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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Armenian Genocide reflected, spreading awareness during recent conference

Michael J. Arvizu February 3, 2015

By Michael J. Arvizu and Diana JimenezAs a little boy — maybe 5 or 6 years of age — Vahram Shemmassian, a CSUN professor of Armenian Studies, remembers going with his grandparents to attend...

Photo Courtesy of Karen Johnson Fish

Family, friends, colleagues remember longtime CSUN journalism professor DeWayne ‘Doc’ Johnson

Michael J. Arvizu January 18, 2015

As much as former CSUN journalism professor Dr. DeWayne “Doc” Johnson was known for his high professionalism, work ethic, and advocacy for his students, he was also known for his quick wit, distinctive...

Storm clouds break over the CSUN campus on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, after a massive rain storm dumped at least XXX on the region. It is expected to rain again Monday night, but this storm will relatively smaller. Michael J. Arvizu/The Sundial.

More wet weather expected after last week’s heavy rains

Michael J. Arvizu December 15, 2014

By MENGRAN WU The CSUN community experienced heavy rainy days last week, but for the most part, was left unscathed. However, many California regions, including the greater Los Angeles area, were...

KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas featured a stellar lineup, including Incubus, Rise Against, and Smashing Pumpkins.

No time wasted during KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas, 2014

Michael J. Arvizu December 15, 2014

By DIANA JIMENEZ The 25th annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert celebration kicked off on Saturday at the newly renovated Forum in Los Angeles. The show benefited “Para Los Niños,” a...

Stanford University professor Jeremy Bailenson believes virtual reality can one day be used for education.

Stanford psychology professor discusses how virtual reality can transform education

Michael J. Arvizu December 6, 2014

By Mengran Wu Dr. Jeremy Bailenson holds an impressive resume. He is the founding director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University, an associate professor at Stanford’s...

CSUN students gather in a Sierra Hall classroom to listen to President Barack Obama outline his policy for immigration reform in the United States.

Obama’s immigration reform speech raises more questions than it answers

Michael J. Arvizu November 21, 2014

Students watching President Barack Obama’s speech Thursday night to rehaul what he calls the nation’s “broken” immigration system, were left with more questions than answers. In his speech,...

Children line up to have their face painted. There were other craft stations for children at the event to interact with. Photo credit/Manny D. Araujo.

Harvest Fest offers fun for kids, networking opportunities for their parents

Michael J. Arvizu November 10, 2014

By Nicolette Hinojos Pumpkins lined the sidewalks, and scarecrows and posters hung on the walls while hay bales provided fall inspired seating at the 15th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday. The...

AS allocates funds for sports, information technology

Michael J. Arvizu November 10, 2014

By Alexandra Chidbachian The Associated Students (AS) senate passed a motion to allocate $16,500 for the women's soccer club to attend the Big West Tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, for the 2014 national...

Dozens of students march and protest on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at CSUN. Photo Credit: Alex Vejar/ The Sundial

Students march in solidarity with missing Mexican classmates

Michael J. Arvizu November 6, 2014

  El Salvador native Mercedes Moreno has had enough. In 1991, her son, José Leonidas Moreno, disappeared without a trace after being deported from Colorado to El Salvador. In 1988, the...

Danza Azteca de Cuauhtemoc dancers perform an indigenous ritual at the start of M.E.Ch.A.s annual Dia de los Muertos event on Oct. 31 at the Chicano/a House.

Day of the Dead bridges the gap between this world and the next

Michael J. Arvizu November 3, 2014

They processed quietly, silently. Each step was measured, landing softly on the concrete ground. They numbered about 100, and made their way through some of the busiest parts of campus ––...

Administrators address greek community in closed-door meeting regarding hazing

Michael J. Arvizu October 31, 2014

President Dianne Harrison and Vice President of Student Affairs William Watkins spoke to fraternity and sorority members in a closed-door meeting on Friday afternoon to address the incidents of hazing...

A missing persons flier for California State University, Northridge, student Adbullah Alkadi is attached to a pole outside of his home in Northridge. Friends gathered friday night at the home of the student to mourn his death. Michael J. Arvizu/The Sundial.

Two arrested in investigation of Abdullah Alkadi’s disappearance

Michael J. Arvizu October 19, 2014

[Updated: 10:20 p.m. Oct. 19] Two arrests have been made by Los Angeles Police Department robbery and homicide detectives investigating the disappearance of California State University, Northridge,...

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