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

Student headed for the spotlight on stage

Ashley Soley-Cerro April 11, 2011

Many people aren’t lucky enough to find their life-long passion as a child, but DeAnne Destler found just that at 6 years old when she discovered acting. Destler, 21, theatre major, said she first...

A true creator in life and in art

Liana Hofer September 20, 2010

At a cursory glance, some might say there are two distinct sides to senior Jeremy Quant’s life: the creative and the ambitious. There is Quant the artist, who surrounds himself with other creative...

Looking forward to a life of happiness and success

Geraldine Marquez April 12, 2010

In her last semester at CSUN, Ashli Smith, 24, communications studies major, is eager to be done with school but is also nervously anticipating what the future holds for her. After spending several...

Overcoming hardships to help others succeed

Stephanie Bermudez February 14, 2010

David Meraz’s lifelong goal is not to be doctor, not to be an actor, or not even to be rich and famous. Instead, Meraz’s goal in life is to change the world in some way, shape or form. “I...

Finding inspiration through struggles

Anna Osipova February 11, 2010

For Roberto Saravia, 25, his earliest memories are of marches, protests and "big old red flags." The red flags stand for El Salvador's current president's political party, Farabundo Marti National...

1 in 33,000: Finding passion and inspiration through art

Alan Der Ohannessian February 7, 2010

Most typical teenagers go to the movies, watch games or play sports for fun. However, Hector Hernandez isn’t your typical teenager. The soft spoken and long-haired student with eye glasses has a...

One in 33,000: Player turned coach now inspires young water polo players

Kimberly Krieger January 25, 2010

When Angel Hernandez, a 19-year-old undeclared sophomore, left the Roosevelt High School water polo team in 2008, he vowed to one day take away his coach’s job. “I hate that guy,” Hernandez...

One in 33,000: This mother does it all, and then some

Kerstin Gupilan January 19, 2010

Almost every night, after dinner, homework and some quality time together, Cristina Fraga tucks her two sons into bed. As she is saying her final goodnight to her youngest son he says to her, “Mom,...

Spotlight: One student out of 36,000

Angelica Bonomo December 7, 2009

Living in Los Angeles, it isn’t rare to meet local musicians striving to be the next big act. What is rare is Jarred Tibbetts, 22-year-old creative writing English major and History minor, a musician...

Spotlight: One student out of 36,000

Christine Chen December 6, 2009

Madison Cottrell is sitting inside the Freudian Sip at CSUN, reading a 2,500 page book. “It’s a collection of stories for my English class,” Cottrell said. Cottrell is an English major...

Spotlight: One student out of 36,000

Aprile Sumague December 2, 2009

Desiree Haro confesses that she is a “big-time wolf girl.” From “The Twilight Saga” series, her favorite character is Jacob Black, who happens to be a werewolf. “I can talk about him all...

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