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

Workers inspect the placement of glass panels on the nearly completed Sierra Annex, Maple Hall, Thursday March 16, 2023.

CSUN constructs first new building in 13 years

Griffin O'Rourke, News Editor August 28, 2023

California State University, Northridge’s new Maple Hall, a $43.4 million academic building equipped with technological advancements, is set to complete construction Nov. 1. Formerly known as...

Future Matadors, student volunteers, faculty and staff enjoy veggie plates and sandwiches in Manzinita Hall. The hall hosted tables informing future students of some of the programs hosted there in Northridge, Calif., on June 29, 2023. Photo by Solomon O. Smith

CSUN gets ahead of the summer melt by hosting open house event

Ashley Sanchez and Edward Segal July 3, 2023

Over a thousand prospective students came to California State University, Northridge Thursday night to explore the nine colleges the university offers. Student Outreach and Recruitment hosted the Matador...

Bajito y Suavecito, CSUN holds first annual lowrider show

Trisha Anas and Quinn Alexander June 26, 2023

For some people, lowrider cars may seem like flashy, colorful vehicles, decked out with hydraulics and intricate designs. But for hundreds of Mexican Americans, the lowrider symbolizes more than just...

A screenshot of the Juneteenth flyer originally released by the CSUN University Student Union. The CSUN Black Male Scholars had reposted the Juneteenth flyer on their Instagram page.

Brief: CSUN cancels Juneteenth event

Trisha Anas, Editor in Chief June 13, 2023

The CSUN University Student Union has canceled its Juneteenth Celebration event on Tuesday, June 13. The celebration was scheduled from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Salon at the USU. The flyer...

Brief: CSUN closes campus following possible threat of firearm

Brief: CSUN closes campus following possible threat of firearm

Ashley Sanchez, Reporter June 13, 2023

The CSUN Department of Police Services released an announcement Friday afternoon on the CSUN website, Facebook and Twitter notifying students, faculty and staff about a potential threat of a firearm on...

Students performing. Some students are on. the floor others looking around

Here’s why CSUN’s theater department does not utilize The Soraya

Brianna Arias, Reporter March 29, 2023

The theater department at CSUN is known for the productions they put on throughout the school year. From iconic Shakespeare works like “Hamlet” to famous operas like “La Boheme,” the theater department...

A man smiling

The dream of a CSUN alum

Sam Neff, Culture Editor December 22, 2022

Jaison Wilson, a graduate of CSUN, is the ideal illustration of a dream chaser who took risks, believed in himself, and worked hard to become the successful artist he is today. Wilson graduated from...

A woman giving a speech

Big Lecture speaker Lauren Ridloff returns to campus

Natalie Lopez, Reporter December 21, 2022

After more than 20 years, Lauren Ridloff finally returned to her alma mater to provide a lecture filled with motivation and hope for the future. Ridloff received a warm welcome from her fellow CSUN community...

A woman smiling to the picture

Margaret June Brown: The soul of CSUN

Fatimah Jackson, Reporter December 20, 2022

“Once a person met her, I can’t imagine anyone ever forgetting her,” said Kelan Koning, a former colleague of Margaret June Brown. Brown embodied this spirit in her life through her relationships...

A girl smiling to the picture

Directorial debut for CSUN theater student 

Natalie Lopez, Reporter December 20, 2022

As Jennifer Jara exits the stage following the applause she received for her directorial debut, she feels excited and hopeful for her future in the entertainment industry. She is grateful to the cast and...

radio microphone

CSUN’s sound waves ripple across Southern California

Derek Ortega, Reporter December 8, 2022

CSUN has a radio station — "88.5-FM: The SoCal Sound.” The station broadcasts alternative music and shares a frequency with Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The duo Nic Harcourt and Jet host...

People playing drums

Jishin Taiko sounds the drums at CSUN

Quinn Alexander, Reporter November 22, 2022

This story is a multimedia piece that incorporates audio and text. To experience the full story, click the play button on the audio players underneath each section.   What started as sporadic...

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