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Hollywood’s crew union negotiations have gone well so far. Now the hard part begins
“The stakes are very high ... certainly in light of what happened last year,” said Todd Holmes, associate professor of cinema and television arts at Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles TImes
History lesson: Are student protests the best and most efficient way to spark social change?
“Student activism has often served as the conscience for nations, reminding people in times of turmoil of the founding ideals of their countries and the aspirations of all people for justice, dignity, and equality,’’ said Glenn Omatsu, who teaches classes in the Educational Opportunities program and the Asian American Studies department at Cal State Northridge. -- The Mercury News
Amid protests over Gaza, Southern California colleges juggle student safety, graduation plans
At Cal State Northridge, commencement ceremonies will go on as scheduled from May 17 through May 20. The school's website includes messaging on how it will handle security through the Department of Police Services, including metal detector screenings and a one-bag policy. Spokesperson Perrine Mann declined to comment about whether the potential for protests has affected their graduation plans. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Are you oblivious to L.A. earthquakes? Here's why you might be a 'never-feeler'
Julian Lozos, an associate professor of geophysics at Cal State Northridge, said there is solid earthquake science behind why some folks feel quakes while others don’t in any given situation. -- News Pub
History shows Bay Area student protests sparked social change
“Student activism has often served as the conscience for nations, reminding people in times of turmoil of the founding ideals of their countries and the aspirations of all people for justice, dignity, and equality,’’ said Glenn Omatsu, who teaches classes in the Educational Opportunities program and the Asian American Studies department at Cal State Northridge. -- Swift Telecast
Next CHAP event on Horseless Carriages in Context
Dr. Sullivan, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at Cal State Northridge, will
talk about how the early history of the automobile in the United States is inextricably intertwined with the development of many aspects of U.S. society at the beginning of the 20th century. The development of the workweek, worker’s pay, roads and development, fueling infrastructure and suburban areas are all associated with the automobile. -- Porterville Recorder
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 25-May 2
Kinesis – Emerging Choreography at California State University, Northridge: Student choreographers and dancers present their best at their spring showcase, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 25. Tickets $20; $10 seniors and students. Plaza de Sol Performance Hall, in the University Student Union, on the east side of the campus off of Zelzah Street. Parking: use Lot G3 at the corner of Zelzah Avenue and Prairie Street (thesoraya.org/en/parking/). Box office, 818-677-2488. Details: tinyurl.com/53w8dcns -- Los Angeles Daily News
Reader Question: I’m Ready To Transfer Colleges, But Do I Have To Submit My Old (Not Great) Grades?
CSUs
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal State Channel Islands
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Cal State Los Angeles
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Northridge
Cal State San Bernardino -- LAist
Cloudy days on exoplanets may hide atmospheric water
"The motivation of our study was to see what these planets would be like if they were grouped together, and to see whether they share any atmospheric properties," said Aishwarya Iyer, a JPL intern and master's degree candidate at California State University, Northridge, who led the study. -- NASA.gov
CSUN Takes the Series Against Cal State Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— CSUN split a doubleheader against Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday at the Roadrunner Softball Complex. The Roadrunners took game one by a final score of 4-3. The Matadors bounced back to take the second game by a final score of 13-3 victory. Jerzie Liana and Lulu Sanchez both hit a home run in game two. -- BVM Sports