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Interview: By hooping in Turkey, Channon Fluker is taking a step back to take a step forward
Although she did not start playing basketball until she was a freshman in high school, former CSUN standout Channon Fluker is a fast learner. Now at 27, she’s taking a step back to build something bigger. -- Swish Appeal
Should Los Angeles streets, parks and buildings be named after politicians? Some critics say local heroes and community good guys should be honored instead
“When city or county politicians leave it to themselves to make these decisions and name things after themselves, it has a little bit of a communist Russia feel,” said Tom Hogen-Esch, director of policy studies at the Center for Southern California Studies at California State University, Northridge. -- Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Cross Country Ready to Compete at NCAA West Regional
CSUN cross country prepares to race at the NCAA West Regional on Saturday, November 15, at Colfax Golf Course, Washington. The women’s 6k will kick off at 11:00 a.m., followed by the men’s 10k at 12:00 p.m. Seven men and five women from CSUN will compete against schools like Arizona, UCLA, and Stanford, among others. The teams aim to improve upon their recent performances in the Big West Championship where both updated their personal records. -- BVM Sports
OLLI Orchestra: An Autumnal Mix of Classical Music for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Keyboard
Originally from Northern California, Mike graduated from CSU Northridge, earned a Master’s degree in conducting at LSU Lafayette, Louisiana, and has played professionally in a wide range of venues. Some of these include: Auburn Symphony, Burbank Philharmonic, Baton Rouge Symphony, and Tar River Orchestra in North Carolina. He has also worked in Musical Theater as both a Conductor and Performer. After returning to California in 1997, he taught high school music. Recently retired, Mike has taken up the baton for OLLI orchestra in Grass Valley. -- YubaNet
CSUN's Crist Khachikian: AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting
For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. But sifting through endless databases or outdated lists can feel overwhelming and frustrating, like trying to find a needle in a haystack. -- Candid
Billboard Magazine Names CSUN a 2024 “Top Music Business School”
For the third consecutive year, Billboard has recognized California State University, Northridge as one of its Top Music Business Schools of 2024. -- SCV News
CSUN-al Gardening Series: Fall is for Planting
For San Fernando Valley gardens, fall is the optimal time for planting many vegetables and ornamentals. Fall planting enables development of a full root system before the challenges of the hot summer season. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
Nov. 20: ‘Colaboratoria’ Showcases CSUN Choreographers
Dance by nature is collaborative — between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience. -- SCV News
Nov. 30 CSUN 39th Annual Powwow
The 39th Annual CSUN Powwow will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, to celebrate the American Indian communities living in L.A. Country and throughout Southern California. -- SCV News
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 14-21
The Soraya: Nochebuena – A Christmas Spectacular with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, Camila Fernandez and Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8 ($43 and up); World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – In the Holiday Mood, 3 p.m. Dec. 14 ($43 and up); Lea Salonga – Sounding Joy, the Holiday Tour, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 ($57 and up); Sweet Honey in the Rock – Celebrating the HolyDays, 8 p.m. Dec. 19 ($42 and up). The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News