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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

Kellen Goff as Toy Freddy in the film "Five Fights at Freddy's 2." ©
 Universal Pictures

REVIEW: ‘FNAF 2’ delivers what fans have been waiting for

Lily Dillingham, Contributor December 16, 2025

Scott Cawthon is back at it again with a sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s” – only this time, more friends have come out to play. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” directed by Emma Tammi and...

Student designers for the CSUN TRENDS fashion club are gearing up for their yearly spring show. Designed by Abner Albino, his collection Midnight Dusk was debuted at the 2025 spring show.

TRENDS annual fashion show brings style to spring 2026

Yaminah Legohn, Senior Reporter December 14, 2025

As the year comes to a close, TRENDS is preparing for its annual fashion show in spring 2026. After selecting the designers, organizers say it now takes a village to bring everything together. TRENDS,...

Alternate poster for Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) © Lionsgate Movies

REVIEW: Rabbit out of the hat, diamond out of the vault

Val Galstyan, Contributor December 13, 2025

Directed by Ruben Fleischer, “Now You See Me: Now You Don't,” released on Nov. 14 by Lionsgate, is the third film in the “Now You See Me” film series, serving as a sequel to “Now You See Me 2.” The...

Dancers from the Afro-Peruvian Experience perform with Nadia during a Disney event at Parkside Market in Anaheim.

How Valley artists have redefined thriving

Michelle Montalban, Contributor December 11, 2025

The San Fernando Valley, Tongva/Fernandeño Tataviam land, is home to cultural workers whose histories rarely make headlines but shape the everyday fabric of local life. Across neighborhoods, from Pacoima...

CSUN's Wind Ensemble performing at Plaza Del Sol, on Dec. 6, 2025

Review: A concert of wind: CSUN’s Wind Ensemble

Sumeragne Gibson, Contributor December 10, 2025

CSUN’s Music Department presented a performance by its Wind Ensemble at the Plaza Del Sol on Dec. 6. Students were able to step away from the crowd and experience something unique. The concert was...

The official poster for "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (2025) by Netflix

REVIEW: Thou shalt not kill… unless you’re in a “Knives Out” mystery

Val Galstyan, Contributor December 9, 2025

Rian Johnson's third Benoit Blanc mystery, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” does not disappoint. It has captivated audiences with its locked-room time-shifted mystery, blending whodunit and...

KATSEYE performing at Minneapolis, Minnesota for the first show of the 'Beautiful Chaos' tour. Photo from KATSEYE's official Instagram

Review: Is KATSEYE losing its ‘Touch?’

Audrey De Laura, Reporter December 6, 2025

A collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records to build a star girl group over three years resulted in the hit pop group KATSEYE. After their performance on May 1 of their song “Gnarly,” the group...

Stirring the Pot: A generation treating itself

Stirring the Pot: A generation treating itself

Lina Jeong, Reporter December 5, 2025

The previous edition of “Stirring the Pot” explored how undocumented immigrants are turning to cannabis as a lifeline – a way to manage chronic pain and anxiety when formal healthcare is out of reach....

Two girls take a selfie by the CSUN sign, saying the infamous tagline, "All bops go to CSUN."

“All bops go to CSUN:’ A meme in the making

Zion Jones, Reporter December 3, 2025

A new hashtag has taken the campus’s social media presence to a new height. A stark contrast to the school’s official page, #CSUN shows a firsthand look into the shenanigans going on around campus...

Thania Garcia presenting at the Variety Hitmakers 2024 event honoring Charli XCX as Hitmaker of the Year on Dec. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Thania Garcia: The CSUN alumna who credits One Direction for her career

Lina Jeong, Reporter December 2, 2025

Latin influence on modern America has never been stronger. From chart-topping artists like Bad Bunny to fashion pioneers like Gabriela Hearst, Latin creativity has established its place in global pop culture. This...

Dancers in traditional regalia during the Grand Entry at CSUN's 40th Annual Powwow on Nov. 29, 2025

Celebrating 40 years of Powwow, 50 years of American Indian studies

Brianna Perez, Assistant Culture Editor December 2, 2025

For four decades, CSUN’s Powwow and the 50-year American Indian Studies Program have brought the campus together in honoring Indigenous culture, community and resilience. What began as a small celebration...

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Review: Stray Kids proves they can ‘DO IT’ again

Brianna Perez, Assistant Culture Editor November 27, 2025

Stray Kids struck Stays’ hearts with their latest listen-worthy EP, “DO IT,” on Nov. 21. The album includes a double title track and is part of their “SKZ IT TAPE” series. After the release...

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