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Matadors Open Exhibition Play with 6-1 Win Over TMU
California State University, Northridge Men’s Soccer recently opened up exhibition play with a 6-1 victory over The Master’s University at Matador Soccer Field. The group of Jorge Solorzano, Eyifehn Forfor, Marley Edwards and Odin Rosten scored goals over the first two periods while Matthieu Fiadjoe; and Michael Blevins also notched goals in a 30-minute third period. -- SCV News
Piar heading back to Cal State-Northridge for more golf
Former Marquette Explorers golfer Gracie Piar is heading out to California soon for her junior year of college. She will be back at Cal State-Northridge in Los Angeles, California for another year of classes and as a member of the golf team there. Her major is business-real estate. -- AdVantage News
COC Administrators Fiero, Coleal to Retire
After earning her associate degree from Antelope Valley College, Coleal earned her bachelors of science degree in accounting from California State University, Los Angeles, and her master’s degree in business administration from California State University, Northridge.” -- SCV News
Wayland Filmmaker Earns GBH McGhee Fellowship
GBH’s 2024-2025 Peter S. McGhee Fellow is:
Michelle Mizner: Mizner is an Academy and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer and editor. For over a decade she has been on staff at FRONTLINE PBS, working to craft compelling narratives from archive and original footage while meeting the high editorial standards of the series. She has also produced podcasts and multiple acclaimed interactive web documentaries. Most recently, Mizner edited and produced the feature documentary 20 Days in Mariupol (2023, directed by Mstyslav Chernov) which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. She attended film school at California State University, Northridge. -- Patch Wayland, MA
Child stars who quit Hollywood fame including Shining Twins and Malcolm in the Middle actor
Former actor Ross Bagley, 35, starred in 46 episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alongside Will Smith and played Nicky, the youngest member of the Banks family. However, after a few appearances in TV shows, he quit acting and studied at the California State University, Northridge. -- The Mirror, United Kingdom
Joshua trees bloom more often with climate change, study finds. Here’s why people are worried
“This is reinforcing the point that climate change impacts are already here,” said author Jeremy Yoder, associate professor of biology at Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles Times
Student Short Film Series FINE CUT Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing Southern California’s Top Emerging Filmmakers with New Season Premiering Sept. 18
A boxer is torn between pursuing his dream or supporting his family in USC drama “Donut Boy.” USC documentary “Marionnettiste” interviews the puppets making dreams come alive at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. CalArts animated short “Man’s Best Friend” takes a playful look at pet ownership. Followed by CSUN documentary “Hooligans” and CalArts animated shorts “Dead Bird.” and “Testimony.” -- PBS SoCal
NASA Funds COC Project Advancing STEM Careers
NASA has awarded $6 million to 20 teams, including from College of the Canyons and California State University, Northridge, from emerging research institutions across the United States supporting projects that offer career development opportunities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics students. -- SCV News
Matador Nights Returns With an Electrifying Retro Twist
The University Student Union invites Matadors to attend Matador Nights, this time with a retro twist. -- SCV News
Michael Spagna named acting Cal Poly president
Prior to joining CSUDH, Spagna held several positions at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) over a 25-year period, including professor and dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, where he cultivated a $7 million gift to the university’s Center for Teaching and Learning. -- Mad River Union