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Daily Sundial
The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial
The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Alex Vejar, Author

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KRT US NEWS STORY SLUGGED: POST GRADUATION KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY HERMAN BUSTAMANTE JR./CONTRA COSTA TIMES (June 17) Jennifer Cazier celebrates after graduating from Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California, Friday, June 7, 2002. High school diplomas have steadily lost value in comparison to advanced degrees over the past 20 years. (CC) NC KD 2002 (Horiz) (Diversity) (smd)

Twelve years in the making — a graduation story

Alex Vejar
May 13, 2015
Taylor Swift on stage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. (Robert Gauthier/TNS)

Kanye has ruined our lives… again

Alex Vejar
February 16, 2015
Students walk on campus on Thursday, Nov. 20. Photo Credit: Alex Vejar/The Sundial

Photo of the Day

Alex Vejar
November 25, 2014

CFA votes to ratify bargaining agreement with CSU

Alex Vejar
November 10, 2014
The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans shouldn't rush success. Time will help rebuild the team. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services.

Patience key in historic Lakers losing streak

Alex Vejar
November 5, 2014
In Taylor we trust

In Taylor we trust

Alex Vejar
October 29, 2014

California Faculty Association reaches tentative agreement for new contract

Alex Vejar
October 23, 2014
Early 2000s rock is here to stay: New Found Glory/Yellowcard album reviews

Early 2000s rock is here to stay: New Found Glory/Yellowcard album reviews

Alex Vejar
October 10, 2014
Infographic by Alex Vejar

Supreme court indecision fails to put a hot topic to rest

Alex Vejar
October 9, 2014
A gas leak in room 2302 of the third floor of Eucalyptus Hall is being evaluated. An official of the Math and Science College department exits room 2302. The first and third floors of Eucalyptus Hall were evacuated. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/ Photo Editor

Eucalyptus Hall evacuated due to ventilation failure

Alex Vejar
September 25, 2014
Michelle Almazan (far right), academic advisor for the CSUN basketball teams, shoots a basket in attempt to win a T-shirt during the Blacktop at the Matadome event on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Photo Credit: Alex Vejar/The Sundial

Matadome is the new Blacktop

Alex Vejar
September 18, 2014
Bryan Solares (left), junior psychology and Central American studies major, serves a drink to Daniel Bonilla (right), junior CTVA major during the EOP 45th celebration event on Sept. 16 on the Matador Bookstore lawn at CSUN. Photo Credit: Alex Vejar/ The Sundial

Educational Opportunity Program celebrates 45 years on campus

Alex Vejar
September 16, 2014
Richere Barbeau (left), 20, junior art major, gives information to Jasmine Santos, 19, freshman speech pathology major, during the Meet the Clubs event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 on Bayramian Lawn. Photo Credit: Alex Vejar/ The Sundial

[Photo] Meet the Clubs Day places emphasis on student groups, organizations, services

Moises Ajanel
September 2, 2014
The dunk tank was among the many attractions of CSUN's Matafest. Saqib Bahadar, 21, a senior computer information technology student, attempts to strike the target in order to dunk Jeremy Hamlett, event organizer and USU commercial services manager, Thursday, at Plaza del Sol. Photo Credit: Lucas Esposito / Senior Photographer

Matafest informs students about USU services

Alex Vejar
August 28, 2014
It's time for the Lakers to part ways with Pau Gasol

It’s time for the Lakers to part ways with Pau Gasol

Alex Vejar
April 14, 2014
Pack up the yellow umbrella kids: "How I Met Your Mother" says goodbye

Pack up the yellow umbrella kids: “How I Met Your Mother” says goodbye

Alex Vejar
March 31, 2014
Getting the Lakers from zeros back to heroes

Getting the Lakers from zeros back to heroes

Alex Vejar
March 31, 2014

$10 million cash gift donated to College of Business and Economics

Alex Vejar
March 25, 2014

Brief: Career Center to host CSUN spring job fair

Alex Vejar
March 19, 2014
Josh Greene, center in frustration after a costly turnover resulting a 61-59 loss over Cal Poly on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (David J. Hawkins/PhotoEditor)

Big West Tournament: Improbable run ends as men fall to Mustangs in title game

Alex Vejar
March 15, 2014
Big West Tournament: CSUN men defeat Long Beach to advance to Big West final

Big West Tournament: CSUN men defeat Long Beach to advance to Big West final

Alex Vejar
March 14, 2014
Big West Tournament: CSUN advances to semifinal with late comeback

Big West Tournament: CSUN advances to semifinal with late comeback

Alex Vejar
March 13, 2014
Not all condoms are created equally

Not all condoms are created equally

Alex Vejar
February 13, 2014
Illustration by Sarah Cascadden

CalStateTEACH program adopts new Common Core standards

Alex Vejar
February 9, 2014
New executive director announced for Valley Performing Arts Center

New executive director announced for Valley Performing Arts Center

Alex Vejar
January 29, 2014

Campus Crime: drug possession, bicycle theft, vehicle robbery

Alex Vejar
January 27, 2014
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
Men’s Basketball: Matadors give up lead, game to UCSB at home, 79-69

Men’s Basketball: Matadors give up lead, game to UCSB at home, 79-69

Alex Vejar
January 19, 2014
The art of chaos: CTVA professor and her students make a documentary about the Northridge earthquake

The art of chaos: CTVA professor and her students make a documentary about the Northridge earthquake

Alex Vejar
January 17, 2014
Podcast: Former Daily Sundial students reflect on Northridge Earthquake

Podcast: Former Daily Sundial students reflect on Northridge Earthquake

Alex Vejar
January 17, 2014

Glass window breaks on VPAC wall

Alex Vejar
December 17, 2013
Women's Basketball: Matadors win nail-biter over USC, 65-64

