Daily Sundial

Students discover new career options at annual Majors Fair

Danette Spiers • February 22, 2008

What can I do with this major? Can you help me get an internship? These were among the questions heard throughout the USU Grand Salon last Wednesday as representatives from every CSUN college gave students the answers they needed about planning their future careers at the 11th annual Majors Fair.

Healthy food options avaiable on campus

Danette Spiers • February 20, 2008

Stepping away from hot fries and a Whopper is tough when there are only 20 minutes to spare in between classes and you're starving. But there are much better options for students who need food fast, want to stay healthy and don't want to gain the dreaded freshman 15.

Koester receives Tree of Life award

Danette Spiers • February 19, 2008

CSUN president Jolene Koester was honored on Valentine's Day with the Tree of Life Award for her commitment to the San Fernando Valley and the university over the last eight years. The award was presented by the Encino-Tarzana Hospital Charitable Foundation at their Annual Tree of Life Gala, where at least 250 people filled the Valley Beth Shalom temple to raise funds for nursing scholarships.

With University of Dreams, students pay their way into internships

Danette Spiers • February 13, 2008

Before summer hits, hundreds of college students scramble to complete their resumes and apply for internships. But instead of using college career centers for help, some students are turning to companies that can guarantee them a job for the summer. University of Dreams, for example, has worked with 2,230 students during the last seven years, helping them manage their way through the process of finding an internship.

Hands-free devices still risky while driving

Danette Spiers • February 10, 2008

A cell phone rings and the world stops. There seems to be nothing more important while driving than that incoming call about scheduling a dinner date with friends or just simply gossiping about that guy at work. We have all driven with a person like this, the one who couldn't miss the call, stopped talking to you in mid-conversation, and then took their eyes off the road to grab the vibrating phone in the middle console.

Bacterium infection doubled at CSUN in ’07

Danette Spiers • February 1, 2008

Patients testing positive for MRSA, a bacterium infection, at the Klotz Student Health Center more than doubled during the last two years. There were 15 different cases confirmed at the clinic in 2007 compared to seven cases in 2006, said Dr. Samia Boctor, a staff physician at the clinic.

ASO reaches out to all students

Danette Spiers • January 29, 2008

In their first meeting of the semester, the African Students Organization focused on the importance of sharing African culture with more CSUN students and providing a better understanding of Africa. "We want to let them know what is going on in Africa," said Donnella Collison, the president of the organization.

Queer studies approved for next fall

Danette Spiers • January 23, 2008

A degree program that will allow students the opportunity to explore different theories of sexuality and examine various Los Angeles-based gay, lesbian and queer organizations next semester was recently approved. Students will be offered classes that examine such subjects and earn a minor in queer studies, which was approved by the Educational Policy Committee.

Abuse of parking placards leaves no spots for disabled students

Danette Spiers • January 18, 2008

I was surprised this past weekend when I found a few handicapped parking spaces available at Wal-Mart. Then, I felt relieved because I knew I was going to be able to get myself out of the car without any trouble. Through moments like this, I have come to realize that it no longer makes a difference whether there are five or 25 handicapped parking spaces at the Wal-Mart shopping center.