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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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CRIME REPORT: Suspect arrested for multiple infractions

Emily Velasquez, Reporter December 2, 2025

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Nov. 23 to Nov. 29.   Sunday Nov. 23 Black marker was used by an unknown suspect to write graffiti...

Michael Kocabay, a missing 20-year-old CSUN student, has been found deceased near a hiking trail. He was pronounced dead on Nov. 11, 2025 and the cause of death has not been released.

CSUN student Michael Kocabay found deceased on hiking trail

Taylor Parise, Copy Chief November 25, 2025

Michael Kocabay, a missing 20-year-old CSUN student, has been found deceased near a hiking trail, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Kocabay was found on the 12300 block of Little Tujunga...

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CRIME REPORT: Suspects challenge others to a fight

Emily Velasquez, Reporter November 25, 2025

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Nov. 16 to Nov. 22.   Sunday, Nov. 16 At 1:12 a.m., a person was arrested by CSUN officers for...

Drive coach Jazmin Martinez, vice president Sophie Evans, president Mahyar Hashemi-Alavi and treasurer Justin Ishikawa participating in a skill run at Jacaranda Hall 1128, Nov. 3, 2025

Looking hot, Matabots!

Audrey De Laura, Reporter November 25, 2025

Drilling and whirling away at Jacaranda Hall in room 1128, CSUN’s VEX Robotics club is preparing for their next tournament. Club members are working together to build the best robot for the upcoming...

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BREAKING: CSUN students raise concerns about gun threat

Jaya Roberts, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2025

On Sunday evening around 7 p.m., a post was made to the CSUN channel on the anonymous social media platform YikYak of an assault rifle, handgun, multiple magazines per gun and numerous boxes of ammunition....

Student attendees write messages on sticky notes to the pictures on the altar dedicated to activists in the transgender community and those lost to transphobia this year at the CSUN Grand Salon at Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2025.

Honoring the ‘Transcestors:’ CSUN Pride Center transforms sorrow into solidarity

Julia Torres, News Editor November 23, 2025

Despite the latest rain storm that has dropped more than three inches of rain in some areas of California, this year's Transgender Day of Remembrance held strong from noon to 3 p.m. at CSUN's Plaza del...

Avean Kallgren, an attendee of the Beat the Blues event working on his kintsugi art activity at CSUN in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2025.

Broken pottery and gold glue united people in embracing mental health

Danielle De Leon, Opinion Editor November 23, 2025

The Blues Project at CSUN hosted its final Beat the Blues Week event from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday. The event was led by Kaeson Rempel, doctoral intern from Loma Linda University, and focused on...

Group Communication students Melissa (left) Boland, Celeste Esparza (middle) and Nick Ngyuen (right) advertising their food drive in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN students organize donation drives for low-income families

Addison Campanella, Contributor November 19, 2025

With the start of the fall semester, Darrin Murray’s Group Communication students have officially begun showcasing their projects, which aim to promote social change on campus and in their community,...

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CRIME REPORT: Suspect assaults victim, prevents them from calling police

Emily Velasquez, Reporter November 18, 2025

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15.   Sunday, Nov. 9 At 9:59 p.m., a suspect was arrested on Crebs Avenue and Parthenia...

Club members participate in some flower doodling and stamping after a long day of classes. Colita de Rana’s goal is to provide a safe space for students to relax on campus, on Sept. 23, 2025.

What’s in a Name? Decoding the meaning behind CSUN’s Colita de Rana club

Julia Torres, News Editor November 18, 2025

Colita de Rana: It’s a club name guaranteed to make Hispanic students stop in their tracks, bringing back old childhood memories. The name comes from a well-known Spanish children’s rhyme, “sana...

A photo illustration of a 2022 penny being held up. On Nov. 12, 2025, the final penny was pressed in Philadelphia.

U.S. Mint stops making cents

Jaya Roberts, Editor in Chief November 12, 2025

After more than 232 years in circulation, the United States Mint pressed the final penny on Wednesday in Philadelphia. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach were both present...

Vet Uncensored

Vets Uncensored gives veterans the mic

Rebecca Aragon, Reporter November 11, 2025

Student veterans gathered on Nov. 5 in the Altadena Room of the University Student Union (USU) to share stories and bond through CSUN’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). The VRC on campus offers assistance...

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