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

Shannon Carter, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Shannon Carter
3 people smiling to the picture

[Photo] Sunset Sessions: It’s Butter

PJ Shahamat, Audio Editor
May 21, 2022
A portrait of a woman

From Incarceration to Liberation

Shannon Carter, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2022
A person with a guitar and singing

[Photo] Sunset Sessions: Alex Andre

PJ Shahamat, Audio Editor
May 6, 2022
A flyer of the movie "MoonLight"

Problems in the Black Film Industry

Shannon Carter, News Editor
February 23, 2022
A person helping people that does not have a house to choose clothes

CSUN student groups organize winter clothing drive in Van Nuys

Shannon Carter, News Editor
December 9, 2021
CSUN Library

[Photo] Associated Students works on bringing new campus card to CSUN

Noor Sufi, Reporter
November 30, 2021
a illustration of ban first amendment

Opinion: Having Big Tech in charge of censorship is a slippery slope to disaster

Shannon Carter, News Editor
November 24, 2021
Illustration by Sarah Hofstedt

Two shot after scuffle at strip mall near CSUN; suspects still at large

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted his $47.1 billion higher education funding plan at the Student Recreation Center in CSUN at Northridge, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2021. According to Newsom, it is the most funding for higher education in modern history.

Newsom signs $47.1 billion higher education package into law at CSUN

Shannon Carter, News Editor
October 6, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 1460 into law, requiring all CSU students to take a 3-unit ethnic studies in order to graduate.

Examining the Recall Election of Gov. Gavin Newsom

Shannon Carter, News Editor
September 20, 2021
Fact check: Five misconceptions about policing

Fact check: Five misconceptions about policing

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
August 30, 2021
The CSU announced on Tuesday that it will require all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming fall semester.

[Photo] Cal State University to require COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester

Sebastian Artola, Reporter
July 28, 2021
President Erika D. Beck shares with Daily Sundial what she’s learned from the CSUN community after her 100-day listening tour.

President Beck discusses her listening tour and what she’s learned from it

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
June 3, 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

Sloane Bozzi, Shannon Carter, Orlando Mayorquin, and Emily Holshouser
May 19, 2021
Chapter 1: "His future was bright, but his life was taken too soon."

Chapter 1: “His future was bright, but his life was taken too soon.”

Shannon Carter and Orlando Mayorquin
May 19, 2021
Colored Minds Inc. protesters block the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, April 17, 2021, to bring attention to their cause.

Students rally to diversify hiring of CSUN professors

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
May 11, 2021
The Associated Students discusses Native land acknowledgment and environmental sustainability during their weekly senate meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Associated Students passes resolutions on environmental sustainability and Native land acknowledgment

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2021
Brittney Milla, an environmental and occupational major, works on her circuit lab assignment during her physics lab class in CSUN's Live Oak Hall in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

CSUN President announces an increase in face-to-face classes for fall semester

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
April 14, 2021
Jonathan Hay and Kaitlyn Orozco of Matadors Leading Forward won the AS presidential elections for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Matadors Leading Forward wins AS Presidential Election

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2021
The University Library is open in a limited capacity for students to access computer stations and printers. Students are encouraged to reserve their slot on the library's online reservation system.

Luis Valdez, 24, uses one of the computer stations in the CSUN University Library in Northridge, Calif. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Students can reserve a time slot for a computer or study room on the library's online reservation system.

[Photo] CSUN University Library now open to students at limited capacity

March 30, 2021
Social distancing practices and procedures have been put in place at the CSUN University Library in Northridge, Calif.

The University Library, formerly known as the Delmar T. Oviatt Library.

[Photo] Changes are coming to CSUN, here's what you need to know

August 26, 2021
A digital rendering of the Sierra Annex's interior.

CSU Board of Trustees approves next stages of Sierra Annex

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
March 27, 2021
Walking the tightrope of racial battle fatigue with Cornel West

Walking the tightrope of racial battle fatigue with Cornel West

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2021
The recent scholarship will benefit those who have been working for social justice change.

AS votes to give $35,000 to a new social justice scholarship

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2021
Los Angeles County, which advances to Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout soon, will prioritize immunizing K-12 school employees. Negotiations on the reopening of elementary schools, however, are still ongoing.

LA County expands vaccine rollout; Teachers among those eligible

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2021
Daniel Garcia, a graduate student, discusses the need for a diverse faculty at CSUN with President Erika. D Beck during the virtual event “An Afternoon with President Beck” on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Students push for faculty diversity during a virtual event with President Beck

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2021
Past and present AS leaders come together to honor 66 years of leadership.

Associated Students and alumni discuss student leadership during President’s Day event

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2021
Free at-home testing kits will be available to both students and faculty retuning to in-person classes this spring.

CSUN offers free at-home COVID-19 testing for students returning to campus

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2021
CSUN faculty, staff and student employees who are working on campus during the spring semester will soon have access to free COVID-19 self-testing kits.

