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
Taylor Parise

Taylor Parise, Chief Copy Editor

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Michael Kocabay, a missing 20-year-old CSUN student, has been found deceased near a hiking trail. He was pronounced dead on Nov. 11, 2025 and the cause of death has not been released.

CSUN student Michael Kocabay found deceased on hiking trail

November 25, 2025
Tom N. addressing the line at CSUN's voting center outside of room 180 in Redwood Hall on Election Day in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2025.

LIVE: Special Election 2025

November 4, 2025
Andrea Muñoz standing in Redwood Hall outside of the voting center with friends in Northridge, Calif. on Oct. 29, 2025.

Prop. 50 raises broader questions about ethics and power

October 30, 2025
The lobby of the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at CSUN on Oct. 8, 2025, in Northridge, Calif. The outdoor space was designed to feel like a front porch, according to Amanda Quintero, Equity Innovation Officer for the Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub.

The HSI Equity Innovation Hub has found a new home

October 21, 2025
Miles de personas se reúnen cerca del Capitolio durante la protesta "No Kings 2" en Washington D.C. el 18 de Octubre de 2025.

De costa a costa: “No Kings” (No queremos reyes) en la capital del país fue un asunto familiar.

October 20, 2025
Thousands of people march towards the Capitol Building during a "No Kings 2" protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 18, 2025.

Coast to Coast: ‘No Kings’ in the nation’s capital was a family affair

October 18, 2025
The Palisades Fire burns across the Santa Monica Mountains in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif., as seen from Mountaingate, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

BREAKING: Federal authorities make arrest in connection to Palisades Fire

October 8, 2025
Michael Kocabay, a 20-year-old CSUN student, was reported missing on Sept. 25. and last seen at approximately 8 a.m. in Little Tujunga Canyon.

Loved ones continue the search for missing Michael Kocabay

October 4, 2025
Inkiad Kabir sitting with Derenice Chavez as they read comments on Kabir's TikTok post sharing the Change.org petition at the University Library on Sept. 30, 2025, in Northridge, Calif.

Assault on campus ignites student action

October 2, 2025
Rabbi Chaim Brook pointing to the verse "But Repentance, Prayer and Charity" in the Rosh Hashanah Machzor, a Jewish prayer book, on Sept. 30, 2025.

Apples and atonement mark a sweet new year

October 1, 2025
A walkway of the Orange Grove located at California State University, Northridge off of Nordhoff Street in Northridge, Calif.

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported at Orange Grove

September 26, 2025
Illustration of President Donald J. Trump holding the Smithsonian, filled with history, in the palm of his hand.

OPINION: Trump should take notes from Germany

September 25, 2025
President Erika D. Beck taking photos with volunteers Ciro Martinez, Christopher Aston and Alexys Gutierrez at CSUN's annual President's Picnic at Bayramian Hall Lawn on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 in Northridge, Calif.

President’s Picnic delivers more than tacos

September 8, 2025
Kimberly J. Brown attends CSUN graduation with a bachelor's degree in business management as a part of the Class of 2011 at Northridge, Calif.

From Marnie to Matador: Trading magic for business management at CSUN

May 13, 2025
Guest speakers Anila Ali and Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern answering questions from the audience at the "Screams Before Silence" screening hosted by the Women's Research and Resource Center on campus at Chaparral Hall in Northridge, Calif. on March 30, 2025.

‘Screams Before Silence’ screening sparks dialogue regarding Oct. 7

May 8, 2025
Amanda Quintero, current Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub at CSUN, introduces herself during the Search and Screen Committee's open forum at the Extended University Commons in Northridge, Calif. on April 28, 2025.

CSUN seeks new diversity leader as equity efforts continue

May 2, 2025
Silver Honda sedan sitting on the second floor of the G3 parking garage on CSUN's campus after a fire broke out under the hood in Northridge, Calif. on April 29, 2025.

Breaking: Vehicle fire in CSUN G3 parking

April 29, 2025
Student reading signs at the What Were You Wearing? exhibit at the University Student Union while using the printing station in Northridge, Calif. on April 9, 2025.

‘What Were You Wearing?’ aims to stomp out blame towards survivors

April 12, 2025
Roses sit at the foot of Matador statue on Matador Walk after Associated Students performed the ceremonial Tradition of the Rose. This tradition occurs when students celebrate milestones and achievements. AS students threw their roses in Northridge, Calif. on March 27, 2025.

Presidential candidate runs unopposed, leading team of 19 into election day

April 4, 2025
Illustration of a peacock wearing a MAGA hat.

Fans shocked as Trump orders Peacock to pull iconic episode from streaming service

April 1, 2025
Norma-Jean Knight and Cameron Woods in the backyard of the Black House holding the signs they designed before Take Back the Night's speak-out event in Northridge, Calif. on March 27, 2025. Last year's speak-out was Knight's first time sharing their own story to others.

Shouts echo through a sleeping campus as survivors Take Back the Night

March 31, 2025
Red Cards, which list rights protected regardless of immigration status, are printed in both English and Spanish and located in the University Student Union in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN equity initiatives remain open amidst Department of Education order

February 21, 2025
Sign hung up in front of Los Angeles City Hall on light pole by protester as marchers gather on Spring Street on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Students take to the streets on Inauguration Day

January 22, 2025
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