As we all know, sex is a very hot topic. Whether we talk about it freely among friends or for educational purposes, it’s bound to cause some controversy. This was the case when the Sundial published an article on September 10, “So whose pleasure is it anyway?” stating why some women feel uncomfortable when it comes [...]…
Read moreWe’re not health care experts. And even if we were, our endorsement of, or opposition to the health care reform being considered in Washington, D.C. might still fall on deaf ears. After all, plenty of health care experts have already disagreed on this highly-partisan issue. Indeed, whether you’re a doctor or not probably has little to [...]…
Read moreA year ago Saturday, news broke with disturbing images of what we now know as the Chatsworth train collision. The accident was the worst to have ever struck Metrolink—Southern California’s premier regional rail system and commuter train service—in its 17-year history. There were 25 left dead in the accident and more than 100 critically injure…
Read moreA picture of President Obama with a Hitler-style mustache adorned a booth on campus during Greek Week. When asked how Obama compared with Hitler, the response was, “Read the literature.” The young adults manning the booth could not articulate the problem in their own words, but relied heavily on their printed materials. Asked if they [...]…
Read moreThe victims of the sweeping statewide budget crisis are numerous. Stories of reduced class sizes, increased tuition and fees and mandatory furlough days for faculty and staff are now part of our lives. As a student newspaper, we find ourselves in a precarious situation. We feel it is our responsibility to provide accurate and compelling stories [..…
Read moreDear CSUN Matadors, Who are we in today’s era? What will past problems do to the unsuspecting ignorant future of America who is busy watching “The Hills,” instead of the hills on fire outside their Sylmar house? Where will we go when the government facility that everyone is running to for shelter is closed for a [...]…
Read moreWith the California State University budget crisis affecting our education and making it harder for us to graduate on time, it is disheartening to see the many reactions that students, faculty and professors are having toward the whole situation. First, it was a 10 percent fee hike that turned into a 30 percent slap in the [...]…
Read moreDoes Michael Vick deserve it? Yes, he deserves a second chance You would have to have been on Mars to not know of Michael Vick’s dogfighting involvement and criminal case. Consequently and rightfully, the NFL suspended him indefinitely. Vick’s NFL salary and product endorsement deals were stripped, and in July of this year he filed for Chapter …
Read moreSmells of fried greasy goodness fill the air when you take a walk through the bookstore food court during lunch hour. Hungry students wait in line with hypnotic stares while they decide what to eat. Will it be artery clogging burgers, stitch bursting fried rice, or heart attack heaven onion rings? The cliché “freshman 15” [...]…
Read moreIf you think school cuts in a tough economy are inevitable, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. People need to educate themselves on the reality of the California budget, not just trust what Chancellor Reed or President Koester write in press releases. There’s a major problem which drains money from the budget every year. It’s welfare. …
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