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

Dorm students take risk without renter’s insurance

Mona Adem December 4, 2012

College students are known to have a costly array of personal possessions when leaving their parents’ home for a dorm room. In addition to clothing, furniture and books, many students bring personal...

Women’s basketball: CSUN loses to San Jose State

Ron Rokhy December 4, 2012

After a good shooting night that resulted in a win against Santa Clara, the Matadors (4-3) couldn’t keep their momentum going as they shot 32 percent from the field in a 73-63 loss to San Jose State...

Students learn about ancient Mayan art

Carla Adelmann December 3, 2012

Teasing the audience with a clue about how millions of people think the world will come to an end on Dec. 21, Thomas Germano, professor of art and art history at Farmingdale State College, State University...

Songstress seeks out solo success

Songstress seeks out solo success

Christina Cocca December 3, 2012

Painted fingernails hit the guitar strings, and her hands strummed the chords to Coldplay’s “The Scientist.” As she sat at the kitchen table with her guitar in her lap, the notes left her vocal...

Autism: Not something to be feared, but embraced

Andrew Clark December 3, 2012

The Keck School of Medicine at USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles released a study and a video last week that claimed there is a correlation between the development of autism and the amount of air...

The man that makes CSUN athletics run

The man that makes CSUN athletics run

Luis Rivas December 3, 2012

The sound of industrial washer machines and dryers turning, with the clanking of sport pads and uniforms tumbling on each other, is the only noise coming from Redwood Hall’s equipment room. Upon...

Community college students struggle to transfer

Community college students struggle to transfer

Mayra Escobedo December 3, 2012

Community college students are being shut out of classes by other students who continuously drop courses after the add deadlines. “I remember the first days in my speech class there were people...

Demand for remedial courses on the rise

Christina Pembleton December 3, 2012

>>>CORRECTION: There are 7, 740 students enrolled in remedial courses, not between 3,800 and 3,900 like the story stated. Also, it read the number of students enrolled in English remedial courses...

Students pursue their passion despite employment uncertainty

Mayra Escobedo December 3, 2012

With the state of the economy, rising tuition fees and student loans, some students are majoring in fields that will bring along the financial security that comes with a high salary. Despite that, students...

Chegg offers free study program for finals week

Fredy Tlatenchi December 3, 2012

In an effort to raise morale and hope among CSUN students taking their final exams within the coming weeks, Chegg, a privately owned company, will run a free Virtual Study week on their website from Dec....

CSUN hosts last Laugh Your Class Off event

CSUN hosts last Laugh Your Class Off event

Christina Bennett December 3, 2012

Laugh Your Class Off, hosted by Nelson Ventress, held its last event of the semester featuring headliner Taylor Williamson and opening acts Sean Green, Emily Maya Mills and CSUN student Alex Corey. The...

Building ties in Koreatown

Building ties in Koreatown

Charlie Kaijo December 2, 2012

A small group gathers at what used to be the front lawn of Alexandra Suh’s home in Koreatown. Her front yard has been cleared of sod and a large mound of soil rests near her driveway. Steve Lisp,...

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