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VOICE FOR THE SRI LANKAN DIASPORA: JOURNALIST AND ACTIVIST HASSINA LEELARATHNA DIES
“Historically, ethnic newspapers have been committed to recording events in communities ignored by the larger society, serving as a forum for the debate of ideas, elevating the self-perception of stereotyped communities, affirming their rightful place as members of the nation, and defending their rights. The Sri Lanka Express accomplished these and more things,” writes Dr. José Luis Benavides, journalism professor and director of the Tom and Ethel Bradley Center at California State University-Northridge, in his tribute. -- Los Angeles Post
Villains get the spotlight in new images from SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES
THE DESPOT DARKSEID: A VILLAIN WORTHY OF SUPERMAN(FEATURETTE) – DARKSEID TAKES CENTER STAGE IN THIS EXAMINATION OF ONE OF THE MAN OF STEEL’S MOST VICIOUS ADVERSARIES, PLUS OTHER FOURTH WORLD CHARACTERS THAT APPEAR IN SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. THE FEATURETTE INCLUDES PRODUCERS PAUL DINI, BRUCE TIMM AND ALAN BURNETT, ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCER GLEN MURAKAMI, WRITERS RICH FOGEL AND STAN BERKOWITZ, DIRECTOR JAMES TUCKER AND CHARLES HATFIELD (DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE). -- Comics Beat
Meet the Eternals! Makkari, the fastest woman in the universe
He attended California State University, Northridge, where he received his bachelor's degree in English with a focus on writing. Born into a family with a Mexican father interested in music, and with an African-American mother who is an artist, the actress has two deaf children, for whom she left her job as a teacher. -- cinemagia, Romania (in Romanian)
A Shot at Social-Media Fame Lures 50 Million Contenders—and Lorenzo Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell started making electronic music as a kid, but he didn’t see it as a career until later. During his first year studying computer science at California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles, he sketched out what he called “The Plan.” It entailed landing 50,000 Instagram followers and 200,000 YouTube subscribers by the time he was 22. He also hoped to earn $50,000 a year selling beats—musical tracks for songs or other commercial use—and from sponsorship deals tied to his YouTube videos. -- The Wall Street Journal
CSUN's Maurice O'Brian Franklin: Despite flaws, Gen. Colin Powell was an American hero. Full stop.
After President Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration, I was approached by the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum to leave my job at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and represent the Black gay and lesbian military community for the Campaign for Military Service (CMS). As a Navy service member, I was honored and excited to showcase the skills I learned working with one of the 20th century’s leading ministers and social justice thinkers, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery. -- The Oklahoman
Miriam Piven Cotler, professor emerita, in Letter to the Editor: Is Truth the Best Medicine for Dying Patients?
There are many truths in caring for patients or loved ones at the end of life. The message we give must be sensitive to the patient’s story, including his place in his illness, his actions and his words. This man wanted to watch his ballgame and be relieved of his pain. It was not a matter of truth versus dishonesty. -- The New York Times
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Announces Over $254 Million to Support Hispanic Serving Institutions - Includes $1 Million for HSI Equity Innovation Hub at California State University Northridge
October 25, 2021 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $254 million in federal funding to support Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) Alex Padilla senator official portraitin the Senate’s Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations bill. This would be an increase of over $90 million in grants available to HSIs compared to last year’s budget. Following its release by the Senate Appropriations Committee, the bill will now be reconciled with its House counterpart before final passage. -- Sierra Sun Times
A Shot at Social-Media Fame Lures 50 Million Contenders—and Lorenzo Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell started making electronic music as a kid, but he didn’t see it as a career until later. During his first year studying computer science at California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles, he sketched out what he called “The Plan.” It entailed landing 50,000 Instagram followers and 200,000 YouTube subscribers by the time he was 22. He also hoped to earn $50,000 a year selling beats—musical tracks for songs or other commercial use—and from sponsorship deals tied to his YouTube videos. -- BizNewsPost
When It Comes to Truth and the Media, Context Matters, CSUN Profs Say
When it comes to truth and the media, context matters, according to California State University, Northridge journalism professors Benjamin Davis and José Luis Benavides. -- AmericanTowns.com
CSUN | On Point: Garcia and Martinez
CSUN presents their student news broadcast On Point for 10/21/21.
Guests: Jessica Toth, Carlos Campero, Katie Wightman, Rita Kampalath, Gina Ranieri -- SCVtv