Daily Sundial

Women’s restrooms are gross

Alyssa Lofgren • December 10, 2007

Originally Published September 25, 2007 I have accepted that my bladder is not especially efficient. I have grown accustomed to frequent bathroom breaks, and I fully expect that nature will call at the most inopportune times. By acknowledging this, I have been able to make a tenuous peace with my body, accepting the sad fact that I will never be able to speed by rest stops on the highway.

High school students display an artwork at annual show

Alyssa Lofgren • December 6, 2007

Select high school students from all over the valley will showcase their art at the 11th annual high school art invitational at CSUN's art gallery on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The show, which features student work from over 30 high schools, will display select mixed media pieces of art selected by teachers.

Green Peace founder speaks to students

Alyssa Lofgren • December 6, 2007

Many students were engrossed in a passionate lecture Wednesday, given by the co-founder of Greenpeace International and Pulitzer prize nominee, Rex Weyler. The topic of Weyler's speech was titled "Ordinary Courage -What must we do today to offer future generations fair access to a sustainable and enjoyable life?" Weyler addressed the time he has spent in environmental activism and what "ordinary people" can do today to change the world.

A piece of chocolate will get you a long way

Alyssa Lofgren • November 19, 2007

A man who drives a tank of his pet tropical fish across the country is a man who knows his values. Robert Youmans, a 32-year-old assistant psychology professor, moved to Los Angeles from Chicago over the summer to start teaching at CSUN. His fish came with him.

Lecturer discusses gender and identity

Alyssa Lofgren • November 19, 2007

About 40 students attended a lecture about gender and identity verification Wednesday night, presented by Dean Spade, a Law Teaching Fellow at the UCLA Law School Williams Institute. The lecturer discussed the rules and laws governing gender classification in the U.

Discrimi-Nation: Whites

Alyssa Lofgren • November 7, 2007

Disclaimer: Containing today, the Opinion section of the Daily Sundial is publishing an article series on discrimination in and around the nearby community. Reporters agreed to write stories in regard to how their lives are affected because of their race, culture and/or disability.

USU: Fall health and wellness classes remain virtually ignored

Alyssa Lofgren • November 1, 2007

Despite a lot of advertising, many short courses and wellness series events offered in conjunction with the University Student Union's Life Skills and Leadership Institute have low attendance rates. The classes, which were designed to complement student's personal interests, have mostly seen low attendance figures since the start of the fall semester.

Chocolate may be the ultimate persuader

Alyssa Lofgren • November 1, 2007

Many people love chocolate, but could it change your mind about a professor? Offering students a piece of chocolate before they evaluate a professor's performance can greatly skew a student's opinion for the better, according to a new study created by CSUN assistant professor of psychology, Dr.

Sweet Basil: A delectable delight for Thai lovers

Alyssa Lofgren • October 25, 2007

Sweet Basil is a spacious Thai restaurant in Granada Hills, tucked in the corner of a small shopping center at Balboa Blvd. and Chatsworth St. At first glance, the restaurant is modern and sleek with dark green walls and minimalist d'eacute;cor. Paper lanterns float over each table and the restaurant is simple and clean.

USU offers course on improving sleeping habits

Alyssa Lofgren • October 23, 2007

Students learned about the importance of a good night's sleep and how to improve sleeping habits at a University Student Union Life Skills and Learning course last Tuesday. Sleep is one of the most important activities a human body needs to thrive. A human body needs water, calories and sleep to survive, and most students forgo sleep as a way to extend their productivity or have more personal time.

California’s Native American art makes an appearance at CSUN

Alyssa Lofgren • October 18, 2007

Sing me your story, Dance me home," an art and poetry show representing California's Native people opened Friday night at the CSUN art gallery. Alan Salazar, a spiritual advisor and educator of Chumash and Tatavian descent, performed a ceremonial blessing for the show.

‘Eastern Promises’ promises to be an action-packed thriller

Alyssa Lofgren • October 18, 2007

For people craving a good crime and mystery movie "Eastern Promises" is a great choice. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film takes place in modern day London, and focuses on a newborn baby left orphaned by her 14-year-old Russian prostitute mother. Naomi Watts plays Anna, a well-wishing midwife who is trying to track down the baby's family through a diary she found in the deceased mother's purse.