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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Music professor hopes to introduce fresh opportunities

Nicole Wilcox September 6, 2007
Down the halls of Cypress Hall, the sound of an elegantly beautiful piano is heard as Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov, the new assistant professor in the music department, easily produces a sense of calm as he plays the piano. Rachmanov started playing the piano while living in Moscow when he was six-years-old.

Outdoor theatre wraps up another year of free Shakespeare

Hilda Yeghishian September 6, 2007
The Independent Shakespeare Company wrapped up its fourth summer of "Free Shakespeare in Barnsdall Park" on Sept. 2 with its final performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The dynamic characters originally found in William Shakespeare's play were well represented by the experienced actors of the ISC.

A.S. Senate slashes funding for Chicana/o event

Megan McFadden September 5, 2007
Associated Students Senate turned down the CSUN Chicana/o Graduate Student Association request for full funding on an upcoming event at the A.S. Senate meeting yesterday afternoon. About 15 students came to the meeting in support of CGSA and 10 spoke to the Senate trying to urge the approval of their funding request for $7,000 or even half that amount.

Leisure and play center encourages children’s play

Katie Dibene September 5, 2007
Imagine standing atop a 30-foot-high wooden pole that sways with every change in the wind, then leaping to catch a ring that's 12 feet above, trusting that those below won't let them fall. This type of experience is all in a day's work for the CSUN Center for the Study of Leisure and Play through the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management.

Center pushes for national ‘no junk mail’ registry

Megan McFadden September 5, 2007
A recent study by the Consumer Research Institute found that 91 percent of American adults know about the FCC's Do Not Call list, the registry that brings unwanted telemarketing calls to an end. The Center for a New American Dream, a national organization that "helps Americans take responsibility in protecting the environment, promote social justice and enhance the quality of life," is seeking to create a similar list for junk mail or advertisement mail sent out in bulk.

Professors work to green L.A.

Harriet Miranda September 5, 2007
It may be difficult for some students to understand that CSUN is far more than a place for learning. The exchange of ideas and information may be a substantial part of why students are here, but it's not what solely defines the university. Shawna Dark, professor of geography at CSUN, is an example of how the work of professors and students has influence outside of the campus setting.

Katrina survivors still struggle two years later

Alyssa Lofgren September 5, 2007
Two years ago, Hurricane Katrina swept through Mississippi and Louisiana. It destroyed homes, community centers, places of worship, parks and historical landmarks. Its effect were far-reaching, and though our government mostly ignored the plight of its displaced people, the hurricane's devastation was felt throughout the country.

Matadors Defeat Detroit 6-1

Ivan Yeo September 5, 2007
The temperature at Matador Soccer Field wasn't the only thing that was blazing hot on Friday afternoon. The CSUN men's soccer team was on fire at both ends of the field in its season opener against the University of Detroit Titans. On offense, the Matadors fired off 22 shots, 11 in each half, while their defense held the Titans to only nine attempts, resulting in a 6-1 rout of Detroit.

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Daily Sundial September 5, 2007
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Road remains rough for CSUN against ranked foes

Ivan Yeo September 5, 2007
The CSUN women's volleyball team certainly showed it was capable of playing to the level of the USC Trojans, who came into Thursday's match at the Galen Center as the fourth-ranked team in the nation. However, the Trojans seemed to have a little something extra in the tank, as USC overcame slow starts in all three games to sweep the Matadors in straight sets by scores of 30-18, 20-22 and 31-29 in CSUN's opening game of the USC Classic Tournament.

Kanye and 50 Cent profit from a rivalry

Chrystal King September 5, 2007
If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11 ? I won't put out anymore solo albums. These were the words said by multi-platinum selling rap artist 50 Cent in an interview posted on the hip-hop Web site www.SOHH.com. Kanye West responded to 50 Cent's comments when he said, "I really like 50.

Matadors win season opener

Ivan Yeo September 4, 2007
The CSUN Matador women's volleyball team opened their season with a busy weekend in Seattle. The Matadors started their 2007 season on Aug. 24 at the Husky Classic at the University of Washington with two five-game matches. CSUN split both matches, but then stalled in its tournament finale against the host Huskies, who swept the Matadors convincingly.
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