A week before Michael Parenti's arrival, sidewalks chalked up with the words, "Get Political!" urged students to experience one of the most progressive activist speakers CSUN has had in years. On April 17, award-winning author and lecturer Michael Parenti spoke about the political perceptions and deceptions in America.

The semester is now in full swing for new dorm residents and you will soon realize that being an adult really means being responsible and having discipline. Your number one focus should be balancing your academics and experiencing college life to the fullest.

Daily Sundial Ivan Martinez, a CSUN junior, is hoping that his luck doesn't run out. "For now, I just hope nothing serious happens," Martinez said. "I consider myself pretty healthy, but watch and I'll end up getting sick tomorrow." Like many CSUN students, Martinez has no health insurance.