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

Jonathan Friedlander, former assistant director of the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, discusses Middle Eastern portrayals in American films, music, magazines, books and marketing during a symposium on Middle Eastern studies. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Middle Eastern culture becomes Americana

Ivette Lopez November 16, 2011

Middle Eastern culture has been a point of obsession in the United States dating back to the 19th century, said Jonathan Friedlander, former assistant director of the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies. “The...

View of Sultanahmet, Istanbuls historical district, from a ferry crossing the Boshphorus. Istanbul is the only city in the world that resides in two continents - Asia and Europe. Photo Credit: Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

Istanbul Adventures VII: Redefining Home

Kat Russell November 16, 2011

I have lived in Los Angeles my entire life, but it has never felt like my home. I’ve never really felt like I belonged here or like I was meant to be here. I have always felt a little lost or out...

Letter to the Editor: What is the Free Market?

Contributor November 16, 2011

The free market is the great equalizer of man. It makes no distinction of his creed, race, or hair color, but rather ranks a man according to his ability to provide a good or service that his fellows voluntarily...

California leading way in rise of public university costs

Ron Rokhy November 16, 2011

A weakened economy continues to drive the cost of public universities up, with California as the catalyst, a new report found. The national average for public four-year institutions increased 8.3 percent...

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Weekly column: NBA players flop the season by not accepting owners’ offers

Ron Rokhy November 15, 2011

The NBA Players Association has melodramatically rejected every proposal sent their way by the owners since the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expired, and its denial of the most recent one...

CSUN Students for Quality Education hosts mock presidential selection on campus

Joelle Katz November 15, 2011

The CSU changed its presidential selection process in time for CSUN’s search, and students are demonstrating in opposition to the new method 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today in Sierra Quad. Students...

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M-Bball: Rainbow Warriors’ rain of threes too much for Matadors

Alonso Tacanga November 15, 2011

The 3-pointer-happy Rainbow Warriors (1-0) left an impression enduring enough for the Matadors (0-2) to take into next season when Hawai’i will join them in the Big West Conference. Hawai’i,...

Emblem of the League of Arab States. Courtesy of Jeff Dahl

Suspending Syrian government a huge mistake

Katherine ONeill November 15, 2011

When I, Katherine, first saw news reports of civil unrest and violence in Syria when the “revolution” broke out in March, I was terrified for my family living there and in turmoil over the country...

A woman standing on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall speaks to occupiers on Friday, November 11. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Occupy movement slowly growing on California college campuses

Brandon Hensley November 15, 2011

College students have risen in solidarity across Southern California and joined the Occupy movement, albeit in small numbers. “It’s my life right now,” said USC student Alexandra Howland. Howland...

Illustration by Kristin Hugo

“Filler” words not professional choice for students

Caitlin Martin November 15, 2011

The way you talk around school may be fine for now but when students begin to interview for jobs they may want to watch what they say if they have any hope of landing their dream job. Filler words are...

Jasmine Hart, kinesiology major, wishes to pursue a career in the NFL as an athletic trainer or physical therapist. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Kinesiology major overcomes stroke to pursue career in physical therapy

Contributor November 15, 2011

By Nancy Pride While all of her friends were getting ready to graduate high school Jasmine Hart, 19 was in an induced coma struggling to survive a massive stroke. May 21, 2010, just five days...

Fashion industry symposium to offer real-world insight to success

Kristina Sanborn November 15, 2011

Fashion industry front-runners will be passing along knowledge on their competitive field to the CSUN community during the TRENDS Career Symposium on Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Grand Salon. TRENDS,...

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