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

The Pride Center entrance on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. The center is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CSUN Pride Center preserves a safe space for queer students

Claire Boeck, Reporter October 2, 2023

The Pride Center has served CSUN’s LGBTQ+ community for over ten years, and its mission hasn’t faltered since. The staff is still just as committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment on campus...

CSUNs Sustainability Center on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN introduces new sustainability initiative

Devin Malone, Reporter September 29, 2023

In line with its long history of serving marginalized groups, CSUN now seeks to improve its sustainability program by employing a new diversity-focused strategy called the Justice, Equity, Diversity and...

Attendees of the Native American Welcome event receive information from the CSUN American Indian Studies booth on Sept. 20, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

AISA’s Native American Welcome event promotes awareness and hospitality for the community and its students

Jesse Illanes, Contributor September 28, 2023

The American Indian Student Association (AISA) held a “Native American Welcome” event at La Casita, located behind Bookstein Hall, on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The welcome event brought awareness to...

Vahram Shemmassian stands in front of an Armenian hand-embroidered tapestry from Kahramanmarash, Turkey, known as Marash to Armenians, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

ASP celebrates 40-year anniversary of first Armenian language course

Brandon Balayan, Reporter September 28, 2023

This year marks 40 years since the first Armenian language course at CSUN was offered. Today, the Armenian Studies Program (ASP) offers 10 courses. CSUN is home to the largest Armenian student population...

Incoming CSUN student Roxi Reed and her family chat with other future CSUN families at the Black Scholars Matter event in the Thousand Oaks Room on April 29, 2023, in Northridge, Calif. File photo by Renee Rothe.

Black Scholars Matter: Striving for scholars, not scholarships

Trisha Anas, Editor in Chief September 28, 2023

When first year student Alexis Obando-Johnson first came to California State University, Northridge, he struggled to make friends and find a community. But after being accepted into the Black Scholars...

The Girls Who Code club met together in Sierra Hall, on Friday, Sept. 15, in Northridge, Calif. Club members played around with a program to create a virtual game.

The CSUN club that’s encouraging women in STEM

Miya Hantman, Reporter September 18, 2023

CSUN’s Girls Who Code club is just one of many across many campuses and countries, including 110 in California alone. According to the Girls Who Code official website, they have served over half a million...

The Rohr Chabad House at CSUN on Sept. 14, 2023, in Northridge, Calif.

Students find support at Chabad CSUN

Calvin Henry, Reporter September 18, 2023

The fall 2023 semester has just begun, as CSUN’s clubs and organizations welcome returning and first-year students to participate in their upcoming events with the hopes of gaining new members. Chabad...

CSUN student navigates academic career around pandemic

CSUN student navigates academic career around pandemic

Jasmine Cuza, Assist. Social Media Editor August 29, 2023

Josh Ancheta began his academic journey at CSUN in 2017 majoring in political science. Little did he know, reaching the finish line of graduation would be a test of resilience and determination. Born and...

A line of colorful lowriders parked in the B4 parking lot for the first annual Low and Slow car show at California State University, Northridge, Calif., on June 24, 2023. Photo by Trisha Anas.

Bajito y Suavecito, CSUN holds first annual lowrider show

Trisha Anas and Quinn Alexander June 26, 2023

For some people, lowrider cars may seem like flashy, colorful vehicles, decked out with hydraulics and intricate designs. But for hundreds of Mexican Americans, the lowrider symbolizes more than just...

A woman walking with a kid on the streets, they are holding hands

A first-generation student-parent overcomes family trauma

Kaitlyn Lavo, Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2022

A line of cars exiting El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills wraps around the sidewalk as Kelly Chavez pulls up to pick up her daughter Alexa Chavez after a full day of nonstop hustling that began...

A man smiling

The dream of a CSUN alum

Sam Neff, Culture Editor December 22, 2022

Jaison Wilson, a graduate of CSUN, is the ideal illustration of a dream chaser who took risks, believed in himself, and worked hard to become the successful artist he is today. Wilson graduated from...

people celebrating Native American culture

‘37th Annual CSUN Powwow’ celebrates Native American culture

Quinn Hettich, Reporter December 16, 2022

The powerful songs from the northern and southern drums guided the head dancers under a brilliant blue sky as they celebrated their Native American culture at the “37th Annual CSUN Powwow.” Put...

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