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Tax-Filing Assistance Available for Low-Income Families at CSUN VITA Clinic
Yet again another familiar, but disappointing, reminder that the holidays are over: the start of tax season. As the IRS is now accepting and processing returns for the year 2022, the light at the end of the tunnel otherwise known as California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic returns as well. -- SCV News
AUA Welcomes Exchange Students From California
YEREVAN—Each year, the American University of Armenia hosts exchange students from every corner of the world, in keeping with its mission of providing a world-class education to students from diverse backgrounds. This August, AUA welcomed a cohort of seven students from California State University, Northridge, and California State University, Fresno. The five from CSUF are recipients of the Kashian Family Foundation scholarship, which provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Armenia covering a large part of their daily living expenses in the country, thereby advancing the AUA/CSUF partnership. -- Asbarez
UC Davis hosts CSU Northridge after Pepper's 30-point game
Davis, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UC Davis takes on the CSU Northridge Matadors after Elijah Pepper scored 30 points in UC Davis’ 84-74 loss to the UCSB Gauchos. -- Washington Post
Radio: Here’s how The SoCal Sound 88.5 lineup changes were received
Last October, The SoCal Sound (KCSN/KSBR, 88.5 FM), ruffled some feathers by moving specialty programming out of “prime” hours, described as Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- San Gabriel Valley Tribune
People and Plants: Hibiscus is more than just a pretty face
California State University Northridge refers to hibiscus tea as a ruby red herbal tea with a tart and refreshing flavor. In addition to the cardiovascular benefits, CSUN shares “hibiscus flowers are used for loss of appetite, to dissolve phlegm, as a gentle laxative and for disorders of circulation.” It may also help in the treatment of depression and liver disease. (bit.ly/3RMUoIZ) -- Bloomfield Enterprise
Mitsuwa Takes Brand to Northridge
Also, the store is minutes away from California State University – Northridge. CSUN offers Japanese studies, and it had 53 students from Japan in last fall’s semester, according to the school’s media relations office. That could supply a base of support for the grocery. -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal
WIA Awards 40 Emerging Creatives with 2023 Scholarships
Taharida Rahman from California State University, Northridge -- Animation Magazine
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Feb. 13-20
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments are required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu -- Los Angeles Daily News
Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 11-18
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and also, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned soups and other canned goods, pasta and dry boxed goods; also, hygiene items including deodorant, soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. Details and current needs for the CSUN Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe -- Los Angeles Daily News
Cal State Northridge wins 64-53 against Cal Poly
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Atin Wright scored 22 points as Cal State Northridge beat Cal Poly 64-53 on Saturday night. -- Valdosta Daily Times