Campus life at Northridge

Where to shop?

Capstone Comics

2121 W Parmer Lane, #107

This place requires a little drive or a hike to this comic book store. Located in a strip mall, this place is easy to pass because the small storefront gets lost with the surrounding stores. Just keep an eye out for the comic book wallpaper on the outside glass of the store. As soon as you walk in, Iron Man and a fellow employee immediately greet you. Fans of various types of comics have a variety of books to choose from including recent graphic novel adaptations such as Watchmen and Wolverine, as well as plenty of eye candy action figures in display cases.

Where to hang?

Canary Roost

11900 Metric Blvd # D

Located right next door to Bevo's ACC Bookstore, this bar is a convenient hangout for students to relax after a day of classes and studying. This place may seem small, but there is plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy the drink specials and karaoke. This is not a place to study as the lighting is that of a typical bar, but football fans can enjoy the game as every University of Texas game is broadcast on the many large screen television sets. The crowd seems to pick up around 10 p.m. when karaoke begins.

Where to eat?

Café Java

11900 Metric Blvd # K

Also located in the same strip mall as Canary Roost, this coffee shop not only offers students their morning cup of joe, but also serves high quality dining for a college student's budget. The staff immediately welcomes patrons when they walk in the door and are ready to serve giving the café a friendly atmosphere. Students have plenty of tables to choose from for studying or doing homework in between classes or just hanging out with some friends. Although, what seemed to be lacking here is wireless internet.