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

Trigger cuts could reduce CSU funding another $100 million

Andrew Lopez August 28, 2011

California’s revenues are below projections and moving the CSU closer to a trigger cut that could take an additional $100 million from the system, according to the first report of state finances since...

What happened over summer: state budget, tax extensions and tuition hikes

Andrew Lopez August 28, 2011

Less than two months before fall semester began, the CSU board of trustees voted to raise tuition by 12 percent after legislators refused to hold a special election asking Californians to extend current...

President Koester focuses on future during last president convocation speech

Andrew Lopez August 28, 2011

Over 600 faculty, staff and students gathered on the Oviatt Lawn Aug. 25 for President Jolene Koester’s final convocation. Koester, who will retire at the end of fall semester, spent much of her...

CSUN tuition below national average, still growing fast

Andrew Lopez July 14, 2011

Tuition and fees for CSUN have increased by over 43 percent the last few years due in part to budget cuts, making it the ninth largest growth for a public, four-year university in the country. The cost...

CSU budget updates

Andrew Lopez July 2, 2011

Updated 7/2 Gov. Jerry Brown signed a balanced budget that will reduce state funding to the California State University by at least $150 million Thursday and will likely lead to tuition hikes for fall...

Gov. Brown vetoes budget aimed at cutting more funds from CSU

Andrew Lopez June 25, 2011

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget proposal drafted by Democrats in the Legislature last Thursday that would cut billions in state funding, including an additional $150 million from the CSU. Senate...

My Morning Jacket mesmerizes live at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood

Andrew Lopez June 23, 2011

The lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood was buzzing after a marathon performance by one of music’s best live acts, My Morning Jacket, Wednesday night. Two hours earlier, the inside...

A student defined by war

Andrew Lopez June 16, 2011

It is hard to imagine how senior sociology major Zinaida Hozdic can be so engaging given all she has been through. With her ear-to-ear smile, piercing blue eyes and rosy cheeks, she lives her life happily....

The Chances live at Central SAPC

Andrew Lopez June 16, 2011

The Chances caught the crowd off guard Tuesday night in Santa Monica. The Los Angeles-based trio played at Central SAPC, for about 30 people who clearly were not expecting the sound they received. Michael...

Death Cab grows with ‘Codes and Keys’

Andrew Lopez June 7, 2011

In today’s current music climate it is difficult to find a mainstream act whose career is void of controversy, internal turmoil or celebrity gossip. Enter Death Cab for Cutie, the Bellingham, Washington...

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