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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

Writer’s Pick: Top 5 TV Shows of The Year

Nylah Quijano, Contributor December 21, 2023

2023 was packed with many different types of new movies and TV shows. Whether you watched alone or with friends, there were shows that pulled at your heartstrings, made you scream at your screen or left...

Illustration by Pamela Garcia

Writer’s Pick: Top 5 Games of the Year of 2023

Jesse Illanes, Culture Reporter December 21, 2023

The landscape of video games in 2023 shows that the medium continues to evolve by presenting compelling stories, exciting and innovative gameplay experiences and, most importantly, a wide variety of games...

Illustration by Pamela Garcia.

Alan Wake II review – A triumph in storytelling & psychological survival horror

Jesse Illanes, Culture Reporter December 12, 2023

“Alan Wake II” is Remedy Entertainment’s magnum opus. This is Remedy's first venture in survival horror gaming after making award-winning action games, which goes to show their storytelling scope. The...

Photo courtesy of Luis Luque.

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...

Photo courtesy of The Soraya.

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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