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From the Archives Northridge Earthquake

The community of 59,000 is made up of manicured lawns and homes that sell for nearly $300,000. A university -- California State University Northridge-- has given the community the feel of a college town. -- San Diego Union-Tribune

Marine Life Can Buffer Ocean Acidity, Study Finds

“Our research shows that marine life plays a substantial role in controlling the level of acidity, or pH, along the coast just by breathing or photosynthesizing,” said Nyssa Silbiger, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at California State University, Northridge and lead author on the new study. “Marine plants and algae increase pH in the seawater right next to them, making it more basic, while animals make it more acidic.” -- Discover Magazine

Does defense actually win championships?

Mark Otten, California State University, Northridge (THE CONVERSATION) Legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant famously said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.” -- San Francisco Chronicle

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