Congrads CSUN 2006 Black Graduates!!!!!!!

(Photos: Saharra White)

Mistress of Ceremonies

Michelle May was the mistress of ceremonies at the Black Graduation Ceremony on Sunday May 28th. (Photos: Saharra White)

Acknowledgements of Family

Jasmin Young and Patrice Ferguson give acknowledgements of family during the Black Graduation Celebration at CSUN on Sunday. (Photos: Saharra White)

Students presented Black Family Specialist Certificate during Black Graduation

Professor Broadous and Dr. Bracy present Black Family Specialist Certificate to Patrice Ferguson, Jasmin Young, and Kellvon Smith. (Photos: Saharra White)

Dr. Purnell speaks at Black Graduation Celebration

Doctor Purnell speaks to graduating students and guest at the Black Graduation Celebration on Sunday. Purnell also gave out awards to students graduating.(Photos: Saharra White)

Black Graduation Celebration 2006

Professor Monica Turner and Professor Deborakh Broadous look at the black graduation celebration program on Sunday. PAS graduate Patrice Furguson smiles for the camera. (Photos: Saharra White)

Black Graduation Celebration

Jasmin Young, Dr.William Watkins, Kellvon Smith. (Photo: Saharra White)

Black Graduation Celebration 2006

The celebration included performances by CSUN's Gospel Choir, "Voices of Praise" and Carmel Echols. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

College track runners wait for their teammates to pass the baton in the womens 4x400 meter relay on Saturday May 13th at the 2006 Big West Track and Field Conference. (photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

College track runners wait for their teammates to pass the batton in the womens 4x400 meter relay on Saturday May 13th at the 2006 Big West Track and Field Conference. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

California State Univeristy of Northridge Junior Justin Johnson shakes his teammates hand sfter comeing in second in the 400 meter hurdels with a time of 52.07 at the 2006 Big West Conference on Saturday May 13th at CSUN. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

La'Shana Verdon a Junior at California State University of Northridge prepares for the 400 meter hurdles on saturday May 13th at the 2006 Big West Conference. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

Manuel Ruiz a junior at California State University of Northridge takes a break after running the mens 5000 meter run on Saturday May 13th at the 2006 Big West Conference. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

Ashleigh McGrew a sophmore from Elk Grove accepts an award on Saturday May 13th, 2006 at the 2006 Big West Conference at California State University of Northridge.(Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

Kayli Sanders a Freshmen from Baytown, Texas walks towards family and friedns afters she competes in the first field event on Friday May 12th at Cal State Univerity of Northridge at the 2006 Big West Track and Field Championships. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

LaShana Verdon a junior at Cal State University of Nortridge waits to hear her score after competiting in the womens long jump at the 2006 Big West Track and Field Championships at CSUN on Friday May 12, 2006. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

Brittany Ricketts a junior at Cal State University of Northridge takes a break from running at the Big West Track and Field Championship on Friday May 12th at CSUN. (Photo: Saharra White)

Big West Track and Field Championship 2006

Brittany Ricketts a junior at California State University of Northridge competes at the 2006 Big West Track and Field Championships on Friday May 12th at CSUN. (Photo: Saharra White)

Jazz Festival Goes On

Jazz Fest
5/8/06
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The 37th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival ended.
The six-day event included local musicians from New Orleans as well as others including Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon.
Organizers have not announced how many attended; the event usually brings out around five hundred thousand people.
The New Orleans Fair Ground Race Course is where the festival was hosted.
During the height of the flooding the Race Course was under five feet of water.
A number of musicians returned to New Orleans for the jazz festival, for some this is the first time they are returning since Hurricane Katrina.
Performer Fat Domino was a headliner for the jazz festival.
Domino did make an appearance at the festival, but he did not perform.
It was his first visit to New Orleans since Domino was rescued by boat when Katrina hit on August 29th.(Written for broadcast)

