Daily Sundial

Students exercise with belly dancing

Alyssa Lofgren • October 15, 2007

Belly dancing originated in the Middle East as an exercise to prepare women for childbirth. While most of the attendees in the Oct. 8 night's belly dancing short course weren't preparing for childbirth, they certainly did get some exercise. The University Student Union organized the hour-long Belly Dancing for Beginners class as part of their ongoing series of Life Skills and Leadership Short Courses.

October marks domestic violence month

Alyssa Lofgren • October 9, 2007

October marks the 20th annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time committed to creating awareness about domestic violence against women, men and children. The first national domestic violence awareness month was October 1987, which also marked the creation of the first national toll-free domestic violence hotline.

‘The Heartbreak Kid’ revives old jokes and predictable plot

Alyssa Lofgren • October 4, 2007

Fans of "There's Something About Mary" will appreciate Peter and Bobby Farrelly's newest addition to their raunchy romance genre "The Heartbreak Kid." Ben Stiller shines as the awkward Eddie Cantrow, a picky and aging bachelor known for his staggering fear of marriage.

Students urge governor to support Dream Act

Alyssa Lofgren • September 25, 2007

Students, faculty members and employees of California's public universities may contact Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office today to urge him to sign a bill that would allow undocumented students to apply for non-competitive state financial aid. Bills have 30 days to pass legislation, and Schwarzenegger must make a final decision regarding this bill, the California Dream Act, by Oct.

Quality of women’s restrooms at CSUN suffer from poor care

Alyssa Lofgren • 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.

Converse shoes, teaching and rock ‘n’ roll

Alyssa Lofgren • September 24, 2007

At 6:58 p.m. in Tuesday night's Introduction to Jazz class, a stagnant, sleepy vibe permeates through the classroom. Students glance at their cell phones or power up their laptops, willing the night to speed by. Professor Glen Garrett walks into the room shortly after, promptly turning on some music, loudly, to start to the class.

Professors showcase art ability in edge art exhibit

Alyssa Lofgren • September 13, 2007

Edge art exhibit opened with a gallery reception on Saturday, Sept. 8, showcasing 34 emeriti and full-time studio faculty artists from the CSUN art department. The theme of the show, edge, a term with multiple interpretations ranging from "abyss" to "advantage," reveals a mixed media exhibition bringing together established and emerging artists in the exploration of visual and visionary communication.

Katrina survivors still struggle two years later

Alyssa Lofgren • September 5, 2007

Two years ago, Hurricane Katrina swept through Mississippi and Louisiana. It destroyed homes, community centers, places of worship, parks and historical landmarks. Its effect were far-reaching, and though our government mostly ignored the plight of its displaced people, the hurricane's devastation was felt throughout the country.

Matador Motorsports continues their drive to the top

Alyssa Lofgren • September 4, 2007

The Student Automotive Engineering team (Formula SAE), also known as Matador Motorsports, has started this year well. The team is inspired and ready to surpass their most recent victory, the high placement of last semester's team, placing seventh out of 80 teams in an open-wheeled formula-style racecar challenge.

Debunking earthquake myths

Alyssa Lofgren • September 4, 2007

An earthquake of a 4.6 magnitude rumbled through the San Fernando Valley on August 9, striking at 12:58 a.m. A week later, on Aug. 16, a 3.5 magnitude aftershock hit a few miles above Chatsworth, centered close to the location of the previous week's quake.

‘Superbad’ delivers gut-busting laughter and raunchiness

Alyssa Lofgren • August 30, 2007

Fans of Judd Apatow's "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" will delight at "Superbad," a raunchy comedy movie that may not make audiences jerk a tear, but may just have them bust a gut. The two-hour movie features three graduating high school seniors' quest to lose their virginity and party as they prepare to go to different colleges.

Celebrities get off easy when they break the law

Alyssa Lofgren • August 30, 2007

Anybody should be able to recall a certain flurry in the news about two months ago. It was a global spectacle, a huge multimedia blitz. A single image of Paris Hilton crying in a car was all it took for the world to stop, drop and obsess. It took over the nation, crept into news wires across the world and found its way into the hearts and minds of millions around the globe.