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GORDON GOODWIN
Gordon Goodwin was born in Wichita, Kansas, and Goodwin’s parents moved to Southern California when Goodwin was four. After completing his formal music education at Cal State University-Northridge, Gordon began working as a live performer at Disneyland and after a few years, he was commissioned to work on a musical that featured past and present Mouseketeers (including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera). That exposure led to studio work with the likes of Quincy Jones, Mel Tormé, Ray Charles and legendary vocalist Johnny Mathis. -- 360 Magazine
American Idol's William Hung reflects on gambling addiction one year after quitting poker: 'I got greedy'
The Cal State Northridge grad - who boasts 17K social media followers - also triumphantly returned to American Idol in 2016 for the 15th season finale and in 2022 for The Great Idol Reunion special. -- Daily Mail, United Kingdom
Christen Harper Ethnicity: Exploring Her Ethnic Background
Harper attended a local school for her high school studies and earned her bachelor’s degree from Cal State University at Northridge. -- The Scoop Kenya
Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer
The faculty union of the California State University is planning a week of strikes across the 23 campuses, including Cal State Northridge, Jan. 22-26 after the system said this week that it would provide 5% raises to members, far below what the union is seeking. -- Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Milling’s 27 lead UC Davis past Cal State Northridge 95-75
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Kane Milling scored 27 points, Elijah Pepper and Ty Johnson each added 20 and UC Davis beat Cal State Northridge 95-75 on Thursday night. -- Associated Press
CSU Northridge faces CSU Fullerton, looks for 6th straight home win
CSU Fullerton Titans (8-8, 1-3 Big West) at CSU Northridge Matadors (12-4, 3-1 Big West) -- Associated Press
Raegan Thompson Joins the American Music & Sound Internship Program in Collaboration with WAVIT
Thompson is a recent graduate of California State University Northridge, where she studied screenwriting and public relations journalism. Her passion for storytelling complements her newfound love for marketing, which was ignited after undertaking a marketing internship with the university’s Strategic Communications and Brand Management department. Currently, Thompson volunteers with a popular alternative rock band’s marketing team, supporting their effort in social media development and public relations. -- Musical Merchandise Review
Real Estate Redefined: The Visionary Leadership Of Jeremy Trotter At Foremost Commercial Real Estate
Jeremy Trotter’s journey began at California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Law with a real estate focus, setting the stage for his future success. -- Mirror Review
Endorsement: Re-elect Imelda Padilla to the L.A. City Council
Having grown up in Sun Valley, gone off to UC Berkeley for her bachelor’s degree and then returned to CSUN for her master’s, Padilla knows her district well. She previously worked for L.A. County’s Women and Girls Initiative and Pacoima Beautiful. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Northridge Quake “Thrashed” CSUN, But the Campus Reopened and Thrived
Frank Muñiz recalls the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 17, 1994, like they were yesterday. Muñiz and his wife were in their Mission Hills home with their two young children; everyone was asleep and safe in bed when they were awakened by “the entire world shaking right under us.” -- San Fernando Valley Sun