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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

Sloane Bozzi, Assistant News Editor

All content by Sloane Bozzi
Quinten's daughter Ashanti Thomas wears a denim jacket that has the phrases "Black Dads Matter" and "Justice for Quinten Thomas" embroidered on the back.

The Quinten Thomas Series

May 19, 2021
Quinten's daughter Ashanti Thomas wears a denim jacket that has the phrases "Black Dads Matter" and "Justice for Quinten Thomas" embroidered on the back.

Chapter 2: “Please don’t tell me he’s dead.”

May 19, 2021
Recounting former CSUN President Harrison's eight years in office

Recounting former CSUN President Harrison’s eight years in office

January 17, 2021
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Dec. 30.

COVID-19 Update: Gov. Gavin Newsom announces new reopening plan for schools

December 31, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Dec. 23.

California to receive over 600,000 doses of Moderna vaccine in coming weeks

December 23, 2020
In an email sent on Friday afternoon, President Dianne F. Harrison announced Oviatt Library will be renamed to University Library effective immediately.

Oviatt name removed from CSUN library, lawn effective immediately

December 18, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Dec. 11.

ICU beds reach 94% capacity in Southern California

December 11, 2020
Students will be taking their finals virtually this week.

[Photo] Virtual resources for CSUN students to tackle finals week

December 10, 2020
As California expects to receive about 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines by mid-December, the CSU has announced they expect the fall 2021 semester to be held in-person.

CSU forecasts fall 2021 semester to be held in-person

December 9, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Dec. 4

COVID-19 Update: Newsom announces temporary stay-at-home order for regions where ICU capacity falls below 15%

December 4, 2020
With a $412,000 surplus, AS is deciding how to split up the funds for next semester.

AS to vote on $5 student rebate for excess fees

December 1, 2020
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles and a possible spike in cases due to Thanksgiving travel, CSUN will be reverting back to fully-online instruction from Nov. 30 till the end of the fall semester.

CSUN to return to fully-online instruction after Thanksgiving recess

November 24, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Nov. 19.

COVID-19 Update: ‘Limited’ stay-at-home order begins on Saturday for L.A. County

November 19, 2020
University Hall, CSUN's administration building, will be renamed to Valera Hall in honor of CSUN alumnus Milton Valera and his wife, Debbie Valera.

University Hall and EOP program renamed after CSUN alumnus and his wife

November 17, 2020
Incoming president Dr. Erika Beck shares her goals with CNBC Anchor-At-Large Bill Griffeth.

Incoming CSUN president speaks on goals, history and leadership

November 12, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Nov. 12.

COVID-19 Update: Hospitizations on the rise, 2/3 of ICU beds still available in L.A. County

November 12, 2020
Veterans and allies gathered during CSUN Veterans Resource Center's "Veterans Talk Current Events" to discuss how COVID-19 and the elections have affected them.

Veteran’s Resource Center event explores COVID-19, election impact on U.S. veterans

November 11, 2020
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden becomes the president-elect on Nov. 7.

Joe Biden elected 46th president of the United States

November 7, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Nov. 5.

COVID-19 Update: USC survey reveals increase in social gatherings, points to rising case rate

November 5, 2020
CSU Channel Islands President Erika D. Beck announced as next CSUN president

CSU Channel Islands President Erika D. Beck announced as next CSUN president

October 29, 2020
Cars fill the parking lot of Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24 for Game 4 of the World Series.

The Dodgers’ drive-in creates a new sports watching option for World Series games

October 26, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Oct. 22.

COVID-19 Update: Mortality rate decreasing among Latino and Black communities

October 23, 2020
L.A. County 2020 voter guide

L.A. County 2020 voter guide

October 19, 2020
Los Angeles District Attorney candidates: Jackie Lacey and George Gascón

Los Angeles District Attorney candidates: Jackie Lacey and George Gascón

October 19, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Oct. 15.

COVID-19 Update: State and Los Angeles County guidelines permit small gatherings

October 15, 2020
The American Indian studies program, American Indian Student Association and Fernando Tataviam Band of Mission Indians hosted a Zoom meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day on Mon. Oct, 12, 2020.

American Indian Studies Association hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration via Zoom

October 12, 2020
California's propositions on the 2020 ballot

California’s propositions on the 2020 ballot

October 12, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Oct. 8.

COVID-19 Update: Counties must lessen positivity rate in underserved communities in order to reopen

October 8, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Oct. 1.

COVID-19 Update: L.A. County records lowest number of deaths on Monday since the beginning of the pandemic

October 1, 2020
Protesters gather outside of the Azerbaijan Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard to protest attacks against Armenia in Brentwood on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

Hundreds protest against Azerbaijan’s aggression toward Armenia and Artsakh

October 1, 2020
Northridge Black Lives Matter and protesters sitting on the steps of Oviatt Library at the end of their protest on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

Ongoing coverage of protests in L.A.

Updates on demonstrations calling for justice against police brutality.
September 26, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Sept. 24.

COVID-19 Update: L.A. County closer to moving to Tier 2 of state’s reopening guidelines

September 24, 2020
Castro was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as the CSU's new chancellor, becoming the first person of color to hold the position.

CSU Board of Trustees announces Joseph I. Castro to serve as chancellor

September 23, 2020
The map shows the shock wave that the earthquake left through Southern California.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Southern California; officials say aftershocks are expected

September 18, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Sept. 17.

COVID-19 Update: Mayor Garcetti encourages Angelenos to get flu vaccines by end of October

September 17, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Sept. 11.

COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 testing positivity rate in L.A. remains low

September 11, 2020
Mayor Eric Garcetti gives a firefighter food.

