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The project is the result of an unlikely partnership of three tribes — Chumash, Tataviam, and Kizh-Gabrieleño — as well as geographers, historians, biologists, and computer scientists from USC, UCLA and Cal State’s Northridge, Los Angeles and Long Beach campuses. -- HyperAllergic
CSUN Women’s Soccer suffers 4-0 defeat against dominant Cal Poly
The CSUN Women’s Soccer team suffered a 4-0 defeat against Cal Poly in a Big West matchup. CSUN generated some early chances but couldn’t find the back of the net, while Cal Poly took advantage of turnovers to grab the lead. CSUN goalkeeper Hayden Mauldin made several impressive saves, but Cal Poly managed to score three more goals in the second half. CSUN drops to 1-12-3 overall and 1-4-2 in Big West play, while Cal Poly improves to 7-5-3 overall and 5-1-1 in league action. CSUN will look to bounce back in their next match against UC San Diego. -- BVM Sports
DII at 50: 50 memorable NCAA DII championships
Women’s swimming and diving Cal State Northridge 1982 -- NCAA
CSUN Sweeps Big West Player of the Week Honors
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—CSUN Men’s Soccer swept this week’s Big West Player of the Week awards, the league office announced. Jamar Ricketts collected his second Offensive Player of the Week award of the year while Merrick Cook was awarded with Defensive and Freshman Player of the Week in what would be an undefeated week for CSUN on the pitch. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Women’s Volleyball Team Dominates Cal State Fullerton with 3-0 Sweep
The CSUN women’s volleyball team showcased their impressive hitting skills in a 3-0 sweep against Cal State Fullerton. Led by Leah Miller’s match-high 11 kills, the Matadors hit over .300 for the first time in eight matches. Carisa Barron and Perri Starkey also contributed with 10 kills each. Barron recorded a season-high .500 hitting percentage, while Starkey achieved her sixth double-double of the season. CSUN dominated the match, hitting .308 with 44 kills and limiting the Titans to a .134 hitting clip. The Matadors’ strong performance secured their second consecutive win against Cal State Fullerton. -- BVM Sports
MetAlert Gets 1st Order for Firearm Device
MetAlert was founded by Bertagna in 2002 to combine his interests in tracking technology and consumer products. He was born in southern France, grew up in Beverly Hills and attended Cal State University – Northridge, where he majored in business. -- Los Angeles Business Journal
On the heels of Proposition 28, California colleges pave new pathways for arts teachers
Helping students find their creative voice is a key reason Engdahl spearheaded an online credential program in theater and dance at Cal State East Bay in 2021, making it the first CSU to offer those credentials just as Proposition 28 promises to create thousands of new arts teaching jobs at California schools. Similarly, Cal State San Marcos will soon become the first CSU to create a pathway specifically for undergraduate art majors who wish to teach. Cal State Northridge is poised to launch a dance credential program next spring. Given the anticipated demand for newly minted arts educators in the wake of Proposition 28, the state’s 2022 groundbreaking initiative to bring arts education back into schools, many expect other campuses to follow their lead. -- EdSource
Oct. 15: CSUN Hosting Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
The California State University, Northridge Family Focus Resource Center is hosting its 10th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the university. -- SCV News
Peso Pluma in concert, a catrina costume exhibit and more things to do this weekend
Lila Downs Dos Corazones Día de Muertos: The Oaxacan-born singer with Mixtec and American roots pays tribute to the ancient holiday with her infamous soulful ballads and ballet folklórico dancers at this captivating Cal State Northridge performing arts theater. Having lost her husband last year, Downs honors her own dearly departed with songs from her recently released album “La Sánchez,” a love letter to the northern Mexican rancheras, cumbia and corridos that have influenced the southern Mexican artivist. -- Los Angeles Times
Choral anniversary season performance serenades through iconic poetry
McDonald met Ketchum while the latter was filling in for a voice teacher at California State University, Northridge, helping the young singer prepare for her graduate recital. Currently a section leader with Verdi, McDonald said her performances with the group introduce audiences to “what opera is without sitting through the three-hour opera.” Ho echoed her fellow singers’ sentiment, calling it a “unique experience to explore so many different operas in one concert alone.” -- Santa Monica Daily Press