Daily Sundial

Keep an eye out for CSUN’s secluded hideaway spots

Samuel Richard • January 30, 2006

If or when your semester gets too hectic and you need to take a break, there are some cool spots on campus that you can escape to. I only realized this recently: On Sierra Walk, on the side of Live Oak Hall (formerly Science Building 1), there are a group of tall, thick trees.

Lucas sets her sights on changing CSUN athletics

Justin Satzman • January 30, 2006

Daily Sundial Now that she has completed her first semester as interim athletic director, Janet Lucas developed plans to change the landscape of CSUN athletics. Lucas acknowledged the Blue Ribbon Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics began to investigate Matador athletics and will hopefully recommend improvements to the facilities on campus.

Use the Sundial Opinion column as an open forum

defaultuser • January 30, 2006

You have opinions on thngs. ?As a human being you are wired not only to observe people, events, and circumstances, but also to process and compartmentalize these objects of observation into little "good, bad, ugly, beautiful, funny, irritating, strange, stupid, or logical" boxes in your brain.

If you want a CSUN parking space, get here early

Nancy McDonald • January 30, 2006

Daily Sundial Campus parking for students has improved, however problems remain, said university officials. Recent building additions increased the campus parking space total to about 6,600, but there are still more cars than spaces, said Christina Villalobos, CSUN public safety spokesperson.

From Air Force rags to book bags; a life full circle

Gabriela Gonzalez • January 30, 2006

Daily Sundial As he walked through the familiar campus, he pointed at the new buildings and parking structures and began to realize the changes that had occurred since he first attended CSUN in Fall 1999. Scared yet excited, Luis Carrillo, sophomore civil engineering major, said he holds a clear vision of what he wants to accomplish at CSUN.

The Sundial serves CSUN’s campus community

Samuel Richard • January 30, 2006

This month, I met with several people on campus to further know the CSUN community the Daily Sundial will be serving. Talking to these people has been a great learning experience. As much as I have gotten to know CSUN throughout my stay here, meeting numerous individuals on campus, from students to college deans, has caused me to learn more about the concerns and interests of our campus community.

Food venues to come to CSUN

defaultuser • January 30, 2006

Chris Daines Daily Sundial The University Corporation plans to provide additional food services, and venues on campus to accommodate future growth on campus this spring. Dave Nirenberg, director of commercial services for The University Corporation, said the Arbor Court would be a replacement structure for the Exchange located near Juniper Hall.

CSU students, staff mad

James Ballard • January 30, 2006

I would like to tell you about labor problems and how the faculty members at this university (in conjunction with faculty at all of the CSUs) are working toward a new and hopefully better contract. Why is this important to students? Because if contract talks continue like they have been over the last 10 months, it is possible that this term or in the fall semester you will see some job actions - a fancy term used by unions and management for protests, teach-ins, strikes, and other actions that express the anger, frustration and concern we as faculty feel over our working conditions; the deplorable classroom situations we face together with students, and the lack of respect that is afforded both of our groups when it comes to trying to improve the university.

Fake cash found; $100 bills refused

Yohanna Figueroa • January 30, 2006

Daily Sundial Ten campus stores will no longer accept $100 bills, and all paper money will be checked regularly due to the recent increase of counterfeit bills circulating on campus said university officials. The University Corporation, which manages several stores on campus, enacted new policies in late 2005 after various stores received fake bills.

Winter monotony eased by opportunities on campus

defaultuser • January 30, 2006

Daily Sundial Even though it's only the first week of school, some students are already experiencing a laziness and boredom that is usually associated with holidays away from classes. What makes this worse are these dismal facts, spring break is weeks away, and the semester only just started.

Men’s basketball lose big to the Mustangs

defaultuser • January 30, 2006

SPECIAL TO THE Daily Sundial Coming off their recent victory over the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara, the Matadors (2-4, 8-9) struggled to make shots as the Mustangs of Cal Poly (4-3, 6-12) ended CSUN's three-game win streak in a lopsided 73-54 affair Saturday at Mott Gym.

Women’s basketball lose to Cal Poly

Ivan Yeo • January 30, 2006

Special to the Daily Sundial The CSUN women's basketball team found out right away why the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs are in second place in the Big West Conference, as they delivered an 83-53 rout of the Matadors at the Matadome on Jan. 28. Junior Jamie McCaa led CSUN with 21 points and junior LaJoyce King helped with 16.