Daily Sundial

Thanksgiving air travel not as difficult as many expected

Erin Resnick • December 5, 2007

Travelers in the Los Angeles area were pleasantly surprised this week as LAX travel proved to be nothing short of smooth flying, even on November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving, which is considered the busiest travel day of the year. Many thought traveling Wednesday would be an absolute nightmare.

Candidate pushes to end tip taxation

Erin Resnick • December 5, 2007

A drop in college tuition doesn't look too promising for the near future, but this upcoming election Texas Senator Ron Paul is fighting on the side of many students who work in the service industry, as he introduces the Tax Free Tips Act, a law that would exempt all workers from being taxed on the tips they receive.

Marchers protest Annapolis talks

Erin Resnick • December 5, 2007

Local organizations gathered in Hollywood last week to protest the United States' involvement in several areas of the Middle East. In particular, the focus was on the peace talks that were to take place in Annapolis, Md. The event drew more than 30 protesters and was comprised of various non-profit activist organizations that shared the same frustrations with the George W.

OneRepublic delivers motivating lyrics and catchy tunes

Danielle Directo • December 5, 2007

In every social circle, there's the one friend who always offers the shoulder to cry upon, the sleeve to wipe your nose on and the reassurance that everything will be alright, but they won't do you the favor of shaking you to your senses, telling you to buck up and take it like an adult.

Matadors upset at home by UC Irvine

Daniel Williams • December 5, 2007

The Matadors ice hockey team ended the first half of their season with a 4-2 loss to UC Irvine at the Valley Ice Center on Saturday. The game was the lowest scoring of the season, beating out CSUN's previous match against UCI which the Matadors won 5-3. CSUN managed only two goals Saturday, resulting in their weakest offensive outing against a Pacific Division team all season.

ZBT hosts charity powder-puff games

Denys Nazarov • December 5, 2007

Temperatures dropped to the low 50s as the women of Alpha Phi sorority lined up at dusk and prepared to face their opponent, Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, in the final game of football for the title of Powder-puff champions at CSUN's North field on Saturday.

Family expert gives talk on marriage and relationships

Harriet Miranda • December 4, 2007

Author and family and relationship expert Stephanie Coont talked on Wendesday night about historical perspectives of marriage and the new alternatives for successful relationships without the institution of marriage. Held in the Whitsett Room in Sierra Hall, the talk started at 7 p.

Driving wrong way in parking lots illegal

Harriet Miranda • December 4, 2007

Students honk and yell at one another on any given day as lines to find parking spots flow alongside parking lots. Sometimes, students resort to necessary means to try to arrive to class on time. Sometimes, it's offering students rides to their cars to ensure they attain that spot.

Medical marijuana

Katherine Briggs • December 4, 2007

California's Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the United States. Prop. 215 doesn't legalize marijuana. It ensures that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes.

Organizations should collaborate to improve oil spill problems

Harriet Miranda • December 4, 2007

About three weeks ago a container ship crashed into the San Francisco Bay Bridge, spilling 58,000 gallons of oil into the water. Reports by different news organizations have claimed that there was a mishandling of the situation, that a "lapse in communication" on the part of the Coast Guard is to blame for the untimely response of the oil spill that shut down fishing, leisure activities and altogether interrupted marine life in the area.

Unlucky 7 for CSUN

Ivan Yeo • December 4, 2007

Seven turned out to be an unlucky number for the CSUN women's basketball team Friday night. In a showdown of 0-6 teams, it was the San Jose State Spartans who came away with their first win of the season on Friday night, as they held off the Matadors 59-55 at the Matadome.

Immigration can’t stop, since U.S. labor force needs to grow

Maliha Jafri • December 4, 2007

Immigration, protection of the United States' borders and the labor force share a wound that has yet to heal. Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani attacked each other in the recent debate on the issue of illegal immigration. Romney accused Giuliani of allowing his city to become a "sanctuary" for illegal immigrants.