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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial
The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Raul Martinez, Author

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still of the gender inclusive bathrooms in the Oasis center

[Photo] States free to interpret Title IX against transgender students

Nathan Hickling
March 7, 2017
CSUN softball team participates in warm-up exercises

[Photo] CSUN softball heads for competitive season

Nate Graham
January 30, 2017
A crowd of students dance in a circle

Captured: Matador Nights

Raul Martinez
April 23, 2016
The women's tennis team is full of international students along with United States students to form a diverse team that functions both on and off the court. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] CSUN tennis thrives with linguistic diversity

Daisy Perez
March 9, 2016
The headliner Michael Kosta at Laugh Your Class Off. (Magaly Barajas / The Sundial)

Captured: Comedian Michael Kosta at Laugh Your Class Off

Raul Martinez
January 30, 2016
A gender inclusive restroom can be found inside the Oasis Center as well as throughout the CSUN campus allowing any and every gender to use the restroom. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] Increase the number of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus

November 30, 2015
Students hold hands at President Dianne Harris office as CSUN students hand her a letter for a meeting request on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] Student organizations deliver letter to President Harrison to emphasize diversity on campus

Sarah Goulding
November 19, 2015
Students hold hands at President Dianne Harris office as CSUN students hand her a letter for a meeting request on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

CSUN walk together into President Dianne Harris office to deliver her a letter for a meeting demand on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

Students crowd the office of President Harris and hand her a letter to demand a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. (Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

CSUN's forward, Zacarry Douglas, goes up stron aginst two Vanguard defenders in the Matadors home opneing victory to the Lions by a final score of 52-72 at the Matadome on Wednesay, Nov. 18, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] Men's basketball warms up for season

October 6, 2016
CSUN students stood in front of the library to show their support for the University of Missouri and their discontent with CSUN staff diversity at the CSUN Oviatt Lawnon on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

Students demonstrate in support of Missouri protest

Raul Martinez
November 18, 2015
Students hold signs with messages to presdient Harris and show their discontent for the lack of diversity on campus at the Oviatt Lawn in CSUN on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. (Raul Martienz / The Sundial)

Professor Antonio lecturing.

[Photo] CSU and CFA salary negotiation reaches final stages

Nicollette Ashtiani
October 6, 2015
Three CSUN pose for a selfie while waiting in line to enter Big Show.

CSUN students enjoy themselves with plenty of laughs provided by fellow students at the open mic night held at the games room in the USU. (Kate Haggard / The Sundial)

Captured: Open Mic Night

Raul Martinez
September 26, 2015
Shane Steffs calls out for teammates to into position in the 1-0 loss agains Cal Poly Pomona at Matador Soccer Field on Thursday, Aug. 27. (Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Self-inflicted wound costs CSUN exhibition game

Nicholas Thompson
August 28, 2015
Though not all programs and sessions have been made active, the Oasis Wellness Center delivers some promise for over-stressed students. {Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

[Photo] You apparently can feel well at the Oasis Wellness Center

Michael Herrera
August 31, 2015
Students, faculty and staff navigate around fences blocking off parts of Etiwanda and its east sidewalk. Pipeline construction will continue for the next six to seven months, according to CSUN Physical Plant Management. Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Construction creates inconvenience for students

Saffana Hijaz
August 27, 2015
Friends pick up CSUN's recent alum from the Nazarian College of Business and Economics in the 2015 graduation at Oviatt Lawn on Monday, May 18, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

CSUN Commencements 2015: David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Photo Gallery

Raul Martinez
May 18, 2015
Graduates walk down into their seats before the start of the ceremony.

President Harrison and staff sing along the “Hail to the Matadors” alma mater and fight song.

Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Akitoshi finds new home in Big West

Eric Blatz
April 29, 2015
Kiryang Kim returns the serve in an intense game that went to three setsand finished with Kim's 10-8 victory and a CSUN 6-1 victory over Towson University on Tuesday, March 17. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Matadors lose 4-1 to Long Beach State in Big West Semifinal

David Hurwitz
April 27, 2015
Kiryang Kim returns the serve in an intense game that went to three setsand finished with Kim's 10-8 victory and a CSUN 6-1 victory over Towson University on Tuesday, March 17. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: CSUN drops Big West regular season finale 4-1 against University of Hawaii

