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

Robots can help rescue victims in disasters like Japan’s

Christiaan Patterson March 27, 2011

In the event of a natural disaster, rescuing other people can be a great risk and potentially fatal. By using robots in these critical areas, we could save trapped victims and prevent further human casualties. After...

What Happens When Earth Can’t Sustain Us Anymore?

Christiaan Patterson March 25, 2011

This planet won’t be able to sustain our exploding population and massive consumption of resources forever. We may be under a false sense of ideals that earth is where we will always inhabit but it’s...

CSUN offers education on credit card management and financial planning

Christiaan Patterson March 24, 2011

At the age of 35, business finance major, Adrineh, who chose not to give her last name because of confidentiality reasons,  has already filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. “We bought a house five...

Yellowstone volcano not likely to erupt soon

Christiaan Patterson March 20, 2011

Natural disasters such as the volcano erupting in Hawaii and the earthquake in Japan seem to be increasing in occurance, causing some to believe catastrophe is just around the corner. One such disaster...

NOAA’s Tsunami Warning System Alerts Public of Hazard

Christiaan Patterson March 18, 2011

In light of the recent disaster in Japan, much attention has been drawn to how many aspects of technology have aided in warning systems and connecting family to one another. In 2008, NOAA finished a project...

CSUN program helps students, community reduce stuttering

Christiaan Patterson March 16, 2011

The Acadamy Award winning film, “The King’s Speech” allowed audiences a glimpse into the struggles that stutterers. Such as  those King of England faced on a daily basis. Stuttering is a...

Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and the power plants in Japan prove we can’t safely control nuclear power

Christiaan Patterson March 14, 2011

Japan’s magnitude 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami have triggered a potential nuclear meltdown generating worldwide concern. Nuclear technology may fulfill our energy needs but the risk of...

CSUN faculty raises funds for scholarships while enjoying local trails

Christiaan Patterson March 13, 2011

In an effort to raise scholarship money, CSUN’s geology department hosts multiple hikes throughout the Southern California mountain ranges. These Geotrek’s have raised about $38,000 for undergraduate...

Latest Innovations Will Use Body Heat For Heating

Christiaan Patterson March 12, 2011

Wickedly creative ideas and inventions are spurring up all over the globe as everyone attempts to “go green” and become environmentally friendly. Architects have designed a floating museum, car companies...

CSUN hosts discussion about the role of females in Egypt’s popular revolution

Christiaan Patterson March 9, 2011

In support of Women’s History Month, CSUN hosted a presentation about women’s activism that took place during the recent revolt in Egypt. Dr. Sherine Hafez, professor of women’s studies...

Technological Artwork Seeks To Objectively Capture Everyday Life

Christiaan Patterson March 8, 2011

Art work takes many different forms: painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater, etc. Even computer graphics can claim the title if used in web design. Photography is another traditional art form established...

The space race is stalled on the starting blocks

Christiaan Patterson March 7, 2011

People worldwide stood in awe 41 years ago as Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon.   Our country needs to jumpstart the space program, something President Obama referred to as another “Sputnik...

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