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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

Journalism graduates cheer during the Mike Curb College Commencement on the Library Lawn at CSUN in Northridge, Calif., on May 19, 2025. This was the seventh and final ceremony for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates.

Mike Curb College caps off 2025 commencement

Benjamin Hanson, Contributor May 23, 2025

After a weekend of ceremonies, CSUN held its seventh and final commencement to honor graduates in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication programs on Monday, May 19. Students from the...

“We are the target”: Immigrant Matadors on edge

“We are the target”: Immigrant Matadors on edge

Jazmin Garcia Gaspar should be celebrating having completed her freshman year at California State University, Northridge, on a full-ride scholarship. But unable to afford college tuition due to her father’s...

Kimberly J. Brown attends CSUN graduation with a bachelor's degree in business management as a part of the Class of 2011 at Northridge, Calif.

From Marnie to Matador: Trading magic for business management at CSUN

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor May 13, 2025

While filming “Big Bad Wolf,” at the age of 21, Kimberly J. Brown found herself racing from set to the College of the Canyons (COC) for her midterm exam. Brown saw the irony in bouncing between a working...

Dave Blancett and his daughter, Alexis Blancett, pose for the camera during her high school graduation ceremony in 2000 in Burbank, CA. Both father and daughter continued their education at CSUN and will be walking together during commencement in 2025.

Like father, like daughter: A CSUN graduation shared

Julia Torres, Features Editor May 9, 2025

As final exams come to an end, graduation season begins and the preparations at CSUN have taken over the campus for the last two weeks to be ready for its multiple commencement ceremonies, starting on...

Asher Proeger of UCLA and Tristan Mykel Wilcher of USC face off after their weigh-ins at the first-ever live sperm race in Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, April 25, 2025.

Live Sperm Racing ‘Comes’ to Los Angeles

Blake Fagan, Contributor May 9, 2025

The first-ever sperm race was held in front of a live audience of over 1,000 people in Los Angeles on Friday, April 25, 2025. Tristan Mykel Wilcher, a sophomore at USC, faced UCLA’s Asher Proeger in...

Guest speakers Anila Ali and Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern answering questions from the audience at the "Screams Before Silence" screening hosted by the Women's Research and Resource Center on campus at Chaparral Hall in Northridge, Calif. on March 30, 2025.

‘Screams Before Silence’ screening sparks dialogue regarding Oct. 7

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor May 8, 2025

To conclude Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women’s Research and Resource Center (WRRC) hosted a screening of “Screams Before Silence,” a documentary film about the sexual violence committed...

Pride Center' Program and Activities Team member Shin Min getting catered food with her colleague at 'Spectrum of Strength' event in the Grand Salon at the USU in Northridge, Calif. on Apr. 22, 2025.

‘Spectrum of Strength’ highlights LGBTQ+ and disability resources

Sophia Cano, Reporter May 8, 2025

The Pride Center hosted Spectrum of Strength at the Grand Salon in the USU on April 22. Queer and disabled students had the opportunity to learn about resources on and off campus, as well as bond with...

Associated Students President Katie Karroum poses for a photo in her office at California State University, Northridge in Northridge, Calif. on May 5, 2025.

Associated Students formally condemns executive orders targeting higher education

Sophia Cano, Reporter May 7, 2025

The Board of Directors for CSUN’s Associated Students (AS) voted to pass a resolution on May 5 titled “Condemning Federal Actions from President Donald Trump and the Executive Branch. " This resolution...

Rep. Brad Sherman speaks during a town hall at California State University, Northridge’s Premier America Credit Union Arena on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Residents express concern and anger at Brad Sherman’s town hall

Michael Goldsmith, Reporter May 6, 2025

Hundreds of Angelenos attended Rep. Brad Sherman’s town hall on April 26 on the CSUN campus. The two-hour event featured a speech from the congressman, live audience polling and a lively Q&A session...

Amanda Quintero, current Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub at CSUN, introduces herself during the Search and Screen Committee's open forum at the Extended University Commons in Northridge, Calif. on April 28, 2025.

CSUN seeks new diversity leader as equity efforts continue

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor May 2, 2025

In the wake of uncertainty surrounding equity programs, CSUN remains committed to such programs as it searches for a new Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer (VPEI). According...

CSUN student Kori Higgins performs a rap song during the Matachella event at the campus housing apartments in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, April. 24.

Matadors Giddy Up For Matachella

Emily Maciel, Senior Reporter May 2, 2025

CSUN student housing residents gathered on April 24 for a fun night at an exclusive western-themed event held at the student housing sports lawn. Matachella is an annual event that’s only open to current...

BREAKING: CSUN Confirms SEVIS Status Reinstated for International Students

BREAKING: CSUN Confirms SEVIS Status Reinstated for International Students

Molly Schwartz, Contributor April 30, 2025

International Exchange Student Center (IESC) confirmed on Tuesday that all terminated SEVIS records for international students at the university have been reinstated. This follows a sudden halt by Immigration...

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