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 Avengers” sets box office record with midnight release

Carl Robinette May 5, 2012

"The Avengers" U.S. midnight opening pulled in $18.7 million at the box office last night in what turned out to be the best late-night opening in history for a film based on a comic book, according to...

Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Senator Kevin De Leon and two members of the busniness community hold a town hall meeting for a less than one-third filled Grand Salon.  Big Politics aimed at giving students a chance to hear from elected officials and interact with them, but few students took advantage of the event. Photo credit: Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

State legislators discuss California budget during ‘Big Politics’

Joseph A. Tomaszewski May 5, 2012

California state legislators participated in a round table discussion Thursday about how the state's budget crisis relates to higher education funding, in the USU Grand Salon. Few CSUN students...

Students with disabilities visit CSUN for Ability Awareness Day

Agnes Constante May 4, 2012

One out of every seven kids in the United States is identified with a learning disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control. “If disabled kids don’t learn to advocate for themselves...

Jumpstart for a day continues at El Caminito Preschool

Agnes Constante May 3, 2012

Children and families throughout the San Fernando Valley spent Saturday morning participating in CSUN’s Jumpstart for a Day event at El Caminito Preschool in Sun Valley. The purpose of the Jumpstart...

Superfood Smoothie recipe

Jessica Jewell May 3, 2012

  With finals right around the corner, students scramble looking to cram in a quick meal and more frequently than not, an energy boost. Now, while most clamor for the closest energy drink or...

‘It’s Crunch Time’ brings students study aids during finals

Matthew Ashman May 3, 2012

Starting May 8, the University Student Union (USU) will be hosting an event called “It’s Crunch Time” which aims to help students alleviate stress during a time that is very taxing for most students...

Avenue Q gets four stars for opening weekend performances

Taylor Villescas May 3, 2012

With Sesame Street-like animations and fuzzy puppet characters, Avenue Q has all the makings of a children’s show. But don’t let the puppets fool you: These cute little characters can get pretty...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo around Los Angeles

Stefanie De Leon Tzic May 3, 2012

With finals rapidly approaching, there is one day CSUN students should set aside to relax and take their minds off the impending exams, Cinco de Mayo. Not to be confused with Mexico’s independence...

CSUN outfielder Miles Williams dives for a catch in a game against CSU Bakersfield on April 10. The Matadors travel to Riverside to start their series with the Highlanders. Photo credit: Blake Gayton / Contributor

Baseball: Matadors like their chances against UC Riverside

Jonathan Andrade May 2, 2012

The Matadors have to like their chances heading into a series against a team that’s ranked lower than they are in the Big West Conference. Northridge (18-22, 5-7 Big West) has already faced the...

CSUN catcher Mikayla Thielges attempts to catch the ball during a game against Cal State Fullerton Saturday. Thielges and the Matadors are looking to bounce back from a 11-0 loss to the Titans as they head to Riverside for a three-game series. Photo credit: Shohba Limbu / Contributor

Softball: Looking to move up in standings, Matadors visit bottom-feeding Highlanders for three-game series

Alonso Tacanga May 2, 2012

There’s no way around it. For the majority of 2012, the Matadors have not played well. Sunday’s 11-0 loss to Fullerton was an exaggerated illustration of how poorly the Matadors (10-36, 5-10...

by Jennifer Luxton

Social Media Privacy Act denies employers and educators from accessing your online identity

Stefanie De Leon Tzic May 2, 2012

The California Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee approved the Social Media Privacy Act on April 25, in an attempt to stop public and private universities and colleges from asking students...

(Left to right) Susan Shelley, Congressman Howard Berman (28th District), Mark Reed and Congressman Brad Sherman (27th district) during the National Congressional Debate at the Valley of Performing Arts Center on April 30. Photo credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

‘Big Politics’ continues with discussion of statewide issues

Tenny Minassian May 2, 2012

A Town Hall meeting with state legislators discussing statewide issues will be held today in Grand Salon of the USU at 6 p.m. This is one of three forums that make up “Big Politics,” an event...

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