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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

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...

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...

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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...

Figaro, played by Frederic Lee (left), and Susanna, played by Sam Rosenberg (right), dance in the garden in a pivotal scene in the story in "The Marriage of Figaro."

Twists and turns wed in ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

Ahmari Rudolph, Reporter November 27, 2025

CSUN Theatre and Music departments debuted “The Marriage of Figaro” on Nov. 20, showcasing the classic Mozart opera for the modern audience. The opera was directed by Maurice Godin, with music direction...

People in Eggo inflatable costumes dance during One Last Ride by CicLAvia in Los Angeles on Nov. 23, 2025. The last CicLAvia event of the year was a collaboration with Netflix's "Stranger Things."

Melrose turns Upside Down

Benjamin Hanson, Photo Editor November 25, 2025

Melrose Avenue turned into the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, for seven hours on Sunday, Nov. 23. Thousands of people took a ride through the Upside Down on bikes, skateboards and scooters on the...

Photo by Elin Melaas via Unsplash

New and upcoming November book releases

Addison Campanella, Contributor November 21, 2025

Check out something new or stick to a genre you love from these new titles releasing in November. This list explores books from a variety of genres, including fantasy, romance and memoirs from popular...

On the left, Emma Stone, looking up at Jesse Plemons and Aiden Delbis in "Bugonia" 2025.

REVIEW: In Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘Bugonia,’ humanity is the real alien

Lily Dillingham, Contributor November 17, 2025

If you’re one of those conspiracy theorists who believe aliens are roaming Earth, then Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” is the film for you. This satirical comedy starring Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis...

The image is a screenshot of the film "Frankenstein (2025)."

Review: Guillermo del Toro reanimates a classic monster in a new light

Val Galstyan, Contributor November 12, 2025

Well, he did it again. Guillermo del Toro’s new film, “Frankenstein,” has impressed both audiences and critics with its adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. After its release, the film...

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