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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

Couple watching tv and eating popcorn at their home cinema on Christmas Eve.

OPINION: Less Christmas media, less Christmas magic

Alejandro Magana, Contributor December 20, 2025

December is well underway, and with it comes the holiday season in all its festive glory. Along with the typical Christmas customs, like decorating the tree and time with family, another more somber tradition...

Stars, sparkles, and shimmer...and magical trinkets galore. Illustration by Zion Jones

OPINION: Where did all the whimsy go?

Rebecca Aragon and Zion Jones December 18, 2025

Upon the release of “Wicked: For Good,” I noticed two things; Elphaba was always too good for Oz and people hate fun. When any highly anticipated movie comes out, the respective fandom goes to see...

"Zootopia 2" Promotional Poster

OPINION: ‘Zootopia 2,’ a refreshing social commentary returning to children’s animation

Daniel Osorio, Contributor December 18, 2025

This Thanksgiving weekend, audiences returned to the world of Zootopia with its sequel, released by Disney, after waiting almost a decade since the first release in 2014. This return to the mammal-dominated...

Protesters march down Wilshire boulevard to the Getty House, the residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. They bring with them a list of demands to bring reform and accountability to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Protesters deliver a list of demands to the hands of the mayor

Griffin O’Rourke, Contributor December 16, 2025

A group of protesters gathered on Saturday at Liberty Park on Wilshire Boulevard to deliver a list of demands to Mayor Karen Bass. About 30 protesters marched from the park down Wilshire Boulevard...

Kellen Goff as Toy Freddy in the film "Five Fights at Freddy's 2." ©
 Universal Pictures

REVIEW: ‘FNAF 2’ delivers what fans have been waiting for

Lily Dillingham, Contributor December 16, 2025

Scott Cawthon is back at it again with a sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s” – only this time, more friends have come out to play. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” directed by Emma Tammi and...

Graphic by Julia Torres

OPINION: Holiday magic means stopping hate on Angel Tree haul videos

Julia Torres, News Editor December 15, 2025

The holiday season is always a busy one, from final exams to shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts and traveling back home, finally away from a dorm room or living with roommates. And for the 2025...

Student designers for the CSUN TRENDS fashion club are gearing up for their yearly spring show. Designed by Abner Albino, his collection Midnight Dusk was debuted at the 2025 spring show.

TRENDS annual fashion show brings style to spring 2026

Yaminah Legohn, Senior Reporter December 14, 2025

As the year comes to a close, TRENDS is preparing for its annual fashion show in spring 2026. After selecting the designers, organizers say it now takes a village to bring everything together. TRENDS,...

Alternate poster for Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) © Lionsgate Movies

REVIEW: Rabbit out of the hat, diamond out of the vault

Val Galstyan, Contributor December 13, 2025

Directed by Ruben Fleischer, “Now You See Me: Now You Don't,” released on Nov. 14 by Lionsgate, is the third film in the “Now You See Me” film series, serving as a sequel to “Now You See Me 2.” The...

Graphic by Jaya Roberts

OPINION: Give me green Hanukkah!

Jaya Roberts, Editor in Chief December 12, 2025

While we debate the spelling of Hanukkah (Chanukah? Hannukah?) and whether the right topping is applesauce or sour cream, we miss the most important question: Why is our holiday dominated by a single,...

OPINION: Why do we feel the need to define ourselves?

OPINION: Why do we feel the need to define ourselves?

Sumeragne Gibson, Contributor December 12, 2025

With social media, we always need everything we do, say and wear to reflect who we are as a person. Our rooms, for example, have to be decorated for an aesthetic reflecting who we are internally. The look...

Larry Hughes II (right) attempts to fastbreak during a game against Fresno State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Dec. 10, 2025. The Matadors won 89-87.

Clutch three from Davis secures CSUN win over Fresno State

Sara Wolf, Reporter December 11, 2025

The men’s basketball team hosted Fresno State in the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Wednesday night. The Matadors took an 89-87 win after CSUN guard Josiah Davis hit a last second three, securing...

Graphic by Jay Kuklin

OPINION: What it’s like being Jewish and a Christmas Eve baby

Jay Kuklin, Copy Editor December 11, 2025

Fun fact: My birthday was supposed to be on Dec. 31, 1998 – the kind of baby who arrives just in time for countdowns and tax deductions. Instead, I decided to pop out a week early on Christmas Eve. Sorry,...

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