Daily Sundial

Matadors prepare for conference play

Victor Flores • September 21, 2006

Hoping to ride off the momentum of the five-game road trip, in which the CSUN women's volleyball team won four out of five, the Matadors will look to continue their success at home today and Sept. 23. Big West conference play kicks off Thursday with two matches followed by three matches over the weekend.

Propositions fill up November ballot

Micah Flores • September 21, 2006

California voters have less than two months to make up their minds on propositions that could have a profound effect on their lives. On Nov. 7 - besides voting for governor - 13 ballot initiatives will be on the agenda. Whether placed on the ballot by the state Legislature or by petition signatures, a myriad of issues will soon be decided.

Dorm confidential: A weekend lost to alcohol

Anonymous • September 21, 2006

A year ago, things were different. A year ago, drinking on the weekdays in the dorm was common. Literally, I would go downstairs to one friend's apartment on a Monday night. It was said beforehand, "Okay, everyone must be gone by midnight, 12:30 tops, I have class tomorrow morning!" On one such evening, we all left at around 3:30, with plans for class at nine that were never actually successful.

A.S. fee rise moves closer to reality, committee to meet with Koester

Yolanda Becerra • September 21, 2006

The automatic doors opened as local residents stepped into the Northridge Fashion Center at 9:30 a.m. The majority of shops and food venues weren't open as people trickled into the lower level of the mall. A small line had formed of people waiting to be allowed into the Center Court of the Northridge Fashion Center, and it steadily grew.

New CSUN professors a diverse bunch

Liana Aghajanian • September 21, 2006

Every semester, CSUN sees its share of new faculty hired from the plethora of departments at the school. This fall, 56 new tenure track faculty members were hired as a result of last year's faculty search. Of these 56, 54 started this fall, said Kiren Dosanjh Zucker, associate professor and director of Faculty Development.

Against loss of life and human suffering

William Kammer • September 21, 2006

Jam-packed shelters for battered women have overflowed in past years, and now some women and children are turned away from help. Fortunately, there is a proposition on the November ballot that will help improve this situation, and the situation of others who need help as well.

May the better proposition win; hint 84

William Kammer • September 21, 2006

After Hurricane Katrina hit the southern states, California decided to try to protect itself from similar disasters with bonds that will be paid for with taxpayer money. Different organizations are fighting for different propositions that are proposing ways to protect the state.

Northridge mall hosts emergency preparedness fair

Natalie A. Cole • September 21, 2006

The automatic doors opened as local residents stepped into the Northridge Fashion Center at 9:30 a.m. The majority of shops and food venues weren't open as people trickled into the lower level of the mall. A small line had formed of people waiting to be allowed into the Center Court of the Northridge Fashion Center, and it steadily grew.

CSUN’s Gardeners

DJ Williams Stevens • September 20, 2006

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Puzzled and Enchanted

Norio Tamura • September 20, 2006

CSUN alumnus Tom O'Day brings his "Lost Itinerary" exhibit to the campus art gallery. O'Day's work is recognized through his use of explosions, chemicals, exposure to climate change and sinking in salt.

CFA-CSU salary negotiations stall

DANIEL ANTOLIN • September 20, 2006

On one side of the table sat the California State University assistant vice chancellor and half a dozen other officials, with the CSUN president looking on behind them. On the other side sat senior and junior faculty members and librarians. After three days of negotiations, they all left the room, unable to reach a compromise.

CSUN offers HPV vaccines to students

Natalie A. Cole • September 20, 2006

As people become more sexually active, the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease continues to rise. For women, viruses that affect the genital area have been linked to cervical cancer. Just the word cancer usually causes fear, but there are some new developments in the fight against cervical cancer and human papillomavirus.