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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...

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...

"Manzanita" (2024) oil and paint stick on canvas by Jacqueline Valenzuela.

CSUN Art Galleries celebrate Chicanas with “Bajitas y Suavecitas” exhibit

Pamela Garcia, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Centered around Chicanas in lowrider culture, the CSUN Art Galleries “Bajitas y Suavecitas” exhibit curated by Denise Sandoval, professor of Chicano/a Studies, aims to highlight women in the lowrider...

Left to right: sofistolethemoon (Sofia Guerra) performs with Matthew Lombardi playing the drums, and Audrey Gomes playing bass during the VOVE End of Year Showcase at the Guitar Merchant in West Hills, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

VOVE’s End of Year Showcase: A celebration of music

Aliyah Hinckley, Photo Editor February 8, 2025

CSUN's student-run record label, Five of Five Entertainment (VOVE), wrapped up last semester with their high-energy End of Year Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The event was hosted by Guitar Merchant...

Christian Ruiz-Mendoza, Cesar Hernandez and Abel Cecchi (left to right) jam out and play their instruments at the same time

CSUN students shine in fire relief jazz show

Emily Maciel, Senior Reporter February 3, 2025

The sounds of jazz music in a warm building brought community members together for a night of gathering for a good cause. Nomad LA, a relatively new brand, hosted its first-ever show on Jan. 30 at an overflowing...

Matador Marquee

Matador Marquee

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor January 23, 2025

In welcoming the new year comes big changes, whether it is with jobs, the upcoming semester or personal changes you hope to aspire to. With this in mind, there are films and music albums that are set to...

Cantando

Cantando

Pamela Garcia, Managing Editor January 23, 2025

© Pure Noise Records Golden Years - State Champs This bumping pop-punk track from State Champs brings new meaning to enjoying your life’s “Golden Years” and staying true to yourself. The themes...

Left to right: Lucius (Paul Mescal) battling General Acacius (Pedro Pascal) in The Colosseum in the film "Gladiator II." Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Review: Gladiator II does entertain, but fights with its own identity

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor January 5, 2025

Following the peculiar 2023 biopic, “Napoleon,” director Ridley Scott delivered a sequel to one of his most famous movies with “Gladiator II.” With the original “Gladiator” being 24 years old,...

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