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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

Forward DeSean Allen-Eikens, 25 (left), and forward Keonte Jones, 4 (right), get ready to box out  Cal Poly SLO defender Kobe Sanders, 3 (center), during free throws on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors corral the Mustangs and earn 15th win

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2024

After a rough five-game losing streak in the middle of the season, CSUN (15-9, 6-6 Big West) has now strung together back-to-back home wins after defeating Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (4-20, 0-12 Big West)...

Matadors guard Erica Adams scores the tough contested layup off a defensive stop to cut the lead to 33-31 with under two minutes left in the first half at the Premier Credit Union Area on Jan. 10 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors’ defense fails to stop Gauchos’ offense in 21st straight loss

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 12, 2024

In another one-possession game with less than a minute left in the fourth, CSUN failed to close the game out with a win, as the Matadors could not get the rebound after a missed shot from UC Santa Barbara...

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Jerome Powell: The fate of our economy is in his hands

Luke Knie, Reporter February 8, 2024

We have narrowly avoided a severe inflation crisis, but the struggle to prevent dire economic conditions for Americans is ongoing. All eyes are on Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, who has faced...

CSUNs ice hockey team before the game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Following senior night, ice hockey heads to playoffs

Miley Alfaro, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

Saturday night was an emotional one for CSUN ice hockey seniors. Prior to hosting UC Santa Barbara, the Matadors celebrated their senior night, which consisted of a celebration of the senior players, as...

CSUN students, faculty and supporters march during the first day of the CFA strike on campus in Northridge, Calif., on Jan. 22, 2024.

What did the students think of the CSU strike and its quick end?

Aranza Garduno-Santana, News Reporter February 7, 2024

Two weeks ago, thousands of California State University students were left confused and disappointed after the supposed five-day strike ended after its first day. The system-wide strike took place Monday,...

A CSUN ethics teacher rally gives a speech during the first day of the CSU strike on Jan. 22, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

CSU faculty members dissatisfied with the tentative agreement that ended historic strike

Jennifer Rodman and Chana Kaplan February 6, 2024

A systemwide California State University faculty strike that was expected to last five days ended after just one. Now, some faculty members from across the CSU system are dissatisfied with the tentative...

Guard Amiyah Ferguson, 1, shoots free throws during the game against UC San Diego on Feb. 1, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors’ comeback falls short against Tritons

Luis Silva, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

A furious second half rally by the Matadors (2-19, 0-11 Big West) fell short in heartbreaking fashion as they were edged by the UC San Diego Tritons (10-12, 6-5 Big West) 53-52, Thursday night in Northridge. Guard...

Coach Andy Newman, challenging his men to pick up their slack on defense at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Feb. 3, 2024.

Matadors snap five-game losing streak with win against UC Riverside

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2024

On the verge of extending their losing streak to six games, the CSUN Matadors (14-9, 5-6 Big West) came back to beat UC Riverside (8-15, 3-8 Big West) 76-70, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on...

Cantando: Top Songs from 1994

Cantando: Top Songs from 1994

Sasha Alikhanov, Print Editor February 4, 2024

The 90’s saw a mainstream love for R&B and romantic ballads. Billboard listed the following songs as the year-end top five of 1994, the year of the earthquake. As the forefront of American music...

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Measles discovered in Northridge

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that a person who flew into Los Angeles International Airport on a flight from Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan. 25 has contracted measles. The person...

Matador Marquee: Top films of 1994

Matador Marquee: Top films of 1994

Sasha Alikhanov, Print Editor February 3, 2024

The top films of 1994 went on to become staples people have enjoyed in the theater and in the comfort of their homes. The following films were ranked by their year-end worldwide gross, according to...

Letter from the Editor: Earthquake Anniversary

Letter from the Editor: Earthquake Anniversary

Sasha Alikhanov, Print Editor February 2, 2024

Dear Sundial readers, The first issue of the magazine for spring semester falls on the 30-year anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. With every building on campus damaged, the earthquake...

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