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CSUN Professors’ Research Rewrites Rocky Mountains’ Origin Story

Like detectives tracking down clues in a decades-old cold case, a team of researchers led by California State University, Northridge geologists have blown a hole into the long-accepted hypothesis that the Rocky Mountains were born by a single collision between tectonic plates, or pieces of the Earth’s crust, 90 million years ago. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

Aumenta la brecha educativa entre estudiantes latinos y blancos, según un informe

Excelencia en Educación también investigó las principales instituciones que matriculan a estudiantes universitarios latinos a nivel nacional y estatal. En California, la mayoría eran universidades Cal State. La matrícula latina total de Cal State Los Angeles es del 72%. La de Cal State Northridge es del 54% y la de Cal State Fullerton del 49%. -- San Diego Unon-Tribune

CSUN Professors’ Research Rewrites Rocky Mountains’ Origin Story

Like detectives tracking down clues in a decades-old cold case, a team of researchers led by California State University, Northridge geologists have blown a hole into the long-accepted hypothesis that the Rocky Mountains were born by a single collision between tectonic plates, or pieces of the Earth’s crust, 90 million years ago. -- SCV News

5 Performances by Famous Musicians Before They Hit the Big Time

1. Rage Against the Machine – Cal State Northridge, 1991 Long before Rage Against the Machine was inciting mosh-pits in sold-out stadiums around the world, they were burgeoning rockers playing intimate shows. Their first public performance was at Cal State Northridge in 1991. Luckily, the moment was filmed for all of us Rage fans to look back on, fondly. Despite the show’s intimate setting, Zack de la Rocha is lively as ever. -- American Songwriter

Affirmative Action in CA Looks Different

“Universities are on our side,” said Dr. Jose Hernandez, California State University Northridge Professor Emeritus of Chicana and Chicano Studies. Dr. Hernandez stated in a hoarse and authoritative voice, “Don’t get discouraged at the current opposition to affirmative action. There is a silver lining to this decision. Colleges and universities want minority students on their campuses.” -- San Fernando Valley Sun

Are Marriages in Colorado Doomed? Here Is What Experts Say

I'm not alone. Here is what California State University of Northridge had to say about millennials and marriage. Young adults' desire to marry has greatly dwindled over the years as factors like fear of commitment, inflation and high divorce rates have taken a toll on younger generations. -- K99

SPJ/LA Names Distinguished Honorees for 2023

The chapter will also recognize two students – one from a two-year college and one from a four-year university – who show promise as emerging journalists. This year’s outstanding students are Jackson Tammariello, Santa Monica College, and Alexandra Najera, CSU Northridge. -- Rafa Shimpo

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena Appoints New Board Members

Faissal grew up in Glendale and currently resides in Pasadena. She is an accomplished business consultant with over eight years of experience and currently serves as the communications assistant for Assemblywoman Laura Friedman’s district. Amanda holds a bachelor’s in business management from California State University, Northridge. -- Glendale News-Press

Low-wage parents can help their kids avoid poverty for decades if they get this one tax credit

"You have to be working, but you don't want to be working too much, because you essentially start losing some of the maximum benefits," Nicardo McInnis, assistant professor of economics at California State University, Northridge who led the study, told Insider. "For families that don't really have an attachment to the labor market or have a weak attachment, they are not going to be earning sufficient income that qualifies them for the EITC that could potentially make a difference in their kids' lives." -- Business Insider

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