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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN entertains audience with performance

Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN entertains audience with performance

Jonathan R. Diaz May 5, 2014

Cinco de Mayo started early with performances of traditional Mexican dances at the annual Folklor de Mexico showcase. Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN and Los Danzantes de Aztlan de Fresno State University...

Glenn Omatsu, right, receives a plaque from Gina Masequesmay, the Chairman of the Asian American Studies (AAS) at the AAS reception and dedication ceremony to rename the formerly known Asian House to the Glenn Omatsu House on April 29, 2014 in Northridge, Calif. (Photo Credit: David J. Hawkins/Photo Editor)

Asian House rededicated to honor CSUN professor Glenn Omatsu

Jonathan R. Diaz April 30, 2014

Story by Pilar de Haro The Asian American Studies (AAS) department held a ceremonial blessing in Glenn Omatsu’s honor by renaming the Asian House after him and recognizing Asian American culture...

Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary “Blackfish,” discusses the impact of the film and its treatment of orca whales, Wednesday in the Northridge Center.  Photo Credit: Lucas Esposito / Senior Photographer

Documentary director discusses motivation behind ‘Blackfish’

Jonathan R. Diaz April 23, 2014

“Blackfish” director Gabriela Cowperthwaite visited campus Wednesday to speak about her experiences becoming a documentarian and creating the controversial film. “Blackfish” challenges...

Javier Rico and Israel Ramirez listen to Margarita Nieto read her essay about Mexican writer Octavio Pazs life.

CSUN honors life of Mexican poet-diplomat with panel discussion

Jonathan R. Diaz April 23, 2014

As part of the partnership between CSUN and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the Center for Mexico and Latin American Studies, held a discussion honoring the life of Mexican writer...

Voter turnout low for AS elections but still higher than years past

Jonathan R. Diaz April 22, 2014

With an increased voter turnout this year, the 2014 Associated Students (AS) elections had one of the highest numbers of student participation among California State Universities (CSUs) in Los Angeles...

Helen Cox (pictured at a different event) spoke about water conservation at a seminar presented by the Institute for Sustainability (File Photo)

Sustainability workshop stresses water conservation and solar energy use

Jonathan R. Diaz April 16, 2014

CSUN faculty, staff and students got tips on being environmentally friendly at home and got familiar with solar energy at a workshop presented by the Institute for Sustainability. The workshop, called...

American Indian studies to host Native American performance artist

Jonathan R. Diaz April 14, 2014

The American Indian studies department and the American Indian Student Association are presenting performance artist James Luna of the California Luiseño tribe on April 16. The lecture will be held from...

(Photo Credit: David J. Hawkins/Photo Editor)

Filipino American Student Association mixes old and new with performance

Jonathan R. Diaz April 13, 2014

Students performed the music of Queen, Journey and Bon Jovi among a mix of traditional Philippino cultural dances at the 29th annual Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN)  presented by the CSUN’s Filipino...

Tiffany Zaich celebrates her new position as AS president for 2014-2015 school year with the current AS president Christopher Woolett on Wednesday.

Tiffany Zaich elected Associated Students president for 2014-2015

Jonathan R. Diaz April 2, 2014

UPDATED WITH UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS Tiffany Zaich and Talar Alexanian are elected Associated Students (AS) president and vice president for the 2014-2015 school year. “I look forward to going...

AS elections begin Tuesday, students can vote in person or via their Gmail account

Jonathan R. Diaz March 31, 2014

Associated Students (AS) Elections will be held April 1 beginning at 8 a.m. Students can vote via email through their CSUN Gmail account or in person at polling stations at Matador Square, Arbor Grill...

Central American studies to host two documentary filmmakers this week

Jonathan R. Diaz March 30, 2014

Central American Indigenous Studies Lecture Series will present a film screening entitled,  “Life and Empowerment Through the Kuna and Embera Lenses. Panamanian Documentary filmmaker Anayansi Prado...

Keke West recites a spoken word poem during a talent show held in memory of CSUN student Jusdeep Singh Sethi Photo Credit Jonathan R. Diaz/News Editor

Talent show held in memory of student who gave back to his community

Jonathan R. Diaz March 24, 2014

Singers, dancers and poets took part in the annual Ujjaldidar Singh Memorial Foundation Talent Show in memory of CSUN student Jusdeep Singh Sethi who died last Aug. The talent show was a way of carrying...

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