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

Despite their success in recent years, the Matadors will look to earn their first Big West conference title this season.  Photo Credit: Trevor Stamp / Daily Sundial

Experienced roster aims for long postseason run

James Waters January 23, 2014

The women’s water polo team is gearing up to make a run at their first Big West Championship with a core of strong upperclassmen. Since the program’s inception in 2002, the Matadors have built...

Students rush around the campus during the first week of school to attend classes, buy books and visit the Student Recreation Center. CSUN does not usually enroll a large number of students in the spring semester compared to the fall, which had the largest number of freshman in the campus history. (File Photo / Loren Townsley / The Sundial)

Spring enrollment at CSUN follows trends of previous years

Champaign Williams January 23, 2014

Though CSUN admitted a record-breaking number of freshmen students in the fall semester, this spring the numbers for incoming freshmen and transfer students are slim. For the past several years the...

Los Angeles plastic bag ban hits small CSUN stores July 1

Los Angeles plastic bag ban hits small CSUN stores July 1

Steven Maiken January 23, 2014

For now, CSUN has avoided the recent single-use plastic bag ban which went into effect on Jan. 1 in Los Angeles, which affects large grocery, pharmacy, retail and convenience stores that have $2 million...

CSUN art gallery hosts young artists in 17th Annual High School Invitational

CSUN art gallery hosts young artists in 17th Annual High School Invitational

Jonathan Nelson January 22, 2014

The Main Gallery in the California State University Northridge (CSUN) art department is buzzing with the work of young local artists for the 17th Annual High School Invitational art exhibit. Since 1997,...

Smoking ban: Valid or Infringement?

Smoking ban: Valid or Infringement?

Nicole Socala January 22, 2014

Bring in the change for better health and air Change is coming in 2014. Like wildfire that spreads faster than cancer cells, this will be the year that many CSU campuses plan to take a step in the...

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich with Fresh Avocado and A Side of Pickled Cucumbers Makes for a refreshing, low-cal lunch.

Healthy, easy recipes to help you keep your New Year’s resolution

Jake Fredericks January 22, 2014

Eating right doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your time, health or paycheck to avoid breaking your New Year’s resolutions. Estimates show that of the 45 percent of Americans who typically make a resolution,...

Plastic bag ban inspires new reusable trendy alternatives

Plastic bag ban inspires new reusable trendy alternatives

Jamie Gonzaga January 22, 2014

Paper or plastic? The most frequently asked question when a customer walks up to the cash register. But with the new plastic bag ban passed in Los Angeles, shoppers aren’t getting the second option...

Calendar for week of Jan. 23

James Waters January 22, 2014

Event: Museums Free-for-All Description: SoCal Museums are having their ninth annual Museums Free-for-All event Saturday, January 25th. General admission to participating museums in the Los Angeles...

Students, like senior Jose Gonzlez, can earn prizes while working out at the SRC

Students can earn points, prizes for exercising at SRC

Lauren Reyes January 22, 2014

During its second year of operation, the SRC introduced the New Year, New You program to incentivize student exercise. Students will be able to earn points and prizes by keeping a record of their...

Zipcar joins list of choices for students struggling to find parking spots

Himerria Wortham January 22, 2014

Students who do not want to search for parking in the beginning of the semester have options like parking near the dorms, taking public transportation, or trying the new Zipcar rental service. The Zipcar...

President Dianne Harrison decided to increase the number of commencement tickets after a December meeting with Associated Students and William Watkins, vice president of student affairs. File Photo / Daily Sundial

Student protest, petition spark officials to add tickets, extra graduation day

Alex Vejar January 22, 2014

CSUN graduates will now be allowed to request seven tickets instead of four to invite guests to their commencement ceremonies in May after a decision was reached by university officials in December...

Say no to apathy and just protest

Say no to apathy and just protest

Calvin Ratana January 22, 2014

Over the winter 1,566 students signed a petition voicing their dissatisfaction with the recent 2014 graduation changes. Students flooded Facebook and Twitter, and some protested in person at the Associated...

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