L.A. remembers first responders who died in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001

September 11, 2020
The recent scholarship will benefit those who have been working for social justice change.

Harrison announces campus action plan for improving diversity, equity and inclusion for CSUN’s Black community

September 1, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of Aug. 28.

L.A.’s COVID-19 rate of transmission remains low

August 28, 2020
The operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service and the push toward mail-in voting because of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty for voters.

What’s happening with the U.S. Postal Service, and will it affect mail-in voting in November?

August 27, 2020
CSUN Associated Students Senate will meet virtually this year, due to the coronavirus and campus closures.

New scholarship and virtual event announced during first Associated Students Senate meeting this fall

August 26, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of Aug. 21.

COVID-19 case rates among Black and Latino residents decreasing since July peak

August 21, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 1460 into law, requiring all CSU students to take a 3-unit ethnic studies in order to graduate.

Newsom signs AB 1460 into law; ethnic studies now a CSU graduation requirement

August 17, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of Aug. 14.

Latinos make up nearly half of L.A. County COVID-19 deaths

August 14, 2020
Screenshot from Gov. Newsom's COVID-19 update yesterday.

Newsom: California cannot afford the federal government’s additional unemployment benefits plan

August 11, 2020
Breakdown of cases by race and ethnicity as of August 7.

People of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19, according to data

August 7, 2020
How Prop 17 can be the first step to combat systemic felony disenfranchisement

How Prop 17 can be the first step to combat systemic felony disenfranchisement

August 4, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of July 31.

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said this week is “make or break” for handling the coronavirus

August 1, 2020
The Los Angeles City Council voted to declare a fiscal emergency on Wednesday, saving an estimated $80 million.

Here’s what we know about CD-12’s portion of the corruption investigation into City Hall

July 28, 2020
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, said the proposal for a new stimulus package will be laid out early next week.

The federal $600 unemployment benefit expires today. What can we expect from the Senate?

July 25, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of July 24.

L.A. County has 2,016 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, 595 of them are in the ICU

July 24, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in L.A. County as of July 17.

Weekly COVID-19 update for Los Angeles County

July 17, 2020
Newsom's order comes one month after L.A. County began to reopen many businesses.

Indoor operations at gyms, hair salons, malls and more to close in L.A. and 29 other counties

July 13, 2020
A burned apartment unit on the second floor of the complex. Most tenants have been staying the night with other family members or in hotels.

Illegal fireworks burn down apartments in Northridge, leaving 16 families displaced

July 11, 2020
COVID-19 curve in L.A. county.

COVID-19 by the numbers in L.A. County: How is COVID-19 affecting Angelenos?

July 8, 2020
Fourth of July firework shows in L.A. County have been canceled per L.A. County Department of Public Health's order, in an effort to slow the spread on the coronavirus.

Fourth of July firework displays canceled after L.A. County modified orders

July 3, 2020
Gov. Newsom's latest order requires restaurants in L.A. County to seat customers outdoors, in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Governor orders L.A. County bars and in-door restaurant operations to close

July 1, 2020
Xavier Recarte (left) and his mother, Maria Recarte hold signs in support of the rally to defund the Los Angeles School Police Department on June 23.

LAUSD votes against defunding school police, Superintendent introduces School Safety Task Force

June 24, 2020
Dezcjon Lathrop's mural, outside of the Hollywood Pantages Theater.

Artists’ Black Lives Matter murals deemed “too political,” removed temporarily from Hollywood Boulevard

June 23, 2020
Protesters seeking justice for Breonna Taylor gather outside of Laugh Factory in West Hollywood.

Celebrating the life of Breonna Taylor on what would have been her 27th birthday

June 5, 2020
Over 1,400 protesters took to the streets of Burbank, Calif. on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Peaceful march in Burbank, co-organized by incoming CSUN freshman

June 4, 2020
Memorial Day 2020: How L.A. residents can honor from home

Memorial Day 2020: How L.A. residents can honor from home

May 24, 2020
AS President Diana Vicente to serve as chair of Cal State Student Association.

CSUN AS President Diana Vicente to serve as Chair of the Cal State Student Association

May 20, 2020
Los Angeles County extends stay-at-home orders

Los Angeles County extends stay-at-home orders

May 14, 2020
Zuma Beach in Malibu remains empty on Tuesday May 12, one day before beaches are set to open on Wednesday.

Los Angeles County beaches open today

May 13, 2020
Shopping begins early Saturday morning at the reopened flower shops in Downtown Los Angeles.

LA eases restrictions allowing florists to reopen in time for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2020
The Walt Disney Company began furloughing their employees on April 19 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Walt Disney Company furloughs thousands of employees despite big budget

May 2, 2020
CSU to suspend standardized testing requirement in the wake of COVID-19

CSU to suspend standardized testing requirement in the wake of COVID-19

April 26, 2020
English department's Graduate Reading Series goes virtual

English department’s Graduate Reading Series goes virtual

April 20, 2020
The Delmar T. Oviatt library received its name in 1973 in honor of CSUN's administrator Delmar T. Oviatt who served as Interim president in 1969. Oviatt died of a heart attack on December 24, 1971.

CSUN to receive $44.6 million from CARES Act

April 13, 2020
Presidential candidate Rebecca Grinberg.

Candidates for AS President and Vice President: Rebecca Grinberg and Nikolas Morrison-Welch

March 31, 2020
CSUN Student housing area

Two CSUN students being tested for COVID-19

March 19, 2020
A group of students taking pictures together

East Coast interns: Students represent CSUN in Washington, D.C.

February 24, 2019
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