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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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My Experience as a Starbucks Barista

Bianca Machado, Contributor December 14, 2023

I never intended to work at Starbucks. I knew about the hectic work environment. I heard about baristas moving back and forth with 20 different drinks lined up. It looked stressful. Fast forward to...

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.

Time to talk: Why the Pride Center needs in-house counselors

Devin Malone, Reporter December 14, 2023

The Pride Center at CSUN has long been the home to a diverse queer community, and currently provides a wide variety of services to aid them. Yet, the Pride Center still lacks an in-house counselor who...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose.

Navigating feminism as an autistic person

Red Rosenberg, News/Opinion Writer November 30, 2023

My mom was what I would call an old-school feminist. She grew up a Jewish cisgender female in Albany, New York, during the second-wave feminism of the 1960s and ’70s. This period has primarily influenced...

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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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