Women’s Basketball: Matadors win nail-biter over USC, 65-64

Alex Vejar
December 10, 2013
Women's Volleyball: Matadors soar to second round after defeating Colorado State

Women’s Volleyball: Matadors soar to second round after defeating Colorado State

Alex Vejar
December 6, 2013
Men's Basketball: Matadors rout Southern Utah 84-57 for second straight win

Men’s Basketball: Matadors rout Southern Utah 84-57 for second straight win

Alex Vejar
December 4, 2013
Women's Basketball: Late surge lifts Utah State over Matadors

Women’s Basketball: Late surge lifts Utah State over Matadors

Alex Vejar
November 30, 2013
Women's Basketball: Late surge by Broncos drops Matadors 66-61

Women’s Basketball: Late surge by Broncos drops Matadors 66-61

Alex Vejar
November 30, 2013
CSUN Unified We Serve delivers Thanksgiving dinner to families in need

CSUN Unified We Serve delivers Thanksgiving dinner to families in need

Alex Vejar
November 26, 2013
Second time is the charm for CSUN's new Board of Trustee member

Second time is the charm for CSUN’s new Board of Trustee member

Alex Vejar
November 25, 2013
Rejuvenated Matadome has become a recruiting magnet

Rejuvenated Matadome has become a recruiting magnet

Alex Vejar
November 19, 2013
CSUN therapy clinic explores the power of music

CSUN therapy clinic explores the power of music

Alex Vejar
November 17, 2013
Men's Basketball: Matadors drop second straight, fall to Bulldogs 80-64

Men’s Basketball: Matadors drop second straight, fall to Bulldogs 80-64

Alex Vejar
November 17, 2013

Unpaid internships: are they beneficial or exploitative for college students?

Alex Vejar
November 14, 2013
Men's Basketball: Matadors overpowered by Trojans, fall 95-79

Men’s Basketball: Matadors overpowered by Trojans, fall 95-79

Alex Vejar
November 13, 2013
Men's Basketball: Matadors survive late rally, drop HIU 86-74 in season opener

Men’s Basketball: Matadors survive late rally, drop HIU 86-74 in season opener

Alex Vejar
November 9, 2013
Men's Basketball: New coach, new culture, high expectations

Men’s Basketball: New coach, new culture, high expectations

Alex Vejar
November 6, 2013
CSUN Pan-African Studies celebrates 44 years on campus

CSUN Pan-African Studies celebrates 44 years on campus

Alex Vejar
November 3, 2013
Can someone say bad hair day? A patron of the maze. Photo credit: Alex Vejar / Daily Sundial

Horror film ‘The Purge’ showcases intense maze in downtown

Alex Vejar
October 24, 2013
Minimum wage increase is past due

Minimum wage increase is past due

Alex Vejar
October 23, 2013
Apps you didn’t know you needed: midterms (or exams) edition

Apps you didn’t know you needed: midterms (or exams) edition

Alex Vejar
October 21, 2013
CTVA professor discusses new documentary "Pastriology"

CTVA professor discusses new documentary “Pastriology”

Alex Vejar
October 13, 2013
Matt Damon visits CSUN to introduce NYU professor Diane Ravitch, a representative of the Education on the Edge speakers series

Matt Damon visits CSUN to introduce NYU professor Diane Ravitch, a representative of the Education on the Edge speakers series

Alex Vejar
October 3, 2013
Teachers and students have mixed feelings about myCSUNtablet initiative

Teachers and students have mixed feelings about myCSUNtablet initiative

Alex Vejar
October 2, 2013
Women's Volleyball: Matadors come back to drop Aggies in five sets

Women’s Volleyball: Matadors come back to drop Aggies in five sets

Alex Vejar
September 29, 2013
Andrew Jackson musical is Bloody, Bloody good

Andrew Jackson musical is Bloody, Bloody good

Alex Vejar
September 28, 2013
CSUN Pan-African department changing name to Africana

CSUN Pan-African department changing name to Africana

Alex Vejar
September 25, 2013
Apps you didn't know you needed: know when to run and pee

Apps you didn’t know you needed: know when to run and pee

Alex Vejar
September 22, 2013

A look into the new iOS 7 system from Apple

Alex Vejar
September 22, 2013
Student passes out near Matador Bookstore

Student passes out near Matador Bookstore

Alex Vejar
September 19, 2013
CSUN alumni and business professionals from surrounding communities teach classes for a day

CSUN alumni and business professionals from surrounding communities teach classes for a day

Alex Vejar
September 17, 2013
Study shows racial discrepancy in selective colleges

Study shows racial discrepancy in selective colleges

Alex Vejar
September 17, 2013

CSUN student and former extra on “Hannah Montana” focuses on community service in the Valley

Alex Vejar
September 16, 2013
CSUN remembers the life of Jusdeep Singh Sethi in memorial celebration

CSUN remembers the life of Jusdeep Singh Sethi in memorial celebration

Alex Vejar
September 11, 2013
CSUN clubs greet and meet students on Bayramian Lawn

CSUN clubs greet and meet students on Bayramian Lawn

Alex Vejar
September 3, 2013
Associated Students Vice President Talar Alexanian excited to begin double-duty as a senator and the first CSU student trustee from CSUN

Associated Students Vice President Talar Alexanian excited to begin double-duty as a senator and the first CSU student trustee from CSUN

Alex Vejar
September 3, 2013
CSUN students gather at Meet the Clubs Day

CSUN students gather at Meet the Clubs Day

Alex Vejar
September 3, 2013
Police chase comes to a close, armed robbery suspects apprehended near CSUN

Police chase comes to a close, armed robbery suspects apprehended near CSUN

Alex Vejar
August 29, 2013
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