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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

From left Jason Steele (Mercutio), 
Alexa Lara (Benvolio), Daisy Acosta (Lady Montague), Emily Gomez (Princess of Verona), Thomas Cargin (Romeo), Sam Drake (Friar Laurence), and Liz Peralejo (Nan)

Shakespeare with a twist: CSUN’s hip take on Romeo & Juliet

Yaminah Legohn, Contributor February 28, 2025

“Romeo & Juliet” debuted its first showing this past weekend with back-to-back sold out performances. Written by William Shakespeare, this production was directed by Melissa Chalsma, artistic director...

Photo Courtesy of Mark Seliger and the Soraya.

Twyla Tharp and company celebrate 60 years at The Soraya

Aldo Emanuel, Reporter February 28, 2025

The Soraya presented a two-part ballet by renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and her company on Feb. 22 and 23. The performance's music was diverse, from Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations to Philip Glass’s...

Leah Kohn playing the bassoon on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm at the Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall.

CSUN Faculty Leah Kohn showcases her musical craft

Nicole Paquette, Reporter February 28, 2025

Leah Kohn, a facility artist, filled the Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall with her bassoon music on Feb. 22. Pianist Jason Stoll, clarinetist Sérgio Coelho and flutist Chang Lu accompanied Kohn’s bassoon...

Alwayne "Kofi" Spencer speaks to students about his life and career in Northridge, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

Alumnus heals mental health issues through music therapy

Bella Vega Victoriano, Reporter February 28, 2025

To celebrate the conclusion of Black History Month, the Department of Africana Studies (AS) organized an event that allowed students to explore the connection between music and therapy. The Black Trilogy...

From left, Zombie Flower members Mary Grace, Angel Siberian, Boba Fierro Ryan Watson celebrate after securing first place at the Punk Rock at CSUN's Battle of the Bands at Pop Studios in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Punk Rock at CSUN hosts a Battle of the Bands showcasing local talent

Claire Geriak, Assistant Culture Editor February 27, 2025

The doors at Pop Music Studios in Northridge greeted members and the Punk Rock community at CSUN. The studio hosted a Battle of the Bands, open to local bands regardless of whether they had played their...

SNL 50 ads featured in New York's Times Square on Feb. 14, 2025.

Review: Live From New York, SNL50’s Star Power Saved the Special

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor February 25, 2025

Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert, documentary, and a three-hour anniversary special that aired on Feb. 16. Usually, celebrity guest hosts and musical performances attract...

John Samuels, Colin Miller, MJ Lenderman, and Landon George playing "Wristwatch" at the Fonda Theater on February 13, 2025.

Review: MJ Lenderman’s beer & shot combo at The Fonda

Eli Ochoa-Monsalve, Contributor February 25, 2025

The day before Valentine’s Day, it had rained more than it had in nearly a year. The night’s drizzle gave the lights outside The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood shape and form. After lining up behind dozens...

From left, Speech and Debate Team members, Vahe Tovmasian, Emily Ramirez and Isabella Mahon host a pop-up thrift store on Thursday, Feb. 20 at CSUN's Sierra Lawn. The proceeds from this event will go towards the conferences, debates and merchandise.

Thrift pop-up helps CSUN debate team fund events

Stephanie Martinez, Contributor February 24, 2025

The CSUN Speech and Debate team held a pop-up thrift event on Thursday, Feb. 20, selling clothing and other items to CSUN students. The fundraiser, hosted by the forensic intercollegiate program within...

Jason Moran performs on Feb. 13, 2025 at The Soraya during the fourth annual Jazz at Naz festival with the CSUN Jazz A Band. Photo Courtesy of Luis Luque, Luque Photography and The Soraya.

Jason Moran and CSUN’s Jazz “A” Band celebrates Duke Ellington’s Legacy

Jylene Lubos, Contributor February 21, 2025

People of all ages flooded the entrances to The Soraya’s “Jazz at Naz Festival” for Composer and Pianist Jason Moran’s collaboration with CSUN’s Jazz A Band, celebrating Duke Ellington, composer...

Christian McBride performs with his quartet Ursa Major — Michael King (keyboard), Savannah Harris (drums), Nicole Glover (saxophone), Ely Perlman (guitar) in The Soraya Jazz Club during the fourth annual Jazz at Naz festival Feb 2025.

Christian McBride and Ursa Major take on The Soraya

Aldo Emanuel, Reporter February 18, 2025

After a full day of providing jazz clinics to local high school bands and students from the CSUN jazz program, nine-time Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride and his newest quintet, Ursa Major, performed...

The Roland Stage in the Sonic Playground exhibit at the Grammy Museum on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Press Preview: Grammy Museum brings music creation to the youth in a new exhibit

Nyan Gavino, Reporter February 17, 2025

The Grammy Museum is a building dedicated to the history of music and the artists who defined their generations. The new exhibit, which opened today, aims to use the voices of the past to inspire the next...

An illustration of Kendrick Lamar wearing a white robe, with people in blue paisley outfits to the left of him and people in red outs with the American flag design on it to the right of him.

Review: Kendrick Lamar Kills Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Emily Maciel, Senior Reporter February 17, 2025

While the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar single-handedly sent out a message for all of America on Feb. 9. Lamar brought Los Angeles to Louisiana,...

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