Daily Sundial

Rain ruins softball’s weekend

Arthur Vong • February 20, 2006

Rain officially washed away three out of four games the Cal State Northridge softball team would have played in last weekend's UCSB Commercial Capital Invitational. Rain washed away any chance for the Matadors to come back from their opening game of the tournament.

Pointers on how to triumph in class debates

defaultuser • February 20, 2006

So you've reached your fourth week of classes. Congratulations. By now, you are already feeling the effects of sleep deprivation as you attempt to simultaneously take 18 units, hold down a job and promise your significant other that you really will spend some quality time with him or her this weekend.

Softball wins one, loses four at Kajikawa Classic

Ivan Yeo • February 15, 2006

The Cal State Northridge softball team went a disappointing 1-4 in its trip to Arizona State University for the Kajikawa Classic last weekend. CSUN used an eight-run eighth inning to defeat New Mexico 15-7 in its first game, but stumbled later in the tournament, losing to fifth-ranked Arizona 8-0, 21st-ranked Nebraska 3-2, host Arizona State 11-3 and 17th-ranked Fresno State 9-3.

Water polo finishes 10th at the UCSD Titan Invitational

Charles Keeranan • February 15, 2006

The 19th-ranked Cal State Northridge water polo team competed at the UC San Diego Triton Invitational Feb. 11 and 12. Although the Matadors defeated No. 20 Santa Clara, CSUN dropped three matches during the two-day tournament, placing 10th place out of 16 teams.

Her story gets heard

Yohanna Figueroa • February 15, 2006

Marking the first ever celebration of its kind, CSUN is celebrating the week-long Black Herstory, a series of events held to recognize past female historical figures who would otherwise go unnoticed, and celebrating future leaders. Held during Black History Month and before Women's History Month in March, the theme of Black Herstory is "Celebrating Our Past and Envisioning Our Future.

Someone to talk to when times get tough

Sandy Archila • February 15, 2006

Cindy Franco, senior sociology major, was finishing her first year at CSUN when she realized that she needed help. The strains of university life had gotten to her and she needed someone to talk to. "I felt overwhelmed with my classes and the general pace of the year," Franco said.

Matadors stun No. 7 UCLA

Ivan Yeo • February 14, 2006

The fifth-ranked Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team came back from a two-game deficit to stun the No. 7 UCLA Bruins by scores of 26-30, 25-30, 30-21, 30-26 and 15-10 Feb.10 in Westwood. Freshman Eric Vance led the Matadors with 24 kills while junior Dan Rhodes made up for an off night in CSUN's previous game at UC Irvine.

Budget ideas after costly Valentine’s Day plans

defaultuser • February 14, 2006

So Valentine's Day has come and gone and you just spent every last dollar to buy your boyfriend/girlfriend something you're not sure he/she really likes. Your glorious paycheck spent on teddy bears, overpriced flowers, chocolate-covered cherries (which by the way, he/she will not eat), and an expensive and disappointing dinner is gone.

New environmental laws a big waste of time

defaultuser • February 14, 2006

The struggle to protect California's environment continues to march blindly ahead. As of Feb. 9, the polluting masses of California residents are no longer allowed to place the most prosaic of items into the trash can, according to new recycling laws passed by the California Legislature.

Men’s basketball lose fourth-straight to Fullerton

defaultuser • February 14, 2006

With less than a month until the start of the 2006 Big West Tournament, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (9-12, 3-7 conference) seem to be taking steps backwards, as the team extended its losing streak to four games against the Titans on an 81-63 loss to the Cal State Fullerton Feb.

CSUN officials push for code awareness

defaultuser • February 14, 2006

Some CSUN officials stressed the importance of being aware of the recently passed CSU student conduct code. The new student conduct code, which applies to all 23 CSU campuses and was passed in November 2005, will replace the existing conduct code, said William Watkins, vice president of Student Affairs.

The chemistry and endeavors of love

Carol Morales • February 14, 2006

Is love a purely a chemical reaction? Liberal Studies Major Monika Hernandez doesn't seem to think so. Love is based on a chemical reaction that makes us feel "warm, cuddly and attached to others," said CSUN professor and Social Psychologist Dr. Marlena Piercy.