Balancing Act: Vaping Labels Aim to Deter Kids, Attract Adults
Co-authors include Sahara Byrne, senior associate dean and professor of communication in CALS; Rosemary Avery, professor in the Brooks School; Amelia Greiner Safi, professor of social and behavioral sciences and public health practice in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, in the College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael Dorf, the Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell Law School; Alan Mathios, professor in the Brooks School; and Motasem Kalaji, assistant professor of communication studies at California State University, Northridge. -- Mirage News
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Jan. 18-25
Diavolo – Existencia: The “architecture in motion” dance group performs the world premiere of the dance to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, 8 p.m. Jan. 19. The performance includes a musical score by drummer Antonio Sánchez, a live performance by vocalist Thana Alexa and an aerial performance choreographed by Bandaloop and performed by Amelia Rudolf (founder of the “vertical dance company”). The dance piece was commissioned and produced by the Soraya. Tickets $39 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.diavolo.org. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/diavolo-existencia/ -- Los Angeles Daily News
Return to Northridge 30 years after deadly 6.7 magnitude earthquake
Jasmine Viel reports from Northridge 30 years to the day after a devastating 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California, killing nearly 60 people and leaving unbelievable damage in its wake. Includes discussion of CSUN. -- KCAL
Vaping labels challenge: Encouraging adults, dissuading kids
Co-authors include Sahara Byrne, senior associate dean and professor of communication in CALS; Rosemary Avery, professor in the Brooks School; Amelia Greiner Safi, professor of social and behavioral sciences and public health practice in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, in the College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael Dorf, the Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell Law School; Alan Mathios, professor in the Brooks School; and Motasem Kalaji, assistant professor of communication studies at California State University, Northridge. -- The National Tribune
The Tell-Tale Edgar Allan Poe: Facts about the writer for his birthday
Preply, an online language learning company, analyzed at least 170 English Literature course syllabuses at American universities and found that Poe was the second-most-studied author after William Shakespeare. His work appeared 243 times, according to Preply. I’m not entirely surprised. I loved when Poe titles popped up on my college syllabuses at California State University Northridge. Go Matadors! -- Baltimore Banner
‘I woke up in the air.' Angelenos remember 1994 Northridge Earthquake
Earthquake survivor Jean O’Sullivan was a California State University, Northridge, graduate student studying English at the time of the earthquake. -- NBC Los Angeles
CSUN Professor’s Work Included in ‘Best American Short Stories of 2023’
Isioma is fleeing her mother’s house after recovering from a suicide attempt, when the bus she is on is taken over by armed kidnappers. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Deadly Northridge earthquake remembered 30 years later, including CSUN
Wednesday morning marks 30 years since the deadly 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake rocked the San Fernando Valley. The catastrophic quake struck just seconds before 4:31 a.m. on Jan. 17, 1994. -- KTLA
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Jan. 18-25
Diavolo – Existencia: The “architecture in motion” dance group performs the world premiere of the dance to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, 8 p.m. Jan. 19. The performance includes a musical score by drummer Antonio Sánchez, a live performance by vocalist Thana Alexa and an aerial performance choreographed by Bandaloop and performed by Amelia Rudolf (founder of the “vertical dance company”). The dance piece was commissioned and produced by the Soraya. Tickets $39 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.diavolo.org. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/diavolo-existencia/ -- Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Students Offer Free Tax Preparation Help to Low-Income People
The calendar may say January, but Apr. 15 will be here before you know it and taxes will be due. -- SCV News
Jan. 25: Matadors Start Their Engines with Spring Fest
The California Northridge Student Union is inviting students to get up to speed with campus resources during Spring Fest. -- SCV News
Los Angeles Daily News images from the Northridge earthquake on Jan. 17, 1994
Human fortitude — and maybe a few miracles — helped reopen the badly damaged California State University Northridge about a month after the disaster, and 21 babies in incubators at the damaged Northridge Hospital Medical Center were safely moved to other hospitals. -- Los Angeles Daily News
On 30th anniversary of Northridge quake, many recall life-changing moments
O’Sullivan, who was a graduate student at heavily damaged Cal State University Northridge, works there today. Since Jan. 17, 1994, she no longer considers earthquakes “fun” like she did as a little girl growing up in Los Angeles. -- Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Professor’s Work Included in ‘Best American Short Stories of 2023’
Isioma is fleeing her mother’s house after recovering from a suicide attempt when the bus she is on is taken over by armed kidnappers. -- SCV News
CSUN hosts dance performances to commemorate 1994 Northridge quake
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Northridge earthquake – a 6.7-magnitude temblor that rocked the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities on Jan. 17, 1994 – The Soraya theater at Cal State Northridge will host two dance performances this week. -- Los Angeles Daily News
30 Years Since The Destructive And Deadly 6.7 Northridge Quake, We Remember That Terrifying Day And The Aftermath
Soon after I arrived I went on the air to explain what we were learning. Caltech scientists, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments all provided vital details. We carried news conferences throughout the day and night. Hour-by-hour we learned the extent of damage. Structures destroyed at Cal State Northridge. The bottom floor of an apartment complex collapsed, killing residents in their beds. A Santa Monica freeway overpass down. There was large-scale damage up and down the streets of the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, and Santa Monica. -- LAist
Faculty recall 1994 quake devastation at CSUN — and its rapid reopening
Cal State Northridge saw $350 million in damage, but used trailers and tents to reopen a month later -- Los Angeles Daily News
Matadors Take Stage at 2024 Golden Globes
The 81st Golden Globe Awards ceremony recently took place with California State University, Northridge students playing a key role in the ceremony. -- SCV News