Both teams entered the third inning tied at four runs. In the fourth, CSUN got rolling with a wave of offense, sparked by a three-run home run from junior first baseman Matthew Pena. The inning became a momentum swinger as the Matadors found their footing and began to build a lead that they would not relinquish

“It’s about being disciplined, getting into good counts and looking for a pitch I can drive in my zone,” Pena said.

The Matadors jumped out to an early first-inning lead, led by junior outfielder Matthew Thomas, who set the offensive tone early on. Long Beach State then answered back with four runs in the third inning to tie it at 4-4 for a moment.

CSUN answered immediately in the fourth, using timely hitting and aggressive baserunning to take control of the game. Thomas emphasized how important that early push was for the rest of the team.

“I think from the first inning we built momentum and that carried through the game and helped us get comfortable,” Thomas said. “Yesterday motivated us. We wanted to come out and really take it to them and get a decisive win.”

CSUN’s offense didn’t let up after the first inning, consistently scoring from the fourth through the eighth innings. The Matadors demonstrated they had offensive depth, with various players chipping in during the onslaught.

Junior outfielder Andrew Becker was one such player, hitting a home run and an RBI double. Becker noted the team’s preparation and mentality coming into the game.

“We really locked in on our approach in practice, and I felt ready from the first pitch,” Becker said. “We knew we were the better team, so we came out, played our game and were able to bounce back quickly.”

CSUN increased their lead to 12-4 entering the sixth inning, with other players such as Trent Abel and Thomas continuing to hit. Four more runs were scored in the seventh inning for the Matadors, capped off by catcher Matthew Cormier’s two-run homer. Outfielder Vaughn Coleman and Thomas each recorded another RBI.

CSUN’s bats stayed lively in the eighth, producing two more runs via Abel’s RBI single and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Jehee Lee, increasing the lead to 18-4. The Matadors recorded scoring in five straight innings, battering Long Beach State’s Pitching staff.

On the defensive side, CSUN pitched well after the third inning, shifting Long Beach State, which was unable to put up any additional runs on the board after the third inning. The Matadors didn’t allow Long Beach State a hit over the last six innings, taking home the large margin victory.

Becker spoke about his team being dominant on all sides of the ball.

“It shows we’re resilient and can control all aspects of the game, pitching, defense and offense,” Becker said.

CSUN will play their next game against Pepperdine on Tuesday, April 7, at 5 p.m at Robert J. Hiegert Field.

Durante su infancia, especialmente en la escuela primaria, enfrentó episodios de discriminación y acoso debido a su origen indígena. “Me llamaban con términos ofensivos por mi color de piel y por mis raíces. No quiero ni repetirlos porque son muy dolorosos”, recuerda.

El punto de inflexión llegó en sexto grado. Fue entonces cuando decidió abrazar su identidad, su familia y a sí misma. A partir de ese momento, su experiencia escolar dio un giro. “Mis compañeros comenzaron a preguntarme cómo se decían cosas en mixteco y, al enseñarles, me sentí empoderada por primera vez”, relata.

Aunque sus padres intuían que algo no estaba bien, el tema rara vez se abordaba en casa. “Creo que es algo cultural; uno sabe que es indígena y por eso no se menciona. Es como una herida que duele, pero no sabes cómo curarla”, explica.

Actualmente, Clarisa vive en el condado de Ventura junto a su familia. Es la única hija sin estatus migratorio legal y beneficiaria del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA).

De acuerdo con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés), DACA permite que ciertas personas que llegaron al país durante la infancia soliciten protección temporal contra la deportación y autorización de empleo por períodos renovables de dos años. Sin embargo, el programa no otorga un estatus migratorio permanente. A pesar de ello, Clarisa mantiene la mirada firme en sus metas.

Los desafíos para los estudiantes indocumentados siguen siendo significativos. Un informe publicado en marzo de 2023 por la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC) indica que solo el 14% de estos estudiantes recibe ayuda financiera estatal. El mismo reporte señala que California alberga a casi 11 millones de inmigrantes, de los cuales más de 2 millones son indocumentados, incluidos aproximadamente 100,000 en edad universitaria.

