Greg Triana, 21, a kinesiology major with an emphasis in athletic training, believes that all his tattoos must hold a deeper meaning or there is no reason in getting them. Growing up, Triana never imagined getting tattoos and often found himself commenting on his friends' ink, but when he reached adulthood that all changed. In Triana’s first ink session he...

Dominic Johnson, a 22-year-old sociology major, created his second tattoo by combining his family’s heritage with various meaningful aspects of his life. At the age of 15, Johnson stepped into his friend’s garage and got his first tattoo, but for his second he decided to go to a shop. “The tattoo took three hours," Johnson said. "The guy went through...

Stigmas and stereotypes associated with individuals in the sex work industry were discussed at CSUN to offer students a better understanding of their career. The Women’s Research and Resource Center held a panel discussion titled “Intersectionalities of Sex Work” at the Thousand Oaks Room in the USU building, on Tuesday night. The panel was made up of current sex workers...

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Carli LoCicero, a 25-year-old Art Institute of California, Los Angeles alumni recently was able to get her large flower tattoo after anxiously waiting on an appointment list for five months. On the top of her right thigh lay a bouquet of Chrysanthemums and Poppies made up of thick black lines, light shading and a pop of color. “I just wanted...

Senior infielder Branden Berry, 22, is among the top producers for the CSUN baseball team, but he’s more than just his stats. Born and raised in San Diego, Berry has been in love with the game since he first started playing tee-ball when he was five. Now in his last year playing college baseball, Berry said he matured a lot...

Students voted today in the different Associated Student Election booths set up around campus. In the second day of election, members promote different outlets for students to vote which is online, in your email, or in person. "It gets the community involved and to make changes they want to see," said Lorena Cortez Associate Student street member. In order to...

Davina McKenzie, 18, a business management major, got her first tattoo just a couple of weeks ago to celebrate becoming an adult. “Way before I turned 18, I was ready to get a tattoo,” McKenzie said. “Although I’ve always wanted one, the timing for this was completely spur of the moment.” On the side of her right thigh lays a...

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The California State University system's statewide strike has been placed on hold while salary negotiations continue. On Wednesday, April 6, the California State University and California Faculty Association announced a 48-hour media blackout period in order to further discussion on the wage settlement for CFA members. The CFA and the CSU agreed to cease communication with any media, whether it...