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

The Matadors, pictured here during one of their matches at the Utah Classic last weekend, will look to come out winners at Sacramento State. Courtesy of Julian Gomez/Daily Utah Chronicle.

W-Vball: Matadors like their chances at Sacramento State

Julian Reyes August 31, 2011

Last weekend’s trip to the Utah Classic showed that a good team can take the Cal State Northridge women’s volleyball team out of rhythm. This weekend, the Matadors (1-2) will try to rebound as they...

Chris Smith from CSUN scored one of two goals at the mens soccer game Friday, against the Canisius Griffins. Photo Credit: Simon Gambaryan / Contributor

M-Soccer: CSUN faces new challenges at Labor Day Classic

Anthony Carpio August 31, 2011

After starting the season right with a victory against Canisius on Friday, the Matadors men’s soccer team hopes to take that momentum and use it in the Cal State Northridge Labor Day Classic starting...

Getting after it: CSUN defender Katie Russ (15), seen here during a 5-1 loss to Texas on Sunday, and the Matadors go for their first win of the season tomorrow vs. New Mexico. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Danielle Villasana / The Daily Texan

W-Soccer: Time for victory for winless Matadors?

Christina Azouz August 31, 2011

The CSUN women’s soccer team will look to end a three-game losing streak on Friday night against New Mexico at Matador Soccer Field. The Matadors (0-3) started the 2011 campaign with losses against...

Karen Kearns, general manager of KCSN, reads a script and demonstrates what she would normally do to record spots, which include ticket giveaways and support for programs. Photo Credit: Simon Gambaryan / Contributor

KCSN hopes to capture new audience with ‘smart rock’

Andrew Lopez August 31, 2011

With a proper studio now located in the Valley Performing Arts Center, CSUN-affiliated public KCSN-88.5 FM is determined to bring “smart rock” to Los Angeles, said station general manager Karen...

CSUNs state-of-the-art Valley Performing Arts Center is a cultural center for the San Fernando Valley. The Sundial / File Photo.

Valley Performing Arts Center kicks off their second season

Kristina Sanborn August 31, 2011

September begins the 2011/2012 season for the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), where in its January premiere, the venue attracted a host of celebrity performers such as Joan Rivers and Shirley...

Currently on display at the Pasadena Museum of California Art is the Street Cred exhibition. Some artists featured in the exhibit include RISK, REVOK, Michael Alvarez and Nicnak. Image courtesy of the PMCA, ©Don Millici.

Pasadena Museum of California Art embraces graffiti art

Sarah Lorsch August 31, 2011

Graffiti lines the walls of the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA),  but there are no signs of vandalism. Appropriately decorated with deep blue and seemingly random strokes of paint, the PMCA...

Kristin Hugo / Opinions Editor

Should former porn stars be allowed to teach?

Karlee Johnson August 31, 2011

Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union turned down the appeal of former Florida substitute teacher Shawn Loftis, whose teaching certification was revoked in April after his gay porn past was...

Construction Update: The Student Recreation Center (SRC) keeps evolving at a great pace to open its doors in the Spring of 2012. Simon Gambaryan / Daily Sundial

New sports recreation center is under way

Joelle Katz August 31, 2011

The new recreation center will open in January 2012 and construction is on schedule, sparking student excitement for the campus amenity. “I use the smaller one in between classed, I loved it,”...

Diana Lin, 21, accounting major sits for Kelcie Gruenberg who has been drawing caricatures for nine years. Students were given the opportunity to be drawn for free during the Hawaiian themed Matafest at the USU on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina / Visual Editor

USU kicks off year with Matafest

Abbey Seltzer August 31, 2011

Free giveaways, crafts and live music were only some of the perks students enjoyed at Wednesday’s Matafest, the USU's first event of the year. "It's our welcome to campus and kickoff event, (and)...

File Photo/The Sundial

Job market remains tough on CSUN students

Angela Braza August 31, 2011

The average drive to work in Los Angeles takes 29 minutes, forcing job seekers to be flexible, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. CSUN students are no exception, with many of them trying to find...

Adrianne Lord, a 2010 CSUN almuna holds her two-year-old son, Tyler, and points to her bachelors degree diploma. She will be paying for the student loans she acquired to pay off her education for the next 10 years. Photo Credit: A.J. Circhirillo / Daily Sundial

College students drown in debt

A.J. Circhirillo August 31, 2011

Her son sits cross-legged in front of the TV. She gracefully walks the room putting away his toys and tidying up. Just above where her son sits is her diploma in a glass wooden frame. By the time...

Elsa Tejada, a 20-year-old child and adolescent development major, stands in front of Buchanan Street Elementary School, where her volunteering helped her see that she was making a difference. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

CSUN student aspires to make a difference in kids’ lives

Andres Aguila August 31, 2011

After graduation, Elsa Tejeda sees herself 3,000 miles away in New York City where she plans to take her passion for teaching elementary students with autism. The junior, child and adolescent development...

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