En 2022, Clarisa se graduó de la Universidad Estatal de Los Ángeles (Cal State LA) con una licenciatura en español. Eligió continuar sus estudios en CSUN debido a la flexibilidad del programa de posgrado, que combina clases presenciales y en línea, lo cual le permite evitar largos traslados desde Oxnard.

Paralelamente a su formación académica, trabaja como oficial de servicios comunitarios en un departamento de policía, donde colabora desde los 16 años. Su vocación de servicio surge de las barreras lingüísticas que enfrentaron sus padres y hoy busca apoyar a comunidades con necesidades similares, especialmente a aquellas donde el español es una segunda lengua.

Primera generación universitaria, Clarisa forma parte de una familia que también ha abierto camino: su hermana es trabajadora social y su hermano trabaja a tiempo completo.

Como mensaje para otros estudiantes DACA, Clarisa expresa: “Que las adversidades no limiten sus sueños y que no se rindan. No tener papeles no te define. El esfuerzo y la motivación para seguir adelante son lo que realmente cuentan al final del camino”, concluye con una sonrisa.

Towards the back of the event, Associated Students (AS) staff helped students get started with crafts, while also organizing a raffle with prizes that included headphones and a record player. The event combined live music, crafts and giveaways, creating a space for students to take a break from their day and unwind from their classes and work.

Art Jam was created to give students a chance to step back and take a moment to relax away from their daily routines. Organizers build anticipation leading up to each event by not revealing the performer until the day of. They share a silhouette of the performer on social media and encourage students to guess who it may be. The excitement leading up to each event, along with the focus on relaxation, allows students to end their week on a positive note.

“Students are able to take that one and a half hour of their day to just sit back, relax and destress for a little, but after days of class and work,” said John Pangan, the AS event organizer.

Pangan said Art Jam and events like it are important because students often struggle to find time to pause and recharge.

For many students, that calmness and relaxing energy is what keeps them coming back. Throughout the event, students remained seated at the tables, shifting their attention between the performance, their crafts and conversations with friends. The sunny, warm weather following a rainy day helped add to that laid-back atmosphere.

“I’ve been coming to Art Jam for the past three events. This was their final event, so I was like, ‘I gotta come,’” said Anahi Zendejas, an Urban Studies and Planning major. Zendejas said the event helps her “de-stress” and take a break from her studies.

Beyond relaxation, some students said the event has also become a space to connect with others. Elizabeth Rose, a creative writing major, said she follows all AS accounts on social media and keeps an eye out for event flyers. Rose and Zendejas met through Art Jam earlier in the semester and have continued attending together.

“My favorite part is … the chance to see friends and just relax with people I know,” Rose said. “I only get to see my friend at this event ‘cause it’s when our schedules happen to align.”

Rose continued by saying that being able to sit down, chat and listen to live music is a really good time.

April 2 marked the last Art Jam of the semester. This event is expected to return in the fall, offering students the opportunity to unwind and connect with one another.

Students First

In their opening statements, Students First’s presidential candidate Michael Cadillac and vice presidential candidate Sofia Escorcia stated they intend to run a campaign that prioritizes actions that involve students. Their plans include tackling financial inclusion, student parking and, overall, prioritizing CSUN students.

Cadillac reiterated that he wanted to prioritize solutions, actions, financial equity and inclusion for all students. He said his campaign has been doing the groundwork since before running, saying he has routinely spoken with students in an effort to find out what they need to succeed on campus.

One of those needs, Cadillac stated, would be his willingness to serve as a parking czar to advocate for repainting parking lot lines.

Cadillac also pointed out the failures of the Matador patrol app, CSUN SAFE, and that awareness of safety can only go so far; thus, a focus on student behavior is needed to understand what the students want. He also suggested extending the University Library hours to promote student safety.

“It isn’t tangible to implement a system that’s already broken and force people to eat it and shove it down their throat,” Cadillac said.

In answering the question of how they see the role of the vice presidency contributing meaningful change within student government, Escorcia stated that she brings an outside perspective because she was not involved in AS until Cadillac encouraged her to join his slate. Escorcia said she thinks people in AS need to go outside and socialize with students to increase outreach. Escorcia noted that while on campus, she was never approached by an AS official and flyers were never handed out for the debate, hence why the debate likely had low attendance.

