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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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All Eyes On January

Tania Huerta, Illustrator January 24, 2025

Illustration by Tania Huerta.

OPINION: Blue State, Red Nation: The Role of California during a Trump Presidency

Teagan Davidge, Social Media Assistant Editor January 24, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump has made his intentions clear: push the United States further to the right. That’s why the results of the November election left many Californians reeling. How does a...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

A letter from the editor: what is opinion?

Jaya Roberts, Opinion Editor January 21, 2025

Dear CSUN community, Opinion is a critical aspect of reporting as a whole. Opinions, sometimes referred to as op-eds guest columns, guest essays, (or in the case of op-eds written by editors of the...

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy loom large over the country. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C.,  Monday October 31, 2022.

OPINION: Trump’s inauguration is a stark rejection of MLK’s legacy

Solomon Smith, Reporter January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader and a Christian who left his fingerprint on the American psyche and remains an indelible guidepost for the ethical direction of the United States. He was also a...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

OPINION: The “Short N’ Sweet” tour is for adults, leave the kids at home

Emily Maciel, Contributor December 9, 2024

Pop star sensation Sabrina Carpenter has just completed the United States leg of her tour after releasing her latest album, “Short N’ Sweet.” Many were highly satisfied with the performances, but...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose

Winter break isn’t a break for everyone: How the holidays impact vulnerable students

Teagan Davidge, Social Media Assistant Editor December 9, 2024

Winter break is part of the year that many college students look forward to most. It usually involves multiple holidays that provide a chance to breathe after final exams and a semester with a packed schedule. But...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

Early Psychological Support: A Mandatory School Program for Tracking Student Well-being

Adrina Dilbandyan, Contributor December 5, 2024

Editor’s note: This opinion piece was written for Professor Ashley Grace’s CADV 452 Child Advocacy course. Mandatory psychological evaluations for children starting in first grade are crucial for...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose

Saving Lives: MSW Students Bring Awareness about Narcan on Campus

Rachel Sandoval, Christina Reynolds December 2, 2024

California State University Northridge (CSUN) and all California State Universities will embark on a significant new initiative on Jan. 1, 2025, by implementing bill AB 1841 which was passed in March....

To Bemoan a Brother: A Study in Vietnamese Grief

To Bemoan a Brother: A Study in Vietnamese Grief

Tommy Vinh Bui, contributor November 12, 2024

Grief is somehow both the default setting and a sentiment fiercely dodged, pitched from family member to family member like a hot potato. We’re all violently allergic to grief, going to impressive lengths...

A CSUN student places American flags on the Library Lawn in honor of fallen veterans. Thursday Sept. 11, 2024, Northridge, Calif. Photo by Solomon O. Smith

Opinion: A Veterans Day reminder: the United States military deserves better than Trump

Solomon Smith, Contributor November 11, 2024

The new president-elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has shown consistent disdain for veterans, showing a lack of respect for those who serve this nation. Since his rise in politics, Trump...

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Could the Harris Walz social media campaign cause a “DEMininomenon” this election?

Jaya Roberts, Opinion Editor November 5, 2024

Since the 1960s, college students have been vocal and radical, pushing for systemic change in the United States. From Columbia University students protesting the Vietnam War in 1968 to Jackson State University...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

True Life: I’m 27 and still in college

Yulissa Garcia, Reporter November 1, 2024

“Why is she 25 and in college?” First of all, I’m 27 and I didn’t know pursuing your first bachelor's degree had an age limit. I am not your traditional aged college student and that is okay,...

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