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

$100 punishment for pot use is petty cash

Jessica Estrada February 2, 2011

When the New Year’s bells rang, smoking pot in California got a little less criminal and it could it be a slippery slope toward it not being a crime at all. As of Jan. 1, 2011, marijuana smokers caught...

TMI: Wikileaks warrants public outrage

Alison Geller February 2, 2011

In the past year, Wikileaks has made headlines with their controversial release of classified diplomatic cables and documents on their website. Many journalists, librarians and others have made the claim...

CSUN implements new safety measures after 1994 quake

Christiaan Patterson February 2, 2011

The magnitude 6.7 earthquake that shook Northridge at 4:31 a.m. on Jan. 17, 1994 caused $400 million in damages. All buildings were damaged, including the Oviatt Library, which suffered damage to both...

CSUN professor’s book debunks common myths about ‘natural’ ingredients

Samantha Tata February 2, 2011

CSUN chemistry professor Gagik Melikyan has authored a new book hoping to dispel the common misconceptions that products labeled “natural” are inherently benign and exposure to antioxidants, supplements...

A.S. considers allowing two of its workers to serve on senate

Samantha Tata February 2, 2011

A.S. will make policy exceptions to allow two employees to serve on the senate in what President Conor Lansdale said is a “frequent occurrence.” “A.S. is a hybrid of student government and a board...

CSUN music professor tackles new projects this spring

Elano Pizzicarola February 2, 2011

Dr. John Roscigno, professor of music and director of orchestral studies, will take on some part-time projects this spring. They include gigs with the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic, the 2011 Arizona All-State...

The rookie should be an All-Star

Raul Magana February 1, 2011

Staples Center will host the 60th annual NBA All-Star game Feb. 20, culminating what is shaping up to be a star-studded weekend both on and off the court. In a star-driven league, the game is a celebration...

CSUN business students consult for employment service

Sigourney B. Nuñez February 1, 2011

In the 2009-2010 fiscal year, CSUN’s marketing and management department submitted a proposal to consult, survey to evaluate the work and performance of 18 WorkSource Centers across...

Is President Obama’s healthcare law unconstitutional?

Mandi Gosling February 1, 2011

A federal judge in Florida ruled this week that a law requiring Americans to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional. Florida’s attorney general filed the challenge to the law and was joined by...

Age ain’t nothing but a number for Playboy Hugh Hefner

Kristin Hugo February 1, 2011

Love isn't about race, ability, religion or gender. So why should someone call a relationship between two people of different ages wrong or creepy? Recently Hugh Hefner, founder of “Playboy” magazine,...

Asian studies deserves a chance

Hansook Oh February 1, 2011

California State University, Los Angeles will suspend their Asian and Asian American Studies program for the next three years despite its large Asian American population and protests from students, faculty...

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