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

Emily Holshouser

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Dianah E. Wynter, a cinema and television professor, congratulates the 2020 and 2021 graduates as they drive past her during the CSUN Grad Parade at CSUN in Northridge, Calif., on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

CSUN celebrates graduates with on-campus car parade

June 2, 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.

The Quinten Thomas Series

May 19, 2021
man in blue shirt happily poses for photo

Chapter 3: “I will not let them get away with it.”

May 19, 2021
Kristen Hernandez, co-founder of Trail Mothers.

Community Heroes: Kristen Hernandez, co-founder of Trail Mothers

As California starts to see better days in overcoming the pandemic, the Daily Sundial’s “Frontline Heroes” series will transition into “Community Heroes” to honor those who strive to make a positive impact on the world around them.
May 14, 2021
Cal State University requires students, faculty returning in fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Cal State University requires students, faculty returning in fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19

April 23, 2021
A woman holds a "Do You Feel Us?" sign at silent march for justice for George Floyd in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on the day before the beginning of the trial of Derek Chauvin.

Derek Chauvin convicted of all three charges for the murder of George Floyd

April 20, 2021
A sign hanging in the encampment at Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Unrest at Echo Park Lake involving unhoused residents’ rights, recapped

April 5, 2021
Liz Hasegawa is a science teacher at James Monroe High School in North Hills, Calif. Hasegawa has adapted to the switch to virtual learning by creating science videos that are engaging for her students instead of relying on long lectures.

Frontline Heroes: Liz Hasegawa, science teacher

March 27, 2021
Theme parks and stadiums in California may reopen with limited capacity if the county it is based in isn't in the purple tier. The reopening could happen as soon as April 1.

California allows reopening of theme parks, stadiums with restrictions

March 5, 2021
Sam Sherry, right, vaccinates his colleague, Holly Malloy, another CSUN nursing student.

Front-line Heroes: Sam Sherry, CSUN nursing student

March 4, 2021
Clean-up participants pass out cleaning supplies in South Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb 27, 2021.

Angelenos gather in South Los Angeles for community clean-up

March 1, 2021
Olivia Salazar photographed at her workplace at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

Frontline Heroes: Olivia Salazar, housekeeper

February 23, 2021
Alora Machado, bartender and server at The Copper Mine, prepares an Old Fashioned for a customer while wearing a mask on Jan. 31, 2021. Employees are required to wear masks for the duration of their shift.

Return of outdoor dining in LA County brings both joy and apprehension

February 12, 2021
Gov. Newsom's latest announcement has allowed restaurants to open after months of closures.

LA County restaurants reopen after Gov. Newsom ends safer-at-home order

January 29, 2021
A protester confronts Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies during a protest in 2020.

LA County Sheriff’s Department under state investigation for possible civil rights violations

January 22, 2021
An activist speaks through a bullhorn during the car caravan protesting for the unhoused community on Monday, Jan. 18, 2020.

Activists organize car caravan protest for unhoused community on MLK Day

January 18, 2021
Recounting former CSUN President Harrison's eight years in office

Recounting former CSUN President Harrison’s eight years in office

January 17, 2021
L.A. County hopes to vaccinate 4,000 healthcare workers a day at mass vaccination sites across the county.

L.A. County will open CSUN as a COVID-19 vaccination site for priority groups

January 15, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state's funding for the Cal State University and University of California systems during a briefing on Friday.

Gov. Newsom announces 2021-22 state funding for CSU, UC systems

January 8, 2021
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Dec. 16.

COVID-19 Update: Southern California ICUs reach full capacity

December 18, 2020
Young Black Lives Matter Los Angeles members chant at the center of a group circle that ends every protest.

Activists protest against Garcetti as potential candidate for Biden’s Cabinet

December 3, 2020
Uber and gig economy companies continue service in California after threatening to exit the state if Proposition 22 did not pass this election.

Struggling gig workers apprehensive of Proposition 22

November 11, 2020
A young girl holds an American flag as people celebrate Joe Biden becoming the President-elect.

Los Angeles reacts to Biden win

November 8, 2020
Jose Juan works at his stand during the buyout.

Las Calles Del Valle holds buy out event for street vendors in Van Nuys

November 3, 2020
COVID-19 curve of cumulative cases in Los Angeles County as of Oct. 29.

COVID-19 Update: Lakers Championship celebration might have caused spike in COVID-19 cases, says health officials

October 29, 2020
Strong Santa Ana winds add to fire threat in Southern California.

