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

Buddytruk is an app offered for iPhone and Android users, catering to student looking to move in or out of their homes. Based out of Santa Monica, Calif. the app will be available for students to use in June. Photo credit by Neelofer Lodhy

Buddytruk makes moving process easier for students in LA

Lisette Rosales May 8, 2014

Brian Foley, CEO of buddytruk, was moving into a new apartment a few years back and was not familiar with driving a large U-Haul truck. When Foley attempted to park it, he accidentally tore off the...

Four ways to maximize your summer

Four ways to maximize your summer

Nicole Socala May 8, 2014

It's that time of year again, when students begin to simultaneously echo the phrase, "I can't wait for summer." After the excruciating hours of cramming for tests and working on term papers, the...

Broken screens and malfunctioning phones make big business

Broken screens and malfunctioning phones make big business

Negin Daneshfar May 8, 2014

Pulling out a smartphone only to watch it free fall onto the concrete is not a pretty picture — in fact, it’s probably one of the worst things a college student can witness. Without a cover or case,...

Little Tokyo/Arts District station on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in  Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo Credit: Wilbert Hawkins/Contributor)

Los Angeles Metro station destinations to visit over summer

Jennifer Luxton May 8, 2014

  Seventy-five years ago this month, Los Angeles saw the opening of its first, and largest-to-date, central train terminal. Union Station has served as a hub for public transportation for several...

How to survive your first convention

How to survive your first convention

Victor Frost May 8, 2014

  June is nearly upon us, which means it’s that time of year again: temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer and the air is almost electric with anticipation.  Yes, the season...

Summertime conventions calendar

Taylor Villescas May 8, 2014

Event:Wyrd Con Description:Fantasy nerds and Dungeon and Dragons masters should check out Wyrd Con. This con is steeped in classes, workshops and panels to help guests learn about professional writing...

The commercialization of conventions

Josh Carlton May 8, 2014

Conventions are for geeks, right? Wrong!  Comic-Con, E3, Anime Expo and all the rest of those nerd fests have the ability to attract huge crowds and even bigger business. But it wasn’t always this...

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The Catholic Church needs to modernize to catch up with a new generation

Jonathan R. Diaz May 8, 2014

  Having declared two former popes saints, Pope Francis is seeking to push the Roman Catholic Church in a new direction. His actions to modernize the church are evident here with the sainthood...

University newspaper websites from several universities that publish weekly or up to three times a week. (Designed by: David J. Hawkins/Photo Editor)

Daily Sundial to have stronger focus on digital content with weekly format

Brionna Lewis May 8, 2014

The Daily Sundial is shifting to a fully digital newsroom in the coming school year in order grow its online and mobile presence, while moving to a weekly print edition. The journalism faculty endorsed...

Margarita Nieto, professor of Chicana/o studies, and Javier Rico, a professor from UNAM, speak at an event commemorating Octavio Paz, a Mexican writer. This was the first event of the CSUN-UNAM partnership and the Center for Mexico and Latin American studies. File photo/Daily Sundial

CSUN’s UNAM partnership could spell disaster

Professor Rudy Acuña May 7, 2014

A recent speech by Asian American studies professor, Glenn Omatsu, reminded me of the importance of Asian American and ethnic studies in combating stereotypes. Omatsu is a pioneer in ethnic studies....

CSUN PD receives low rankings, Chief says results are ‘not scientific’

Devan Patel May 7, 2014

Despite receiving yet another dismal rating from the latest Statewide University Police Association (SUPA) leadership survey, CSUN Chief of Police Anne Glavin and university officials are satisfied with...

Get to know: Shay Maltese

Get to know: Shay Maltese

Andrew Martinez May 7, 2014

  Major: Information Systems Position: Relief pitcher Experience: Redshirt senior Hometown: Superior, Colorado High School: Monarch High School   Favorites Food: ...

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