The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Renovations to President Harrison’s office and home cost over $350,000

Melissa Simon May 11, 2012

In the midst of faculty protests and enrollment freezes, CSUN has brought in Diane Harrison as its new president. Along with the cost of bringing in a new president, new expenses have been established....

Summer 2012 events for everyone

Melissa Simon May 10, 2012

School is coming to an end, and it’s almost time to put those books back on the shelf, if only for a few months — because summer is right around the corner. Summer is the time of year when the days...

Long lines plague sign up for upper division writing exam

Melissa Simon April 30, 2012

Thousands of students lined the walls in Bayramian Hall yesterday trying to register for the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam, or UDWPE. The doors opened at 8:30 a.m. but there were students...

Lauren Tynis Kate watches as Trekkie Monster (Danny Guerrero with She;by Wane) sings of the pleasures of the Interent. Photo Courtesy of CSUN Theatre Department.

“Avenue Q” premieres at CSUN

Melissa Simon April 26, 2012

The theater department is bringing “Avenue Q” to CSUN this spring, according to William Taylor, head of the theater department. “Avenue Q” has been called the “Sesame Street” for adults...

Student designers showcase work at TRENDS fashion show

Melissa Simon April 26, 2012

Up-and-coming designers will be showing off their collections at the TRENDS fashion show called “Cirque de la Mode” (Fashion Circus) taking place tonight. The Family and Consumer Sciences department,...

New strategy to reduce gas emissions in LA announced

Melissa Simon April 18, 2012

After four years of planning, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced their new strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions last week. The Sustainable Communities Strategy...

Kinesiology department presents “Kinesis”

Melissa Simon April 18, 2012

Emerging dancers and choreographers are showcasing their talents in the upcoming performances of "Kinesis", an annual dance concert sponsored by the kinesiology department. Paula Thomson, kinesiology...

Steve Trager, owner of the Green Zone, demonstrates proper gun handling. We come from the classroom. We spend a good couple of hours where we run through all of the safety rules. We practice. Our classes are interactive. I ask questions of you when Im done, he said. Photo credit: Charlie Kaijo / Daily Sundial

Former teacher opens fully green firearms training center

Melissa Simon April 18, 2012

After working many years as a high school teacher, Steve Trager used his pension to open a fully green, environmentally friendly firearms training center in Chatsworth called the Green Zone. Trager...

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Fix UC amends proposal of 20-year tuition plan

Melissa Simon April 15, 2012

In March, the group Fix UC announced they are in the process of changing their tuition deferment proposal to make it compatible with the CSU system. The first step to do this was to understand the...

A donkey sticks his nose out of a hole in the fence at the Pierce College animal farm. Located towards the back end of the farm are some sheep and a donkey. Photo credit: Tessie Navarro / Multimedia Editor

Budget cuts threaten 65-year-old animal farm at Pierce College

Melissa Simon April 10, 2012

For years, many students have chosen Pierce College because of its animal farm, which offers hands-on experience. Rashi Gupta, second-year student in the pre-veterinary medicine program, chose Pierce...

A group of students walk through the University Student Union the day back from spring break. Required to indicate what ethnicity they are in college applications, students say it shouldnt be an issue in being accepted. Photo credit: Anthony Carpio / Sports Editor

Students debate merit of race requirements in college apps

Melissa Simon April 9, 2012

In history, race seems to always be an issue in some way and now the problem is becoming more prevalent in college applications. Currently, students are required to fill out a section on their application...

Free student theater performances at CSUN

Melissa Simon March 21, 2012

The Student Playwrights for Innovative Theatre, or SPIT, will be hosting the Spit It Out Play Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Jerome Richfield. SPIT is a group created by students for students that...

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