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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

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The Kids Are Alright: Episode 4

Marissa Rentschler, Reporter May 18, 2023

“The Kids Are Alright” podcast focuses on Generation Z students and the discussion of topics such as death, happiness, capitalism, working as a student, and the meaning of it all. In the fourth episode,...

Wyatt Blair in the Daily Sundials Newsroom on March 27, 2023

Sunset Sessions: Wyatt Blair

PJ Shahamat, Audio Editor May 18, 2023

Wyatt Blair is a genre-fluid songwriter based out of Los Angeles. Blair discusses expanding from drumming into songwriting, and how he manages songwriting while also being the co-owner of Lolipop Records. Wyatt...

Illustration by Zasha Hayes.

The Kids Are Alright: Episode 3

Marissa Rentschler, Reporter May 18, 2023

“The Kids Are Alright” podcast focuses on Generation Z students and the discussion of topics such as death, happiness, capitalism, working as a student, and the meaning of it all. In the third episode,...

Illustration by José C. Delgado.

Writer’s pick: The Sundial’s playlist for the summer

José C. Delgado, Reporter May 18, 2023

As we near the end of the semester and turn our attention to summer break, it's time to look forward to new songs suited for the season. These songs are great to listen to for any occasion this summer,...

Illustration by Pamela Garcia.

Writer’s pick: The heroines of STEM – Five films about women in science to watch right now

Elijah Uche, Reporter May 16, 2023

Although the field of science has historically been male-dominated, women have led to major contributions. Women in science, such as Jane Goodall and Rosalind Franklin, made their marks on society by advancing...

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Opinion: What about gun control?

Theresa Anguiano, Assistant Opinion Editor May 16, 2023

You would think our politicians would take a stricter stance on gun control with the constant mass shootings and subsequent mental health repercussions. This has not been the case. A shooting at The...

Shira Brown, director of the CSUN Womens Research and Resource Center, makes a statement during the Take Back the Night event on Mar 30, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

The women’s center takes back the night

Litzy Martinez, Reporter May 15, 2023

After two years, Take Back the Night returned to campus in person after being held in a modified virtual version due to the pandemic. Organized by the CSUN Women’s Research and Resource Center, the event...

CSUN Armenian Students Association President Varuzhan Bilbulyan stands in front of the CSUN University Library during the Stain of Denial protest on April 25, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN’s Armenian organizations educate students about culture and history

Brandon Balayan, Reporter May 15, 2023

Throughout the last week of April, CSUN celebrated Armenian Heritage Week – an initiative by various Armenian organizations on campus to commemorate the Armenian genocide. Campus organizations included...

Illustration by Brandon Sarmiento

Graduation letters: Meera Komarraju

Meera Komarraju May 15, 2023

Meera Komarraju, Ph.D., is the CSUN provost and the vice president of academic affairs. This is her first semester here at CSUN. You can learn more about her here. Dear Matadors, Congratulations! That...

Illustration by Brandon Sarmiento

Graduation letters: Ah-Jeong Kim

Ah-Jeong Kim May 13, 2023

Ah-Jeong Kim is the chair of the theater department in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. You can learn more about her here. As the chair of the department of theater, I congratulate...

Graduation letters: Adrián Pérez-Boluda

Graduation letters: Adrián Pérez-Boluda

Adrian Perez-Boluda May 13, 2023

Adrián Pérez Boluda, Ph.D., is the chair of the modern and classical languages and literatures department at the college of humanities. You can learn more about him here. It was a long time ago, in...

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Graduation letters: Erika D. Beck

Erika D. Beck May 11, 2023

Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., is the president of CSUN. You can learn more about her here. — Letter to my younger self Dear younger Erika, Congratulations! You’re about to graduate from UC San...

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