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

Justin Marks, co-founder of the Activist Student Coalition, speaks to the Occupy CSUN participants before they head out on their march towards the Wells Fargo on campus on Monday. Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

Student activists focusing on more than campus issues

Karlee Johnson November 1, 2011

Student activists, who have had a relatively quiet presence on campus this semester, are focusing their attention on the greater community, according to student leaders. Many organizing efforts...

CSUN alumnus and Superior Court Judge for the Court of Los Angeles, Judge D. Zeke Zeidler, speaks to a full room at the University Student Union, Grand Salon on Wednesday. Zeidler spoke about his experience and knowledge of the foster youth in higher education. Every person is unique, every person is different when theyre 18...whats important is identifying resources for each (foster student), Zeidler said. Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Foster youth face unique obstacles getting through higher education

Karlee Johnson October 26, 2011

Former foster youth who attend institutes of higher education require more assistance in their college career, Superior Court Judge Zeke Zeidler said in a presentation to CSUN students Wednesday. These...

Gender inequality still an issue for business women

Karlee Johnson October 24, 2011

Women in the business world may still be facing gender inequality thought to be long since eradicated, a 2010 study found. The survey found that women received an average of $4,600 less initially than...

CSUN celebrates national Love Your Body Day

Karlee Johnson October 18, 2011

CSUN’s Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating (JADE) and the Gender and Women’s Studies Student Association (GWSSA) will host Love Your Body Day, a national day of action to speak out against harmful...

Chick-fil-A Northridge location now hiring

Karlee Johnson October 12, 2011

Unemployed CSUN students could find the cure to their joblessness at the new Northridge Chick-fil-A restaurant opening Nov. 10. Chick-fil-A, which specializes in chicken sandwiches, is accepting applications...

CSUN celebrates love week, coming out day

Karlee Johnson October 10, 2011

National Coming Out Day, an annual celebration in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and queer community meant to embolden those in the closet to “come out” to family and friends. National...

Equality for some: A critique of the Human Rights Campaign

Karlee Johnson October 10, 2011

Even if you have never heard of the Human Rights Campaign, you have more than likely seen them before. More commonly known as HRC, their notorious golden equal sign on a navy blue field is both aesthetically...

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President Obama moves Social Security reform out of deficit reduction plan

Karlee Johnson September 21, 2011

Social Security reform will not be included in President Obama’s proposal to cut the national deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade, the White House confirmed last week. Obama, who had previously...

CSUN senior Kenyatta L. Gilliam, a liberal studies major and poet, recently published his book Planet Theory Words of Treasure From Within: Poems, a collection of thoughts, insights, and poetry. Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

CSUN student publishes first book of poetry

Karlee Johnson September 14, 2011

In a world of websites such as Stumble Upon and Tumblr that encourage fast-paced readership, it is always refreshing to see young authors dedicated to creating a fully developed collection of literature. “Planet...

Medical insurance companies to provide equal coverage for mental health disorders

Karlee Johnson September 12, 2011

Medical insurance may be required to cover mental health disorders the same way they would cover physical ailments after a federal court of appeals ruling on August 26. The ruling came after Blue Shield...

Dr. Nayereh Tohidi, director of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) initiative, hopes to have the MEIS program launched by next year. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

CSUN to gain Middle Eastern and Islamic studies minor

Karlee Johnson September 5, 2011

Stereotypes, misconceptions and tensions between communities were cited as reasons for CSUN developing a Middle Eastern and Islamic studies minor in the spring of 2012, according to experts involved. “There...

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Should former porn stars be allowed to teach?

Karlee Johnson August 31, 2011

Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union turned down the appeal of former Florida substitute teacher Shawn Loftis, whose teaching certification was revoked in April after his gay porn past was...

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