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

Samantha Bravo, Culture Editor

All content by Samantha Bravo
People in a protest

[Photo] A history of student speech on campus

Chris Constantine, Reporter
April 8, 2022
People protesting with a sign "Campus Police Must Go"

[Photo] CSUN hires consulting firm to help reshape campus police services

Lorena Salinas, Reporter
December 24, 2021
"NETFLIX" logo on the tv

[Photo] 14 Christmas movies to watch on Netflix, Disney+

Julia Sahakian, Reporter
December 15, 2021
A ballon written "Here for the cheer"

[Photo] 9 places to celebrate the holiday season

Julia Sahakian, Reporter
December 8, 2021
A parkgoer takes a photo of the "Crossing Over the Rainbow Bridge" community altar at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

[Photo] Día de los Muertos celebrated across L.A., at CSUN

Thomas Bravo, Samantha Bravo, Trevor Morgan, and Dylan Keith
November 7, 2021
Last year's "Haunt o' Ween" event was a drive-thru attraction. It returned this year with in-person activities.

[Photo] 6 fun Halloween-themed events in L.A. for all to enjoy

Dylan Keith, Reporter
October 19, 2021
Signs lined up along the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Tiny Home homeless shelter in North Hollywood, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

[Photo] Tackling the homelessness crisis: What California, L.A. County have done so far

Steven Almeida, Reporter
June 28, 2021
Alan and Santina Byler take in the view from a high vantage point, where visitors can view the entirety of the Japanese garden in Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

Zen Zones: Places for Angelenos to relax under the sun

Nadine Cortez, Samantha Bravo, and Kaitlyn Lavo
April 15, 2021
Visitors take photos of the tulips at the Descanso Garden in La Can?ada Flintridge, Calif. on Monday, April. 5, 2021. The tulips, located along the Promenade near the entrance of the garden, typically bloom in early-mid or late spring.

Young visitors take photos of a bird at the Descanso Garden's Rose Garden in La Can?ada Flintridge, Calif on Monday, April. 5, 2021.

Descanso Gardens has plenty of wildlife to go along with their wide array of greenery and flowers.

The Camellia Forest provides a scenic and peaceful location for painting or reflecting. The Camellia Forest peak bloom season is typically in January through February.

Visitors enjoy the Japanese-style garden on Monday, April. 5, 2021. The Japanese Garden reflects local history as well as timeless beauty.

Visitors take photos of the tulips at the Descanso Garden in La Can?ada Flintridge, Calif. on Monday, April. 5, 2021. The tulips are located along the Promenade, near the entrance of the garden.

Hand sanitizer stations are placed at various places throughout the Descanso Gardens.

Visitors take photos of the Akebono and Beni Hoshi cherry blossom trees on Monday, April 5, 2021. The cherry blossoms typically bloom in March through April.

Amoeba Music's new 20,000 square feet-store at 6200 Hollywood Blvd. is roughly the same size of its former location at 6400 Sunset Blvd. The new location in Hollywood, Calif. reopened on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

New location, same vibes: Amoeba Music reopens on Hollywood Boulevard

Samantha Bravo
April 9, 2021
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Activists stand with unhoused residents in Echo Park

Samantha Bravo, Contributor
March 28, 2021
Barbara Ferrer, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, being interviewed by Trevor Morgan on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at the CSUN vaccination site in Northridge, Calif.

[Photo] Pandemic essays : Looking back one year later

Editorial Staff
March 22, 2021
A surfer walks into the water at Surfrider Beach next to the Malibu Pier on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

Zen Zones: Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach

Samantha Bravo
March 3, 2021
Lockers are provided for individuals currently living in the shelter to leave any personal belongings before entering.

[Photo] LA City-funded Tiny Homes project hopes to tackle ongoing homelessness crisis

Cesar Saldana, Reporter
February 24, 2021
Kendall Jenner's latest business venture sparks backlash.

Op-Ed: Kendall Jenner’s “818” tequila appropriates San Fernando Valley

Samantha Bravo, Contributor
February 19, 2021
Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, speaks to patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine at the CSUN distribution site on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021.

[Photo] CSUN vaccination site only offering second doses due to vaccine shortage

Trevor Morgan, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2021
Valley Park Church food bank volunteers help to disseminate food items to people in need in North Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Everyone inside the church needed to wear a mask and properly social distance to ensure the safety of the volunteers and food pantry attendees.

Valley Park Church food drive sees an increase in demand since COVID-19

Samantha Bravo, Contributor
December 8, 2020
David Goldberg practices with a Jo, a staff, in the parking lot behind North Valley Aikikai in Northridge, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Jo staffs are used in every class for social distancing, according to Lee Lavi.

Business as (un)usual: Learning martial arts with North Valley Aikikai

Samantha Bravo, Assistant News Editor
November 17, 2020
Natalie Nakata does a flip at Magnitude Cheer in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

Business as (un)usual: Synchronizing to the beat with Magnitude Cheer

Samantha Bravo and Sonia Gurrola
November 11, 2020
The Pantages Theatre is an official polling location for the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Photo Series: Election Day in Los Angeles

November 4, 2020
Voters stand in line at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Tues. Nov. 3, 2020.

Voters stand in line at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Tues. Nov, 3.

Voters cast their ballots at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Tues. Nov, 3.

The Wiltern Theatre was an official polling location for the 2020 general election.

The Wiltern Theatre is an official polling location for the 2020 General Election.

The Wiltern Theatre is one of the iconic landmarks that became a voting center in Los Angeles this year.

The Hollywood Bowl voting location offered free parking for voters.

The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was opened as an official voting location for the 2020 General Election.

The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles is an official voting location for the 2020 General Election.

Voters cast their ballots at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for the 2020 General Election.

Poll workers wipe down each station after every use at the Pantages Theatre voting center in Los Angeles for the 2020 General Election.

Labels reminded people to stay 6-feetapart were placed around the Pantages Theatre voting center in Los Angeles.

The Pantages Theatre is an official polling location for the 2020 General Election.

The Dodger Stadium will now serve as a voting center for the 2020 Election. Face coverings are required while inside or while waiting in line.

Dodger Stadium opens as a vote center

Samantha Bravo, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2020
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