The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Students urge governor to support Dream Act

Alyssa Lofgren September 25, 2007
Students, faculty members and employees of California's public universities may contact Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office today to urge him to sign a bill that would allow undocumented students to apply for non-competitive state financial aid. Bills have 30 days to pass legislation, and Schwarzenegger must make a final decision regarding this bill, the California Dream Act, by Oct.

Runners muddle through in Malibu

Denys Nazarov September 25, 2007
A day after heavy rainfall, CSUN's men's and women's cross country teams raced over grass and mud against opponents who came from as far as Ohio to compete at the Pepperdine University Invitational in Malibu, Calif on Saturday. Although the men's team did not officially score because it lost one of the five men necessary for scoring due to an injury in the 8-kilometer race, head coach Don Strametz said he is satisfied with the results and expects both men's and women's teams to perform even better at the upcoming UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept.

From the times of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare

Harriet Miranda September 25, 2007
Wandering past several bookcases in the Oviatt Library, students look for a quiet place to study, a computer from which to print out their assignments or for their friends in private study rooms. What students may not realize is that the campus library houses many special collections, such as artifacts from the Elizabethan era of the 16th century, which are exhibited in the C.

Quality of women’s restrooms at CSUN suffer from poor care

Alyssa Lofgren September 25, 2007
I have accepted that my bladder is not especially efficient. I have grown accustomed to frequent bathroom breaks, and I fully expect that nature will call at the most inopportune times. By acknowledging this, I have been able to make a tenuous peace with my body, accepting the sad fact that I will never be able to speed by rest stops on the highway.

CSUN golden goal gives Matadors 2-1 win over Hawai’i

Ivan Yeo September 25, 2007
The CSUN women's soccer team saved its best for last Friday afternoon against the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine. Trailing 1-0 with a little less than two minutes to play in regulation, senior midfielder Susie Mischenko scored to tie the game in the 88th minute, sending the match into sudden death overtime.

Buying from Wal-Mart not worth it

Melissa Mills September 25, 2007
With the high cost of living, especially in Southern California, a possible recession and unemployment at an all time high, we are all looking for bargains. When thinking about saving money, one retailer stands out more then the rest, Wal-Mart. Who can resist when their commercials show us the cute, little, yellow smiley face reducing prices further, making us feel all warm and fuzzy.

Finance committee recommends magazine, club funding

Megan McFadden September 25, 2007
The Associated Students Finance Committee approved to recommend funding for student organization campus events, student club representatives to attend conferences and lowered requested funding to their own proposals. The seven-member committee recommended that $8,000 be allocated to the A.

BSU members wear black to support Jena 6

Daniel Williams September 25, 2007
A rally to help spread awareness of the Jena 6 teens was held in front of the Oviatt Library Thursday. The Black Student Union, all of whom wore black as part of the protest, held the rally to help spread awareness for the case of Mychal Bell. Members informed any person passing by who stopped to listen about Bell's case, who is one of the Jena 6.

BSU raises awareness for Jena 6

Katie Dibene September 24, 2007
CSUN's Black Student Union (BSU) held an awareness forum Thursday to help spread the word to fellow students in support and awareness of the six black students in Jena, La., known as the "Jena Six," who have been indicted with what many consider unfair racially motivated charges.

Big West gets bigger

Debby von Winckelmann September 24, 2007
The Big West Conference expanded to nine teams this season with the addition of UC Davis, which officially joined the confernce on July 1. CSUN has faced UC Davis many times, as the Aggies have spent the last four years undergoing a reclassification from Division II to Division I.

Reed responds to salary criticisms

Nicole Wilcox September 24, 2007
California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed discussed the recent executive salary increases, next year's budget and the possibility of more tuition hikes in 2008 with student reporters during a teleconference Thursday afternoon. Reed tackled the big issue from last week, the CSU Board of Trustees approving an increase in executive compensation, which is retroactive to July 1, 2007.

An Open Letter to fellow TAs, GAs, and ISAs

defaultuser September 24, 2007
For many of us, it's the same old story with Cal State Northridge: no health benefits and no fee waiver, even though our UAW contract states that we're entitled to them. The university apparently doesn't respect us and doesn't fear us. Yet, we provide a service to the university that's essential for its functioning.
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