Daily Sundial

Summer kite exhibit flies in Oviatt lobby

Rabeeah Patail • June 29, 2007

A myriad of colored kites hanging from the ceiling under a dimly lit lobby have become the main attraction in the Oviatt Library. The "Art In the Sky" exhibit, which has been on display since June 13, has come back by popular demand since its first viewing last summer.

AS senators fight for new engineering lab

William Gruenberg • June 29, 2007

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has designated a new room for the computer engineering design lab that will now be accessible to all engineering students. Last year, the Department of Academic Resources and Planning was asked to re-allocate space needed for projected growth within the college's nursing program.

Miller delivers in smart drama

David Moll • June 29, 2007

I wouldn't want to keep her highness waiting," Pierre grumbles as he heads for the door. Begrudging his assignment to interview a disposable pop idol, Pierre wears exhaustion and apathy on his sleeve as he plods off to the curbside, hailing a cab. Katya is fashionably late; Pierre is incredibly gruff.

Song titles may make ‘Insomniac’ a snooze

Ronald Montoya • June 25, 2007

Insomniac," Enrique Iglesias' eighth album, earned its name after the nearly four years of sleepless nights and restless days spent recording it. The period of time between his last album and this one is surprising, since Iglesias had previously released seven albums in eight years.

What’s an employee worth?

defaultuser • June 22, 2007

To the reader: When we published an article near the end of last semester that detailed the large difference between two professors' salaries, it created an uproar at one Faculty Senate meeting, which was a wake-up call for all of us. Knowledge is power: Faculty members throughout the California State University system need equitable pay.

Pelvic pain an early sign of ovarian cancer

Ariel Galura • June 22, 2007

Ovarian cancer, also known as the "silent killer" due to symptoms occurring late, may no longer be so silent. According to cancer experts from the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, identifiable symptoms for ovarian cancer may exist in early stages.

Business student Paraprofessional of the Year

Rabeeah Patail • June 22, 2007

Standing behind the front desk, Vanessa Zamora answers the phone. She sits back down to schedule an appointment while assisting incoming students. Standing back up again, Zamora looks at the clock that has just struck 11 a.m. She then stares at the packed lounge occupied by students.

Multi-level public safety facility opens

William Gruenberg • June 22, 2007

The new public safety building officially opened its doors to the public Tuesday in an open house and dedication ceremony which featured a posting of colors, speeches by top university figures, and tours of the facilities. Previously, the public safety department was headquartered in CSUN's residential housing.

New top assistant coach for women’s team

Wes Minor • June 22, 2007

In an effort to improve for next season, the Matador women's basketball team has added Abby Vaughan as an assistant coach. Vaughan, originally from San Diego, comes to CSUN from San Jose State where she was the top assistant coach during the 2006-07 season.

Mayor plans to conserve water

Doug Weaver • June 22, 2007

Mayor Villaraigosa's office released a plan Wednesday calling on Los Angeles residents to reduce water usage by 10 percent, stating that this summer's predicted record high temperatures as well as near record low rainfall and Sierra snow pack could spell the beginning of a perfect storm for drought conditions for Southern California.

Legislation to increase grants

Ariel Galura • June 22, 2007

Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives introduced legislation that will increase college financial aid by nearly $20 billion over the next five years, while also aiming to cut the interest rate on federally subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent, costing U.

Icon Angela Davis still working for change

Kim Ryan • June 22, 2007

In the early '70s, she was a symbol of revolution, her huge afro gracing the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted List making her the third female in history to earn such notoriety. Angela Y. Davis first gained national attention in 1970 for being fired from her position as a philosophy professor at UCLA because of her membership in the Communist Party.