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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

‘Won’t Back Down’ transforms a failing school system

Terese Torgersen October 9, 2012

The American educational system is failing and two determined mothers stand up for their children’s rights in the new drama “Won’t Back Down” directed by Daniel Barnz. Jamie, played by Maggie...

Butter carving turns brutal in ‘Butter’

Terese Torgersen October 9, 2012

 Butter sculpting turns political in Jim Field Smith’s new comedy “Butter” as one contestant is determined to win by any means. Laura Pickler, played by Jennifer Garner,  does everything in...

None for all and all for none

None for all and all for none

Terese Torgersen October 7, 2012

Growing up in Norway, we are taught Jante’s Laws by Aksel Sandemose. These laws say that everyone is equal. The laws teach Norwegians to be modest and to not show off our wealth or financial achievements....

Too broke? Why not take a trip to a county near you?

Too broke? Why not take a trip to a county near you?

Terese Torgersen October 3, 2012

Driving up Pacific Highway 1 is something I have always wanted to do. The deep blue ocean scenery complements the setting sun. It doesn’t get better than this. I decided to stop by three towns in...

Saudi National Day is celebrated at CSUN

Saudi National Day is celebrated at CSUN

Terese Torgersen September 30, 2012

The Saudi Student Association celebrated Saudi Arabian National Day at the USU Grand Salon on Friday and featured traditional food, clothing, music and dance. The Grand Salon was decorated in green...

String Theory transforms Flyaway into music spectacle

‘String Theory’ transforms Flyaway into music spectacle

Terese Torgersen September 24, 2012

At most concerts the audience enjoy the music while the artists are doing the work. This was not the case at String Theory’s “Composition of Sound + Space” performance at the Van Nuys FlyAway...

Artists Showcase Their Work at Canoga Park Art Walk

Artists Showcase Their Work at Canoga Park Art Walk

Terese Torgersen September 24, 2012

Barbara Katz Bierman was 21-years-old when her mother passed away and she had to paint to be able to breath. She never plans a piece beforehand. She starts with a plain canvas and goes from there....

‘Fantastic and Strange’ displays classic science fiction at Oviatt Library

Terese Torgersen September 24, 2012

The first Science Fiction magazine is on display at the “Fantastic & Strange” exhibition in the Oviatt library. Mark Joseph, a CSUN instructor in developmental mathematics department was surprised...

CSUN Police Department holds safety workshops

Terese Torgersen September 19, 2012

Safety workshops that could help prevent crime and violence are being hosted by the university’s police services throughout the year. For the last five years the CSUN Police Department has hosted...

String Theory to perform at FlyAway free of charge

String Theory to perform at FlyAway free of charge

Terese Torgersen September 14, 2012

Performance group String Theory will perform their act “Composition of Sound + Space” at Van Nuys FlyAway on Sept. 22 and 23. The bus station will be transformed into a musical instrument and...

CSUN Lecture is educating students about American Sikh community

Terese Torgersen September 11, 2012

The Department of Religious Studies at CSUN is hosting a lecture on the American Sikh community to explain the Sikh belief system. The lecture “From Stockton, California to Oak Creek, Wisconsin: A...

CSUN features Liu Bolin: The Sociology of the Invisible Body exhibition

CSUN features ‘Liu Bolin: The Sociology of the Invisible Body’ exhibition

Terese Torgersen September 5, 2012

Individuals were once well-respected and considered useful members of society, until they became unemployed and irrelevant, tells the Chinese artist Liu Bolin. In his exhibition, “The Sociology...

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