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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

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An enchanting evening with Disney at CSUN

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter November 30, 2023

The Soraya hosted Disney 100’s “Sound of Magic” concert on Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Great Hall. The performance was conducted by CSUN alumni Richard Kaufman and included live performances...

Members of Mariachi El Matador de CSUN perform during the Día de los Muertos event at the Plaza del Sol in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 2, 2023.

CSUN Día de los Muertos celebration honors passed loved ones

Clinton Jones, Culture Reporter November 11, 2023

It’s a warm, sunny Thursday and tables are lined with pan dulce, or sweet bread. The sound of mariachi fills the air and pictures of loved ones are placed on a bright altar, decorated with orange streamers...

Alien Hominid Invasion and Alien Hominid HD Review - Beaming light onto the “run and gun” genre

Alien Hominid Invasion and Alien Hominid HD Review – Beaming light onto the “run and gun” genre

Jesse Illanes, Culture Reporter November 11, 2023

Review copies provided by The Behemoth. “Alien Hominid Invasion” and “Alien Hominid HD” are frantic, over-the-top “run and gun” action games that keep players on the edge of their seats. From...

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The Soraya’s ticket giveaway for CSUN community

Julia Dilacar, Reporter November 4, 2023

The Soraya is giving away 900 free tickets for three events spanning from Oct. 28 to Nov. 12 at the Great Hall. The shows include: “Midori Festival Strings and Lucerne,” “American Railroad Silkroad...

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review – A Symphonic Experience of Action, Emotion and Integrity

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review – A Symphonic Experience of Action, Emotion and Integrity

Jesse Illanes, Culture Reporter November 4, 2023

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 features Insomniac Games’ amazing sequel to both “Spider-Man" (2018) and “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” (2020), giving fresh ideas in gameplay, and an expanded scope of the...

Emily Laliotis performs at Noontime Concerts at Plaza del Sol in Northridge, Calif., on Oct. 26.

CSUN holds Disney performance for latest concert installment

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter November 4, 2023

The University Student Union held a Disney- themed performance by singer Emily Laliotis on Oct. 26, as part of their hour-long “Noontime Concerts” series at CSUN’s Plaza Del Sol. Laliotis’ setlist...

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Review: Knuckle Puck’s “Losing What We Love” – Spin or skip?

Pamela Garcia, Assistant Culture Editor November 3, 2023

Chicago-based pop-punk band Knuckle Puck have released their 4th full-length album, “Losing What We Love.” Spanning 11 tracks and just over 37 minutes, the record gives listeners a glimpse into...

Photo via @champagnepapi (Instagram).

Review: Drake’s ‘For All the Dogs’ – Spin or skip?

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor October 19, 2023

After a delayed release from Sept. 22 to Oct. 8, Drake has released his much anticipated eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs.” Since he was on the “It’s All A Blur” tour, Drake had to postpone...

Crew working on setting up the stage at the Central Avenue Jazz Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2023.

Return of Central Avenue Jazz Festival unites South Central LA

Clinton Jones, Culture Reporter October 19, 2023

Back for the first time since COVID-19, the 28th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival rocked the streets of South Central Los Angeles. Tradition and reunion was the festival's vibe, featuring soothing,...

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Celebrating Día de los Muertos at The Soraya with Lila Downs

Julia Dilacar, Reporter October 14, 2023

The Soraya will be hosting a performance in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. at The Soraya’s Great Hall. “Dos Corazones: Día de Muertos” will feature...

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Pamela Garcia, Assistant Culture Editor October 9, 2023

“Bad Romance” - Lady Gaga Throughout her career, Lady Gaga has made a variety of head-turning fashion statements with her unconventional outfits and album concepts that emphasized expressing identity...

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Sasha Alikhanov, Print Managing Editor October 9, 2023

“The September Issue” (2009) “The September Issue” documents the creation of American Vogue’s most important issue. Long-standing editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is crucial to the process with...

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