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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

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...

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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,...

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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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Review: Long live the King

Zipporah Pruitt, Reporter April 25, 2024

As time rolls around, many monsters get their time in the sun. Ever since the Academy Award-winning “Godzilla: Minus One” left theaters and lingers in the minds of many film lovers, it is now Legendary...

Hannah Kruz teaches CSUN Matador mascot during the Jishin Taiko Workshop at the Carnaval on April 4, 2024 in Northridge, Calif.

USU hosts Carnaval

David Chavez and Ayanna Smith April 13, 2024

The University Student Union held the 26th annual Carnaval on April 4th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event was free for students to attend and featured performances from different cultural groups and activities...

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Review: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” is a beautiful yet complicated tale on loss, grief and closure

Zipporah Pruitt, Reporter April 3, 2024

“Anime was a mistake…” thankfully, not this one. From the renowned Hayao Miyazaki and his award-winning company, Studio Ghibli, comes his most recent film, “The Boy and the Heron.” This dreamlike...

K. Flay on Thursday, March 7 at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles, Calif.

Review: K.Flay at Lodge Room

Rodrigo Hernandez, Reporter April 3, 2024

Angelenos gathered in Highland Park’s historic Lodge Room on Thursday, March 7, letting loose and singing along to every track by pop-rock artist K. Flay for the second night of the first stop on the...

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