Daily Sundial

The Life of a racing greyhound

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • March 6, 2007

The greyhound has a long history of being used as racing animals, dating back to ancient Egypt. Greyhound racing is still a popular sport today, with racetracks around the country being run similarly to horse racetracks. The lives of dogs in the races are very limited.

Students affected by Israel-Lebanon war

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • December 15, 2006

Originally Published Sep. 6, 2006 Lebanese CSUN student Rosaline Tashdjian went to spend another relaxing vacation with her family at their summerhouse in Jounich, Lebanon, as she does every year, but she never thought she would be waking up to the vibrations and sounds of explosions.

Organic Chemistry

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • December 13, 2006

Many of the methods used in cancer research are synthetic, but not in the laboratory of chemistry professor Tom Minehan. Research in organic synthesis is rare in the western United States, but it is happening right here at CSUN. Minehan's laboratory, located in Eucalyptus Hall, is developing chemical methods for medical research that does not harm the environment.

Embracing the Dead

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • November 8, 2006

CSUN students and community members gathered to celebrate "El Dia de los Muertos," a day to remember the dead, sponsored by the Student Movement Chicanos of Aztlan. Candles, papier m?ch? skulls, fruits and photographs of deceased family members were just some of the elements that decorated the altars built by students, alumni and community members.

Acting for Justice: The Life of Justin Rabi, Senior Theater/Criminology Major

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • October 19, 2006

CSUN student Justin Rabi is the same actor who played "Antonio Bun-deras," "Edward James Almost," "Scare Face," and three more characters in the comedy "Ole for Hollywood," the first campus production of the semester. The senior student theater/criminology major just finished working in the play that consumed a lot of his time and dedication, but from which he also received a lot of praise.

A new look

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • October 5, 2006

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A TOUGH BREAK

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • September 13, 2006

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Caught in the middle: War hits close to home

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • September 6, 2006

Lebanese CSUN student Rosaline Tashdjian went to spend another relaxing vacation with her family at their summerhouse in Jounich, Lebanon, as she does every year, but she never thought she would be waking up to the vibrations and sounds of explosions. "All of a sudden everyone started panicking," Tashdjian said.

Charton and the presidency

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • May 18, 2006

In outgoing A.S. President Chad Charton's office hangs a poster showing the Northridge Matadors logo made up of hundreds of tiny images of life at CSUN. The logo, which Charton expects to be projected on one of the campus buildings, is just one of his many plans as the Associated Students outgoing president to brand the university.

Life, bass and music with Carter Wallace

Carla Acevedo-Eldredge • April 21, 2006

Carter Wallace's excitement grew as we talked about art and music. He smiled, turned and ran directly to the grass, to do his favorite stunt: a cartwheel. The green grass contrasted with his pink outfit. The sun sparkled in the reflection of his heart and star-shaped piercings.