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

Oregon repeals religious clothing ban, amen to that.

Alexandra Brell March 8, 2010

Oregon legislature recently repealed a law, dating back to the 1920’s, which banned public school teachers from wearing religious clothing while in the classroom. This is cause for celebration as it...

Coffee competition crowns barista ‘Best in the West’

Alexandra Brell March 3, 2010

Julie Mayer was lost in a daydream thinking about coffee. “Sorry I just spaced out there. I was thinking about seasonal espresso.” This is not the daydream of an average Joe, but coming from...

Peer educators teach students about the Blues

Alexandra Brell February 25, 2010

[audio:https://sundial.csun.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/TBP_AB-11.mp3|titles=The Blues Project by Alexandra Brell] Vaheh Hartoonian was running late for his geography class a year and a half ago....

A little goes a long way, even without celebrity

Alexandra Brell February 24, 2010

What do Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami of 2004, and the Haiti earthquake have in common? A celebrity-studded cry to raise money for victims followed each natural disaster. There is nothing like the...

This Tea Party could get out of hand

Alexandra Brell February 16, 2010

There is a relatively new political movement mobilizing in the right wing and I’m apprehensive. The movement, like the Republican platform, protests “excessive government spending and taxation”...

Not so fresh French cuisine

Alexandra Brell February 7, 2010

In a strip mall off the 134 highway, nestled between a nail salon and a dry cleaner, is Bistro Provence, a quaint restaurant that claims to specialize in the foods from the French Provence region. I...

Associated Students has new chief of staff after two years

Alexandra Brell February 3, 2010

Associated Students (A.S.) has a new chief of staff. James Pilkington, 20, a junior economics major was appointed by A.S. President Abel Pacheco. Pilkington is the first to hold this seat in...

Fan or casual spectator: There are no losers at a Super Bowl party

Alexandra Brell February 2, 2010

One of the most anticipated sporting events of the year takes place on February 7. Either for the game or the commercials, most people are looking forward to the Super Bowl. It provides all the reason...

Even if marijuana was legalized in the state of California, strict child regulation and education is the responsibility of parents

Alexandra Brell February 2, 2010

Last week, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance that will shut down hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries within the next few months. Medicinal marijuana use is legal, but any move...

Athletes make mistakes, too. Is it so hard to say ‘I’m sorry?’

Alexandra Brell January 26, 2010

Many baseball fans remember the weekend the Detroit Tigers lost their division lead last season. They were four games ahead and were playing a three-game series against the White Sox. First baseman,...

One in 33,000: Graduating to a new career path

Alexandra Brell January 24, 2010

Upon first meeting Elizabeth Jurgensen, a first-year grad student, most noticeable is the way she speaks with purpose and determination.  It is these specific characteristics that keep her on the...

Depression in a fantasy world

Alexandra Brell January 18, 2010

Chances are most of you saw at least one movie over the semester break. Chances are you remained emotionally unscathed as a result. Chances are, though, some of you have fallen prey to the “Avatar"...

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