The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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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Mariachi classes connect CSUN students to Mexican culture

Mariana Montaya, Reporter April 11, 2022

As the Latino student population continues to grow at CSUN, classes about Latin music and its roots continue to play an important role in connecting students to their cultural heritage. CSUN’s Department...

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A history of student speech on campus

Chris Constantine, Reporter April 8, 2022

Since its origins as San Fernando Valley State College in 1958, CSUN has been a place for students to speak their minds and demand justice from their institution. Here is a historical timeline of how CSUN...

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The evolution of online dating

Patrick Pamanian, Reporter March 29, 2022

Meeting a significant other online has challenged more conventional methods of finding romantic partners over the last decade. Traditional ways of finding a partner have declined since World War II,...

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‘Euphoria’ captivates audiences through the struggle for love and acceptance

Rylee Holwager, Social Media Editor March 23, 2022

After concluding its second season on Feb. 27, “Euphoria” became the most tweeted-about show of the decade, according to Twitter. “Euphoria” is a show produced by HBO Max that follows the lives...

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After four years Big Show returns to CSUN

Brandon Sarmiento, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor March 18, 2022
A crowd of CSUN students gathered on the University Lawn for AS Productions’ annual Big Show on March 12, 2022, four years after the concert was last held in person.
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American Indian Student Association connects CSUN to local Native community

Chris Constantine, Reporter March 17, 2022

Among CSUN’s population of more than 38,000 students, just 89 people identified as American Indian or Pacific Islander last semester, according to CSUN Counts. This is in spite of the fact that Indigenous...

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The rise of stress-free video games

Patrick Pamanian, Reporter March 15, 2022

The pastime of playing video games to quell the boredom many felt during lockdown has transformed into an effective way to relieve stress. Mandatory quarantines gave people the time to discover, or...

Fans wear all black as a dress code for the Donda Homecoming

CSUN hosts Ye’s prep school basketball game

Jordan Puente, Sports Editor March 10, 2022

The CSUN Matadome was decked in black on Wednesday, March 2, as Ye’s basketball team played in front of celebrities and students alike. The Donda Doves, a team from Ye’s Donda Academy, had only...

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‘Demon Slayer’ ends season two and announces 2023 season three release

Grace Da Rocha, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 7, 2022

*This review will contain spoilers for the “Mugen Train” movie and the second season of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.” Sundays are no longer for “Demon Slayer” now that the series wrapped...

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Big Show announces headlining artist

Grace Da Rocha, Senior Culture Editor March 2, 2022

On Monday, Associated Students Productions announced that Los Angeles-based artist Blxst will be headlining the spring 2022 Big Show. Blxst, pronounced “blast,” was named XXL Magazine’s best new...

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Jishin Taiko Ensemble brings traditional Japanese American drumming to CSUN

Chris Constantine, Reporter February 28, 2022

It takes an intense full-body workout just to keep the rhythm of the drums going. Every hit sends a shock wave of noise that reverberates through the audience’s bones and around the packed auditorium....

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CSUN lecturer performs with hip-hop legends at the 2022 Super Bowl

Brandon Sarmiento, Assistant Culture Editor February 23, 2022

Trevor Lawrence Jr., a CSUN Department of Music lecturer, played the drums alongside rap icons in the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13. Having built a reputation as a widely-coveted...

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