Daily Sundial

Matadors go down fighting for first win

Debby von Winckelmann • January 23, 2008

While most of CSUN's students enjoyed a nice long winter vacation, the women's basketball team just couldn't get a break. The Matadors are still fighting for their first win of the season and are now 0-15 overall and 0-5 in Big West play after losing their most recent game 67-48 to UC Riverside (5-9, 3-0 Big West) last Wednesday at the Matadome.

Black leaders aim to provide solutions

Cynthia Gomez • January 23, 2008

In dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to continue with the civil rights movement, Dr. Norris Dorsey, a business administration lecturer at CSUN, and The Brothers Speaker Series presented a panel discussion titled, "Man-to-Man Action Plan: Actions Speak Louder Than Words!" last Friday in the University Student Union Grand Salon.

Game day in the life of Jonathan Heard

Alonso Tacanga • January 23, 2008

Come on ref! You're missing a good game!" said the custodian, implying at least partial blindness by the referees at the CSUN-Utah Valley State basketball game. The man, who had earlier accompanied Northridge's Jonathan Heard while he practiced, proceeded, "You blew that one!" The custodian, along with 1,000 other fans attending the game were voicing their disapproval after a no-call following Heard's missed dunk-attempt on a breakaway.

Spring A.S. senate lacks senators, 11 vacancies

Megan McFadden • January 23, 2008

The first Associated Students Senate meeting of the spring semester was short and quiet with only 15 of the 26 Board positions currently filled. The 11 vacancies come after five students were deemed illegible after not participating in the A.S. Retreat from Jan.

Queer studies approved for next fall

Danette Spiers • January 23, 2008

A degree program that will allow students the opportunity to explore different theories of sexuality and examine various Los Angeles-based gay, lesbian and queer organizations next semester was recently approved. Students will be offered classes that examine such subjects and earn a minor in queer studies, which was approved by the Educational Policy Committee.

Why did Clinton choose CSUN?

William Kammer • January 18, 2008

Senator Hillary Clinton and Congressman Brad Sherman called Northridge and New Orleans a "tale of two cities." When asked why Clinton decided on CSUN to have an event, Sherman said the reason was partially because it would be, "especially good to be in Northridge on the 14th anniversary.

Spunky ‘Juno’ brings light to teen pregnancy with wit and humor

Stephanie Olmedo • January 18, 2008

STEPHANIE OLMEDO staff Reporter In the movie "Juno," an uncommon love and a comfortable chair leads to Juno MacGuff and Paulie Bleeker's first sexual encounter - and then, Juno's pregnancy. Ellen Page plays Juno MacGuff, a wise-cracking, quick- tongued 16-year-old girl who sleeps with her friend, Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera), a lanky boy on the track team.

‘Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story’ has audiences singing its praise

Anthony Graham • January 18, 2008

In many ways, an over-the-top comedy like "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" is tough to review. Is there anything in this world more subjective than your sense of humor? Don't think too hard on that one. What you really need to ask yourself is, did I ever see that movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" starring Will Ferrell? And, did I like it? If your answer to both questions is "yes," then you need to see "Walk Hard" because it's funnier.

Want soldiers to leave Iraq? Vote Democrat

Dylan Miles • January 18, 2008

Almost every day this past year, I have had the displeasure, as a U.S. citizen, to read about the abundance of chaos and aggression that abounds in Iraq because of this country's stance on terrorism and the spreading of democracy. In the upcoming presidential election of 2008, there are many issues that most people can relate to such as abortion, social security, health care and immigration.

While you were out: Matadors are first, undefeated in Big West

Alonso Tacanga • January 18, 2008

Once finals' week was done, so were most of the Matadors' rivals. The Northridge men's basketball team went 7-1 over the winter break span, defeating Big West Conference rivals Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, Pacific, UC Davis and Riverside, for a 5-0 start in conference play.

Franklin goes to Galaxy in first round

Debby von Winckelmann • January 18, 2008

Sean Franklin, the Matadors' senior defenseman, was selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first round of the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Friday. As the draft's fourth overall pick, Franklin is the earliest selection ever from CSUN. Head coach Terry Davila said Franklin fits the Galaxy's needs and he could make a contribution to the team next year.

Tresvant’s treys topple UCR Highlanders 66-62

Alonso Tacanga • January 18, 2008

In what players called a "wakeup-call game," the Matadors almost didn't get up in time from a nightmare. Deon Tresvant's three-pointers down the stretch, however, provided the alarm clock. Northridge trailed throughout the game, only to come back -yet again- in the final minutes, to stay perfect in the Big West Conference with a 66-62 win at pesky Riverside on Wednesday night.