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

Protests show generation’s strength after Jena 6

Chrystal King September 24, 2007
It seems we've come a long way, from abolition, to the civil rights movement, to the implementation of affirmative action. Our own parents and grandparents fought, protested, boycotted and marched so that minorities, especially African Americans, could drink from the same water fountains, receive service from the same restaurants and earn an education in the same schools as the white majority.

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.

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.

CSUN loses to Lobos

Debby von Winckelmann September 24, 2007
The CSUN men's soccer team lost 4-0 to No. 28 New Mexico at Matador Soccer Field on Thursday in a non-conference match. The Matadors took seven shots during the game, but were unable to put any of those shots into the goal.

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.

Childlike and surreal: Cosima Von Bonin’s art explores life

Ashley Mcskimming September 20, 2007
Visitors wandering through the Cosima Von Bonin: Roger and Out exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles this past Friday morning took much interest in the unique and challenging display of art. Cosima Von Bonin: Roger and Out, the first solo museum exhibition in the United States for German artist Cosima von Bonin, will be on view at MOCA Grand Avenue starting September 16 through January 7, 2008 and includes approximately 50 artworks from 1990 to the present.

Queen Elizabeth I exhibit portrays exquisite fashion design

Jesus Moreno September 20, 2007
The ubiquitous trend of art which has been seen throughout the entire world, dating back to the 1500s ranging from Paris, New York, and which has now invaded CSUN with its epidemic, is here to stay until December 20, 2007. Magnetically attracting numerous amounts of people, these powerful stories through words, pictures and clothing manipulate the mind, keeping the spectator in a trance state.

Ramadan: A Time For Reflection

defaultuser September 20, 2007
Ramadan is a month of reflection and introspection shared among the estimated 1.5 billion people on earth who practice Islam. For 30 days, Muslims make the commitment not to eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Although this might seem like torture to many observers, most Muslims look forward to going on this spiritual journey taking action to strengthen their bond with their creator.

Young artist stirs controversy with abstract art abilities

Daniel Williams September 20, 2007
Award winning film director Amir Bar-Lev has a new documentary set for limited release in Los Angeles and New York Oct 5. "My Kid Could Paint That" is a documentary about the Olmstead family, and what makes the family noteworthy is their young daughter.

Campus Voice

defaultuser September 20, 2007
Not if you get Tasered for it. People should be able to articulate themselves even if the questions are a little bit controversial because that's what freedom of speech is about.

CSUN takes on New Mexico today

Debby von Winckelmann September 20, 2007
The CSUN men's soccer team returns to Matador Soccer Field at 4 p.m. today to face the 28th-ranked New Mexico Lobos. The Matadors are on a two-game winning streak after beating Cleveland State 2-0 and UNLV 1-0 in the UNLV Adidas Invitational in Las Vegas last weekend.
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