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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

CSUN violinist continues in mother’s musical footsteps

Michelle Reuter March 26, 2013

In a few months, Mary Keating will leave CSUN with a degree in music performance, a violin and a plan. This dedicated, classically-trained musician has already begun performing and recording professionally...

Physics student sees a world of infinite possibilities

Physics student sees a world of infinite possibilities

Brian Andrade March 25, 2013

Wind passing through a leaf or a ball bouncing on the ground are daily events that do not stand out to the untrained eye. But Jesus Morales has a keen eye for minor occurrences in nature. Morales,...

CSUN psychology graduate students attentive to body language

Alexi Chidbachian March 18, 2013

When Eric Lara walks into a room he can easily interpret how people are feeling and behaving through their body language and facial expressions. Lara, 28, is a graduate student in psychology. He sees...

Logic and the functionality of devices dominate perspective of mechanical engineering student

Logic and the functionality of devices dominate perspective of mechanical engineering student

Agnes Constante March 11, 2013

  When Melissa Flores looks at bathroom stall doors, she doesn’t just see a door. “I see the bolts and hinges that hold the door in position and I think about all the x, y and z reaction...

Student promotes transgender awareness at CSUN

Student promotes transgender awareness at CSUN

John Saringo-Rodriguez March 5, 2013

  Cadence Valentine is no wallflower. When it comes to transgender issues, she is a proactive advocate. By prioritizing, organizing and having the courage to persistently challenge the status...

CSUN music major remains clear-minded at all times to retain performance prowess

CSUN music major remains clear-minded at all times to retain performance prowess

Megan Diskin March 4, 2013

  Sophomore music performance major Lindsey Eastham, 19, thinks that there are two states of mind in life: The first includes being stuck in the past and always planning for the future. The...

Music enthusiast joins The Harmony Project after discovering her passion for the viola

Music enthusiast joins The Harmony Project after discovering her passion for the viola

Brian Andrade February 10, 2013

Every day Kenya Alas, a sophomore majoring in music education, takes time to engage in what defines her: playing music. What is it about the study that she loves? “I enjoy it as a whole, every...

CSUN student fights for immigrant rights

Naomi Ogaldez June 21, 2012

Born in, Morelia Michoacán, Mexico, 25-year-old CSUN student Juan Quevedo is undocumented – one of the many hurdles that he has encountered in his race of life. While some squandered their gifts...

A shallow savings account leads CSUN student to start his own skateboard company

Breanne Racano June 16, 2012

In pursuit for an affordable and quality longboard, anthropology student Joe Silverstein turned to making his own. After discovering he really enjoyed making longboards, Silverstein started his own...

Ty Halen, 19 is a sophomore and the current president of CSUN Young Democrats. He has worked throughout much of his life on LGBT rights and issues. Photo courtesy of Daniel Corral

CSUN Young Democrats president worries that Politcal Apathy is an epidemic

Jeffrey Zide April 8, 2012

“If you’re trying to get into politics, don’t try to get involved to promote yourself because you’ll only be uncomfortable and make everyone else uncomfortable in the meanwhile. It is more...

Student’s creative outlet leads to streetwear design

Fredy Tlatenchi March 27, 2012

In the beginning, Jed Mitra only wanted to create graffiti. The 19-year-old CSUN freshman and graphic design major began designing shirts in middle school, a time when his friends were heavily into...

Lernik Moses, VP of development in MACSUN, displays some of the books that CSUN students have contributed to the book exchange program. / Photo Illustration by Tenny Minassian

Lernik Moses changes relationship between textbook sellers and buyers

Tenny Minassian February 26, 2012

Lernik Moses emigrated from Iran four years ago, leaving her parents and older brother behind to pursue her educational goals. Moses, 26, traveled to America in search of freedom and opportunities...

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