In addition to poor communication, Escorcia mentioned that the chair of communication needs to be managed better. She described the response time as very slow, stating that the chair of recruitment outreach has not reached out to the parking department.

Current Chair of Outreach and Recruitment, Sheen Gupta, responded by saying that it is not part of her role or something they do, adding that if Matadors United were elected, they would work on this issue.

Matadors United

Gupta is running for vice president alongside presidential candidate Hermoni Douglas, who currently serves as AS Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), in their campaign, Matadors United. They stated they would like to improve campus safety, mental health services and expand on transfer and graduate integration.

Douglas, whose priority would be to increase diversity and inclusion in student leadership, highlighted the CSU’s career expansion goal, stating that this is the direction CSUs are heading, and they want to make sure CSUN stays up to date with it.

Gupta went on to highlight her accomplishment as one of the few who were elected into a leadership position from the moment she entered campus.

And according to Gupta, after attaining her role in AS, she has conducted over 60 interviews, making diverse choices within the community and adding students to the CSUN senate. Gupta also claimed that she knows CSUN and she knows AS, making her confident that she can assure a connection between communities.

Heart of the Matadors

The final group, Heart of the Matadors, is being run by current AS Vice President Álvaro Geminiano Aragón, who is running for president, alongside current Senator for Humanities Kimberly Basilio as vice president candidate. Aragón said their campaign is rooted in strengthening students’ success and DEI across campus, while increasing AS accessibility.

Aragón said the first action in his term would be to prioritize student feedback to AS and to request transparency from the student administrators. He argued that, given the political climate, students’ voices need to be fierce and not shy away from issues they are facing. Aragón identifies as a Mexican and an international student, but said he carries more voices within himself.

Aragón stressed that the AS budget is the slate’s main concern and, due to CSUN’s administration, cuts are a strong possibility. He also stated that there would be a focus on how high the administration president’s compensation is, while students struggle every day to pay the rent.

“We’ve done a lot, and I think I want to see that kind of accountability spread across the board,” Basilio said.

Voting is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 7, starting at 8 a.m. and closing on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Students can find Campus Voting Information Stations at the campus store, Cleary Walk, Library Lawn and Plaza del Sol in the USU, which are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The election results reveal event is scheduled for April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the USU’s Grand Salon.

Lobbying in Sacramento

During spring break, on March 20, AS went to the annual California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) hosted by the California State Student Association (CSSA) in Sacramento.

CSSA represents all 22 Cal State campuses in addition to Cal State Maritime and is led by student leaders, who are usually the leaders of their student body that includes the president, the vice president and the body’s external affairs officer or chair of associate affairs.

AS Chair of Legislative Affairs Cesar Rosales said that a big part of this summit is the CHESS conference, in which students from all CSUs get together and organize a massive lobbying day.

“Each campus gets a group of representatives to meet and lobby issues facing the Cal States and advocate for bills that the CSSA supports directly to legislators,” Rosales said. “We have two co-sponsored bills and five supported bills.”

From these seven bills, there are three that current AS President Keiry Saravia says CSUN students should be aware of.

Senate Bill 323

Saravia said that Senate Bill 323 would open up the California Dream Act to all California residents. Students who are California residents whose parents have green cards or who are U.S. citizens – who don’t face the challenges of being undocumented or being from mixed-status families – still feel unsafe applying for FAFSA.

This bill, Saravia said, would specifically open up the California Dream Act to all California residents, even if they are third-generation citizens. If the student is low-income, they would be able to apply for state aid.

Last year, the CSAC helped introduce a bill that opened up the Dream Act application to students from mixed-status families to help them receive more aid.

Assembly Bill 2251

Assembly Bill 2251 would affect the cost of attendance for a CSU, UC or community college, a cost that can look different for every student. She said even when students get jobs, it can affect their financial aid little by little.

Saravia also mentioned no student can truly calculate their cost of attendance, so the bill would help address that issue, allowing students to know how much it would cost to dorm, commute or live off campus.

Rosales stressed that although a lot of the issues students face cannot be directly fixed by institutions like CSUN, they can be advocated for through legislation to solve those issues.

