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

File photo. Forward Lamine Niang, 34, celebrates after the win against UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 4, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN upsets UCLA in convincing fashion

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2023

“It’s just Cal State Northridge,” a UCLA fan beside the press row heckled as the first half of the CSUN-UCLA basketball game came to a close. Yes, it is the Cal State Northridge Matadors who upset...

Students, CFA, and CSUEU members strike outside CSUNs library in Northridge, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2023.

Brief: Faculty members still fighting for better pay

Griffin O'Rourke, News editor December 12, 2023

The California Faculty Association at CSUN organized a one-day strike on Dec. 5, calling on the CSU for a 12% pay increase and more benefits. The strike started with a rally outside CSUN’s library,...

Rabbi Chaim Brook (R) and other members from the local Jewish community gather around a torch to light their candles for Chabad at CSUNs annual menorah lighting in front of the University Library in Northridge, Calf., on Dec. 7, 2023.

Chabad at CSUN celebrates Hanukkah on campus

Trisha Anas, Editor in Chief December 12, 2023

A crowd stood across the University Library, with unlit candles in one hand and warm drinks in the other. They waited for the sun to go down as Rabbi Chaim Brook greeted those trickling in. In front of...

CSUN Matador forward DeSean Allen-Eikens goes for a lay-up at the CSUN vs Le Moyne university game on Nov. 21.

Column: CSUN men’s hoops heading to a promising future

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2023

For the first time, in what seems like a long time, there is buzz building about the CSUN men’s basketball team. With a 92-54 win over Bethesda University, a National Christian College Athletic Association...

Photo courtesy of Luis Luque.

An enchanting evening with Disney at CSUN

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter November 30, 2023

The Soraya hosted Disney 100’s “Sound of Magic” concert on Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Great Hall. The performance was conducted by CSUN alumni Richard Kaufman and included live performances...

Gender-inclusive restroom locations on campus.

The past, present, and future of CSUN’s gender-neutral restrooms

Devin Malone, Reporter November 20, 2023

CSUN has a history of implementing inclusive restrooms. California is becoming the first state to mandate gender-neutral bathrooms on school grounds, so the topic of CSUN expanding its restrooms is in...

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock by Ascannio.

TikTok Shop is too good to be true

Teagan Davidge, Reporter November 20, 2023

TikTok’s new, and questionably original, shop feature is taking over the online marketplace for cheap goods, effectively degrading the environment even further. The short-form video application that...

Teamsters Local 2010 members and supporters march on strike outside the CSUN library on Nov. 14.

Teamsters union on strike

Griffin O'Rourke, News Editor November 17, 2023

Teamsters Local 2010 walked out across the 22 CSU campuses on Tuesday, rallying 1,100 of their skilled trade workers to demand better wages. At noon, the Teamsters gathered California Faculty Association...

CSUN alumnus Justin Flores, associate producer for Laugh Out Loud Radio, posing for a picture in HartBeat Studios on October 22, 2023, in Canoga Park, Calif.

Overcoming impostor syndrome

Elizabeth Casas, Editor November 15, 2023

Impostor syndrome looks different for everyone; however, the symptoms may be similar for all those affected by it. Over the years, professionals have found that students as well as minorities are...

Members of Mariachi El Matador de CSUN perform during the Día de los Muertos event at the Plaza del Sol in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 2, 2023.

CSUN Día de los Muertos celebration honors passed loved ones

Clinton Jones, Culture Reporter November 11, 2023

It’s a warm, sunny Thursday and tables are lined with pan dulce, or sweet bread. The sound of mariachi fills the air and pictures of loved ones are placed on a bright altar, decorated with orange streamers...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Monday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Why a gender-affirming clothing closet matters

Devin Malone, Reporter November 9, 2023

CSUN is home to a diverse student body that comes from a wide range of backgrounds and orientations. The university has made accommodations for these groups; however, providing services, events and resources...

CSUN students looking at donated clothes at the gender-reaffirming closet located in the Pride Center in Northridge, Calif.

How you can help the Pride Center help you

Devin Malone, Reporter November 6, 2023

CSUN’s Pride Center provides many resources to aid queer students on campus, but there are numerous ways that students themselves can help the Pride Center make the campus a more inclusive place, from...

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