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A journey home to welcome the arrival of the dead

It’s unclear exactly how many go back, but experts say that some tiny villages swell in size. Immigrants who cannot travel often send money to those planning the festivities, said Xóchitl Flores-Marcial, a Zapotec historian at Cal State Northridge, who compared the season to Thanksgiving travel. -- Press From, Germany

To welcome the dead, they journey home to Mexico for Día de Muertos

It’s unclear exactly how many go back, but experts say that some tiny villages swell in size. Immigrants who cannot travel often send money to those planning the festivities, said Xóchitl Flores-Marcial, a Zapotec historian at Cal State Northridge, who compared the season to Thanksgiving travel. -- Los Angeles Times

CSUN is Part of Inaugural Class of Fulbright HSI Leaders

California State University, Northridge is one of only 35 institutions nationwide to be named a Fulbright HSI Leader in the first year that this distinction has been made by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). -- AmericanTowns.com

A journey home to welcome the arrival of the dead

It's unclear exactly how many go back, but experts say that some tiny villages swell in size. Immigrants who cannot travel often send money to those planning the festivities, said Xochitl Flores-Marcial, a Zapotec historian at Cal State Northridge, who compared the season to Thanksgiving travel. -- Idaho Statesman

To welcome the dead, they journey home to Mexico for Día de Muertos

It’s unclear exactly how many go back, but experts say that some tiny villages swell in size. Immigrants who cannot travel often send money to those planning the festivities, said Xóchitl Flores-Marcial, a Zapotec historian at Cal State Northridge, who compared the season to Thanksgiving travel. -- Yahoo! News

Notable Under-The-Radar 2021 College Baseball Recruiting Classes

As Dave Serrano enters his third season as head coach, CSUN brings in perhaps its best recruiting class in recent vintage. Camarillo is the highest profile newcomer and is the Matadors’ shortstop of the future. He’s a standout defender with good range, hands and arm strength. The righthanded hitter has good feel at the plate but will need to get stronger to reach his potential offensively. -- Baseball America

Earl Aims to Transform Lives in L.A. by Tackling Racism in Government

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in political science at CSU-Northridge and a Master’s degree in public administration at American University in Washington, D.C., Earl joined the city in 2003 as a deputy to Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski. She applied the experience she gained to her next position as budget deputy for Parks, then-chair of the City Council Budget and Finance Committee. Her tenure, recalled Earl, included withstanding one of the most demanding periods in her career. -- Los Angeles Sentinel

4 Reasons Why Olympian Florence ‘Flo Jo’ Griffith Joyner Will Always Be The GOAT

“I looked and didn’t see anybody, so I just relaxed,” the then-28-year-old told the Los Angeles Times after the race. Born on December 21, 1959, Joyner was raised in sunny California. The track and field icon built her athletic prowess at a young age showing of her speed early. Joyner, who was one of 11 children, spent time in the Mojave Desert with her family chasing jackrabbits, ESPN noted. By the time she was seven, Joyner began competing in track and field competitions. The Olympic star continued to craft her skills while attending California State University in Northridge and at UCLA. In 1984, the high-speed power sprinter made her Olympic debut where she won a silver medal in the 200-meter distance, scoring the competition at 22.02 seconds. -- NewsOne

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