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

High gas prices troublesome for commuter students

Adlina Minassi June 16, 2006
While prices at the pump remain high, several CSUN students who commute from various cities in southern California find managing expenses troublesome. Arsineh Eskandari, junior psychology major, enrolls in classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to save gas. Eskandari commutes from La Crescenta.

Financial aid education lacks among college students

EDDIE COTA June 16, 2006
Loan debt is common among many students who do not manage money carefully during and after college. Gregorio Alcantar, Debt Management Counselor of Financial Aid, said the cost of tuition and housing usually exceeds a student's income level, which makes student loans and grants the only way to graduate in time.

Red Bull ‘high’ could be in head, not in wings

ADLINA MINASSI and KOLBY COLLI June 16, 2006
The growing trend of mixing alcohol with energy drinks is commonly used by college students who consume them to avoid becoming sleepy while bar-hopping. Over recent years, energy drinks have become a widespread phenomenon creating a drink for personality types.

Angelides education promises fall short

Tynesha Daniels June 16, 2006
In this year's California election, we seem to have focused most of our attention on the Democratic candidate for governor. Whether that is indicative of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's stellar job, or lack thereof, is debatable. In an article titled "Wake Up and Vote," the LA Weekly did not endorse Phil Angelides, Democratic candidate for governor, in the primary election despite many of the gubernatorial candidate's progressive ideas for California, especially with regard to education.

Awareness grows from being a victim of identity theft

Ashlee Shapiro June 16, 2006
Recently, I went to my local Blockbuster video store to rent a movie for the evening and as I was checking out, I handed the clerk a DVD, my Blockbuster and credit/ATM card. The clerk returned my Blockbuster card and handed me the DVD. It was a typical Blockbuster experience.

CSUN artist’s mind, brush wanders on canvas

Andres Cruzalegui June 16, 2006
For Justin Davis, art does not begin with a premeditated thought. His work does not start with a posing model, nor does it begin with a deep gaze at an unfolding landscape or a meticulous assemblage of a still life. Like the postmodern writers who are credited for the reformation of the narrative structure while emphasizing the importance of free writing, the 27-year-old CSUN graduate student from Las Cruces, New Mexico begins his work with an intangible approach.

Six Organs of Admittance show off eclectic sound

Andres Cruzalegui June 16, 2006
In perhaps their most listener-friendly album to date, Six Organs of Admittance's "The Sun Awakens" achieves something their previous efforts have lacked-variety. Clocking in at 44 minutes, "The Sun Awakens" combines psych-folk compositions with eastern melodies in an east-meets-west kaleidoscope of ominous drones and organic ambience.

Matador Golf Classic raises money for CSUN athletics

Matt Crosson June 16, 2006
Several CSUN staff and community members hit the links for the annual Matador Golf Classic June 12 to help raise funds for the CSUN Athletic Department. Participants included CSUN athletic coaches, alumni and other members of the community. The event was held at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley where the $200 cost of entry included course fees, lunch and dinner, and a photograph with CSUN mascot Matty the Matador.

CSUN cars honk out maintanance, driving woes

TASHIANA JEFFERSON June 16, 2006
CSUN students beware. Since the Disney animated hit "Cars" debuted No. 1 at the box office its first weekend, the vehicles on our campus have been talking. A few cars parked in parking lot B3 had some pretty interesting things to say. 1989 Ford Taurus: "Man, it's hotter than a carburetor in here.

CSUN Financial Aid another bureaucracy

Darleen Principe June 9, 2006
As I listened anxiously to the financial aid representative on the other end of the phone line, all I could think was "I need to buy books, pay for my parking permit, get money for gas, pay for day care? and there's no way I'll be able to afford it." In April, I had everything planned out.

CSUN’s Finest Sign Off

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CSUN director of finance appointed CSU East Bay president

Jennifer Santos June 9, 2006
CSUN's vice president and director of Administration and Finance was appointed as the new president at California State University, East Bay beginning July 1. An announcement was made May 17 that Mohammad Qayoumi would be CSUEB's new president during the CSU Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach.
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