannual “Meet the Clubs” event, Sept. 3-4. Students filled the Sierra Quad lawn as they perused rows of various student organizations, enjoying free pizza from the Matador Involvement Center.
Two highly regarded college rankings placed California State University, Northridge among the nation’s leaders for impact in the lives of students.
Another year, another festive President’s Picnic. On Aug. 29, students, faculty and staff gathered at Bayramian Hall Lawn to ring in the academic year with music, food and outdoor games such as Jenga, Cornhole and Connect 4. Posted signs that said “Take a seat, get out of the heat” and “Mmm tacos,” enticed students to take a break and enjoy each other’s company.
Matadors got back to it with the start of fall 2024 classes. This year, CSUN welcomes nearly 12,000 new students to campus, including an estimated 5,500 first-time freshmen.
About 1,000 new freshmen are settling into their new homes this week at the University Park Apartments and Suites on the north side of campus. Saturday, Aug. 24 was move-in day for many students, who arrived toting suitcases, comfy pillows and mini-fridges.