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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A renewable energy economy is possible and needed for our future

Steven Maiken April 23, 2014

    Trillions of dollars have gone to bailout Wall Street fraudsters, provide tax-breaks for the wealthy, maintain our military and the pointless wars and operations since Sept. 11. If...

Illustration by Jae Kitinoja/Illustrator

Changing weather patterns is forecasting a dark future

Ryan Mancini April 22, 2014

It is not a well known fact that there have been several mass extinctions in the long history of our planet. The most famous of these (and the most recent as well) resulted in the deaths of the dinosaurs...

The newspaper hairpiece is just one way to creatively recycle used newspapers. Photo credit: Mariela Molina / Photo Editor

Creative ways to recycle newspapers

Natalie Rivera April 19, 2012

While newspapers can easily be disposed of in a recycling bin, there are greener, more creative ways to reuse them. Some of the most common uses for old newspapers include laying them down when painting...

Institute for Sustainability offers campus green options

Tanya Ramirez April 18, 2012

CSUN’s solar panels, bicycle racks, food garden and bright green recycling bins are all innovations created by the environmental masterminds at the CSUN Institute for Sustainability. The Institute...

Best green mobile apps

Stefanie De Leon Tzic April 18, 2012

As CSUN becomes more environmentally conscious, more students are starting to implement eco-friendly measures into their daily routines, according to CSUN’s 2010 Sustainability Project.  Recycling cans...

Steve Trager, owner of the Green Zone, demonstrates proper gun handling. We come from the classroom. We spend a good couple of hours where we run through all of the safety rules. We practice. Our classes are interactive. I ask questions of you when Im done, he said. Photo credit: Charlie Kaijo / Daily Sundial

Former teacher opens fully green firearms training center

Melissa Simon April 18, 2012

After working many years as a high school teacher, Steve Trager used his pension to open a fully green, environmentally friendly firearms training center in Chatsworth called the Green Zone. Trager...

Garys Recycling Center in Northridge will pay cash for all recyclable CRV beverage containers consisting of plastic, aluminum or glass. Customers may drive up and park near the waste bins to receive assistance in unloading their recyclables. Photo credit: Trisha Sprouse / Daily Sundial

Public and commercial services around CSUN offer unique ways to recycle everyday items

Fredy Tlatenchi April 18, 2012

New technology and new ways to amuse ourselves give us new materials to recycle. Companies in the San Fernando Valley dedicated to preserving the environment are creating new ways of reusing old materials. SA...

Underwood Family Farms offers sustainable produce to CSUN community

Underwood Family Farms offers sustainable produce to CSUN community

Reanna Delgadillo April 21, 2011

Monday mornings start bright and early for Robbie Denny, but she doesn’t have to combat early morning traffic. What she deals with is the slight chill in the morning air and the repeated calls of...

DIY & an UPCYLCE a necklace for Earth Day

Aimee Lastrella April 21, 2011

Believe it or not, this necklace was free and it was made out of an old t-shirt. Doesn’t look like it, does it? All you have to do is find a previously loved shirt that is in gently used condition...

Sustainability and travel intersect in CSUN student’s radio show

Sigourney B. Nuñez April 21, 2011

Every Friday evening, Lauren Lunstrum anchors a radio show that she streams live from her studio apartment in Northridge. She uses a website called blogtalkradio.com. The magic happens via Lunstrum’s...

The natural cosmetic industry gains popularity

Reanna Delgadillo April 21, 2011

Sophomore Jennifer Perdomo, 20, said she does what she can to get into the new green movement. “I try as much as I can, like recycling and bringing water bottles from home and refilling...

O!burger offers a delicious taste of organic

Brian De Los Santos April 21, 2011

The concoction of toasted or grilled buns, juicy red tomatoes, freshly cut lettuce, onions, ketchup, mustard and, most importantly, a beef patty, is recognized as the all-American food staple. O!burger...

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