“It’s so important to go to these offices and talk to these people because bills like these are the ones that really affect students directly,” he said.

Senate Bill 961

Saravia pointed out that Senate Bill 961 would help increase eligibility for students who could qualify for CalFresh.

“This bill is meant to equip all of the CSUs, some UCs and community colleges to do better outreach to students so that they know that they’re eligible for Cal Fresh,” Saravia said.

The bill would allow data sharing between CSAC and Cal Fresh, where they would be able to identify who would be eligible for Cal Fresh.

The Valera Nest, Saravia said, has an office specifically for Cal Fresh. Once the bill is passed, it would support that office to support more students.

Saravia mentioned the bill needs to be approved by both the assembly and the senate, and later signed by Governor Gavin Newsom before it can go into effect. She emphasized that in the next lobbying effort, which is said to be AS’s proposed Joint Lobbying Day, Senate Bill 961 is going to be relevant to CSUN students, especially those who are homeless, foster youth and commuters who just need food.

“You can’t expect a student to thrive at a campus when they’re going hungry,” she said.

When asked how AS would ensure these bills will pass for CSUN students, Rosales said that all they can do is keep fighting.

“We encourage students to go out there and email, letter, drop into your legislator’s office, call them, leave a message, talk to a staffer,” Rosales said. “Legislators understand that students are an important group in all their districts, even ones like here in this region, which are typically older individuals; they still understand what students matter.”

Bridging the gap between timeless gym staples and nostalgic favorites, this musical lineup provides all the right hype music for any occasion. Backed by chart-topping stats and throwback anthems, tune into a history of some musical highlights throughout global sporting events.

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

Shakira

This World Cup classic has topped the charts since its release in 2010. With over 1 billion streams, this anthem remains one of the most recognizable sports songs because of its electric beat and unmistakable energy.

“Wavin’ Flag”

K’Naan

Originally penned as a poignant tribute to those displaced by the Somali Civil War, K’naan’s powerful track was later chosen as one of the anthems of the 2010 World Cup. The song gained new life after being rewritten and remixed by various artists, evolving l into a celebratory global anthem centered on freedom and unity.

La Copa de la Vida

Ricky Martin

Translated to the “The Cup of Life” in English, this Latin Pop hit was chosen as the anthem for the 1998 World Cup. By breaking down language barriers, this track expanded the variety of music featured on the world stage and proceeded to dominate charts in 30 different countries.

Till I Collapse

Eminem

Billboard reported that Eminem’s 2002 hit “Till I Collapse” was the top song on Spotify fitness playlists in 2014. Using the same “stomp-clap” beat as Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” the track is a powerful anthem about persistence and refusing to give up.

I Love L.A

Randy Newman

Newman’s 1983 is still alive throughout sports stadiums across Los Angeles. From the Dodgers to the Rams, LA sports teams often play this classic as an homage to their home town at the end of their games to celebrate a victory.

We Are The Champions

Queen

This familiar and powerful rock anthem guides the listener through a journey of challenges, persisting all the way to the finish line. The 1994 FIFA World Cup used this late ‘70s timeless anthem as the official song for the world wide competition, and still remains the ultimate victory score.

El Cine

Whether you’re a die-hard fan on the edge of your seat or just there for the stadium snacks, a good sports movie always hits the spot. Here are a few classics that perfectly balance big-game drama with laugh-out-loud moments.

Challengers (2024)

Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 film “Challengers” serves a story of the adrenaline of professional tennis with the heat of a messy, multi-layered love triangle. After a career-ending injury, Zendaya’s character pivots to coaching her husband, ultimately setting the stage for a dramatic showdown against his former best friend and her own ex-boyfriend.

Bend It like Beckham (2002)

This 2002 feel-good film weaves together themes of sisterhood, culture, and soccer. Parminder Nagra stars as an aspiring athlete secretly pursuing her soccer dreams against her family’s wishes, while Keira Knightley portrays her teammate who must navigate her own mother’s pushback. Teaming up both on and off the field, the pair tackle obstacles as young female athletes, proving that pursuing your passion can be worth the risk.

