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Is academic probation working at California’s colleges?

When Isabella Warren, a student at California State University Northridge, was placed on academic probation in 2020, she felt isolated. She had fallen behind during the transition to online classes at the start of the pandemic, dealing with the strain of lockdown as well as the death of a family member. -- Press Democrat

Carthage Philharmonic performing May 19

In addition to his role as conductor, Kawakami is an assistant professor of music and director of orchestral activities, as well as an active clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator. Before coming to Carthage, he was conductor of the California State University, Northridge Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, as well as being employed as a conductor of various musicals, film soundtracks and varied guest conducting positions around Southern California. -- The Journal Times

Lucille Ball Was Once a Professor at California State University

In 1979, long after the cameras stopped rolling on the set of I Love Lucy, the acclaimed actor taught a course at California State University, Northridge. Hired as an assistant professor, she instructed film students in a three-credit course, “Television and Film Aesthetics,” which analyzed film and television programming. -- Showbiz CheatSheet

Gardena Serra’s Rodrick Pleasant clocks wind-aided 10.09 seconds for 100 meters

One of those distance runners making progress is junior Payton Godsey of Oaks Christian. She’s being recruited by UCLA and Oregon, among others. She won the Division 4 1,600 in 4:55.56. She was a state cross-country champion in the fall and her father, Brian, is a former Woodland Hills Taft track coach. Her mother Andrea ran at Cal State Northridge. “My parents are my biggest supporters,” she said. -- Los Angeles Times

Diane Olive Shares Her Healing Journey in Her Medical Book “Natural Ways for Healing Mites and Morgellons”

Diane Olive has a certification in health from Rosemont College, Pennsylvania, and a BA in fine arts from California State University, Northridge. In her first book, “Think Before You Eat,” Diane wrote about how essential eating living foods is for the health of the body, which she learned firsthand by healing herself of Candida, food allergies, and celiac disease. -- Birmingham Daily Journal

Message in a Bottle Art Display at Wildling Inspires a Call to Action

Criss is a Los Angeles native, and earned her B.A. in art from California State University, Northridge. Her creative vision explores complex and wondrous aspects of everyday life, with environmental concern for sustainability evident through her use of repurposed materials. She aims to inspire viewers to consider their environmental impact by highlighting the negative consequences of disposable conveniences for future generations. -- Noozhawk

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