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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

After starting the season 2-0, CSUN has lost two straight games. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina / Visual Editor

W-Bball: CSUN unable to hold halftime lead at Washington, lose two straight

Ron Rokhy November 19, 2011

Led by freshman guard Janae Sharpe’s perfect shooting first half, the Matadors were up 35-25 at halftime as their defense forced 15 turnovers and held Washington to 27 percent shooting. But their...

CSUN professor writes inspired book of poems

Ron Rokhy November 17, 2011

CSUN professor of religious studies Mutombo Nkulu-N’Sengha’s collection of melancholic poems, “Bela-Wenda: Voices From the Heart of Africa,” tell vivid tales of human vigor and ambition through...

Online gaming experiences turn racial

Ron Rokhy November 17, 2011

Rag head. Bomb maker. Camel jockey. These are just some of the racial slurs online gamers use to provoke each other. “It goes back to the beginnings of man,” said CSUN anthropology professor...

The Matadors need to win their last two Big West games to get at least a share of second place in the standings. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina/ Visual Editor

W-Vball: CSUN trails UCSB by a game in standings, take them on at home

Ron Rokhy November 17, 2011

The Matadors (14-12, 8-6 Big West) plan to keep their hopes of finishing in second place in the Big West Conference alive as they once again face the Gauchos (16-11, 9-5) Friday night at the Matadome. The...

California leading way in rise of public university costs

Ron Rokhy November 16, 2011

A weakened economy continues to drive the cost of public universities up, with California as the catalyst, a new report found. The national average for public four-year institutions increased 8.3 percent...

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Weekly column: NBA players flop the season by not accepting owners’ offers

Ron Rokhy November 15, 2011

The NBA Players Association has melodramatically rejected every proposal sent their way by the owners since the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expired, and its denial of the most recent one...

Middle Eastern and Islamic studies program host curriculum meeting

Ron Rokhy November 15, 2011

CSUN’s Middle Eastern and Islamic studies (MEIS) program is hosting the second part of its symposium Tuesday at 2 p.m. MEIS hopes to learn from experts and scholars from other universities that are...

Jason Flowers wants his Matadors to cut down on turnovers and improve on defense during his second season as head coach.  Photo Credit: Andres Aguila/ Daily Sundial

W-Bball: Flowers stresses defense, brings in eight players

Ron Rokhy November 10, 2011

Following a 4-26 season, the CSUN women’s basketball team underwent a major overhaul that brought eight new players. Things look brighter already, as the Matadors handily defeated The Master’s...

Haskell Wexler’s “Latino” screening and Q&A Wednesday night

Ron Rokhy November 8, 2011

One of the most respected and decorated cinematographers in the film industry will present the director’s cut version of his film, “Latino: America’s Secret War in Nicaragua,” Wednesday night at...

Children of undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles at educational disadvantage

Ron Rokhy November 7, 2011

Children of undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles are at an educational disadvantage compared to children of Americans who immigrated legally, according to a recent study. Citizenship status of Mexican...

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Weekly Column: Rivers not reaching potential in lackluster season

Ron Rokhy November 2, 2011

Any top quarterbacks list with Philip Rivers placed high on it is now fraudulent. Coming into the season, Rivers was projected as a top five quarterback, but what he’s shown so far barely has...

Illustration by: Kristin Hugo / Opinion Editor

Vigilantes should be able to fight crime without interference

Ron Rokhy October 31, 2011

Since its inception, America has had its fair share of criminals -- and people who fight them. But before there even was a Supreme Court to combat crime, one group did: we, the people. In 1760,...

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