Daily Sundial

Letters to the Editor

defaultuser • March 28, 2007

In response to "Protesters rally against Iraq war," originally published March 26. I am responding to this paper's continued bias reporting and lack of concern about the change of terrorists' tactics in Iraq. One such disturbing tactic I am talking about is the use of upgrading chlorine to a chemical/biological weapon.

Bill Handel discusses immigration in Speak Your Mind lecture

Kristen Whitehurst • March 28, 2007

Radio personality Bill Handel discussed arguments in favor of allowing illegal immigration, while countering that some are invalid at Tuesday's "Speak Your Mind" lecture held at the USU's Plaza del Sol Performance Hall. Among the arguments that the 640 AM KFI morning show host discussed were that illegal immigration allows people to do the work that no one wants to do, provides cheaper goods and services, is healthy for the economy, and increases cultural diversity.

Institute for globalization, gender and democracy

Danielle R. Swopes • March 28, 2007

Hold conferences. Conduct research. Create new courses and curriculums. Identify problems, and come up with ways to solve them. Inspire. These are the goals of the Institute for Globalization, Gender and Democracy at California State University, Northridge.

A.S. reserve accounts nearly drained by students, clubs

Katie Sheehy • March 28, 2007

Funding for clubs and organizations was yet again the primary issue for many members of the Associated Students Senate during Tuesdays meeting. With all financial actions having been approved for the week, there is currently $5,869 available in unallocated reserves and $3,902 in academically related reserves available for all clubs and organizations until the end of the school year.

Matadors tough it out against Pacific

Debby von Winckelmann • March 28, 2007

It didn't look good for the CSUN women's tennis team when Junior Ana Matijasevic fell to the court in pain during her singles match at the Northridge Tennis Complex on Sunday. The Matadors needed Matijasevic to win her match against University of the Pacific's Carla Tamborini in order to get the overall win, but Matijasevic was already down a set and 4-1 in the second set when her ankle turned and her calf pulled, sending her to the court surface.

CSUN community considers benefits, consequences of rec center

Hilda Yeghishian • March 28, 2007

University Student Union fees will be rising once again in the fall if the Student Recreation Center referendum passes at the polls on April 17-18. The newly proposed Student REC Center would cost approximately $70 million and encompass 125,000 square feet.

Greek societies need to look beyond surface

Marla Schevker • March 28, 2007

Stereotypical sororities and fraternities are perfect and accept nothing less. They have perfect-looking members who have perfect bodies and though they might not have perfect grades, it's okay because school isn't important. That's not true at all. While I may not be brave enough to break away from my shyness and pledge a sorority, I've met people in both sororities and fraternities on campus.

Gibson debacle harmful for all involved

Katrina Mossberger • March 27, 2007

After the insane fallout and the highly polarized sides to the Mel Gibson debacle, any amount of amusement from me is gone. Instead, I'm depressed as everyone involved has come out looking a little worse for wear. I have not seen Gibson's film "Apocalypto" because by all accounts it was too violent for my tastes.

Groups have to reserve right to deny membership

Jocelyn Swartz • March 27, 2007

When a student calls home to discuss college with their parents or a childhood friend, each one is bound to mention a group that they are, or perhaps are not, a part of. They may deeply wish to be a part of this group but were never admitted, or in some cases did gain access and were later asked to leave.

Mel Gibson lashes out during ‘Apocalypto’ screening

defaultuser • March 27, 2007

Mel Gibson was at the center of an uproar Thursday night at the Armer Theater in Manzanita Hall at CSUN when a Central American Studies professor spoke out against the way Mayans are depicted in Gibson's film "Apocalypto." Central American Studies Professor Dr.

CSUN’s Apollo Night entertains students, draws performers

Natalie A. Cole • March 27, 2007

The doors to the Northridge Center were opened at 7 p.m. on Thursday. A crowd of students stood in line with their tickets for a night of entertainment and good laughs. The stage was cleared and four microphones stood at ground level directly in front of the stage, which was decorated with 93.

A.S. committee mulls changes in 2007-08 budget language

Hilda Yeghishian • March 27, 2007

The Associated Students Finance Committee members discussed next year's annual budget language and made recommendations totaling $5,540 at Monday's finance meeting. Director of Finance Adam Haverstock discussed possible changes to next year's budget language.