Daily Sundial

Protesters rally against Iraq war

Melanie Saxe • March 23, 2007

Iraq Veterans Against the War and Students Against War came together with members of the Green Party, Coalition Against Militarism, the Black Student Union, M.E.Ch.A. and the Muslim Student Association to protest the war in Iraq Wednesday in front of the Oviatt Library.

Aquatic exercise program sails its way to success

Melanie Saxe • March 23, 2007

At age five, Carolyn Smith's mother watched as she took her first steps in the heated pool of her elementary school. Smith was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects body movement and muscle coordination. Walking on land is almost impossible without crutches.

CSUN could face problems as Daylight Savings start date changes

Melanie Saxe • March 8, 2007

Daylight savings time is scheduled a month earlier this year as part of an effort of the 2005 Energy Bill to reduce energy consumption. Instead of April through October, daylight savings will begin March 11 and end on Nov. 4 this year. This change, however, could affect technologies like computers, said Shan Barkataki, a Cal State Northridge computer science professor.

Religious observances accepted as excuses for missed exams

Melanie Saxe • March 6, 2007

For those who have felt torn between taking an important exam or observing a traditional religious holiday, faculty has recently been reminded of a CSUN policy that allows for rescheduling. Because personal religion requires a certain amount of tact and sensitivity, whatever a student's personal belief, it must be acknowledged and respected at a state-run institution like CSUN.

Counseling Services offer new workshops

Melanie Saxe • February 6, 2007

A new workshop called Real Life 101 will be offered in April for graduating students as a joint effort through the Career Center and University Counseling Services. Dr. Corinne Barker, clinical psychologist and co-coordinator of clinical services at University Counseling Services, saw a need for this specific group of students, and is one of the founders of the workshop.

Eating disorder clinic provides help to CSUN students

Melanie Saxe • February 2, 2007

Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating has been on campus for 12 years, and exists to educate students on eating disorders. They provide information through peer education, classroom presentations, fairs, brochures and flyers. Ellen Mayer, a counselor at University Counseling Services and founder of JADE, said they reached more than 2,800 students last fall through presentations done by the peer educators.