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

CSUN Poetry: Flowers of the Field

CSUN Poetry: Flowers of the Field

Kaylee Toma October 8, 2023

Radiant as a rose is what I want to be. As long as I'm seen as lovely, I don't care to what degree. If you get stuck by my thorns, well, how could you blame me? Pretty as a poppy sounds just...

Alyssa McDowell, a senior and apparel and design production major, considers clothing waste important to the industry. Its a shame that an industry that should be about art, is the number two polluter, says Dowell.

Fast fashion, slow solutions and mountains of trash

Solomon Smith, Reporter October 5, 2023

Fast fashion is a trend in clothing retail that has produced accelerated sales and mountains of waste. A knee length tan trench coat is the anchor image of a Vogue article on preparing for the fall...

Yesterday’s news: looking back on society’s ideal body types

Sasha Alikhanov, Print Managing Editor October 5, 2023

The ideal body type is ever-changing due to societal shifts and major events, and women are expected to fit each alteration.    Gibson Girl In the late 1890s and early 1900s, American artist Charles...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

A story of every student who leaves home for a better life

Janani Naga Sai Pravallika Gogineni, Contributor October 4, 2023

Navigating student life as an international student can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. Although being a student in my home country was relatively easy, I knew deep down that I wanted to broaden...

The line for concert merchandise on the second night of The Eras Tour in Paradise, Nev., on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

My experience at The Eras Tour

Miley Alfaro, Sports Reporter September 18, 2023

It’s been a long time coming. I began watching The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s ongoing concert trek, daily through TikTok livestreams like it was my Super Bowl. Besides getting into grad school, going...

Within the Oaxacan town of Asuncion Nochixtlan, we find my mother’s birthplace, Buena Vista. Photo taken July 29, 2023.

I Love Being Mexican

Lisbet Serna September 12, 2023

Growing up, I didn’t understand the importance of being Mexican. I just knew that my parents immigrated from Mexico and I was born in California. Most of my classmates and family members had similar...

Students walking past the University Library on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Northridge, Calif.

Paige Hajiloo – Welcome Back Letter

Paige Hajiloo September 11, 2023

Hi Matadors! I am absolutely honored to welcome you with open arms to California State University, Northridge, for the 2023-24 academic year! As the Associated Students president, I promise to innovatively...

Mosh or avena.

Healthy Food Options? Make it Latino!

Leah Villalpando-Coronado, Reporter September 11, 2023

We’ve all been there — sometimes you’re looking to eat cleaner, or sometimes you’re just looking to lose a few pounds. Especially for those of us who spend a lot of time at the CSUN campus, our...

Illustration by Kevin Silva

CSUN Poetry: Dreams

Elizabeth Casas, Editor September 3, 2023

It’s not my first time being surrounded by so many dreams,   But I think this time it’s different, Because some of us are holding generational aspirations, And that amount of dreams...

Photo courtesy of Thomas Chan

Q&A: all the chatter around ChatGPT

Jasmine Mendez, Opinions Editor September 2, 2023

Thomas Chan holds little envy for his son of 2 months. His world will be different from ours due to technological advancements currently developing. Chan is an assistant professor of psychology at CSUN...

Photo courtesy of Leann Hamilton

Q&A: A senior’s advice for freshman students

Ouanessa Nana, Government Desk Editor August 31, 2023

Interviewed: Leann Hamilton When senior year in college approaches you start to think about how you spent your last three years in school. Did you just go to classes or did you take every opportunity...

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Opinion: What about gun control?

Theresa Anguiano, Assistant Opinion Editor May 16, 2023

You would think our politicians would take a stricter stance on gun control with the constant mass shootings and subsequent mental health repercussions. This has not been the case. A shooting at The...

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