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Over 350 Campuses Join in the Healthy Campus Challenge
November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment, when people can obtain health care coverage for 2017 through the Health Insurance Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. The Marketplaces allow individuals to shop for and compare plans to find one that’s right for them, and most HealthCare.gov consumers can find a plan for $75 or less per month, less than the cost of a cell phone bill. Already, we have seen strong interest: Over a million people selected plans through HealthCare.gov in the first 12 days of open enrollment. -- Foreign Affairs Publisher
Best Events This Weekend In Los Angeles – November 18
While likely not on your radar, the Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at Cal State Northridge is one of those destinations that manages to take education and transform it into something widely entertaining. Starting in the early evening, these guided observations are narrated with expertise and insight from staff of the university’s physics and astronomy departments. Providing a unique glimpse into the unknown galaxy, guests can explore planets, constellations, and endless skies that are guaranteed to evoke wonder and amazement. On occasion, the planetarium is also used as a tool for lecture, addressing a specific topic pertaining to the great wide-open space. Operating since 2004, this is an important resource for Southern Californians whether you have a college ID or not. -- CBS Los Angeles
10 Fun Things To Do TODAY in L.A. for November 18, 2016
The Latin American Film and Art Festival takes place at the Armer Theater at California State University Northridge Nov. 18-21. -- We Like L.A.
9 ANIMALS WITH MISLEADING NAMES
These Asian reptiles glide through the trees to avoid ground-based predators, using folds of skin between their ribs. These membranes spread to form wings when they’re airborne, says Robert Espinoza, a biologist at California State University, Northridge. -- True Viral News
USC Rallies to Beat Texas A&M
Texas A&M goes on the road for the first time on Thursday, and will face Cal State Northridge in Fullerton, California, in the Wooden Legacy. -- KAGS (NBC, Bryan College Station, TX)
McCall sparks No. 11 Stanford women past Northridge 88-54
STANFORD, Calif. — Erica McCall scored 17 points and No. 11 Stanford rebounded from a rare home loss to defeat Cal State Northridge 88-54 on Sunday. -- Waterloo Chronicle
Parks, Dawson help Northridge hold off N. Illinois 84-82
LOS ANGELES — Aaron Parks scored 22 points, on 10-of-13 shooting, with eight rebounds and four assists, Tavrion Dawson tied a career best with 21 points and Cal State Northridge escaped with an 84-82 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday night. -- The Sachem & Glanbrook Gazette
Parks, Dawson help Northridge hold off N. Illinois 84-82
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Parks scored 22 points, on 10-of-13 shooting, with eight rebounds and four assists, Tavrion Dawson tied a career best with 21 points and Cal State Northridge escaped with an 84-82 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday night. -- Federal News Radio
Parks, Dawson help Northridge hold off N. Illinois 84-82
UCLA looks to stay perfect on the young season as Long Beach State makes the short trip up the 405 to Pauley Pavilion. The young Bruins team has been garnering a lot of looks after coming out 3-0 to start the 2016-2017 season behind talented freshmen Lonzo Ball and T.J. Leaf as well as seasoned veteran Bryce Alford. Lonzo is averaging 15 points, 7.7 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game, while Leaf and Alford are averaging 20 points per game. In fact, UCLA has been averaging 103 points in their wins against Cal State Northridge, Pacific and San Diego. -- Fansided
Freshman Nadia Fingall helps Stanford women rout CS Northridge
The 6-foot-3 forward from Navarre, Fla., made her presence felt immediately in the No. 11 Cardinal’s routine 88-54 dismantling of Cal State Northridge. She made all but one of her eight shots for 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 16-minute stint. -- The San Francisco Chronicle