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Lowriders Are High Art at the Petersen Museum's New Exhibit, 'Best in Low'
"Our first show was focused on community, car clubs," said Denise Sandoval, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge and a multi-time curator/consultant to the Petersen for its lowrider shows. "The second one was how lowriders fit in LA history, but this one is really focused on craftsmanship. We look at hydraulics, engraving, painting, upholstery. The goal is to give recognition to a community that doesn't get appreciation for its craftsmanship." Sandoval also mentioned that the new exhibit makes space for lowriders built by women, as well as builds not only from other states, but from overseas as well. "The two Japanese cars are not to be missed," she advised. We can vouch for that. Takahiko Izawa's completely engraved '58 Impala was mind-blowing, as was Hisashi Ushida's golden '54 Chevy, "Sphynx." -- Car & Driver Magazine
Lowriders Are High Art at the Petersen Museum's New Exhibit, 'Best in Low'
"Our first show was focused on community, car clubs," said Denise Sandoval, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge and a multi-time curator/consultant to the Petersen for its lowrider shows. "The second one was how lowriders fit in LA history, but this one is really focused on craftsmanship. We look at hydraulics, engraving, painting, upholstery. The goal is to give recognition to a community that doesn't get appreciation for its craftsmanship." Sandoval also mentioned that the new exhibit makes space for lowriders built by women, as well as builds not only from other states, but from overseas as well. "The two Japanese cars are not to be missed," she advised. We can vouch for that. Takahiko Izawa's completely engraved '58 Impala was mind-blowing, as was Hisashi Ushida's golden '54 Chevy, "Sphynx." -- Yahoo!
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley area, May 20-27
A view from the San Fernando Valley: Hip-Hop Artist David “Dee-1” Augustine, center, dances at CSUN during California State University, Northridge’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation and Research (CIPHER) Symposium on the school’s Northridge campus on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Jorge “Rascal” Coria, left, and Greg “Bad Newz” Aldana, right, showed their dance skill and style to audiences at the event, too. The event featured live hip-hop performances, DJs, dancers, graffiti installations, food trucks, and speakers. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) -- Los Angeles Daily News
Oakland high school grads receive $5 million in college scholarships
Hubbard will be going to CSU Northridge in the fall to study business and marketing with an emphasis on fashion. He's already had a chance to be a part of New York Fashion Week and hit the runway. He's on his way to turning his dream into reality but he also knows his journey is not just about him. -- CBS News
My Biggest Mistake: David Honda
David Honda leads Northridge-based D.S. Honda Construction, a company he founded in 1980. He has also served as chair of the California State University – Northridge Foundation. During the course of his career, however, Honda has made some mistakes. Here he discusses a few. The lesson he says he has learned? “I was mistaken in a rush to judgment. I was young and impatient. I now go down the rabbit hole for every opportunity.” -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Celebrate graduation or move-out day at the best restaurants near L.A.’s college campuses
But in the neighborhoods just outside of L.A.’s college campuses, there are plenty of restaurants that affirm the city’s status as a global food capital and are fit for a celebratory meal. Whether you are visiting for college tours or helping a family member move in or out of the dorms, skip the student dining experience at least once for establishments that offer a rich glimpse into the city’s culinary world, from a classic deli near Cal State Northridge to Yucatán-influenced seafood near USC, Persian cuisine within walking distance from UCLA, Colombian comfort food convenient to Cal State Long Beach and more. -- Los Angeles Times
Newest CSUN Grads Given Tools to Achieve Their Dreams
Members of the graduating class of 2024 found a home at California State University, Northridge. It was a place that empowered them and gave them the tools to break cultural and generational barriers, and to fulfill dreams first imagined decades earlier. -- SCV News
CSUN Seniors Place as the Top LA County Team in Formula SAE Competition
Matador Motorsports, the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Formula SAE (Society of Automobile Engineers) team, placed 12th overall in the international student Formula SAE competition. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Graduates to Receive Special Recognition at CSUN’s Honors Convocation
Of the approximately 3,500 graduates invited to take part in California State University, Northridge’s Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 11, six individuals were singled out for special recognition as outstanding graduating students. Three will be featured this week and the rest in next week’s issue. -- San Fernando Valley Sun.
West Hills estate of Hollywood silent movie star Francis Lederer is for sale
When Lederer bought the property in the 1930s, the San Fernando Valley’s population was under 80,000 and the population of Los Angeles had reached 1.2 million, according to Joshua Sides, a CSUN history professor. -- Los Angeles Daily News