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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The LGBTQ and Veteran Mentoring programs are new programs, which will begin in Spring 2012, that are designed to help LGBTQ and Veteran by providing peer mentors to help them navigate life as a CSUN student. LGBTQ and Veteran students interested in being mentored can contact Sarina Loeb, Special Assistant for Diversity Initiatives, (818) 677-5977 or sarina.loeb@csun.edu  Photo Credit: Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

USU to offer peer mentoring programs for LGBTQ and veterans

Anthony Carpio October 31, 2011

The University Student Union has developed two new peer-mentoring programs to offer help to LGBTQ and veteran students. “The purpose of the two peer-mentoring programs is to provide support and...

Wireless companies warn users of charges

Joelle Katz October 31, 2011

Cellphone users may want to think before ignoring unknown phone numbers; it might be their wireless carrier saving them money. Wireless cellphone companies have agreed to send warning alerts to customers...

Jeff Woodruff, a full-time student at CSUN, supports the Occupy movement but says his education is his first priority. Woodruff has participated in Occupy CSUN on the Oviatt lawn. Photo Credit: Anthony Carpio

Pre-occupied in Los Angeles

Anthony Carpio October 31, 2011

On a damp Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Woodruff set up his pop-up tent to camp for a few hours in support of the Occupy movement. But he didn’t set up in Downtown L.A. Instead, he settled in front of...

Illustration by: Kristin Hugo / Opinion Editor

Vigilantes should be able to fight crime without interference

Ron Rokhy October 31, 2011

Since its inception, America has had its fair share of criminals -- and people who fight them. But before there even was a Supreme Court to combat crime, one group did: we, the people. In 1760,...

Question of the Day: Should any student be expelled for “fraud” if they are transgender and apply as the sex they identify as?

Caitlin Martin October 31, 2011

Nursing student Domaine Javier was expelled from California Baptist University for “committing or attempting to engage in fraud, or concealing identity”.  Javier said she was expelled after appearing...

CSUN will face Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament semifinals on Thursday. Photo Credit: Monique Muniz/ Senior Photographer

M-Soccer: After two straight draws, Matadors in desperate need of a win against UCSB

Anthony Carpio October 31, 2011

With only two matches left on the schedule, CSUN (7-7-3) finds itself in a critical situation. With a Big West Conference record of 3-3-2, the Matadors have dropped to fifth place and need a win...

CSUN will face Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament semifinals on Thursday. Photo Credit: Herber Lovato/ Senior Photographer

W-Soccer: Matadors earn spot in Big West Tournament

Christina Azouz October 31, 2011

The CSUN women’s soccer team scored three goals for the third time this season as the Matadors defeated Cal State Bakersfield, 3-0, in a non-conference match on Senior Night at the Matador Soccer...

MIC offers free steak dinner to kick off campus clothing and food drive

Braulio Campos October 31, 2011

A free steak dinner will mark the start of this year’s campus clothing and food drive, which runs from Nov.1 to Nov. 17. The dinner will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight in the Northridge Center...

Committee members Reed and Farar address the questions and comments of speakers during the open mic session. Photo Credit: Ron Rhoky

Candidates to replace CSUN’s President Koester will not be revealed

Andrew Lopez October 31, 2011

The identities of candidates vying to replace President Jolene Koester will not be revealed, said CSU Chancellor Charles Reed during Thursday’s only open meeting with the selection committee. Members...

Handmade skulls are on display during MEChA’s Día de los Muertos celebration at the Chicano House on November 5, 2010. Sundial File Photo

CSUN students celebrate Halloween diversity

Angela Braza October 30, 2011

While some students plan to spend Halloween night partying in their costumes, passing out candy to trick-or-treaters or going door-to-door themselves, Ana Sanchez will be offering food and treats to...

A little boy chooses a sign from a pile of protest signs on City Halls north lawn in Downtown Los Angeles on October 8. Occupy LA participants are numbered at approximately 300 people of all ages. Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

City officials voice concerns about Occupy L.A. continuing

Kat Russell October 30, 2011

Occupy Los Angeles has staked out the lawns around city hall for almost one month, but last week Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said they cannot continue indefinitely and asked city officials to draft...

CSUN fraternities and sororities share stories of personal experience with breast cancer

Rachel Costahaude October 30, 2011

It is estimated that more than 288,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. With such a high rate of occurrence, it has become common for...

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