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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

Media’s manipulated war coverage discussed

Joanna Beckett March 11, 2008
The relationship between war and media coverage was presented by the Center for Ethics and Values last Wednesday. The "War and Journalism" symposium featured journalism and English department speakers, who addressed issues regarding censorship, military cooperation and ethical questions that arise when wars are covered from the historical and contemporary perspective.

Undecided black voters do not have to support Obama

Joanna Beckett March 7, 2008
As the Democratic primaries continue, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue the cattiness and finger pointing for at least another month. Their passionate supporters also have their claws out and their targets are the undecided black votes. I am one of those "undecided" black votes the democratic candidates are clamoring for on every televised debate.

Pan-African studies students to attend Model African Union

Joanna Beckett February 26, 2008
Six Pan-African studies students are embarking on a journey to Howard University in the nation's capital for the National Model African Union Conference, where they will be transformed from CSUN students into Ethiopian delegates of the African Union. "This is a good opportunity to see what others think about Africa and also get my opinions out and input in helping with African issues," said Onyinyechi Egeonuigwe, a senior PAS major.

‘Hinemi’ highlights traveling through memory and time

Joanna Beckett February 26, 2008
All memories begin and end in a particular time and place. Miyazawa Akio's play, "Hinemi," dispels this notion when he transcends those memories into a place where time is ever shifting and fluid. Hinemi is an abstract connotation of time, an element that can become overwhelming and difficult to follow initially during the performance.

Crow’s ‘Detours’ delivers strong political message

Joanna Beckett February 19, 2008
Jump into a red 1966 Mustang, cruise down Pacific Coast Highway and stumble upon a couple detours on a warm day. If you don't have a vintage car at your disposal and you're suffering in the winter cold, Sheryl Crow's new CD, "Detours" offers a little jolt of spring.

Proposed housing for faculty, staff

Joanna Beckett February 13, 2008
Birds chirp on a sunny day as CSUN employees make their way down Devonshire Avenue toward campus. They hop on the daily tram shuttle, walk, or ride a bike. The employees choose their various modes of transportation as they shut the doors to their row houses along the street and say their good mornings and good byes to one another.

Campus police run safety shooting drills

Joanna Beckett February 13, 2008
The Department of Public Safety at CSUN engaged in its first multi-agency active shooter drill on Jan. 3. The campus shooting drill took place in and around the Northridge Academy High School. The California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department joined CSUN police in an exercise that coordinated the different agencies in responding to a shooting on campus.

Emre Celik swims his way into the CSUN record books

Joanna Beckett January 31, 2008
It's a Thursday and there's a slight chill in the air. The hot days that Southern California are known for are nowhere in sight on this particular afternoon. The chill can seem arctic cold if you're not a CSUN swimmer. Despite the harsh weather, swimming practices continued as scheduled.

?Men and women defeated by Huskies

Joanna Beckett January 30, 2008
Although the Matadors lost both the men's and women's competitions against the visiting Washington Huskies on Saturday, the swim meet still provided a wealth of learning and personal victories. The women's 400-meter medley relay set the tone for the meet, with the Huskies taking a first-place finish at 3:53.

Leisure center helps children grow

Joanna Beckett January 30, 2008
The Center for the Study of Leisure and Play focuses on promoting a well-balanced lifestyle that incorporates leisure time as a combatant against stress. In fact, the faculty and students in the department of recreation and tourism management extension center are engaged in extensive work in the community throughout the year funded by CSUN students.

New process required for screenwriters

Joanna Beckett January 30, 2008
The department of cinema and television arts is requiring a portfolio submission for prospective screenwriting option majors this semester after facing increasing student numbers and a decreasing fiscal budget. The screenwriting option is the second option in the CTVA department to institute a mandatory portfolio requirement.

Healthy options pay the price on campus

Joanna Beckett January 24, 2008
It's 11:48 a.m. and my mind has lost its never ending battle with boredom, which has resulted in my eager anticipation to spring from my desk in my Sierra Hall classroom for the exit door. My next destination after my professor sets me free after what seems like an eternity of patience, which in reality was just two minutes of my time, is a much needed food break.
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