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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

CSUN foreign exchange and international student enrollment rates on the rise

Christina Pembleton December 4, 2012

CSUN foreign exchange and international student enrollment rates are on the rise amidst enrollment freezes on other groups of incoming students. The number of enrolled foreign exchange students for...

Demand for remedial courses on the rise

Christina Pembleton December 3, 2012

>>>CORRECTION: There are 7, 740 students enrolled in remedial courses, not between 3,800 and 3,900 like the story stated. Also, it read the number of students enrolled in English remedial courses...

Private gift pays the bill for CSUN’s campus initiative

Christina Pembleton December 2, 2012

The ongoing CSUN initiative to seek community input has a pricetag. Developing the platform cost $167,639.66, which was allocated for the advancement communication initiative that led to CSUN Shine,...

‘Modern Family’ recap (11/28) spoiler alert

Christina Pembleton November 29, 2012

“Modern Family” returned to ABC’s Wednesday lineup after a Thanksgiving break. This episode feature Hayley picking up trash for community service, a one-up showdown between Phil and Jay, and Cam...

‘Modern Family’ Recap (11/14) spoiler alert

Christina Pembleton November 15, 2012

The ultimate miscommunication mishap occurred on Wednesday night’s episode of “Modern Family” when Phil Dunphy met Cam’s gay friend at the gym and invited him over to watch their alma mater’s...

Modern Family Recap (11/7) spoiler alert

Christina Pembleton November 8, 2012

During a night of college partying, Haley Dunphy gets busted by police for underage drinking, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest on Wednesday’s “Modern Family.” Claire, Phil and Mitchell,...

Scholastic advantage can vary by family income

Christina Pembleton November 8, 2012

Pablo Estrada’s freshman year at CSUN was the hardest school year of his life. During his time in middle school at James A. Foshay Learning Center in Los Angeles, Estrada’s teachers were eager...

‘Modern Family’ recap (10/31) spoiler alert

Christina Pembleton November 1, 2012

In case you were greeting trick-or-treating pirates or visiting every West Hollywood kickback, Wednesday night’s new episode of “Modern Family” tackled the theme of hiding secrets. Jay and Gloria...

Wine down, wine glasses up

Wine down, wine glasses up

Christina Pembleton October 31, 2012

With midterms creeping up at the semester’s half way point, relaxing and distressing after long study sessions is an important part of maintaining composure. While alcohol may not be the solution...

Men deserve more attention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Christina Pembleton October 28, 2012

Every year, my Facebook inbox starts overflowing with for-women-only messages. I had nearly forgotten this yearly ritual when I recently opened my Facebook page to a new battle cry for women. The message...

Unconventional classes spark critical thinking at CSUN

Unconventional classes spark critical thinking at CSUN

Christina Pembleton October 24, 2012

It’s not everyday a guest lecturer is 10 years old. Some courses at CSUN offer an unusual experience. Classes like Harry Potter (ENGL 495HP), popular culture (ENGL 313), the supernatural (ANTH...

Best Late Night Foods

Christina Pembleton October 24, 2012

During evening adventures or up-all-night cram sessions for midterms, hunger is bound to hit. Many locations are open late, but any student can vouch that most nights don’t stop before the clock strikes...

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