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

A surfer walks into the water at Surfrider Beach next to the Malibu Pier on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

Zen Zones: Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach

Samantha Bravo March 3, 2021

The Malibu Pier is a Southern California landmark that is equipped with dining options and located next to Surfrider Beach, a popular surf attraction. Surfrider Beach, known for its three-point break,...

California State University students who are currently enrolled may visit any CSU campus for access to a food pantry. A CSU ID is needed as verification for access to the food resource.

California State University food pantries open to all CSU students

Fabiola Perez Lopez, Reporter March 2, 2021

In an effort to eliminate food insecurity, the California State University Chancellor’s Office announced that the CSU campuses are extending access to their food pantries to students enrolled at any...

A father offers to carry his son the rest of the way while other families make their way back from climbing the beautiful natural structures in Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Zen Zones: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park

Kaitlyn Lavo, Staff Photographer February 26, 2021

As people take in the smoothly sculpted landscape that makes up Vasquez Rocks, their eyes light up their masked faces. For Los Angeles residents looking to escape from their daily quarantine routines,...

Los Angeles County, which advances to Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout soon, will prioritize immunizing K-12 school employees. Negotiations on the  reopening of elementary schools, however, are still ongoing.

LA County expands vaccine rollout; Teachers among those eligible

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday education workers will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 1. The move comes as the county prepares to enter Phase...

Olivia Salazar photographed at her workplace at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

Frontline Heroes: Olivia Salazar, housekeeper

Emily Holshouser, Assistant News Editor February 23, 2021

Frontline Heroes is a new Daily Sundial weekly series that honors those who are fighting COVID-19 on the front lines — doctors, food bank volunteers, retail workers, testing site volunteers and the other...

Mike Azimi receives his second dose of the Moderna vaccine from Jocelyn Woon at Pierce Colleges COVID-19 testing and vaccination center n Woodland Hills, Calif., on Feb. 16, 2021.

LA Department of Public Health opens new sites in a hopes to expand vaccine outreach

Jenna Wilson, Reporter February 19, 2021

The Los Angeles Department of Public Health opened hundreds of small vaccination sites and one supersite at California State University of Los Angeles this week in response to the racial disparity in vaccine...

Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, speaks to patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine at the CSUN distribution site on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021.

CSUN vaccination site only offering second doses due to vaccine shortage

Trevor Morgan, Assistant News Editor February 17, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination site at CSUN is now only offering second doses due to vaccine shortages. The site was visited by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Saturday,...

With many family members needing additional home care due to the pandemic, CSUN faculty are asking for assistance so they can focus on their job.

CSUN faculty petition for more caregiving support

Caitlin Cook, Contributor February 17, 2021

Due to limited leave options this semester, CSUN faculty and staff with caregiving duties at home are working with the administration to create more accommodations. Since the coronavirus pandemic led...

Theres no need to leave the car for entertainment this week with these drive-in events.

COVID-safe activities in L.A. : Stranger Things, Black Love and more

Karine Reganyan, reporter February 15, 2021

The Daily Sundial will be featuring both virtual and in-person events that will offer a range of fun activities that you can enjoy risk and stress-free. This week offers a variety of events including entertainment,...

Free at-home testing kits will be available to both students and faculty retuning to in-person classes this spring.

CSUN offers free at-home COVID-19 testing for students returning to campus

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2021

CSUN will offer free COVID-19 testing for students taking classes, labs or internships on, according to an email from the Klotz Student Health Center. “As a result of the December and January COVID-19...

While this valentines may be different than most, we hope you are able to celebrate love and joy with this playlist.

Valentine’s Day playlist featuring iconic Black artists

Jenna Wilson, Reporter February 12, 2021

This Valentine’s Day, the Daily Sundial is celebrating love and Black History Month with soulful ballads by iconic Black artists from Sam Cooke to H.E.R. Black R&B musicians have consistently blessed...

During a virtual student press conference Monday, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro discussed whether CSU campuses will enforce vaccination among other issues.

CSU Chancellor says CSU likely to not enforce vaccination this fall

Julia Terbeche, Daily 49er February 9, 2021

While California State University campuses look to return to in-person instruction this fall, vaccinations are likely to not be enforced among students and faculty in an effort to avoid legal issues,...

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