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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

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...

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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...

HRH Queen Isabella played by Jessica Pantaleon (left) with the Maid played by Jazzmynne Silva (middle) and Maxima Terriblé Segunda (right) portrayed by Hannah Leigh West in "The Hunchback of Seville."

Comedy meets history in ‘The Hunchback of Seville’

Brianna Perez, Assistant Culture Editor November 4, 2025

The empire rose in the Experimental Theatre when the CSUN Department of Theatre presented its latest production, “The Hunchback of Seville.” The play, written by Charise Castro Smith and directed...

Official poster of "Tron: Ares (2025)" by Walt Disney Pictures.

FILM REVIEW: ‘Tron: Ares’ lights up the Grid in red and black

Jay Kuklin, Copy Editor October 30, 2025

Whoa. Black and red? Badass. That’s the first impression of “Tron: Ares,” the latest addition to Disney’s long-dormant digital-frontier saga. Even for newcomers, director Joachim Rønning rebuilds...

Illustration by Isabella Pineda-Jovel

Spooky games to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Audrey De Laura, Reporter October 30, 2025

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time to get ready for a fright, and who says you can’t do that in the comfort of your own home? This is a curated list of horror games I’ve found myself enjoying...

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13 spooktacular films to watch on Halloween

Addison Campanella, Contributor October 27, 2025

Look no further for the perfect spine-chilling movie for a laid-back Halloween. From the classic zombie apocalypse sub-genre to chilling teenage slasher movies, anyone is sure to find the ideal movie pick...

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Why these top 5 Halloween traditions still cast their spells today

Lily Dillingham, Contributor October 22, 2025

Halloween traditions have been around as long as people can remember, with their festiveness originating in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain – a ritual that celebrates the end of summer and the...

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