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

KCSN has new weekend line-up for students

Alexandra Riggle February 2, 2012

With a revamped weekend lineup, CSUN’s official radio station, KCSN 88.5 FM, is proving itself as a fresh alternative to Southern California’s more well-known radio counterparts. “We’re trying...

Additional class seats become available to graduating seniors

Ashley Soley-Cerro February 1, 2012

An unknown number of class seats became available this week to accommodate graduating seniors, said Vice Provost Cynthia Rawitch. “We thought we were able to serve the demand for those most in dire...

Stephan Hicks and the Matadors also face Long Beach State Saturday. Photo Credit: Daniel Hoyos / Contributor

Men’s basketball: Improving Matadors host UCSB

Gilberto Manzano February 1, 2012

Redshirt freshman Stephan Hicks has had a huge load to carry on offense for the Matadors. But in the last two games, his teammates have made his job easier. CSUN put arguably its best scoring effort...

Forward Jessica Duarte and the Matadors face UC Riverside and UC Irvine on the road in hopes to keep first place. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: First-place Matadors aim to keep conference lead, face UCR and UCI

Anthony Carpio February 1, 2012

With possession of the No. 1 spot in the Big West Conference and on a two-game winning streak, CSUN looks to continue its strong play in the second half of the conference season. After winning a...

Linguists discuss the steady extinction of world languages

Alexandra Riggle February 1, 2012

More than half of the world’s languages are spoken by 2 percent of the population, according to a presentation given by linguists Gregory D.S. Anderson and K. David Harrison Tuesday night in a packed...

California outlaws open carry of unloaded handguns

Matthew Ashman February 1, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown has outlawed openly carrying unloaded handguns despite heavy resistance from gun enthusiasts. Though it was already illegal to openly carry loaded handguns, AB 144 expands California's...

College of Arts, Media and Communications opens class seating

Ashley Soley-Cerro February 1, 2012

Deans and associate deans met with Vice Provost Cynthia Rawitch Monday to discuss the possibility of increasing the number of full-time equivalent students (FTES) to accommodate graduating seniors. The...

LA city sees dramatic crime drop in last seven years

Tenny Minassian February 1, 2012

Violent crimes in Los Angeles have decreased 7 percent since last year and 35 percent compared to 2005, according to Los Angeles Police Department’s end of year crime report. The...

American Psychiatric Association may change definition of autism

Laura Davis February 1, 2012

A proposed revision for a more specific definition of autism is being reassessed by the American Psychiatric Association who is working to complete the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...

Illustration by Jeromy Velasco

CSUN celebrates Black History Month by “breaking the chains”

Jade Adams February 1, 2012

This year’s theme for Black History Month, which CSUN has honored since its inception more than 40 years ago, is “breaking the chains to create change.” The Pan African Studies Department...

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