Strong Santa Ana winds cause 90 mph gusts and start several wildfires in Southern California

October 28, 2020

Fans take over the streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the Dodgers’ World Series win

October 28, 2020
A woman holds up a "Police lives matter" flag at a rally for police officers in Elysian Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

Officers, families and supporters gather in Elysian Park to express appreciation for law enforcement

October 19, 2020
L.A. County 2020 voter guide

L.A. County 2020 voter guide

October 19, 2020
Protesters making their way through downtown Los Angeles for the Women's March on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. The march in L.A. was one of over 400 in-person and virtual marches organized nationwide.

Hundreds march to Los Angeles City Hall in support of women’s rights

October 18, 2020
Mourners placing candles on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall in remembrance of George Floyd on his 47th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

George Floyd memorial held in DTLA on what would have been his 47th birthday

October 15, 2020
California's propositions on the 2020 ballot

California’s propositions on the 2020 ballot

October 12, 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
With the flu season looming during the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles health officials urge residents to get their flu shots.

Health officials urge residents to get a flu shot amid pandemic

September 24, 2020
Protesters march the streets of downtown Los Angeles to demand justice for the death of Breonna Taylor after the results of a grand jury indictment of former Louisville police officer Brett Hankinson, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

Hundreds protest in downtown Los Angeles following grand jury decision of Breonna Taylor case

September 23, 2020
California's Employment Development Department will be taking a two week reset period to process backlogged claims as well as fraudulent cases, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California EDD system taking “two week reset period” amid massive backlog, fraud

September 22, 2020
A firefighter sprays chemical foam to stop the fire from starting up again at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Van Nuys on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.

Burbank Boulevard now open after LAFD contained one-acre brush fire in Sepulveda Basin

September 19, 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
The sun covered by smoke from the El Dorado Fire in Big Bear, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020.

L.A.’s poor air quality expected to last for weeks, according to experts

September 16, 2020
An LAPD officer raises his less-than-lethal weapon as protesters begin throwing debris at police during a protest in downtown Los Angeles on May 29.

Majority of police reform bills struggle to pass California Legislature

September 14, 2020
Mark Reed, a candidate for California's 30th Congressional District, poses atop a vehicle during a pro-Trump caravan on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Hundreds attend pro-Trump caravan in Studio City

September 13, 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
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2147 into law, which will reform existing a California legislation that prevents former inmates from being able to become a professional firefighter.

Newsom signs AB 2147 into law, allowing inmate firefighters to pursue firefighting profession

September 11, 2020
Activists dance outside the Los Angeles Superior Court in downtown L.A. during an eviction blockade on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

Renters receive new eviction protections, but tenant activists fear it’s not enough

September 9, 2020
A man stands on a flatbed truck facing protesters as they march down Imperial Highway in South Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.

Protesters demand justice for Dijon Kizzee; block off the northbound 110 Freeway

September 6, 2020
The Los Angeles City Council voted to declare a fiscal emergency on Wednesday, saving an estimated $80 million.

Los Angeles City Council declares fiscal emergency, furloughs beginning in October

September 3, 2020
Delayed medication, empty trucks and fear: U.S. Postal Service employees speak out on the chaos

Delayed medication, empty trucks and fear: U.S. Postal Service employees speak out on the chaos

September 3, 2020
Ana Celis breaks down as she stands in front of "Canoga Karen's" apartment during the Canoga Karen Protest in Canoga Park, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

Protesters gather in Canoga Park to support food vendors after racist attacks

September 1, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced "Blueprint for a Safer Economy," a four-tiered and color-coded system that shifts away from the previous "watch list" system, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

Gov. Newsom announces new reopening guidelines

August 28, 2020
Shelters and recovery homes in L.A. are facing new challenges as they navigate through the coronavirus.

Unhoused community in L.A. face more challenges since COVID-19

August 26, 2020
President Dianne F. Harrison announced the Diversity and Equity Innovation Grant Fund in a campus-wide email on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

President Harrison announces new grant fund to boost diversity at CSUN

August 14, 2020
Signs set up by the Los Angeles Tenants' Union members at the residence of Betty Ordaz, who was being illegally evicted.

L.A. Tenants Union and West Valley People’s Alliance help tenants understand their rights and provide eviction defense

August 11, 2020
A volunteer helps distribute supplies during the Saddleridge fire last October. Southern California faces a difficult task of battling fires during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California struggles with disaster relief amid pandemic

August 7, 2020
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