Free Brochures for Memory Loss

Alzheimer’s
5/8/06
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Those in the early stages of Alzheimer can choose between two free brochures that can assist them in planning for their future.
The brochures can also help them find resources accessible for them.
The brochures which were published by the Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are available from the association as well as clinic’s and doctor’s offices.
The brochure titled “You Have Just Been Diagnosed With Memory Loss: You Are Not Alone,” directs patients to services and resources available from the Alzheimer’s Association.
The second brochure “Early Stage Memory Loss: Planning For the Future” include issues patients should deal with early on such as: legal and healthcare issues.
Some of these issues include selecting a trustee, looking at their healthcare benefits, and talking with an attorney versed in managing cases dealing with dementia.(Written for Broadcast)

Studying My Upset Stomach

Arthritis Drugs
5/8/06
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New information has been released for arthritis sufferers.
According to researchers from U-C-L-A, patients that take an antacid with anti-inflammatory medication have less stomach problems.
The new study shows that by using an anti-inflammatory drug patients with an acid-reducing drug patients may have an increased effect than consuming a Cox-2 inhibitor alone to help protect an upset stomach.
According to the author of the study Doctor Brennan Spiegel, the drug combination may be the chosen cure for arthritis patients that are at high risk for stomach problems.
Upset stomach or Dyspepsia (dys-pep-sia) is one of the side effects of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.(Written for broadcast)

NFL meets at Pasadena City Council Meeting Today

Pasadena
5/8/06
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Today Pasadena City Council will meet to decide if a measure will be placed on the November ballot.
The measure is intended at attracting a National Football League to the Rose Bowl.
The N-F-L would have the right to play at the Rose Bowl for 25 years, in substitute of a five-hundred Million dollar stadium renovation.
Later on this month N-F-L owners could decide to endorse a Southland franchise.
The last professional team to play in the Los Angeles area was the Raiders before they moved to Oakland. (Written for broadcast)

"The Lion King"

The Lion Habitat is located in the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip. Admission is free, and its open from 11am-10pm daily.

Standing Tall

A duplicate of the Statue of Liberty in New York, this copycat is standing high in front of the New York New York hotel in Las Vegas Nevada.

Vegas Baby!

This is the minature version of the Eiffel Tower located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Paris Hotel.

A Damn Shame!!!!!!!

L.A. Coliseum $8 Million Dollar Renovation

N-F-L
5/1/06
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City officials will meet with the National Football League to present their plans for an 8 hundred Million dollar renovation of the L-A Coliseum.
The Coliseum which hosted the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics has not hosted a professional team since the Raiders in 1994.
According to N-F-L Commissioner Paul Tagliabue the league is focusing on the Coliseum as an N-F-L franchise location.
Construction for the Coliseum could begin next year, councilman Bernard Parks said. (Written for broadcast)

Latino Population Growing

Latino
5/1/06
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New strategies are needed to market to the growing Latino population.
Networks and big studios are realizing the need to advertise to this growing group of people said Alan Baral, co-owner of New Wave.
Translating ads from English to Spanish doesn't serve the demographics, Baral said.
According to Greta Nodar of Image Entertainment, these companies need more to attract to this growing population.
Some ways to reach the Latino market are by connecting with the Latino culture and using music.
The spending power of the Latino population could reach one Trillion dollars by the year 2010. (Written for broadcast)

San Fernando Valley Students Show Their "Smarts" in National Competition

Decathlon
5/1/06
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Taft High School in Woodland Hills has won its third national championship at the 25 th annual U-S Academic Decathlon.
The win is the fourth championship won in six years by a high school in the San Fernando Valley.
High school teams from the San Fernando Valley have won nine championships.
El Camino Real located in Woodland Hills has won four, Taft three and two from Moorpark.
This is the thirteenth national win for California. (Written for broadcast)

50 Cent Gets Healthy

50 Cent
5/1/06
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Rapper 50 Cent is part of a new campaign to help his young fans become healthier.
50 Cent who has sold over millions of records as an artist is a judge and spokes-rapper for a cooking competition that is nationwide.
The competition is sponsored by Glaceau the same company that sells 50 Cent's Formula 50 a grape-flavored Vitamin Water beverage.
The rapper wasn't always physically fit, 50 said it's harder for kids to have a healthy diet.
Student chefs will receive a $100,000 scholarship for creating a cafeteria lunch recipe that is the most "nutrient-rich."
(Written for broadcast)