CSU will now offer one free online class at any system-affiliated campus for transferable credit
Julia Terbeche, Daily 49er
August 8, 2020
The California State University system implemented a program Thursday called CSU Fully Online that allows CSU students to take one online class from any of the 23 campuses at no additional tuition cost. Full-time students currently enrolled at any CSU campus may participate in the program if they...
People of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19, according to data
Sloane Bozzi, Assistant Campus Editor
August 7, 2020
Los Angeles County has the most cases in the U.S., as other hotspots like New York have experienced a decrease in the number of new cases. The Centers for Disease Control forecasts an upward trend in the number of deaths nationwide. L.A. County currently holds the record for the most confirmed cases...
California struggles with disaster relief amid pandemic
Emily Holshouser, Contributor
August 7, 2020
With over 20,000 acres scorched by the Apple Fire, triple-digit temperatures and dry winds forecasted by the National Weather Service for parts of Southern California, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, disaster relief and fire authorities across Southern California are facing a difficult summer. This...
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders drive up number of pets being fostered in L.A.
Natalie Miranda, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 6, 2020
More time at home in the wake of the pandemic has created an opportunity for families across the U.S. to invite animals in need into their homes during this unprecedented time. Pet foster care rates across the U.S. have risen since the beginning of the pandemic. In March, there were 30,560 dogs and...
President Harrison releases statement on DHS rejecting new DACA applications
Orlando Mayorquin, News Editor
August 6, 2020
CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison condemned the Trump administration’s move to no longer accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in a statement released to the campus community on Wednesday. On July 28, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would stop accepting new applications for the Obama-era program that gives l...
Jackie Lacey’s husband charged after pointing gun at BLM-L.A. activists
Michaella Huck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 5, 2020
Editor's Note: Revised as additional information by Justin Marks was provided on Aug. 5. California Attorney General Xaviar Beccera filed charges against Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s husband after he allegedly pulled a gun on Black Lives Matter activists in front of the Laceys...
Leaked emails show four Nordstrom Topanga employees tested positive for COVID-19
Tiago Barreiro, Reporter
August 5, 2020
At least four employees at the Nordstrom located in Westfield Topanga have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 14, according to leaked internal emails. The Sundial received copies of the emails from a Nordstrom staff member, who wishes to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation by their employer. ...
How Prop 17 can be the first step to combat systemic felony disenfranchisement
Sloane Bozzi and Gillian Moran-Perez
August 4, 2020
A proposed amendment to the California constitution, previously known as ACA 6, passed the State Senate floor on June 25 and will be on the ballot this November. If passed by voters, Proposition 17 will grant individuals currently on parole the right to vote. Proposition 17 would be a step towards...
United Teachers storm Twitter demanding Cal State L.A. to appoint Melina Abdullah as Ethnic Studies dean
Natalie Miranda, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 3, 2020
United Teachers Los Angeles launched a “Twitter Storm” on Friday to demand the appointment of Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State Los Angeles, as the inaugural dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State L.A. Twitter...
CSUN track athlete Ezekial Bishop dead after car accident, alongside Frank Ocean’s brother Ryan Breaux
Andres Soto, Sports Editor
August 3, 2020
CSUN freshman Ezekial Bishop died in a car accident early Sunday morning. He was 20 years old. According to the Thousand Oaks Acorn, Bishop and friend Ryan Breaux, younger brother of R&B singer Frank Ocean, were involved in a one-vehicle crash when the Tesla they were in veered off Westlake Bouleva...
Ongoing coverage of protests in L.A.
Logan Bik, Samantha Bravo, Gillian Moran-Perez, Michaella Huck, Mano Baghjajian, Tiago Barreiro, Tyler Ridgle, Victor Rojas, Robert Gonzalez, Cristina Boktor, Chris Torres, Sloane Bozzi, and Orlando Mayorquin
August 1, 2020
Updates on demonstrations calling for justice, defunding of police.
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said this week is “make or break” for handling the coronavirus
Sloane Bozzi, Assistant News Editor
August 1, 2020
As some countries celebrate a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases, the United States continues to see an uptick of COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control forecasts an upward trend in the number of deaths nationwide. Los Angeles County currently holds the record for the most confirme...