David Hurwitz
April 20, 2015
Senior Chester Pak struggles leading off for the Matadors going 0 for 5 in the day with 2 strikeouts in the loss to Cal State Fullerton by a final score of 5-3 in the Big West Conference home opener game, Fri., Mar. 27, at Matadors Field. (Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

[Photo] Baseball: Matadors lose final game of their Big West Opening series

Jordan Ball
March 29, 2015
Raul Martinez /File Photo/The Sundial

[Photo] Sand Volleyball: CSUN finishes competitive three match weekend in Arizona

Thomas Gallegos
March 29, 2015
Senior Chester Pak struggles leading off for the Matadors going 0 for 5 in the day with 2 strikeouts in the loss to Cal State Fullerton by a final score of 5-3 in the Big West Conference home opener game, Fri., Mar. 27, at Matadors Field. (Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

[Photo] Baseball: Keel stifles Fullerton as CSUN wins 4-3

Jordan Ball
March 29, 2015
After winning her doubles match, Vivian Lin drops her singles game in two straight sets giving the only win to Towson University who lost by an overall score 6-1 to the Matadors on Tuesday, March 17. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: CSUN topples No. 29 Dartmouth

David Hurwitz
March 26, 2015
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[Photo] Softball: Matadors rebound from loss to beat UConn 8-0 at the Louisville Slugger Invitational

Sean Thomas
March 22, 2015
Senior Ashlee Guay fights for the ball in what became her last game as a Matador after coming up short scoring 27 of the 60 points versus Stanford's 73 points in the first round of the Women's NCAA tournament on March 21 in Stanford. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

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[Photo] Women's Basketball: Legacy Lives on after NCAA exit

March 25, 2015
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Senior Ashlee Guay and her Matador's team walk off the court for the final time after their loss to Stanford by a final score of 73-60 in the first round of the Women's NCAA tournament on March 21 in Stanford. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

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Chester Pak goes one for three in the day, but that one hit was a homerun that gave the Matadors the 4-3 edge versus Pepperdine University on March 17. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Pak homer lifts CSUN over Pepperdine

Eric Blatz
March 19, 2015
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Ashlee Guay goes up strong for 2 of her 22 total as she leads the CSUN Matadors to thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14.

The CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball: On to the Next One

Mateo Melero
March 18, 2015
The CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] ICYMI: Women's basketball claims second straight Big West Championship highlights

March 14, 2015
Camille Mahlknecht and the CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference by cutting the net after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14 (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

The CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

Cinnamon Lister and the CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference by cutting the net after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

Ashlee Guay and the CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference by cutting the net after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

Ashlee Guay and the CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14.

The CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14.

The CSUN Matadors celebrate thier back-to-back title in the Big West Conference after deefeating Hawaii by a final score of 67-60 at the Honda Center on March 14.

The CSUN Matadors and the University of Hawaii tipoff signaling the start of the Big West Conference Championship in the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

Senior Ashlee Guay warms up before the Big West Conference Championship game versus the University of Hawaii in the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

The CSUN Matadors and the University of Hawaii tipoff signaling the start of the Big West Conference Championship in the Honda Center on March 14. (Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: CSUN heads back to the Big Dance, defeats Hawai’i 67-60

Mateo Melero
March 14, 2015
The Matadors were shut out 5-0 by No. 7 Pacific and No. 5 Long Beach State at Long Beach on Thursday, March 12. Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Sand Volleyball: CSUN comes away winless at Long Beach double-header

Kenneth Berry
March 13, 2015
Matador fans enjoy the game as they witness their women's basketball team advance to the finals with a final score of 61-47against UC Davis in the Big West Semifinals on March 13. (Raul Martinez / Staff Photographer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball: CSUN books trip to second straight Big West Final

Mateo Melero
March 13, 2015
Senior Stephen Maxwell tries to get a hand in front of UC Davis' Corey Hawkins shot during the Matadors' qurater final game on March 12. (Raul Martinez / Staff Photographer

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: CSUN’s turbulent season ends with 71-67 loss to UC Davis

Julius Lasin
March 12, 2015
Julie Haake rises up to try to deny the spike in the first loss of the sand volleyball in Matadors history versus UCLA by a score of 4-1 on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographe

[Photo] Sand Volleyball: Casino, Dragovic go undefeated as CSUN notches first win of the season

