Daily Sundial

Raising awareness on alcohol abuse

Jessica Hager • February 27, 2008

In an ongoing effort to reduce alcohol abuse among students, CSUN is one of eight California universities to receive part of a $700,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The grant is part of a project that brings California Highway Patrol, local campus police and university communities together to implement an alcohol awareness campaign, stated the California OTS website.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • February 27, 2008

Dear Editor, I am graduating this semester and I thought I would not feel right about leaving without thanking a few people. First, I would like to thank president Koester for doing everything she could to alleviate our parking issues for this semester.

Students protest at governor’s visit

Alonso Yanez • February 27, 2008

Hey hey, ho ho, tuition increase has got to go! "Hey Arnold, what do you say? How many students have you cut today?!" These are some of the phrases dozens of demonstrators chanted yesterday at Plaza del Sol at noon to protest against the 10 percent tuition increase proposed for CSUs and UCs while Gov.

College of Education enrollment falls short

Anthony Graham • February 27, 2008

The number of full-time equivalent students (FTES) in CSUN's College of Education has fallen short of the annual projections for the 2007-08 academic year, the preliminary draft released by Academic Affairs indicates. The targeted number of FTES in the Michael D.

Unplugged: Tossing the tube

Sean Campe • February 27, 2008

Hi, my name is Sean and I'm a recovering Television addict. I've been doing pretty well, but you know every now and then I'll be at friend's house, or with my parents and I'll give in to an hour or two. But on my own, I've been strong and sober for what's about to float into eight months now.

Will fliers circulating dirt change voters’ minds in Ohio?

Tiffany Kelly • February 27, 2008

Shame on you, shame on you!" said Sen. Hillary Clinton on Saturday. No, she wasn't scolding her dog for eating Friday night's dinner or her husband for having another affair. She was talking to her competition in the democratic primaries: current front-runner Sen.

Textbooks undergo changes in 2010

Tawny Gestuvo • February 27, 2008

College students are currently waiting for California Assembly Bill 1548, the College Textbook Transparency Act, to take effect in 2010. Signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in October 2007, AB 1548 requires publishers to print changes made on or inside of textbooks, distinguishing them from previous editions.

Northridge wins 2 of 5 in Houston tournament

Debby von Winckelmann • February 27, 2008

The Cal State Northridge women's softball team closed out its preseason tournament schedule with two wins and three losses at the three-day Houston Marriott Classic at the University of Houston over the weekend. The Matadors opened play on Friday with a loss to Boston University, 3-0, and to their 16th-ranked hosts, the Houston Cougars, 3-1.

Nanotech observers consider its impact on health and safety

Cynthia Gomez • February 27, 2008

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health invited students, professors and other members of the public last Wednesday to the 2008 Environmental and Occupational Health Technical Symposium, "Nanotechnology: Science and Safety." Approximately 200 people attended the event, which focused on the fundamentals of nanotechnology and the health and safety impacts of nanotechnology.

Creative dating on a student budget

Eileen Mansoorian • February 27, 2008

When you start dating someone it's all about getting to know them and no one said it requires an $80 dinner to do so. What people may forget is there are plenty of things to do on a date that don't involve spending a lot of money. Skip the conventional dinner and a movie and try something different.

Matadors continue winning streak, defeat Pacific, Davis

Donna Gould • February 27, 2008

The CSUN women's tennis team continued its impressive start to the season by defeating Big West Conference rivals Pacific and University of California, Davis this past weekend. The Matadors (5-0, 4-0 Big West) went into the matches ranked No. 67 in the country.

Matadors open 2008 season

Debby von Winckelmann • February 27, 2008

The Cal State Northridge baseball team got its first win of 2008 in the opening series against Northwestern over the weekend. The Matadors took Sunday's game 17-9, to prevent a sweep after losing on Friday 13-7 and Saturday, 3-2. Junior Richard Cates led the offensive effort in the series, hitting .