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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

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Women’s Volleyball: Hawaii’ gets revenge in 3-1 win over CSUN

Candice Criss November 9, 2014

After a four set match, the Matadors (14-8, 5-5) were issued a 3-1 loss against the Hawaii’ Rainbow Wahine (17-6, 9-3) on Saturday night. The Matadors came into the bout with the Rainbow Wahine off of a 3-1 loss to Long Beach State. CSUN traveled to Hawaii’ and were outhit .336-.176 by the same team that they swept in October. Junior outside hitter Cieana Stinson walked away with 14 kills while senior middle blocker Casey Hinger put up 12 kills and hit a team-high .391 at 23 swings. Right behind Stinson and Hinger was junior outside hitter Danetta Boykin with 10 kills and three service aces. Leading the team in digs was senior libero Kelcie Randazzo with 18 while freshman middle blocker Rachel Diaz executed four blocks. The host Rainbow Wahine won the first set at 16-25 following a set two win by the Matadors at 25-22. Set three was a close battle as the score were evenly matched 13 times throughout the set. It was not until the score was matched at 20-20, thanks to a kill by Hinger, that Hawaii’ was able to keep a lead. Hawaii’ ultimately won the third set at 23-25 and finished off the game entirely with a set four win at 18-25. The Matadors will be having their next game against UC Santa Barbara on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Matadome.

Students discuss on changes to commencement

Candice Criss November 5, 2014

CSUN students voiced their concerns and opinions on the changes of the Spring 2015 graduation ceremony at the USU.

Matadors Lauren Conati, center top, sets the ball for Rachel Diaz, bottom, against Long Beach State on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Matadome in Northridge, Calif. Photo Credit: David J. Hawkins/ The Sundial

Women’s Volleyball: Matadors fall to league-leading 49ers in four sets

Candice Criss November 2, 2014

Serving and passing is where the Matadors fell short during Saturday’s 1-3 loss against the Long Beach State 49ers. This loss for the Matadors (14-7, 5-4 Big West) allowed Long Beach to keep...

Junior Danetta Boykin had 17 kills and 40 total attacks for the Matadors in their Friday night matchup with the UC Davis Aggies. The Matadors fell to the Aggies in the fifth set. Photo credit: Trevor Stamp

Women’s Volleyball: CSUN drops second consecutive game against UC Davis in fifth set

Candice Criss October 25, 2014

  The Matadors suffered a five-set loss (25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 19-25, 15-12) to the UC Davis Aggies during their second home-game of the season on Friday. This match against the visiting Aggies...

CAUSA members had a film screening on Oct. 16 at CSUN campus as a way to bring awareness of social injustices. The film discussed the landfills that are close to Guatemala City and how toxic they have become. Photo Credit: Rasta Ghafouri/ The Sundial

CAUSA brings awareness to the Central American community

Candice Criss October 20, 2014

Karen Gonzalez knew from the moment she began attending CSUN in Fall 2012 that she wanted to be a part of the then five-member group of the Central American United Students Association. After one of...

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Women’s Volleyball: Matadors suffer a sweep at the hands of UCSB

Candice Criss October 19, 2014

Despite the hard effort and the close scores, the Matadors (13-5, 4-2) were not able to gain the victory in their matchup against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (9-9, 4-3) on Saturday. This match...

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Women’s Volleyball: Matadors continue building momentum with win over Cal Poly

Candice Criss October 18, 2014

The Matadors(13-4,4-1) traveled to San Louis Obispo for their match against the Cal Poly Mustangs (7-9, 2-4) on Friday that resulted in a second consecutive conference win for CSUN. Leading the team...

The Matadors earned their post game celebration after sweeping Big West Conference leaders, Hawaii Rainbow Wahine, in their home opener on Oct. 10, 2014. Photo credit: Trevor Stamp

Women’s Volleyball: Home crowd and high powered offense edges CSUN over Hawaii

Candice Criss October 12, 2014

The Matadome was filled with supporters while the Matadors swept No. 21 Hawaii on Friday, October 10 during their first home game of the season. The game resulted in a 25-17, 25-20, 25-21 victory...

Oviatt Librarys Used Book Sale

Oviatt Library’s Used Book Sale

Candice Criss October 7, 2014

http://youtu.be/v7YRKzpha0E Friends of the Oviatt library invited students to buy books at low prices. Every student that buys a book goes towards new materials for the library.

Womens Volleyball: CSUN falls to Big West rival Long Beach

Women’s Volleyball: CSUN falls to Big West rival Long Beach

Candice Criss October 5, 2014

After four sets, the Matadors took a 1-3 loss against the Long Beach State University 49ers on Saturday. Leading the team was outside hitter Cieana Stinson with 14 kills and a hitting percentage of...

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Gracepoint starts out strong, but its longevity is questionable

Candice Criss October 1, 2014

“Gracepoint,” a 10-part mystery series led by actors Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) and David Tennant previously seen on BBC’s Doctor Who, will keep viewers guessing, but whether or not it will have...

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Women’s Volleyball: Matadors open Big West Conference play with consecutive wins

Candice Criss September 28, 2014

The Matadors opened Big West Conference play undefeated this weekend, with two victories including a five set bout with UC Irvine and a sweep of Cal State Fullerton.   Come from behind victory...

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