Vincent Nguyen
March 8, 2015
Casey Hinger and Kelcie Randazzo celebrate as they picked up CSUN's only win in the No. 1 match, but the Matadors fell to the UCLA Bruins by a score of 4-1 on Thursday Mar. 5, 2015. Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Sand Volleyball: CSUN lose their home opener to No.7 UCLA 4-1

Kenneth Berry
March 6, 2015
FILE PHOTO - Junior Mickey Hsu was instrumental in the Matadors earning a victory in their home opener on Saturday, Jan. 30. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Matadors stay undefeated, sweep Westmont

Andrew Martinez
March 6, 2015
Freshman pitcher Zoe Conley extends her scoreless innings pitch streak to 25 innings,in the win over Sacramento College on Fri. Feb. 27, 2015. Raul Martinez/ Staff Photographer

[Photo] Softball: Zoe Conley named Big West Pitcher of the Week again

Vincent Nguyen
March 2, 2015
Brianna Elder pitched a solid four innings and held the opposition to just one run as the Matadors defeat Utah Valley College in the second game of a double header on Wed. Feb. 25, 2015. Raul Martinez/Staff Photographer Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Softball: Matadors Sweep Utah Valley in their double header

Sean Thomas
February 26, 2015
File Photo/ The Sundial

National Eating Disorder Awareness fair promotes positive ideas of self-image

Raul Martinez
February 25, 2015
Justin Toerner battles at the plate in a 7-3 loss by the Matadors versus the No. 11 UCLA Bruins on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015 at Matador Stadium in Northridge, Calif. Staff Photographer/ Raul Martinez Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Baseball: No. 11 UCLA rally in 8th, beat CSUN 7-3

Eric Blatz
February 18, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services.

All-Star or Brightest Star?

Raul Martinez
February 16, 2015
Matadors run towards a whole new season on their right foot as the got their first win in the home opener 4-2 against Utah Valley College on Friday, Feb. 13, 2014 at Matador FIeld in Northridge, California. Staff Photographer/ Raul Martinez

[Photo] Baseball: CSUN off to best start since 2002

Eric Blatz
February 15, 2015
The Matadors start off with a solid win versus Utah Valley with a final score of 4-2 in the home opener on Friday, Feb. 13, 2014 at Matador FIeld in Northridge, California. Staff Photographer/ Raul Martinez Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Baseball: CSUN opens up season with 4-2 win over Utah Valley

Eric Blatz
February 14, 2015
Infield freshmen #17 Michael Tillman, takes his swing as the last week of practice ends before the start of preseason games begin for the Matadors. CSUN will open up play versus Utah Valley University at Matadors field in Northridge, Calif., on Friday Feb. 13, 2015. Raul Martinez / Staff Photographer Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Baseball: CSUN expect more coming back to the mound

Eric Blatz
February 11, 2015
The CSUN women's softball prepare for their opening game this Friday, Feb. 9, 2105 versus Wisconsin in the 2015 Kajikawa Classic at Tempe, Ariz. Photo credit: Raul Martinez

[Photo] Softball: Recruits and veterans ready for challenging season

Sean Thomas
February 4, 2015
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[Photo] Artists transform light on water into money for water filtration stations

Marissa Nall
February 1, 2015
People gathered around the real life sized surfboard art by Rob Machado at Flood Magazine Gallery in Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 29, 2015. (File Photo / Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

[Photo] Weekly Editor's Picks: Museums, movies, campus event

January 25, 2016
Sage Vaughn Rob Machado Exhibit

James "Jim" Mosely, age 72, takes the mound and throws a strong 8th-innning in the alumni game at the Matador Field in Northridge, Calif., on Sunday January 25, 2015. Photo credit: Raul Martinez

Men’s Baseball: Matadors enjoy alumni outing in the in-field

Raul Martinez
January 27, 2015

The Era of True Champions: Reflecting on the inaugural College Football Playoff

Raul Martinez
January 17, 2015
Ashlee Guay blocks the lane keeping the Vandal from driving in the lane in CSUN's home opener versus Idaho at the Matadome in Northridge, Calif., on Fri. Nov. 14. Photo Credit: Raul Martinez/ Contributor

Jr. Breeyon Alexander-Perry steals the ball and helps the CSUN Matadors to their first win over Idaho at the Matadome in Northridge, Calif., on Fri. Nov. 14. Photo Credit: Raul Martinez/ Contributorj

[Photo] Women's Basketball: Matadors beat out Idaho Vandals in regular season opener

November 15, 2014
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