Music, Games and a Giant VW Bus Open the Semester at Matador Nights

  • Students taking photos in front of a VW bus with neon lights.

    Walter the Bus, "the World's Largest Volkswagen Bus," visited​ Matador Nights on Sept. 14. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Person with cell phone taking photo of DJs LA Leakers.

    Popular DJs LA Leakers returned to Matador Nights to keep Matadors dancing all night long. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Group of students posing for photo.

    Students filled the University Student Union for a night of music, food and fun at Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Matty the Matador breakdancing.

    No Matador Nights is complete without Matty the Matador's dance moves. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Person playing virtual reality game.

    The classic arcade with a twist: students could try out virtual reality games in the arcade during Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Matty the Matador next to a girl playing air hockey.

    Matty the Matador stopped by the USU Grand Salon arcade for some air hockey coaching during the fall 2018 Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Carnival ride Tornado with neon lights.

    The Tornado took Matadors on a dizzy ride at Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Crowd of students outdoors in front of stage with DJs and bright lights.

    University Student Union's Plaza del Sol was transformed into a bustling dance floor for Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Two people with laser tag guns hiding behind camouflage tent.

    Students entered the laser battlefield in the Northridge Center to challenge fellow Matadors to a game of laser tag. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • DJs Deux Twins taking a selfie.

    DJ duo Deux Twins got the party started at Matador Nights on Sept. 14. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Students taking pieces of cake of a table.

    Celebratory cake was served in honor of the University Student Union's 30th year of events. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Group of student pose with costume pieces in front of wall with

    Matador Nights kicked off the fall 2018 semester on Sept. 14. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Two people playing arcade game.

    The University Student Union's Grand Salon turned into an arcade with classic games for Matador Nights. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

The fall 2018 semester at California State University, Northridge got off to a thrilling start as students took a break from their new class schedules to join fellow Matadors at Matador Nights on Sept. 14.

Every semester, CSUN’s University Student Union (USU) transforms into what the USU calls “CSUN’s Best Party.” This semester, Matadors filled the USU to enjoy games, live DJs, food and fun.

Students had the chance to challenge their friends to a game of laser tag in the Northridge Room, which was transformed into a laser battlefield where teams of Matadors battled for victory.

Free pizza, sliders and popcorn helped keep students’ energy up, so they could (try to) keep up with Matty the Matador’s dance moves on the Plaza del Sol dance floor. DJ teams Deux Twins and LA Leakers kept the dance floor bustling and the party going until 1 a.m.

Walter the Bus, “the World’s Largest Volkswagen Bus,” visited CSUN for the night and offered a fun hangout spot and popular photo-op with its bright neon lights. Students looking for more action took a dizzy ride on the fast-spinning Tornado carnival ride.

In the Cosmic Room, party-goers could get horoscope predictions for the upcoming semester or stop by for airbrush tattoos.

The USU Grand Salon was turned into an arcade with a modern twist, packed with classic arcade games as well as virtual-reality games.

This Matador Nights also celebrated the 30th installment of the event at the USU. In honor of the special occasion, Matadors were treated to “celebratory cake.”

Transfer student and first-time Matador Nights attendee Klara Gadd said she came for the fun and free food.

“I wanted to feel like a part of the school and see what CSUN has to offer, now that I’m a Matador,” Gadd said.

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