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

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose.

The Sonny Angels Obsession

Leah Villalpando-Coronado, Contributor November 21, 2023

Sonny Angels are the cool girl’s new best friend. You can find these little cherub babies on people’s phones, peeking over laptops or simply accompanying their owners for everyday tasks. Sonny Angels...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2023.

The similarity between the Tet Offensive and Israel-Hamas today

Tommy Vinh Bui, Contributor November 20, 2023

“Crack the sky, shake the earth.” This was the message from North Vietnamese forces that inaugurated the Tet Offensive. The historical parallels are jarring: a force perceived to be on their backheels...

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock by Ascannio.

TikTok Shop is too good to be true

Teagan Davidge, Reporter November 20, 2023

TikTok’s new, and questionably original, shop feature is taking over the online marketplace for cheap goods, effectively degrading the environment even further. The short-form video application that...

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock by Lisa Anastassiu.

How Exercise Helps Me

Allison Maltun, Reporter November 16, 2023

Exercise benefits me in many ways and makes me feel better about myself. I’ve been working out consistently for two years now and I’ve noticed a big difference. For one, working out reduces stress...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose.

The irony of smoking

Elizabeth Casas, Communities Desk Editor November 16, 2023

Every third Thursday in November is referred to as the Great American Smokeout. It’s a day to encourage individuals to quit smoking and embrace a non-smoker lifestyle. By the time you read this, it...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose.

CSUN Poetry: The imposter is not you

Elizabeth Casas, Editor November 15, 2023

You belong here, you know? Your dreams are valid, and you don’t need to have it all figured out. It’s scary to dream so big, right? Your parents didn’t even have the space to dream at this level,...

Courtesy of Getty Images

OK, Doomer: The current and future dangers of AI

Ben Walker, Copy Editor November 9, 2023

Depending on what you are paying attention to, emerging AI tech will either lead to a post-scarcity utopia à la “WALL-E” or to a dystopian nightmare in which rogue sentient robots have crushed humanity...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Monday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Why a gender-affirming clothing closet matters

Devin Malone, Reporter November 9, 2023

CSUN is home to a diverse student body that comes from a wide range of backgrounds and orientations. The university has made accommodations for these groups; however, providing services, events and resources...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

The interplay of culture and identity in online dating

Liz Mina, Contributor November 2, 2023

I first started using dating apps as a freshman in college and have been advocating for them ever since. Yes, there are many reasons why some people may find them exhausting or discouraging, but I do believe...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2023.

The United States must stop the Israel-Hamas War

Jeff Warner and Yossi Khen November 2, 2023

We are a Jewish American and an Israeli American. We have strong empathy for the Israeli families that have lost loved ones or have a family member being held captive in Gaza. At the same time, we have...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Why Mexican cinema goes unseen

Marco Pineda, Contributor October 19, 2023

Mexican cinema boasts an outstanding repertoire of movies from the past: “Macario,” “Nosotros Los Pobres,” “El Topo,” “Rojo Amanecer,” and “Y Tu Mamá También,” to name a few....

Universal Studios’ Lower Lot overlooking the “Jurassic Park” Ride during Halloween Horror Nights on Sept. 14, 2023.

Is Halloween Horror Nights worth the cost?

Teagan Davidge, Reporter October 16, 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights is an event that draws in upwards of 30,000 attendees each night during the fall season. I had to stop to wonder, is it really worth it? Before answering the...

Load More Stories