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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

Araceli Castillo, Author

All content by Araceli Castillo
Two blue pinwheels are shown on the Oviatt Lawn

[Photo] Beat the Blues with the BLUES Project

November 14, 2016
Daniel Ortiz, also known as Davok, is a local artist from the San Fernando Valley. Daniel is curating an art show, Beats and Pieces. The November show will feature local artists, as well as Daniel's work. Photo Credit: Joshua Bantay/Contributor

Pieces of an Artist

December 3, 2014
Photo Credit: Victor Obietikponah/Contributor

Photos of the Day: World Music

November 24, 2014
Blues Project member, Mayra Ruiz, 21, junior psychology major, writes her own inspirational saying on a ballon for the Beat the Blues Week at CSUN on Nov. 19. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

Beat The Blues Week continues with tabling fair, activities and giveaways

November 19, 2014
Free condoms are available at various campus locations, including the Klotz Health Center, the Living Well Lounge and through the START (Services Telehealth and Rapid Testing) program. Photo illustration: Araceli Castillo

[Photo] Condom dispensers on campus are long overdue

November 18, 2014
Coach Jason Flowers will be coaching the Matador women's basketball team for the next season making a total of five years coaching for the women. Flowers continues to build on the strong team by reflecting on past games and recruiting new players. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/ Photo Editor

[Photo] Basketball Issue: Flowers creates family on and off the court

November 16, 2014
Landon Drew, junior, has found much success during his basketball career. Drew started playing at the age of four. During high school he won most valuable player twice and won plaques at the Redondo and San Diego tournaments. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] Basketball Issue: Drew ready to take charge

November 12, 2014
The Matador women's basketball team has new additions to the team including recruits. Based on last seasons good and bad moments adjustments have been made for an even stronger team. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/ Photo Editor

[Photo] Basketball Issue: Foreign talent, transfers bring depth to CSUN

November 14, 2014
The Old Zoo at Griffith Park is located at a walking distance from the carousel. Abandoned cages and enclosures can be found throughout the area. Tagging covers the walls of the old animal enclosures giving the Old Zoo an eerei feeling. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] Enter if you dare: LA’s most popular haunted spots

October 29, 2014
LAPD Capt. Billy Hayes, gives further information on the death of CSUN student Abdullah Alkadi during the press confernce on Oct. 20. 2014. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] LAPD provides answers in fatal stabbing of CSUN student

October 20, 2014
Senior Leandra Walker (right) gets into position to stop UC Davis' Sienna Drizin from breaking into a run during the Matadors' game on Oct. 16, 2014. The Matadors continued their Big Conference win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Aggies. Photo Credit: Trevor Stamp/ Senior Photographer

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Matadors continue Big West dominace with punishing win over UC Davis

October 16, 2014
Geology professor Doug Yule announces to participating students to duck and cover during the practice drill at CSUN Shake Out, Thursday morning, Oct. 16. Yule and the students performed the drill for 15 seconds. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] Shake out, don’t freak out

October 16, 2014
Akintunde Durodola, junior, art and graphic design major, was not always a art major. "My first year here I wanted to be a Mechanical Engineer and I took one drawing class. After that, I decided to switch my major to art." Photo Credit: Adrian Go/ Contributor

Photos of the Day: Students

October 6, 2014
Percussionist Jieun Chung performs one of two solos during the "Concerto for Marimba and Strings" portion of the Oct. 1 concert. Photo Credit: Luis Garcia/ Contributor

CSUN Symphony Performs

October 4, 2014
Students from CTVA work on their senior film projects. Shoots in the green room is part of their production process. Photo Credit: Victor Obietikponah/Contributor

Photos of the Day: Film Senior Projects

October 2, 2014
An emergency alarm goes off in Manzanita Hall this afternoon, Sept. 30. Students and faculty evacuated the building until it was cleared by officials. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] Emergency alarm sounded at Manzanita Hall

September 30, 2014
Students from Calahan Community Charter visits CSUN for the California Indian Day held at the Sierra Quad on Friday, Sept. 26. Sahra Sheida, 3rd grade class has visited CSUN in the past but attended the California Indian event for the first time. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

Kids Learn Native American Traditions

September 29, 2014
Mackenzie Penner, had her face painting done at the Family Fun Zone. The event welcomed children of CSUN staff and students. Face painting, a animal petting station, food, and games were offered to everyone who attended. Photo Credit: Victoria Lopez/Contributor

PHOTOS: Student and faculty families have fun

September 29, 2014
In an interview earlier this year CSUN's former President, Blenda J. Wilson said, “I have to believe that whatever you say about the buildings, the earthquake and work is far secondary to the human relationships and bonding that occurred among us when we were here together”. Photo Credit: Jessica Ferrufino/Contributor

Photos of the Day: CSUN Courtyard

September 23, 2014
The NSNA club, a nursing students club, has their officers meeting Sept. 18. Krista Brenner, 26, second semester member, points out the importance for members to know each other. Among other big topics discussed were fundraising. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] New club at CSUN for aspiring nurses

September 22, 2014
The community of CSUN students came together to write notes of hope to spread awareness of the suicide outside the Matador Bookstore, Tuesday Sept. 16. The amount of notes posted was a reminder to always keep fighting through all obstacles. Photo Credit: Jessica Ferrufino/Contributor

Photos of the Day: Tuesday

September 17, 2014
Every student signs in when they arrive to the EOP office. Students enrolled in the program get access to various services like computers, mentor help, advisement, or they can relax and work in the lobby couch area. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/Photo Editor

[Photo] Educational Opportunity Programs then and now

September 18, 2014

‘Red Folder’ project preps faculty to assist students facing crisis

September 16, 2014
Karen Carbentti, 21, senior, Arleen Morales, 22, senior and Karina Ortiz, 21, junior, write on water bottles, "I will prevent hazing" to bring awareness to students. The water bottles were being given away for free outside of Sierra Hall by Armando Villa supporters. Photo Credit: Araceli Castillo/ Photo Editor

[Photo] Supporters, family of Armando Villa hand out water bottles to students

September 8, 2014
The women's volleyball team has their eyes set on a conference title after winning the Big West championship last season, and earning a top five conference ranking. Photo credit: Trevor Stamp/The Sundial

Women’s Volleyball Preview

September 3, 2014
Society of Women Engineers tackle the science gender gap.

[Photo] Women in Science and Engineering battle the stereotype

September 3, 2014
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Carnaval fills USU with sights and sounds of various cultures

April 21, 2014
Professor Steven Loy returns to the Boston marathon after last year's bombing

Professor Steven Loy returns to the Boston marathon after last year’s bombing

April 15, 2014

More students applying for financial aid in California, studies show

March 30, 2014
CSUN student creates film based on fictional love story during the Holocaust

CSUN student creates film based on fictional love story during the Holocaust

March 26, 2014
Third grade students recreate history with class book

Third grade students recreate history with class book

March 11, 2014
Members from CSUN's Armenian Students Association participated in the Stain of Denial silent protest for the Armenian Genocide on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Trevor Stamp / Daily Sundial

Armenian Student Association stands silently in remembrance of genocide

January 30, 2014
Precious Malumfashi, 26, shows the pin she received for participating on the Festival of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.

CSUN student rides on Rose Parade float after overcoming cerebral palsy

January 27, 2014
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