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

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Election 2016: the messy catastrophe

Ryan Mancini September 18, 2015
A close-up look at the unpleasant meeting of 11 GOP presidential contestants and their aligned, nonaligned and misaligned views on the nation's future.

“Theatre of Possibility for Autism” coming next Friday

Vera Castaneda September 30, 2013

Playwright Lauren Goldman Marshall will direct a three-day workshop at CSUN for adults who have learning disabilities or want to learn theater techniques that can enhance communication skills for individuals...

Asperger’s syndrome now a part of larger ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’

Melissa Simon December 5, 2012

The newest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, will not include Asperger’s syndrome, the American Psychological Association announced Saturday. Dr. Laura...

Christopher Mulligan, founder of Groupworks West, an innovative autism treatment center in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Groupworks West

Autistic teens and children struggle with cyber addiction

Laura Davis April 24, 2012

Jackie Osorio’s son was about 2-years-old when she noticed a measurable delay in his speech, but she could not pinpoint why he was developmentally behind and noticeably less social than other children...

Photo courtesy of MCT

Autism Speaks does not represent the voices of autistic people

Jeffrey Zide April 23, 2012

If you decide to donate money for Autism Awareness Month this April, be mindful of where your money is going. There are many viable autism charities — the Dan Marino Foundation, Autism Self-Advocay...

American Psychiatric Association may change definition of autism

Laura Davis February 1, 2012

A proposed revision for a more specific definition of autism is being reassessed by the American Psychiatric Association who is working to complete the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...

Lip-syncing students battle for autism research

Elano Pizzicarola March 11, 2011

Music was in the air Thursday night when CSUN students lip-synced hits from various genres. Lip Wars-The Battle of Epic Epicness was organized by the University Student Union and hosted by the Northridge...

CSUN fraternities raise money for Autism Speaks at hot dog eating contest

Samantha Tata February 17, 2011

CSUN’s Interfraternal Council (IFC) held a hot dog eating contest Tuesday to benefit Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest advocacy group for autism research. Through chapter...

USU launches autism event, “Miles of Quarters”

Kristopher A. Fortin February 13, 2011

University Student Union launched “Miles of Quarters,” its fund-raising drive for autism at Plaza del Sol on Thursday. The fundraiser will run until April 20. It aims  to raise $17,000 for Autism...

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