Daily Sundial

Letter from the editor

defaultuser • November 26, 2007

I hope everyone enjoyed and gained some new information from the "Discrimi-Nation" series that ran in this section for the past few weeks. My intention in creating the series was for people on this campus to gain a better understanding of the many different people around them.

Letters to the editor

defaultuser • November 14, 2007

In Chrystal King's "Discrimi-Nation: African-Americans" article, she accurately described the plight of African-American students growing up and attending schools where, to see another face like theirs, is scarce. I too encountered situations of being forced to speak for an entire race when controversial issues such as racism or the use of the N-word came up in class, which can put people of any ethnic background in an awkward position.

Letters to the Editor: Discrimi-Nation

defaultuser • November 13, 2007

I want to commend the Sundial for its series on "Discrimi-Nation." The first two essays, by Chrystal King and Maria Martinez, were elegantly written, deeply insightful, and emotionally powerful. They both raised provocative questions about issues of race and ethnicity in this community and university that we all should be thinking about and grappling with, whether as students, professors, or administrators.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • November 7, 2007

Dear Editor, ? In the article "Tattoos," Patrick Berry displays writing on his arm that he claims is "Ezekiel 25:27."? There's no verse 27 in chapter 25 of Ezekiel.?The words he has chosen are chapter 25, verse 17.? I teach my students the value of research so they won't be like Mr.

Reduce gang violece by understanding race response

defaultuser • October 30, 2007

As an African-American women growing up in Central California, I was raised with a wide variety of people from different ethnicities, religions and socioconomic backgrounds. However, when I read the article in the opinion section titled "Reduce Gang Violence by Understanding Race," written by Harriet Miranda, I was caught off guard.

Family members reflect on deceased soccer player Singh’s life

defaultuser • October 30, 2007

Jay Balwant Singh Jr. was born in San Bruno, Calif. to parents Nita and Jay Singh. Not only a first child, Jay was the much adored first grandson to carry on the Singh lineage on his father's side. He also had a younger brother, Jason. Jay grew up in the tender loving care of his paternal grandparents.

Response to MEChA advisers letter

defaultuser • October 29, 2007

I am very disturbed by the MEChA advisor's letter regarding the U.S. Army's activities on campus on Oct. 18. Her attempt at propaganda is so blatant and obvious that it is sophomoric. There are so many items in it that are, or should be, offensive to anyone who cares to read the letter.

AIDS Walk Appreciation

defaultuser • October 29, 2007

I would like take the time to thank each and every member of the CSUN AIDS Walk Coalition. Last Sunday, you woke up early, put on your walking shoes and took steps toward eliminating ignorance and raising funds for AIDS awareness and research. This year, the AIDS Walk coalition consisted of 19 teams, not including the teams that chose to be a part of main the CSUN team.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • October 24, 2007

I am very disturbed by the Oct. 18 Daily Sundial front page. I am not as distressed by what is exposed as by what has been blatantly omitted. The main article on the upper part of the page, "U.S. Army event arrives on campus to recruit students," is a decontextualized account of what the author sees as an exciting opportunity for some students to climb a 30-foot climbing wall, use helicopter and rifle shooting simulators, and peek into Hummers.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • October 23, 2007

Your recent article ("Despite U.N. Embargo, arms readily to Myanmar military junta") on foreign supplies and suppliers of weapons in Myanmar failed to mention the increasingly prominent role of the "non-state actor" in arms trafficking. The United Nations has used the term "non-state actor" to describe organized crime elements, illicit narcotics and arms traffickers, and individuals who work outside the lines of the formal international community.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • October 22, 2007

As an undergraduate student here at CSUN, I am awfully saddened by the decision made last Thursday by the AS committee with regards to providing support for their own constituents. What makes me sad is that AS has indisputably violated the AS Constitution.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • October 18, 2007

Dear Editor, It is clear to me that nothing in life is worth was it used to be. This must certainly be the case for Al Gore to win a Nobel Peace prize.? After all, Al Gore is a politician which just about guarantees anything that he says is a lie - and the British government agrees!? In?the article "Global Warming a 'Planetary emergency.