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

Construction workers continue to work and people walk by Maple Hall in Northridge, Calif. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.

Maple Hall opening in March

Chana Kaplan, Reporter February 26, 2024

Maple Hall, the first new building to be constructed on the CSUN campus in 14 years, is finally set to open on March 25, when classes start again after spring break. The project experienced some construction...

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Investing in the stock market for beginners

Luke Knie, Reporter February 23, 2024

You need to invest — or at least, that's what people say. But should you? And if so, why and how? The capital markets, often referred to as the stock market, can appear daunting, as they are not the...

The Matadors womens soccer team huddles up before the game against the CSU Fullerton Titans on Sept. 22, 2022, at the Performance Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN women’s soccer appoints new head coach Gina Brewer

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

CSUN’s athletic director Shawn Chin-Farrell has announced the hiring of Gina Brewer as the new women’s soccer head coach. Brewer comes to CSUN after spending just one year at UCLA in the 2023 season...

Head coach Carlene Mitchell writes a play down on a dry-erase board during a timeout against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors women’s basketball blows lead versus Bakersfield to lose their 22nd straight game

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 21, 2024

CSUN (2-22, 0-14, Big West) opened the game with a 6-0 lead against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-15, 5-9 Big West) on Thursday night and then went scoreless in the last two minutes of the third...

Matadors forward DeSean Allen-Eikens drives to the rim to score a layup to give CSUN an early 5-0 lead while being defended by Long Beach forward Aboubacar Traore at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Matadors go cold against Long Beach State, Elbees drown CSUN’s four-game win streak in second half

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 21, 2024

After back-to-back wins on the road against UC Santa Barbara and CSU Bakersfield, CSUN returned in the win column, winning their last four games and looking to win their fifth game in a row against the...

Photo provided by Broken by the Scream. From left to right: Nanaougi Tsubaki, Mikogami Shizuku, and Nozukidaira Io.

Breaking the barriers between metal and idol: Broken by the Scream

Desmond Loh, Contributor February 20, 2024

During Anime Los Angeles, held Jan. 4-7, the LA stage pulsed with the electrifying energy of Broken by the Scream as the metal idol group stormed onto it. Before they rocked the stage, their journey wasn’t...

File photo: The CSUN mens volleyball team defeated Hope International University in three sets on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Men’s volleyball secures three-set victory prior to 10-day break

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2024

CSUN men’s volleyball (8-5) picked up a three-set victory against Hope International University (4-4), and entered familiar territory with the win as they head into a 10-day break. In their latest...

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Lower interest rates are coming: How to benefit from the decline

Luke Knie, Reporter February 17, 2024

Rapid inflation, which has affected everything from groceries to online shopping, seemed like a recent phenomenon. Despite approaching double digits in the United States in June 2022, the latest data show...

CSUN faculty and supporters during the CFA strike on Jan. 22, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN faculty apprehensive of CFA tentative agreement

Chana Kaplan, Reporter February 16, 2024

The CSUN faculty are apprehensive of the tentative agreement that was accepted by the CFA leadership last month after a one-day strike, as the vote to ratify the agreement is ongoing. In a town hall...

CSUN baseballs Kevin Fitzer, 33, waits for a pitch during a game against UC Riverside on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Matador Field in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN baseball looks to utilize last season’s momentum to chase 2024 Big West crown

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

As the weather warms up and CSUN winter sports come to an end, America’s favorite pastime returns to the Valley. On Friday, Feb. 16, CSUN baseball takes on visiting Utah Valley University at Matador...

Attendees at the Faculty Exhibition reception on Feb. 1, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

Art department hosts gallery for faculty work

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter February 15, 2024

The CSUN art department hosted the Faculty Art Gallery on Feb. 1 at the Art and Design Center. The main gallery was filled with artwork from different backgrounds created by CSUN faculty and alumni....

Featured artist Verano Zamorano describes their piece Somos Conectados Por Siempre, 2023 to a friend on on Feb. 1, 2024, at the CSUN Art Gallery in Northridge, Calif.

Latinx art exhibit opens on campus

Rodrigo Hernandez, Assistant Culture Editor February 15, 2024

The room buzzes with excitement and anticipation as guests enter CSUN’s West Gallery on a rainy Thursday, Feb. 2, for the reception of the “Latinx Roots, American Sacrifices” exhibition. The exhibit...

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