Daily Sundial

A.S. election results in runoff

Katie Sheehy • April 23, 2007

At the end of the tallying of the votes for the Associated Students race, it was announced that current President Adam Salgado and Director of Finance Adam Haverstock will face each other in a runoff on Tuesday and Wednesday to determine who will be president for the 2007-2008 school year.

Eating disorders’ effect on men ignored

Katie Sheehy • April 23, 2007

As a woman, I have been exposed to images for many years that have created the idea of what beauty is for me. These images and messages shaped what beauty and acceptance is in society, and helped me on the path to try to create and maintain a size four, or even get down to a size two, regardless of how I got there.

A.S. account rejuvenated by $89,244 in excess enrollment fees

Katie Sheehy • April 18, 2007

After a moment of silence was observed by all members of the Associated Students Senate and gallery for the victims in the Virginia Tech shooting, excess enrollment funds was the first item up for discussion in the Senate meeting on Tuesday, as it increased the coffers of Unallocated Reserves by $89,244.

Imus firing for corporations, not in public interest

Katie Sheehy • April 18, 2007

It is more important now than ever to remember and appreciate the values of the First Amendment in light of the repercussions of comments made by radio talk-show host Don Imus. He did not have a radio audience in the Los Angeles area for his former show, "Imus in the Morning," but by now nearly everyone knows who he is and the comment that not only ruined his career but also reminded everyone that racism is alive and well.

Punk icon spares no verbal punches, politically speaking

Katie Sheehy • April 17, 2007

As Jello Biafra, former leader of the Dead Kennedys, walked on stage at the Northridge Center on Wednesday, he was greeted by nearly 200 people who called out "Hello Jello!" His speech, titled "Spoken Word," was the last in an event to commemorate Earth Celebrations Supershow, which was put on by the Green Party and Associated Students.

Presidential candidates sell their platforms at debate

Katie Sheehy • April 17, 2007

The Associated Students Presidential and Vice Presidential debate took place Monday night at the Satellite Student Union's Shoshone Room, where the candidates present vied for the last word in an evening that was full of information, promises and veiled hostility.

Associated Students’?? accounts to be replenished by high enrollment

Katie Sheehy • April 16, 2007

Tuesday's Associated Students Senate meeting had positive news on the financial front, as Director of Finance Adam Haverstock said that the excess enrollment funds would be voted on for availability next week. "We are in the preliminary stages of receiving money from excess enrollment, so we won't be at zero," Haverstock said in reference to the financial actions on the agenda.

A.S. candidates speak out on plans for 2007-08

Katie Sheehy • April 11, 2007

The A.S. Presidential hopefuls gathered on Tuesday evening to inform and persuade the public that their platforms had the most to offer the student body for the next school year. While many candidates for senator, vice president and president were there to answer questions and give their perspectives, it was also evident that certain candidates were missing.

A.S. reserve accounts nearly drained by students, clubs

Katie Sheehy • March 28, 2007

Funding for clubs and organizations was yet again the primary issue for many members of the Associated Students Senate during Tuesdays meeting. With all financial actions having been approved for the week, there is currently $5,869 available in unallocated reserves and $3,902 in academically related reserves available for all clubs and organizations until the end of the school year.

Feeling financial pinch, A.S. remains neutral on faculty negotiations

Katie Sheehy • March 21, 2007

Associated Students General Manager David Crandall warned the Senate on Tuesday of potential consequences to their generosity to clubs and organizations over the past year. Addressing the allocated amounts that have been proposed by the finance committee, and then approved by the Senate, Crandall said the money was being allocated at an unprecedented rate.

CSUN students celebrate Iranian New Year

Katie Sheehy • March 20, 2007

With disco lights, Iranian music and food, the Iranian Student Association kicked off the celebrations of a festive New Year, or NoRuz, for all to enjoy on Wednesday. It was a festival that had all the makings of a party and was attended by nearly 100 people.

Some CSUN students sickened by abortion appreciation day

Katie Sheehy • March 13, 2007

March 10 marked the eleventh anniversary of National Appreciate Your Abortion Provider Day, yet there was little fanfare or information available regarding the festivities of the day. There were not any scheduled rallies, either on campus or anywhere else in the country.