Daily Sundial

Taiko

Jacqueline Buda • October 25, 2006

Heart-pounding,ear-popping rhythmic pulsations that almost bare a rank on the Richter scale vibrate through the music department every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon. From room 145 of Cypress Hall, the CSUN Jishin Taiko Club hones their percussion skills using large Japanese Taiko drums to produce an intense, synchronized beat.

Letters to the Editor

defaultuser • October 24, 2006

I thought the TA article was quite interesting and information. However, I noticed there was no mention of the TAs who were kicked out of the program this semester by CSUN Human Resources, because they were also staff members. This despite the fact there are about 30 staff who also teach.

Radio program covers new, women-centered ground

Adriana Olivarez • October 24, 2006

Women's Inspiration" is the new radio program at KCSN, during which women and men can learn information about women-related issues. The program airs every Friday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The hosts, Dr. Erika Yomtobian and Dr. Joan Rosenberg, came up with the idea after their experience as guest hosts of another KCSN radio show.

Matador scouting practices

Arthur Vong • October 24, 2006

Scouting and recruiting for a college soccer team depends on skills, relationships and a little bit of luck, according to Cal State Northridge's men's and women's soccer coaches. Midway through both soccer seasons, the new players from each team have shown promising results, but don't think that the coaches are going to put it on cruise control just yet.

CSU Employees Union deadlocked

Sam Womack • October 24, 2006

Nearly every year, tuition and student fees are raised in the California State University system. Every time contract renewals come along, CSU faculty and employee unions say they have to fight for decent salaries. This year the California State University Employees Union has been in contract negotiations since March.

Americans can no longer play online poker

William Kammer • October 24, 2006

A little over a week ago George W. Bush and his administration snuck another law by the American people. The law took away rights of Americans, and there was nothing the American people could do about it. Forget that he did it without telling us. Forget that he did it in a non-democratic way, without a public vote.

Reza Aslan kicks off lecture series

Yolanda Becerra • October 24, 2006

Speaking on the future of Islam last night at the Plaza del Sol performance hall, Reza Aslan, author of "No God but God" and CBS Middle East political analyst, offered a new perspective on the Iraq war, cleared up misconceptions about Islam, and spoke out against the controversial cartoons that appeared in a Danish newspaper in Sept.

Traffic worse Tuesdays and Thursdays

Melissa Chua • October 24, 2006

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, even halfway through the semester, traffic continues to be a real problem especially in the B3 parking structure. There's always extra traffic control during the first few weeks of school, but traffic congestion has continued particularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, said Alfredo Fernandez, captain of parking and transportation services.

Corrections

defaultuser • October 24, 2006

In an article published Oct. 23, it was inaccurately reported that the reason Miran Mavlan's family moved to America was to escape oppression. Rather, his family moved to the United States for education through a scholarship program. In an article published Oct.

Rock’n’roll, body boards and geography

Nicholas Collard • October 24, 2006

Growing up around the South Bay, I knew a guy who would pay me $20 to clean his CD collection. He was a part-time doctor and a full-time rocker; every so often he would set up his keyboard next to an open glass door overlooking Hermosa Beach and play the blues with some local buddies.

Big Show 6 estimated overbudget by $30,000

Sam Womack • October 24, 2006

There were more than 5,000 people at Big Show this year, as compared to 2,100 last year, and the individuals involved at Associated Students' division of Student Production and Campus Entertainment are extremely proud. This year's Big Show provided many firsts for the on-campus concert series.

Solicitors allowed only in some CSUN areas

Kantreal Daniels • October 24, 2006

Walking to the Matador Bookstore to go to Freudian Sip can sometimes be annoying when people are standing in your way trying to get you to join this or donate money for that. Sometimes, walking to class and passing through Sierra Quad can be a difficult task when there are groups trying to get your attention left and right.