Daily Sundial

U.S. diplomat visits home turf

defaultuser • April 28, 2006

It was in 1989 when he first arrived at CSUN. Five years after he graduated in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in geography, Roberto Quiroz II, a U.S. diplomat, returned to the classrooms where he once learned foreign policy and world geography.

Democrats should take a stand for midterms

Justin Satzman • April 28, 2006

As some of you may know, this November marks the midterm elections in Congress. It is basically a chance to vote in new senators and house members. This vote could possibly be as big as the 2004 election that saw President George W. Bush defeat Massachusetts Senator John Kerry.

Say No More wins mtvU’s best music on campus

defaultuser • April 28, 2006

Tim Spier, freshman music industry major, and his band Say No More moved to Los Angeles from Northern California's Monterey area. Together for more than three years, since high school, they have been living the band life, without the tour bus. Their home, nestled on a side street a short distance from the Sherman Oaks Galleria, has a pearl green drumset as the living room center piece.

He said, she said: Is chivalry dead at CSUN?

defaultuser • April 28, 2006

I am sure that after reading this, a majority of women out there will think I am a pig. However, I am writing this in the hope that we can clear up some confusion. I do not believe chivalry is extinct. It is, however, dying and women are the reason for it.

Both golf teams place fourth at championship

Justin Satzman • April 28, 2006

The Cal State Northridge men's golf team finished fourth after carding a final-round 288 at the Big West Championship while senior Doug Miller, junior Luis Kim and freshman Erik Jarvey earned All-Conference honors at the Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita April 24-25.

A.S. president elect Salgado dreams big

Cyro Duarte • April 28, 2006

Almost no one is likely to accuse Adam Salgado, newly elected Associated Students president, of a lack of ambition and determination. "One day I want to hold public office and become the mayor of Los Angeles," Salgado said. Salgado, 24, is from East Los Angeles.

Matador men’s basketball out two coaches and director of operations

Justin Satzman • April 28, 2006

Just weeks after it was announced that men's basketball assistant coach Danny Sprinkle decided to leave Cal State Northridge for his alma mater, Montana State, assistant coach Joel Sobotka also decided to leave the team to become the top assistant coach at the University of Portland.

Pop music versus the world, what’s the deal?

defaultuser • April 28, 2006

Today's popular music is overplayed, lacks originality and gets old really quick. Mainstream music playing on the radio and television is fine to listen to at first, but after hearing your new favorite song three times in one hour it gets played out fast.

Smashing sounds of South

Matt Hurley • April 28, 2006

At first, South may sound like yet another British rock group on the coattails of successful acts like Coldplay and Oasis. But upon more attentive listening, you might find that South places their emphatic twist on the genre. The April 25 show at the Troubadour was an eye-opening experience in this respect.

Ana at the top of her tennis game

defaultuser • April 27, 2006

For Cal State Northridge tennis star Ana Matijasevic, her character has been tested time and again, shaping her into a mentally and physically tough leader, both on and off the court. Now in her third year as a Matador, Matijasevic has established herself as a key component to the team.

Blame for celebrity fixation placed on consumers

defaultuser • April 27, 2006

Let's play a game of current events, shall we? What is currently happening in Nepal? What will be protested in Los Angeles on May 1? What recent shakeups did the George W. Bush administration go through? Chances are only a handful of readers knew those without resorting to a quick trip to cnn.

Money given to grad ceremonies

defaultuser • April 27, 2006

Two organizations were given their requested funds for graduation ceremonies at the Associated Students Senate meeting in the University Student Union's Grand Salon April 25. The meeting, however, faced no major concerns, except for the senators having to make their budget decisions carefully, as the unallocated reserves account is nearing its limit.