The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Healthy Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Jessica Jewell March 29, 2012

  Vegetarian Chili I’m a big fan of chili, a BIG one. There are so many different fun ways to customize each batch, the options are endless. In the fall, I love making Drunken Pumpkin...

Heated debate at A.S. meeting over MEChA funding

Jessica Jewell March 27, 2012

A.S. approved funding $1,000 to Moviemento Estudantil Chicana/o de Aztlan (MEChA) for the Raza Youth Conference Tuesday after three failed motions on the floor. MEChA originally requested $1,300 from...

Healthy African Yam Stew recipe

Jessica Jewell March 20, 2012

I recently picked up a copy of “Vegan Yum Yum,” a book published by one of my favorite vegan bloggers. The recipes in this thing are killer. So, naturally, I had to try my hand at one of the...

USDA OK’s ammonia laden beef substance to enter public schools, but we should not be surprised.

Jessica Jewell March 18, 2012

Jessica Jewell daily sundial A petition on Change.org went viral on the web during the last few weeks, spotlighting bad U.S. agricultural practices. With over 220,000 signatures, the petition demands...

Healthier option: Homemade black bean burgers

Jessica Jewell March 15, 2012

As a vegetarian, I get bored and suspicious of freezer-aisle garden burgers, so I decided to try something new: black bean burgers. They require some prep and some care, but the end product is 100-percent...

Electronic waiting list for students adding classes soon to come

Jessica Jewell March 13, 2012

CSUN is the only CSU that does not have an electronic wait list for students wishing to add classes, but this will soon change. A.S. passed a resolution drafted by Senator Cinzia Lettieri urging...

Creamy pesto mint soba noodle pasta served on spinach and topped with heirloom tomatoes. Photo credit: Jessica Jewell / Daily Sundial

Creamy Basil and Mint Pesto Pasta

Jessica Jewell March 7, 2012

Pesto, is always a crowd-pleaser, and vegan food blog Finding Vegan puts a fun twist on this savory favorite -- lemony pesto made with avocados and served with soba noodles. It’s very simple,...

Associated Students extend deadline to apply for senate seats by a week

Jessica Jewell March 6, 2012

Associated Students voted to extend the deadline for people who want to run for a seat from today to March 14, at 11:00 p.m. in an attempt to encourage more civic engagement on campus. President...

By Gabriel Ivan Orendain-Necochea / Visual Editor

Past Farm Bill policies show change may not be possible

Jessica Jewell March 5, 2012

The fate of American food policy lies in the hands of Washington policy makers this fall. In September, the 2008 Farm Bill, officially known as the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, expires....

Associated Students allocate money for March on March protest

Jessica Jewell February 28, 2012

Associated Students allocated $5,448 Tuesday to fund CSUN students to join the March for Higher Education (also known as March on March) in Sacramento. The motion enables CSUN students to join other...

Banana bread made easy

Jessica Jewell February 22, 2012

Easy, From-Scratch Banana Bread So, I had a couple bananas that were turning brown this past week so I decided to try my hand at making some banana bread. I had never made any type of bread, yeasty...

Illustration by Gabriel Ivan Orendain-Necochea//Visual Editor

New technology pushes introduction of genetically engineered salmon into the U.S. food supply

Jessica Jewell February 21, 2012

Genetically engineered animals delivered straight to our plate. Orwellian much? Not anymore. Genetically engineered has moved from the turf to the surf. AquaBounty Technologies, a biotechnology...

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