Ted Lasso (2020)

When an American football coach takes the reins of a struggling Premier League soccer club, his charisma and unique coaching style pull at your heartstrings, on and off the field. With a mix of emotional moments and high stakes soccer moments, Ted Lasso is the ultimate feel-good essential.

Field of Dreams (1989)

“If you build it, he will come.” This iconic line sparks a mission in a small town Iowa farmer to build a baseball diamond on his property to fulfill a lifelong dream. This 1989 film remains a timeless classic story of baseball, family and passion.

Blades of Glory (2007)

Featuring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as figure skating rivals, the duo discovers a loophole in order to get back onto the ice after becoming disqualified as single-performers. To reclaim their former glory, the two ego-driven opponents become the first male duo to grace the ice, creating a ridiculous classic sports comedy.

She’s the Man (2006)

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” this classic early 2000s film stars Amanda Bynes who dresses up as her twin brother to continue her passion for playing soccer after the girls’ team was cut. While maintaining her secret identity, Bynes navigates her love for the sport, while also juggling the weight of falling for her new teams’ star player.

According to CSUN’s website, undergraduate students taking up to six units pay approximately $2,569 a semester for tuition and required campus fees as of Spring 2026. Students taking over six units pay approximately $3,925 per semester, depending on the number of units and required fees. Some additional fees can include the Associated Students fee, the Student Union fee and the Health Facilities and Services fee.

While tuition and fees are expected expenses, some say the financial burden can impact how they budget throughout the semester. Devin Saddia, a sophomore majoring in public health, said financial aid covers most of his tuition, but there have been semesters when he still had to pay a portion of the cost out of pocket. He added that smaller academic expenses can sometimes add unexpected stress as well. Textbooks, for example, can cost anywhere from $60 to more than $100 per course.

“I would say those smaller fees, compared to tuition, impacted me the most. Even something like one book for $60 can make you think about how you manage your money,” Saddia said.

For students who cannot afford to pay tuition at once, the university offers a payment option that divides tuition into smaller installments during the semester. According to CSUN’s installment payment plan, students who enroll in the program must pay a $40 nonrefundable administrative fee, and the remaining tuition balance is divided into several scheduled payments across the semester.

The university outlines several possible schedules depending on when students enroll in the program. One plan requires an initial deposit, followed by installment payments due in June, July and August, while other options divide the remaining balance into two or three payments later in the semester.

Another CSUN student, who requested anonymity, said financial aid and scholarships help cover most of her tuition, but family finances can still make it difficult to manage payments at times.

“Most of my tuition is covered by FAFSA and the middle-class scholarship,” she said. “But when my dad doesn’t have work, sometimes I have to pay out of pocket first and get reimbursed later. That initial payment can be difficult.”

In addition to tuition costs, students must also meet university payment deadlines to remain enrolled in their courses. CSUN’s payment due dates and fee payment schedule states that tuition and fees are typically expected to be paid during registration, unless students have demonstrated they have financial aid to cover tuition and fees, are on an approved payment plan or have a fee waiver.

For students registering for Fall 2026 courses between April 1 and Aug. 17, their tuition is expected by Aug. 17. If tuition is not paid by this date, it could lead to class cancellations and schedule adjustments.

Third-year CTVA film production major Feirin Staats said she is thankful to have parents who help her pay tuition.

“I’m very lucky that my parents help with my tuition and overall cost of school,” Staats said. “But I also work part-time to help pay for other things, and that kind of causes stress because you’re trying to work while going to school.”

For students like Staats, handling their financial responsibilities while attending college has become part of their routine. Some students may have financial aid, while others have family that they can depend on. Many students have part-time jobs to cover the costs of being a university student.

Programs like installment plans help students pay tuition in smaller amounts, but earning a college degree remains a significant financial burden. Tuition costs, due dates and other expenses continue to impact students’ lives at CSUN.

The club’s roots can be traced back to Glendale Community College (GCC), where Michael Gordon, the founder and CSUN president of AAC, first devised the idea in October 2023. What started as a discussion between friends has grown into a multi-campus space for creativity.

“What would I be without my friends?” Gordon asked. “While it was all my idea, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”

In its first semester at CSUN, the club is slowly trying to make itself known. Gordon, who describes himself as “the ringmaster of the whole organization,” is handling everything from managing the club’s social media to events and outreach.

