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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

Jazz musician John Beasley, looking focused and sitting at a piano. (Photo courtesy of johnbeasleymusic.com)

A conversation with Grammy-award winning jazz musician, John Beasley

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor October 13, 2024

The Sundial was able to sit down with Grammy-award winning jazz musician, John Beasley, to discuss his careers and his recent event, where he conducted the CSUN Jazz Band A and B on Oct. 4 at The Soraya. Beasley...

John Beasley and CSUN Jazz Band A perform at the Soraya on Oct. 4.

Jazz music fills the Soraya as John Beasley conducts CSUN Jazz Bands A and B in concert

Krystal Guevara, Reporter October 13, 2024

The sounds of jazz music filled the Great Hall of the Soraya on Friday, Oct. 4 as a large crowd filled the seats to watch two-time GRAMMY-Award winning musician, John Beasley, to conduct CSUN Jazz Bands...

Aquatics supervisor, Mary Chavez, holding the event's snack menu at the Student Recreation Center's pool.

Movie night magic: Fall Guy shines at SRC pool

Kevin Zuniga, Reporter October 8, 2024

As the sun set on Oct. 3, students gathered at the Student Recreation Center pool for a lively movie night, enjoying the action-pack film “Fall Guy” under the evening sky. Upon entering the...

Students playing games on PCs in the Games Room while others sit around and enjoy themselves.

Rocket League tournament brings excitement to CSUN’s Game Room

Yulissa Garcia, Reporter October 7, 2024

In the building across from the Student Recreation Center (SRC), the Games Room can be found. There are a variety of games available for students to enjoy, and many seats and couches for them to sit and...

Cantando/Matador Marquee

Pamela Garcia, Managing Editor September 30, 2024

Cantando 5th Dimension Just Friends Merging the classic pop punk style with Spanish lyrics in its chorus, Just Friends create a powerful statement track with “5th Dimension”. The lead...

Theatrical poster for Megalopolis. Courtesy of IMDb.

Review: Megalopolis – A Convoluted Vanity Project With a Few Redeeming Qualities

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor September 30, 2024

“Megalopolis” is the latest dramatic “fable” from director, writer and producer Franics Ford Coppola. Renowned for iconic films such as “Apocalypse Now” (1979) and The Godfather series, Coppola...

Brianda Goyos León (right) and Sam Kless (left) performing at the Echoplex during Just Friends' headlining tour on October 11, 2023.

Just Friends’ Brianda Goyos León channels her Mexican roots with her music

Pamela Garcia, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

Bay Area-based funk rock band Just Friends is changing the game of what traditional rock looks like by mixing different genres and languages in their music. For co-vocalist Brianda ‘Brond’ Goyos León,...

Astro Bot splash screen. Captured on PS5

Astro Bot review: shining with creativity and nostalgia

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor September 23, 2024

Astro Bot for the PlayStation 5 is a remarkable 3D platformer. From the ingenuity of the power-ups and bosses, to the countless iconic PlayStation character cameos, Astro Bot delivers a stellar single-player...

Demetrian Titus, preparing for battle. Courtesy of Saber Interactive.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – A Bloody Good Time

Nyan Gavino, Reporter September 23, 2024

“My pledge is eternal service.” - Demetrian Titus “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II” is a blast and sure to be regarded as a classic for both long-dedicated fans and newcomers alike . “Space...

“Josiah McElheny: Island Universe,” installation in the Resnick Pavilion.

Color, cosmology, & technology – Upcoming exhibits combining art & science at LACMA.

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor September 19, 2024

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) invited The Sundial for a preview of its latest installations and upcoming exhibitions, set to open in the upcoming weeks. PST ART is an initiative presented...

Photo via IMDB

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review

Krystal Guevara, Reporter September 13, 2024

Tim Burton resurrects the bizarre world of “Beetlejuice” in his new sequel. The iconic original film has cultivated a deep fandom that continues to flourish, even after 36 years. Since being announced,...

Photo via Rotten Tomatoes.

Review: Guadagnino’s “Challengers:” Serving up steamy drama

Zipporah Pruitt, Reporter May 17, 2024

Zendaya’s newest film “Challengers” has finally been released after a delay from September 15, 2023, to April 26, 2024. The question is whether this film is a trophy-winning champion or a love-love...

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