Daily Sundial

Students welcomed back with free food

Chrystal King • August 28, 2007

The event to officially welcome all CSUN students, the Welcome All Matadors Picnic, or WAM, kicked off on Monday at 11:30 am on the Bayramian Lawn. As DJ Kai played a mix of hip-hop, Top 40 and classic rock, hundreds of students walked the lawn and pavement, getting to know one another and discovering what CSUN has to offer.

Professors awarded grant of $12,000

Danielle Directo • August 28, 2007

Three CSUN professors were each awarded a $12,000 fellowship by the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation March 1 for their research on business, economic and public safety issues that impact the lives of Los Angeles citizens. Chicano/a and women's studies professor Marta Lopez-Garza, history professor Josh Sides and urban studies professor Ward Thomas were granted the recipients.

Campus takes steps to becoming greener

Erin Resnick • August 28, 2007

Right now, CSUN remains greener than most California colleges and universities when it comes to its methods for conserving and recycling water and energy. As global warming becomes more of a modern day reality, rather than just a future threat, the pressure continues to be placed on higher education institutions across the globe to set the prime example by becoming as environmentally conscious as possible.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • August 28, 2007

Dear Sundial, I very much appreciated your op-ed pieces on parking. May I suggest that you do a follow-up article regarding ways to improve the situation? Each new parking space in a structure that the university has to build costs $16,000 to $18,000.

Welcome to Your CSUNSpot

Daily Sundial • August 24, 2007

Community is a concern for us here at the Sundial. As numerous opinion pieces and A.S. presidents have lamented before, CSUN is distinctly lacking in community. To that effect we have created CSunSpot. CSunSpot is a place for you, the readers, to share your experiences with the CSUN community.

Women’s soccer preview

Brandon Der Avanessian • August 24, 2007

Matador head women's soccer coach Keith West has high hopes for his 2007 squad, despite one of the toughest schedules the team has ever seen. The team will play UCLA and Florida State, two of the NCAA Final Four teams from 2006. The schedule also features matchups with Sweet 16 team Illinois, as well as a game against Long Beach State, currently ranked number one in the Big West Conference Pre-season Coach's Poll.

Professor strives to strengthen ties between CSUN and China

Daniel Williams • August 24, 2007

CSUN has helped the United States and China shape a mutually beneficial and friendly relationship for the past 25 years. Dr. Zhixin (Justine) Su is the coordinator for International Programs, but that is not her only responsibility. Su is also the director of the China Institute, a program designed to serve as a channel of communication and education between China and CSUN.

CSUN receives $1 million to prep students for college

Talynn Soghomonians • August 24, 2007

CSUN received a $1 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education to set up the Upward Bound Project, which will assist 50 high school students from low-income families to prepare for college. "This project gives unprivileged students the opportunity to receive academic assistance, financial aid and tutoring in mathematics, literature, science and foreign languages, which are core subject areas," said Javier Hernandez, director of CSUN's Student Outreach and Recruitment Services.

Starbucks passes buck on to students

Maliha Jafri • August 24, 2007

Starbucks prices are being hiked once again and consumers' pockets are taking a hit. As of July 31, Starbucks prices have increased for the second time in less than a year. The cost of a 12-ounce "tall" latte used to range from $2.45 to $3.15, depending on the location.

Finding cheap places to grub off campus

Meredith Sweet • August 24, 2007

With an hour-long lunch break everyday throughout the course of a few weeks, a CSUN student could easily go to every eatery on campus. For students that enjoy a bit more variety, there are more than 20 restaurants within walking distance of the campus. Several of these restaurants offer student discounts, which is a welcome relief for those students who cannot afford to go to sit-down restaurants on a regular basis.

Bookstore offers e-solutions to overpriced printed books

Nicole Sharp • August 24, 2007

A recent report released June 1 to the U.S. Congress could have California State University students without textbooks in their campuses' bookstore. The report, "Turn the Page: Making College Textbooks More Affordable," was released by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (ACSFA).

Confessions of a Catholic Child uses humor to confront religion

Talynn Soghomonians • August 23, 2007

It's almost judgment day and true to the Catholic faith, sins have to be forgiven in order to enter the pearly gates of Heaven. Yet, this is much easier said than done-especially when time is limited. In Elizabeth Appell's production "Confessions of a Catholic Child," 70-something-year-old Regina (Sandra Lafferty) is cancer-stricken and ready as ever to leave this world behind.