CSUN AAC’s goals are echoed by its leaders and in its social media, and Gordon makes clear that this is a casual space where everyone can feel a welcoming, positive community.

“We’re not discriminating against anybody that wants to come, as long as you have the passion to create and you’re enthusiastic,” Okam said.

Joshua Fraley, AAC vice president and creative writing major, plays a supporting role in the club’s expansion. Having worked with Gordon on the club at GCC, Fraley is now hoping to increase the club’s engagement at CSUN and the opportunities it can offer members by adding more hands-on experiences.

“What I want to do more with this one is have more actual activities,” Fraley said. “I want to bring in more animation to the classroom, like group projects.”

The club is still in its early stages at CSUN, having had its first meeting last Wednesday in Sequoia Hall.

“I think right now we are just trying to get people in the door,” Fraley said. “The biggest thing is just to get started. No matter where you are, it’s a starting point.”

Chisom Okam, AAC secretary and animation major, feels that the club represents more than just a networking opportunity – it’s a reminder of the passion that inspired his career path.

“I started animation because I’ve always loved cartoons as a kid,” Okam said. “I kind of want to create and have animations that people can enjoy in the future.”

Okam further explained how the club is open to all, welcoming artists, photographers, filmmakers and creatives of all kinds.

This openness has already drawn in students like Arin Kennard, a junior business administration major who found out about AAC while searching for clubs to connect with. As an independent musician with hundreds of thousands of streams, Kenard saw the club as an opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside other creatives.

“It’s cool just to be around other people who are passionate about art,” Kenard said. “It’s nice to share knowledge and expertise and help grow with everybody.”

Attendees of CSUN’s first AAC meeting had a glimpse into the casual, welcoming atmosphere the club hopes to portray. They were invited to play video games, participate in personality bingo and compete in a Kahoot quiz based on a presentation about the club to win a prize. Gordon believes these activities helped break the ice and made everyone feel comfortable.

AAC and its leaders have ambitious plans to connect students with professionals in the animation field. On April 27, the club will host its first guest speaker, Martin T. Sherman, known for his voice roles as “Thomas the Tank Engine” and “Pac-Man,” as well as his roles in “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Green Street Hooligans.”

This event was described as a major accomplishment that the AAC leaders are looking forward to, especially for Gordon, who organized it.

“He’s a really talented guy,” Gordon said. “I feel like he’s a great guy to come speak to the club, because we don’t just focus on animation.”

In addition, Gordon is working with others to create a pilot that combines live-action filming and animation, with the goal of pitching it to Nickelodeon. With hopes of more people joining the club, the AAC leadership could see itself expanding into a real animation studio.

But for now, their focus is on building the club’s foundation at CSUN.

“We really just want to make sure our students feel seen and heard,” Gordon said.

Students interested in joining AAC can stay updated through its Instagram or attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Sequoia Hall.

With the Olympic Summer Games only two years away, preparations are currently being made. The games are scheduled from July 14 to July 30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from Aug. 15 to Aug. 27, 2028. The LA & Oklahoma City Locals Presale will be open from April 2 to April 6, 2026.

Those who are not selected in the first drop will automatically be entered in later drops with a maximum of 12 allotted tickets.

LA28 announced that for the first time in 80 years, new permanent venues will not be built. The Valley Zone was set up with four complexes within the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. BMX freestyle, BMX racing, skateboarding, modern pentathlon, and 3×3 basketball will all be held in Los Angeles’ second-largest urban park.

The Universal City Zone, which will host Squash’s Olympic debut at Universal Studios, is also in the SFV.

Preparations are underway in the San Fernando Valley, including planned transit upgrades. With Metro recently receiving a $139 million U.S. Department of Transportation Grant, they plan to “connect communities” with permanent long-term improvements.

Metro has also chosen five Central Mobility Hubs, where riders can access the Metro Rail. In the SFV, the Chatsworth and the North Hollywood mobility hubs will provide easy access to Game events outside the SFV’s boundaries.

Metro’s Venue Mobility Hubs are stations located near major event venues. In the SFV, riders can use the Metro G Line’s Woodley Station and the planned Balboa Station to reach events at the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area.

