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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

Matador forward Mahmoud Fofana, 11, drives to the basket for a layup while being defended by USC Trojan players at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

USC’s Explosive Second Half Ends CSUN’s Upset Bid in 90-69 Non-Conference Battle

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 21, 2024

After nearly a two week long break, the CSUN men’s basketball team made their return to the hardwood as they traveled down the 405 Freeway to take on the USC Trojans in one of their last non-conference...

Women's Tennis Team shot, Photo Courtesy of CSUN Athletics

CSUN Women’s Tennis Unveil 2025 Spring Schedule

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 16, 2024

The women’s tennis team released their 2025 schedule last Monday with CSUN’s spring season set to begin on Jan. 17. The Matadors are going into next year with a lot of momentum behind them as...

The Matador bench celebrates after a made three at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 27, 2024. The Matadors shot 46 percent from behind the arc.

CSUN suffers a buzzer beater loss to Cal Baptist

Quinn Cisneros, Reporter December 13, 2024

CSUN and California Baptist came into Wednesday night's matchup both struggling out the gate to start the season. The two teams combined for three wins, only one had to come out on top at the Premier America...

The CSUN bench celebrates after scoring against Cal Poly on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Cal Poly, Look Ahead to Cal Baptist

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

With CSUN returning home on Saturday afternoon to host the visiting Cal Poly Mustangs, the team had their sights set on a bounce back win after losing in their conference opener to UC Riverside on...

Student Assistant Ola Henui directs a student at the front desk of the Learning Resource Center during the Writer's Block Rumble on Dec. 4 at CSUN.

Breaking Through Writer’s Block: CSUN Tutors Help Students Tackle Final Assignments

Julia Torres, Contributor December 9, 2024

The Learning Resource Center (LRC), located on the third floor of the CSUN campus library, hosted its annual Writer’s Block Rumble, on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 in the center's own classrooms. Roxana...

CSUN forward Grady Lewis and guard PJ Fuller II getting instructions from assistant coach Scott Cutler vs. Cal Poly on Dec. 7, 2024.

CSUN Goes On The Road, Defeats Cal Poly for First Conference Win In Offensive Thriller

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

Just two days after suffering a gut wrenching loss to UC Riverside in their Big West home opener, the CSUN men's basketball team went on the road to Cal Poly and picked up their first conference win...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose

Winter break isn’t a break for everyone: How the holidays impact vulnerable students

Teagan Davidge, Social Media Assistant Editor December 9, 2024

Winter break is part of the year that many college students look forward to most. It usually involves multiple holidays that provide a chance to breathe after final exams and a semester with a packed schedule. But...

File Photo: Jadyn Nielsen, 2, is forced out at second base after Alexis Chavez (not pictured) makes a hit and runs to first base at the Matador Diamond on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Northridge, Cali

CSUN Softball Reveals 2025 Schedule, Faces Tough Tests to Open Season

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

After finishing the 2024 season with a 25-26 record, the Matadors have unveiled their 2025 schedule with their season set to begin on February 6th. CSUN is coming off a rather lackluster 2024 year after...

The men's basketball team are off to a strong start as they secure a win at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN’s Momentum Fades Late In Tough Loss to UCR in Big West Opener

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

The CSUN men’s basketball team was on the verge of starting off Big West play with a huge win over UC Riverside. A win over the Highlanders would’ve given the Matadors tons of momentum heading into...

Illustration by Tania Huerta

Raising awareness and advocating for accurate representation on World AIDS Day

Aranza Garduno-Santana, Contributor December 7, 2024

The CSUN Pride Center hosted a World AIDS Day event to destigmatize the conversation surrounding HIV and AIDS and raise awareness on campus. The event took place on Monday, Dec. 2 at the University...

View of the stage at the Soraya Performance Arts Theatre, where the event was held on Nov. 19.

AI and the Future of Work: Collaboration, Not Competition

Natalie Bislamyan, Contributor December 6, 2024

The Soraya at CSUN recently hosted an event focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on the workforce. On Nov.19th united alumni, students and professionals, enthusiastic to learn about...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

Early Psychological Support: A Mandatory School Program for Tracking Student Well-being

Adrina Dilbandyan, Contributor December 5, 2024

Editor’s note: This opinion piece was written for Professor Ashley Grace’s CADV 452 Child Advocacy course. Mandatory psychological evaluations for children starting in first grade are crucial for...

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