Daily Sundial

Student dies, frat brothers remember him

TINA HELWAJIAN • June 6, 2008

Antonio Galvan Jr. was majoring in business at CSUN with the hopes of becoming the chief executive officer of a successful company and retiring by age 40.?This dream is no longer possible because his life was cut short on June 1. He was 28. Galvan was driving home northbound on Interstate 5 south of Roxford Street in the early hours of the morning when he collided with another vehicle.

Pundits explain why gas prices soar

Theresa Wray • June 6, 2008

A Pan-African studies major said she had to cut back on going to the movies and other social events to save money.??? "When I want to go around town, my boyfriend either drives me or I'll walk or ride my scooter," said Krystal Sims, who lives in the campus dorms.

Former A.S. president vetoes 14 campus budgets

Dessiraee Eleby • June 6, 2008

Eighteen A.S. budget items, including campus programs that benefit students' safety, awareness and tutoring, may lose funding they receive from the A.S. government for the 2008-09 academic year. Adam Haverstock, the former student president, vetoed?a total of?$177,572 of funding from three sections of the newly proposed $6.

Last online voting system also failed

Monica Duester • June 6, 2008

Though an online voting system resulted in the loss of 232 students' votes during last semester's election for the 2008-09 A.S. presidency, it was not the first time an online voting system failed during an A.S. election. EBallot, a third-party vendor specializing in Web-based elections, previously administered online A.

232 students’ online votes lost to neglect

Monica Duester • June 6, 2008

A faulty online voting system and a lack of coordination resulted in 232 lost student votes during last semester's election for the 2008-09 A.S. presidency. Three hours after students cast their votes online for Adam Haverstock, who was A.S. president at the time, or Miguel Segura, who was ultimately declared the new A.

Psychology lab closes, animals find homes

TINA HELWAJIAN • June 6, 2008

The closing of the psychology department's on-campus animal lab has driven CSUN to contribute hundreds of animals to the New Life Animal Sanctuary. In November 2007, Paul Skolnick, the chair of the psychology department, informed the faculty that they would be converting the psychology animal facilities into human subjects research cubicles, said Donna F.

Departments on campus scramble to find ways to cut back on costs

Theresa Wray • June 6, 2008

Departments on campus are looking for ways to decrease their operational costs to prepare for a shortfall in state funding, which could range from $12 to $22 million during the 2008-09 academic year. Academic Affairs has put aside a one-time lump sum of $5 million dollars to combat the impending budgetary shortfall.

‘SATC’ fans party on roof of Sierra Hall

Libby Johnson • June 6, 2008

A student planning committee used student fee dollars to kick off the summer with a whole lot of Sex and the City on the rooftop of Sierra Hall on May 30. A select number of guests drank virgin Cosmos from pink plastic martini glasses as Frank Sinatra music played in the background at the "mocktail" event.

New country music album not much of a jewel at all

TINA HELWAJIAN • June 6, 2008

Jewel has been captivating music lovers for years with her unique voice and contemporary folk style songs, as demonstrated in her 1995 debut album, "Pieces Of You" (Atlantic/Wea), which went platinum 11 times. Smash hits such as "You Were Meant For Me" and "Foolish Games" left fans wanting more of this native Alaskan's music.

Weezer tests new waters, remains with what works in new album

Susannah Reynolds • June 6, 2008

Weezer's new self-titled album, which was released last Tuesday, is a mix of rock, slow melodies, or a mixture of the two. The song, "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived," showcases a variety of styles, a bit like hip-hop at first, with sirens blaring in the background and later transitions to a guitar and drum beat, then to a slow melody, and finally to a marching band sound with just drums playing.

There was’kung fu fighting’ for Sherman Oaks audience

Libby Johnson • June 6, 2008

Get ready to feel the thunda! "Kung Fu Panda" high kicked into theaters June 6, telling the tale of a sweet, but clumsy Panda named Po (Jack Black), who dreams of fighting with the legendary Furious Five. When it's time to select the Dragon Warrior, Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim), however, he ends up choosing Po rather than Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Viper (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross), Monkey (Jackie Chan), or Mantis (Seth Rogen).

Matador track, field earns shot at NCAA Championships

Debby von Winckelmann • June 6, 2008

The Cal State Northridge track and field team competed in the West Regional Championships at Matador Track Complex on May 30 and 31, with six Matadors earning automatic berths to the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Four additional athletes were awarded at-large selections for a school record of 10 athletes qualified to compete in the national championships, which will take place at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on June 11 through June 14.