While the LA28 Games are bringing maintenance to LA’s transit systems, some locals are not too enthusiastic about the turnout.

Matt Lopez, who resides in El Sereno, noted that while subways and trains are still under construction, the Games are two years away, which leaves a lot of uncertainty.

“With the way things are going, the Olympics might be boycotted, and it’ll be a ghost town,” Lopez said.

These fears for a potential boycott stem from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, which were boycotted due to the Cold War. The 1980 Moscow Games were also boycotted.

While no official 2028 boycott has been announced, calls to boycott the Games have gained traction.

At home, tensions are brewing between those in charge of the Games and government officials.

In a CNN interview, Mayor Karen Bass called on Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, to step down after emails leaked between him and Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. He is backed by the Los Angeles Olympic Committee board, which is in charge of planning the 2028 Games, though the board has since apologized.

While whispers of tension are circulating, this will still be the SFV’s first time hosting Olympic events. With two years left until the celebrations, communities can begin to plan how to join in.

About 300 protesters filled Alameda Street outside of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, heckling Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers who stood on the other side of a metal barricade. Protesters began to slam and kick the barricade until officers opened fire with less-lethal munitions. The crowd responded with shields and leaf blowers to combat the spray of pepperballs and clouds of tear gas.

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Griffin O'Rourke

Horse-mounted police officers move protesters up Temple St. away from the Metropolitan Detention Center on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif.

One protester reportedly suffered a less-lethal bullet to their right eye.

Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived at the scene and began kettling protesters on the street.

Jacquie, an activist and protester, was caught in the kettle along with two unaccompanied minors who were arrested as police closed in.

“They had to be released to their parents. I hope I calmed them enough to make it through,” said Jacquie. “Even some of the 20-year-old girls were crying. I get it.”

A crowd still remained nearby on the corner of Temple Street and Alameda Street, where horse-mounted officers swept through as officers on foot arrested more people.

75 people were arrested on Saturday, eight of which were minors.

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Benjamin Hanson

Department of Homeland Security officers rush out of the gate and force protesters to the street during an anti-ICE protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

A similar incident played out in Portland between protesters and U.S. Border Patrol officers at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Oregon State Police responded with a Mobile Response Team that tried to push protesters away from the building.

Protesters huddled on the ground, burning American flags while others yelled through megaphones.

Pepper-balls were sprayed into the crowd and one tear gas canister was deployed, but was quickly extinguished by protesters.

Sunday, March 22

At 5:26 p.m., CSUN officers arrested a suspect who had an outstanding warrant at the Children’s Center.

Monday, March 23

These crime logs were reported on March 23; the dates of the actual crimes are included if needed for clarity.

Black marker was used to write graffiti in a men’s restroom by an unknown suspect in Bookstein Hall.

At 9 a.m., a victim was extorted after a suspect threatened to release personal photos unless the victim paid at the University Library.

Between March 22 and March 23, an unknown suspect stole a victim’s secured electric scooter in the University Park Apartments Building 8.

At 1:59 p.m., CSUN officers arrested a suspect for resisting a peace officer and violating the education code in Manzanita Hall.

Between March 13 and March 23, an unknown suspect stole a victim’s bicycle in the University Park Apartments Building 20.

Black marker was used to write graffiti in a men’s restroom by an unknown suspect in the Charles H. Noski Auditorium.

Tuesday, March 24

These crime logs were reported on March 24; the dates of the actual crimes are included if needed for clarity.

On March 23 between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., a victim was assaulted in the University Park Apartments.

A black marker was used to write graffiti in an elevator by an unknown suspect in Parking Structure B3.

At 9:40 a.m., two male suspects stole a victim’s property and fled the scene on Plummer Street and White Oak Avenue.

Wednesday, March 25

A suspect sent personal photos to a victim without their consent.

Thursday, March 26

A yellow marker was used to write graffiti in a men’s restroom by an unknown suspect in the University Library.

At 10:48 p.m., a suspect pepper-sprayed a victim at the University Park Apartments Building 14.

Friday, March 27

There is nothing to report.

Saturday, March 28

There is nothing to report.