Daily Sundial

Boredom leads to intrigue in small-town Russia

Kari Thumlert • February 21, 2007

John Lennon once described life's unpredictability so poetically by saying, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." Anton Chekhov's tragic comedy, "The Three Sisters," now playing at CSUN's Studio Theatre, is a masterful example of that quote.

Vietnam, Iraq veterans speak out against war

Kriti Sood • February 20, 2007

The recently scheduled court-martial of 1st Lt. Ehren Watada, a 28-year-old conscientious objector, is creating uproar among anti-war organizations and peace activists against the War in Iraq. There are currently numerous organizations, old and new, that have resolved to put a stop to the violence.

Letter to the Editor

defaultuser • February 20, 2007

In Response to "Abortion medication preferred by some," published on Feb. 14. I must express my disappointment at the tone of the piece. Terminology was the main problem, and the effect was devastating. The "morning-after pill," not the "abortion pill" is how I would have described the subject of the article.

Office of Equity and Diversity works to end classroom discrimination, harassment

Grace Chon • February 20, 2007

There is an office on campus dedicated to mediating issues that come up between students and professors, specifically forms of discrimination and harassment. The Office of Equity and Diversity handles issues that are not limited to race, color or national origin.

Students choose credit cards over loans

Alondra Hernandez • February 20, 2007

Amid soaring student tuition and stagnant federal grant disbersal, students are always looking for alternative means of revenue in order for them to help meet their financial needs. A widely circulated newspaper recently reported Latino students are more likely to decline college loans as part of a cultural fear of debt, preferring to work their way through school.

CFA’s reasoning for imminent rolling strikes

Dr. James David Ballard • February 20, 2007

The bureaucrats who govern the 23 campuses of the California State University system and the California Faculty Association are in a struggle over various issues that affect your student life and your learning environment at CSUN. It is easy to define the issues as a normal labor vs.

Best of Week 3

defaultuser • February 19, 2007

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Game was up for grabs, but CSUN failed down the stretch

Ivan Yeo • February 19, 2007

In a game that saw control of the game see-saw back and forth throughout the night, the CSUN Matador men's basketball team wound up on the short end of the stick, as it lost its Bracket Buster matchup to the Cleveland State Vikings 85-76 at the Matadome Saturday night.

There is no place like the Matadome

Ivan Yeo • February 19, 2007

It had to feel like the Pepperdine match all over again for the CSUN Matador men's volleyball team this past Thursday. The ninth-ranked Matadors found themselves in another five-game battle at the Matadome, this time against the 13th ranked Long Beach State 49ers.

Letter to the Editor

defaultuser • February 19, 2007

In response to "Award-winning journalist to kick off Speak Your Mind lecture series," published on Feb. 13. First, I'd like to say that I am an alumna and an immigrant, so you cannot say that I am anti-immigrant. I do admire the speech forum presented and sponsored by the Speak Your Mind Planning Commitee and Associated Students.

Honesty always best

Natalie. A. Cole • February 19, 2007

Honesty is the best policy. I can pretty much guarantee the majority of people on this campus have heard this phrase at least once in their lives. I heard this phrase multiple times from my parents while growing up. Honesty was such a valued attribute in society.

Lab receives radiology equipment

John Manalang • February 19, 2007

FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. and General Electric provided more than $100,000 worth of equipment for CSUN's Radiologic Sciences Program. The equipment will allow faculty and students to use advanced digital imaging technology, which is critical to the study of radiology.