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

Life in Brazil versus Los Angeles; a world apart

defaultuser April 7, 2006
Every once in a while, I'll have a recollection of someone more experienced than myself explaining how I should travel before life burdens me down with responsibility and ambitions that would prevent me from doing so in the future. Half of the time that person had never been to more than a few neighboring states, and the other half, the wise shaman of a fortune teller has been around the world once or twice in search of something.

Without the right Rhodes, CSUN could be lost

Ivan Yeo April 7, 2006
Dan Rhodes has come quite a long way, from the quiet town of Chesapeake, Va. to the west coast as a member of the Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team, where he hopes to help the Matadors achieve postseason success. Rhodes was born on March 5, 1984.

Run-off election for A.S. President, VP

Joseph Wilson April 7, 2006
The Associated Students and University Student Union online election ended the night of April 5 with neither presidential or vice presidental slate receiving 50 percent or more of the vote necessary to win. A run-off election for A.S. president and vice president will be held April 25 between the two candidates who received the most votes.

CSUN American Indian student numbers questioned

Mike Siciliano April 7, 2006
American Indian students are underrepresented on campus, said Tim Belfield, former president of the American Indian Student Association. CSUN has not kept accurate information about the actual number of American Indian students on campus, said Karren Baird-Olson, coordinator for AIS and professor of sociology and AIS.

Gay night life shouldn’t leave you stuck in WeHo

defaultuser April 6, 2006
So you and your friends have decided that you want to make it a fun-filled, homosexual evening but you are not completely sure where you want to go? Well, there are many gay clubs and bars in West Hollywood and Silverlake (along with North Hollywood and even Reseda).

Breadcrumbs and arias with Humperdink flair at CSUN

defaultuser April 6, 2006
The music took center stage as it silhouetted stellar performances of Gretel, played by Yvonne Fiedler, and Hansel played by Aubrey Cole's. as the orchestra providing music that smoothly transitioned each scene. David Aks' seemingly flawless conducting of the CSUN orchestra dressed the play with an unforgettable soundtrack of melody and rhythm.

Mexican folk dance at CSUN PAC

Taline Helwajian April 6, 2006
The Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN will present its third annual Folklor de Mexico at the Performing Arts Center Friday. Performances will include music, dance and theater from various regions of Mexico. The addition of a new region in this year's performance will remain secret until the night of the show.

Taste of Chaos, metallic and gritty

Mary-Alex Andrusco April 6, 2006
Like moths to the flame, Crowds drew to the Taste of Chaos tour stage, in Long Beach last Thursday, in search of heavy metal. Roadies and technicians, complete with all-access passes dangling from their necks or back pockets, positioned microphones and tested equipment for optimal quality as the crowd gradually formed on the floor and above in the stadium seats.

Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt

Maliha Jafri April 6, 2006
Religious groups and state courts are struggling with the issue of same-sex couples adopting children. The Roman Catholic bishops in Massachusetts are seeking an exemption from state anti-bias laws to allow the church to bar same-sex couples from adopting through its social service agencies, while in another state, if my memory serves me right, a judge ruled that the state could not deny a foster care license to a lesbian couple.

Gay couples wonder if ‘I do’ will ever be legal

Carol Morales April 6, 2006
In the five years they have known each other, 18-year-old Sarah McIlvaine and Autumn Benson dated, committed to a long-term relationship and began to talk about living together, but now wonder if they will ever be allowed to actually get married. This is because California has only recognized unions between a man and a woman, and voters reiterated this when they approved Proposition 22 in 2000.

Majority of the country not ready for gay athletes

Justin Satzman April 6, 2006
The world has been a place that has not been kind to homosexuals and the professional sports world is no different. In fact, out of millions of athletes throughout the years, ESPN lists some notable gay athletes and it only stems one page. And the majority of athletes who have come out have been female.

Same-sex marriage still mostly illegal in U.S.

Mike Siciliano April 6, 2006
Despite the many attempts to challenge laws banning same-sex marriages, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on the constitutionality of the topic and set a nationwide precedent, said Christopher Shortell, professor of the Political Science Department. Shortell, who teaches courses in constitutional law and judicial process, said that marriage has been held to be a state right, and that is why much of the litigation challenging the traditional definition of marriage has been state-focused.
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