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

University Student Union’s computer lab soon to be study area

Carl Robinette February 22, 2012

University Student Union’s facilities and commercial services committee finalized discussions on plans to turn their computer lab into a technology-friendly lounge and study area for students, Monday. “We...

From Bollywood to Hollywood: CTVA major’s transition to Los Angeles

Tanya Ramirez February 22, 2012

Minoti Vaishnav has accomplished more by age 25 than many will in a lifetime. The CTVA screenwriting major grew up in Mumbai. By age 18, she was already an Internet pop sensation, a novelist and...

The California Faculty Association will soon vote to strike

Tanya Ramirez February 22, 2012

The California Faculty Association across all 23 CSU campuses will potentially take part in the largest strike in higher education history, according to a recent press release. Unresolved issues regarding...

California Teachers Association supports Gov. Brown’s tax initiative

A.J. Circhirillo February 21, 2012

The future of publicly funded schools in California will be decided through budget proposals this November by three different groups, including one endorsed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Late last month,...

Men’s basketball: Do it for Vinnie: Matadors look to honor seniors vs. UCR

Gilberto Manzano February 21, 2012

With his CSUN career winding down, Vinnie McGhee took Saturday’s loss to Fresno State the hardest. In a postgame interview, after the Matadors shot a pitiful nine percent from the field in the...

CSUN infielder Kyle Attl (6) gets on base against UCLA Tuesday afternoon.  The Matadors lost their home opener 19-7. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Baseball: CSUN blasted by No. 22 UCLA in home opener

Jonathan Andrade February 21, 2012

Giving up more than one multiple-run inning in a single game is always a remedy for disaster, and that’s just what CSUN did in its home opener Tuesday against No. 22 UCLA. CSUN (2-2) gave up a...

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook makes a pass during a 2011 playoff game against the Mavericks. Westbrook needs to do more of this. Courtesy of MCT

Weekly Column: Taking one too many shots: OKC guard Westbrook should leave scoring duties to Durant

Ron Rokhy February 21, 2012

Coming off back-to-back victories against the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Hornets in which the Oklahoma City Thunder’s one-two punch of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 91 and 62...

Men’s volleyball: Matadors try to find first road win at Irvine

Jonathan Andrade February 21, 2012

The road hasn’t been kind to the Matadors so far this year, and it’ll continue to be a challenge as CSUN heads to Irvine tonight to face the Anteaters. CSUN (4-8, 2-6 MPSF) has yet to earn its...

Photo Illustration by Tessie Navarro / Multimedia Editor

The best fields for paid internships

Natalie Rivera February 21, 2012

Saul Arevalo, 27, is trying to come up with the best words possible to describe his stay in Washington, D.C., last summer. The information technology major reminisces over work he was paid for, the...

Illustration Courtesy of California Department of Social Services

Governor proposes two-year welfare limit in new budget plan

Natalie Rivera February 21, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a two-year limit for those under welfare in his new budget plan. Brown’s 2012-13 budget plan, released in January, features a removal of $12.5 billion from spending,...

Illustration by Gabriel Ivan Orendain-Necochea//Visual Editor

New technology pushes introduction of genetically engineered salmon into the U.S. food supply

Jessica Jewell February 21, 2012

Genetically engineered animals delivered straight to our plate. Orwellian much? Not anymore. Genetically engineered has moved from the turf to the surf. AquaBounty Technologies, a biotechnology...

Controversial speaker Dr. Ilan Pappé addresses Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Controversial speaker Dr. Ilan Pappé addresses Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Jessica Jewell February 21, 2012

Tensions ran high at the USU Monday as controversial historian, Dr. Ilan Pappé, addressed the audience. An Israeli Jew, Pappé takes a strong stance against policies concerning the Israeli-Palestinian...

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