Welcome to the debut of the Daily Sundial’s weekly debate segment. This segment will follow the rules of a parliamentary debate. The statement in the headline will always propose some sort of change and is termed, the resolution. The debater who is arguing in support of the resolution is called the government. The debater who is arguing against the resolution is said to be arguing for the opposition. A debater may be arguing a position which is not their personal… Read more

September looks like a major month for DVD releases, especially for TV buffs.  Time to catch up on your favorite shows and be introduced to new shows you’ve heard about.  9/7/2010 “Boy Meets World” Seasons 1, 2, 3 DVD Suggested Retail $19.98 each “Boy Meets World” seasons 1-3 is being re-released on DVD for the first time in almost six years, after being acquired by Lions Gate Entertainment in 2008.  This comedy series chronicles the everyday life of Cory Mathews… Read more

Summertime has evaporated and most blockbusters have been unveiled, but several solid films will be released in September. 9/1/2010 The American George Clooney is Jack, an assassin, who decides to execute one last assignment after a horribly gone wrong mission in Sweden.  In Italy, Jack hides away in a small town, but his final assignment is not what it appears.  The movie resembles a European film furnished with an American star, so the average George Clooney fan probably will not… Read more

4 stars out of 5 When someone hears the title, “The Last Exorcism,” comedy is not the first thing that comes to mind. However,  the entire first half of “The Last Exorcism” is filled with sarcasm, wit and comedy to put the audience at ease in the beginning, just to shock and frighten them later. Let’s get to the point: this is not a movie you would take someone to on a first date. The film is shot as a… Read more

The California Faculty Association (CFA)  has released a report that shows public and private funding, such as those generated by revenue operations like auxiliary organizations, have been mixed. The report states the CSU Chancellor’s Office, including the CSU system’s executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer, were aware that public money was being improperly deposited in auxiliary organizations, according to the CFA. The report is based on minutes from a series of closed-door meetings of CSU executives that were discovered… Read more

Recent graduate Evan Randles, 25, returns to classes this fall after completing seven years of undergraduate studies and acquiring three degrees. “Ideally, in exactly one year from now I will be entering as a first year student into a doctorates program,” Randles said. Hardly satisfied en route to the ultimate goal of achieving his doctorate in mathematical physics, Randles prepares himself by actively studying and performing research daily through an awarded program called the ‘CSU – Louis Stokes Alliance for… Read more

Question: Dear Life and Style, It’s no surprise that the beginnning of a new semester can be both challenging and overwhelming. However, I am finding this semester particularly difficult. I just can’t seem to find a balance between juggling school, work, family, friends, my significant other, and everything else in my life. There’s simply not enough hours in the day! What would you suggest that I do in order to help minimize my constant stress? Thanks, Disorganized Mess Response: Dear… Read more

When Tova Litvin graduated high school, she contemplated two options: Move to the UK and pursue science or to Los Angeles to write music. Litvin admits that deep down, she always knew she would pursue music. Born in Los Angeles, Litvin spent much of her childhood living abroad in various countries. At 17, she left Israel for the bright lights of Los Angeles. One of her first undertakings was a three-song project. “There was a journalist who was be-headed in… Read more

General Manager David Crandall reported Tuesday the upcoming changes between Associated Students (A.S.) and University Student Union (USU) partnership effective fall 2012. Currently, A.S. manages the Fitness Center while USU provides the facility and equipment support. In addition, A.S. operates the Open Gym program and Intramurals on campus. However, by 2012, the USU will take responsibility for the Fitness Center, Open Gym and Intramurals saving A.S. money. “Right now we pay for those programs,” Crandall said. “Once they take it… Read more