The Sundial

CSU Board of Trustees announces Joseph I. Castro to serve as chancellor

Sloane Bozzi, News Editor | September 23, 2020

The California State University Board of Trustees announced that Joseph I. Castro will be serving as the new chancellor of the CSU in their meeting on...

Black in the Valley: More than a marketplace

Danielle Tranter, Reporter

September 23, 2020

A young boy appeared beside his mom Cheron Lewis, the owner of “A Mother’s Touch,” recommending customers to try his favorite product – the organic body butter – from their booth at the Black...

Business as (un)usual photo series: AusSam Candy adapts quickly to stay afloat amid pandemic

Chris Torres, Photo Editor

September 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small businesses in a plethora of ways. From temporary closures to extensive safety protocols, businesses are being forced to adapt quickly. The “Business as (un)usual”...

California EDD system taking “two week reset period” amid massive backlog, fraud

Emily Holshouser, Assistant News Editor

September 22, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday that the Employment Development Department in California is taking a “two week reset period” to address a massive backlog and reports of fraud. During this...

CSUN expands laptop loaner inventory to fulfill over 1,700 outstanding requests

Trissean McDonald, Reporter

September 21, 2020

As the fourth week of the semester approaches, the Information Technology department has run into a loaner laptop shortage and currently has a total of 1792 outstanding requests to fill according to Ryan...

Teens raise funds for hygiene kits for local homeless shelters

Samantha Bravo, Assistant News Editor

September 21, 2020

Earlier this year, 16-year-old Nirvan Rayamajhi was planning to travel to Nepal to help create a school sports program, but due to COVID-19, his plans changed. Since then, Nirvan Rayamajhi has focused...

Kinesiology department’s athletic training program uses virtual curriculum to their advantage

Brandon Darmiento, Reporter

September 20, 2020

With COVID-19 shutting down both CSUN fall sports and physical class meetings, the kinesiology department’s athletic training program has been put in a difficult spot. Not only does the program have...

Burbank Boulevard now open after LAFD contained one-acre brush fire in Sepulveda Basin

Emily Holshouser and Logan Bik

September 19, 2020

Burbank Boulevard is now open after a small brush fire broke out near the intersection of Woodley Avenue and Burbank Boulevard at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Van Nuys around 6:30 p.m. The...

Residents and activists remove stones set up to deter homeless encampments

Samantha Bravo and Melanie Gutierrez

September 19, 2020

Earlier last week, local community members in the neighborhood of South Robertson placed dozens of boulders at the 10 Freeway underpass, also referred to as Cattaraugus Tunnel, on Cattaraugus Avenue in...