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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

Illustration depicts a hand holding a small red card that reads (in all caps) "I HAVE RIGHTS." Three monarch butterflies surround the hand and the card. 
Illustration by Tania Huerta.

Senate Bill 4: A Step Toward Safeguarding Undocumented Communities

Alyssa Alvarez, News Editor April 5, 2025

Associated Students ruled during a special meeting on March 3 to continue supporting undocumented students with Red Cards (Know Your Rights cards) and urging CSUN partners and community to remain engaged...

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

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor April 4, 2025

What began as friendly competition became a partnership between Kiery Saravia and Alvaro Geminiano Aragon, the future Associated Students (AS) president and vice president. The pair stood before their...

Erick 'Deorro' Orrosquieta throws a bandana during The Big Show on the Library Lawn at CSUN in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Deorro headlines CSUN’s largest student event of the year

Molly Schwartz, Contributor April 2, 2025

The crowd was sweaty, music vibrated through the crowd and excitement was undeniably electric at CSUN’s Library Lawn. On Saturday, Big Show returned with headliner Deorro, drawing hundreds of students...

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

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor February 21, 2025

Despite President Donald Trump’s threat of a possible shutdown, the Department of Education is steamrolling ahead with a push against universities across the country to eliminate all Diversity, Equity...

President Garret Eiferman and Vice President Ashley Fisher of Revolutionary Scholars playing a card game with students.

Revolutionary Scholars Mixer: Inspire conversations on equity and fostering inclusive spaces on campus

Aranza Garduno-Santana, Contributor November 20, 2024

“Together We Thrive” is the theme of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion week with CSUN Associated Students, and all are encouraged to have a conversation about creating inclusive spaces and fostering...

Beekeeper Keith Roberts shows off bees in their hive to students waiting in line for honey tasting.

CSUN Associated Student Takes Flight and Promotes Sustainability With “Save the Bees” Event

Julia Torres, Contributor November 11, 2024

Despite the windy morning toppling over signs and causing dust to swirl around campus pathways, CSUN’s Associated Students (AS) Productions held their first ever “Save the Bees” event on Nov. 6 in...

Students wait in line to cast their ballot outside Redwood Hall, Northridge, California on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Big Party, big impact: Students mobilize for Presidential Election Day

Madeleine Christian, Reporter November 5, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 presidential election CSUN Associated Student Lobby Corps hosted a Big Party (Political Awareness Registration Turnout Youthquake) event on the Library Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campus...

CSUN students buy food and relax during Sol Fest on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, on the Sierra Lawn at California State University, Northridge.

AS Sol Fest revived after multiple year hiatus

Yulissa Garcia, Reporter October 29, 2024

“It’s kind of like a mini Coachella, a mini music fest,” said Nicole Burgess, an event producer for Associated Students (AS). Sol Fest, an AS event that began three or four years ago but was canceled...

Jose Luis Hernandez from Hernandez Brothers Family Farm helping customers at CSUN's Farmers Market.

CSUN’s Tuesday Farmers Market, a Good Taste of the Season

Kevin Zuniga, Reporter October 22, 2024

CSUN’s weekly farmers market, hosted by Associated Students (AS), takes place every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Matador Square with stalls lined on Lindley Ave. Every week, various vendors set...

AS Sol Fest Preview: Music, Food and Giveaways

AS Sol Fest Preview: Music, Food and Giveaways

Nyan Gavino, Reporter October 21, 2024

Associated Students’ (AS) Sol Fest is approaching, offering numerous opportunities for students to enjoy themselves on campus. On Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Sierra Lawn, students...

Students petting Monty, one of the dogs from Paws-to-share.

Mind matters: AS Mental Health Fair sparks student engagement and awareness

Yulissa Garcia, Reporter October 15, 2024

Associated Students hosted a Mental Health Awareness Fair at Sierra Lawn in honor of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, offering students resources and promoting mental well-being. According to the...

Katie Karroum, the newly elected Associated President, stands in front of the side door to the Associated Students Office on Monday, April 29, 2024. Walking into the office, Karroum wore an Amoeba Music shirt before changing into her suit and tie with her Amoeba pins on her bag as she entered the office. Besides running for Associated Students President, Karroum frequents the music store as she is a collector of records.

Different facets of Associated Students President Katie Karroum

Dominique Mahoney, Culture Reporter May 7, 2024

Katie Karroum initially came off as confident and self-assured. She is, as Chair of Elections Nikki Usares shared, “an old soul.” Karroum has one of those faces that carry 1,000 expressions. She spoke...

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