CSUN offers free at-home COVID-19 testing for employees working on campus

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2021
Recounting former CSUN President Harrison's eight years in office

Recounting former CSUN President Harrison’s eight years in office

Gillian Moran-Perez, Logan Bik, Sloane Bozzi, Michaella Huck, Emily Holshouser, Monserrat Solis, and Shannon Carter
January 17, 2021
After weeks of discussion, AS votes to disperse $135,000 surplus to campus organizations, grants and scholarships.

AS votes to distribute $135,000 of surplus fees to basic needs programs

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
December 9, 2020
With the CSU extension, new students are able to apply two weeks later than originally anticipated.

The CSU extends priority application deadline to Dec. 15

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
December 1, 2020
Provost Mary Beth Walker spoke with the Associated Students Senate on Monday about alternate grading options.

AS continues discussion on alternate grading options with university provost

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 25, 2020
President Dianne F. Harrison addresses the Faculty Senate in her last senate meeting as CSUN president.

Dianne Harrison attends her last Faculty Senate meeting as president

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 24, 2020
CSU Employees Union fights against layoffs

CSU Employees Union fights against layoffs

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2020
The Associated Students Senate discussed the topic of alternate grading options during their weekly meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

AS follows CSSA to push for alternate grading options to return to CSU

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 17, 2020
Assistant Professor Xóchitl Flores-Marcial discusses Delmar T. Oviatt's legacy during Monday's AS meeting.

Oviatt Library Advisory Group recommends removing Delmar T. Oviatt’s name; AS Senate votes in solidarity

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2020
Zahraa Khuraibet spoke at the Associated Students meeting on Nov. 2.

AS votes “no” on the appointment of Zahraa Khuraibet as graduate senator

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
November 3, 2020
The Associated Students Faculty Senate meeting held via zoom on Oct. 22.

Faculty Senate condemns Azerbaijan aggression against Armenia and Artsakh region

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2020
AS President Rose Merida discusses the ethnic studies feedback form with the Senate on Oct. 26 via Zoom.

AS to share feedback to CSU on ethnic studies requirement

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2020
The University Corporation board of directors meeting held via zoom on Oct. 19.

The University Corporation avoided projected deficit through cuts, Chartwells Higher Education group to rebrand CSUN dining

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2020
Graduating CSUN students still have to pay the associated fees, even though in-person commencement ceremonies have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduating CSUN students continue to pay graduation fee despite cancellation of in-person commencement ceremonies

Shannon Carter and Jazmin Navarrete
October 22, 2020
Senator Adriana Coronado addresses the Associated Students Senate regarding the benefits of Proposition 16 on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

Associated Students moves to support Propositions 16,18,20

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2020
Associated Students held its weekly virtual meeting on Sept. 28.

AS President Merida shares Oviatt Library renaming update; senators disapprove of appointing assistant for Vice President Turner

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2020
The first Faculty Senate meeting of the fall semester was held on Sept. 24 via Zoom.

CSUN Faculty Senate passes resolution opposing Chancellor’s Office’s proposed implementation of AB 1460

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced The University Corporation to close all CSUN dining locations on the main campus.

The University Corporation takes financial hit; staffing reduced by 90%

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2020
President Harrison is set to retire after the fall semester, after postposing her retirement to lead the university through the pandemic.

AS President announces next phase of CSUN Presidential Search; Big Show 2020 announced

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 24, 2020
First responders attended to a five-vehicle crash that killed two and injured four others on Wednesday Sept. 9 at the corner of 70th Street and El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego.

Associated Students holds moment of silence in memory of Casey Hargis

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2020
AS Chief Justice Isaac Shafa, an active member of CSUN’s Chabad Jewish Student Center, expressed that some of CSUN's Jewish community, "are currently feeling overwhelmed, insecure and unsafe, even though there is a virtual setting, there have been ‘Zoom bombings’ that have been blantly anti-semitic."

AS Chief Justice Isaac Shafa addresses CSUN’s Jewish community’s concerns

Shannon Carter, Assistant News Editor
September 1, 2020
CSUN's budget has been cut by 16 million this fall according to Colin Donahue, CSUN’s chief financial officer.

CSUN budget cut by $16 million; USU renovation and on-campus hotel delayed

Shannon Carter, Reporter
August 10, 2020
CSUN Student Housing has reduced their student occupancy from 3,400 students to 1,400 for the fall.

CSUN Student Housing announces plans for fall, cuts resident occupancy by 58%

Shannon Carter, Reporter
July 29, 2020
Aspire Northridge, located at the corner of Nordhoff Street and Darby Avenue, offers CSUN students a housing option, as Student Housing limits the number of bed spaces for fall.

New apartment complex for students near CSUN expects full occupancy despite online fall semester

Shannon Carter, Reporter
July 15, 2020
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