Daily Sundial

Credit card snack machines tempting

Katrina Mossberger • February 14, 2007

The vending machines scattered among the buildings on campus are a quick source of food to satisfy a hunger rumble, especially during those long three hour night classes. They're full of delicious snacks, most of which are not great for your health. The vending machines in Manzanita Hall and Sierra Hall are now accepting credit cards, breaking my last line of defense for denying myself a snack between classes.

Expectations for Valentine’s Day too high

Katrina Mossberger • February 14, 2007

Love is in the air, and it's the name of the game on Valentine's Day. Today is the day when couples go out to expensive restaurants, men buy flowers, chocolates and diamonds, and quite a few of those dates are unhappy. And it's not just those who are single who are disappointed.

Valentine’s Day is about showing love

Jillian Ballard • February 14, 2007

Many people have marked Valentine's Day as a "Hallmark Holiday" but if you're in a committed relationship you're expected to celebrate this romantic holiday. Although you should show your significant other love on a daily basis, Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday for showing that person how much you love them with gifts and romantic plans.

Collateral Damage

Katie Briggs • February 14, 2007

Downtown Los Angeles has long been associated with crime, drugs and the notorious Skid Row, yet with the recent explosion of loft living, the business hub of Los Angeles is getting something it has always lacked - residents. The loft movement began in the 1990s when handfuls of Angelinos, fed up with the busy traffic and long commutes, began living in large open loft spaces in the Historic Bank District.

Illegal Art Photo Essay

John DuBois • February 14, 2007

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Matador Briefs

defaultuser • February 14, 2007

Baseball Runs early in game were enough to stop Matadors The Fresno State Bulldogs had an early jump on the Matadors, scoring five runs in their first four innings, enough to stop CSUN. The Bulldogs went on to beat Northridge 8-4, with solid pitching from their starting pitcher, Clayton Allison, and lights out performances from their relievers.

Game time takes away from life time

defaultuser • February 14, 2007

Alvin Vicencio, wearing his pajamas, sits behind a computer in a dark room. He holds a cigarette in one hand and a mouse in the other, as he clicks feverishly in order to complete an objective in the popular video game "World of Warcraft." He holds off bathroom breaks and ignores phone calls from his parents so he can focus intently on finishing a quest.

Abortion medication preferred by some

Jeremy Foster • February 14, 2007

Up until recently, surgery was the only option for women who wanted to terminate a pregnancy. This changed in September 2000 when the Food and Drug Administration approved the controversial mifepristone pill Mifeprex, commonly referred to as the "abortion pill.

Effectiveness of low-dose birth control debated

Catherine Sheehy • February 14, 2007

With the approach of Valentine's Day, love appears at every turn. Walk into the grocery store and roses and chocolates are there to be purchased for that special someone. Yet in the romantic atmosphere, an important but quiet discussion about birth control guidelines is being debated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Malcolm X’s daughter speaks at CSUN

Bejan Siavoshy • February 14, 2007

Atallah Shabazz, eldest daughter of Malcolm X, spoke to a full-capacity crowd at CSUN in the University Student Union on Monday. As she gazed upon an audience consisting of more than 200 students and faculty, Shabazz opened the doorway to her past, retelling accounts and memories of her father, while addressing the present, expressing an overall advocacy for unity among people.

Academic requests dominate finance committee meeting

defaultuser • February 14, 2007

Monday's Associated Students finance committee meeting was dominated by requests for funds for academic endeavors, while two groups sought financial help for religion-related events. The first request - and the one that generated the most discussion during the committee's deliberations - concerned an upcoming conference in Minneapolis for representatives of ASREC Sports.

Gruesome histories behind Valentine’s Day

Maria Martinez • February 14, 2007

During this time of year, the days are getting longer. As a result of the increasing light, you might hear birds chirping and plenty of animals coming out to mate. Because this is the perfect time for animals to pair up, it seems reasonable that people would also join together in love.