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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

Allison Maltun in Italy during her study abroad trip over the summer in 2024

My experience studying abroad in Milan

Allison Maltun, Reporter October 18, 2024

Over the summer of 2024, I had the experience of a lifetime studying abroad in Milan, Italy. I was immersed in Italian culture and had the chance to experience the food, language and customs. It gave me...

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CSUN food options are lacking inclusivity

Chelsea Corry, Reporter October 16, 2024

Attending university can be full of opportunities: self-discovery, new friends and career paths. One thing that students would not expect to be missing is a decent meal plan. As more college-aged people...

CSUN Smash Bros. Ultimate team members Sebastian Merino (left) David Chavez (middle) and Neathan Gallardo (right) taking a group photo March 9 at Long Beach State University.

A day in the life of an esports gamer

David Chavez, Reporter May 19, 2024

It’s 7 a.m. and it’s the day of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at Long Beach State University. After the hour-long drive filled with traffic and getting lost at the university, I reached...

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Life as a parent returning to college

Desiree Kiva Powell, Reporter May 17, 2024

My two teenage sons motivate, frustrate, inspire and infuriate me. They make me smile and make me, to use their lingo, cringe. They have watched my return to school, beginning with them attending my...

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The world needs to understand the seriousness of HIV/AIDS

Tonie Lopez, Contributor May 13, 2024

In the early 1980s, a mysterious disease plagued several people, predominantly gay men. This disease was later identified as the virus known as the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, also called AIDS....

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Media Nitpicking: Which tragedy is worse?

Tonie Lopez, Contributor May 6, 2024

America. Home of the brave, land of the free, or something along those lines. Our country, while it has had many great attributions over the years, has suffered many tragedies. With the great volume of...

Illustration by Maliahguiya Sourgose

A message to Christians who are tired of politics

Oscar Cartagena, Contributor April 26, 2024

In the past five years we have seen as Americans how political propaganda can influence the faithful. I am referring to Christians who have their firm beliefs in American fundamentalist views. Religiously,...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

Some Americans would rather vote for a third-party candidate. Here’s why.

Dominic Parker, Contributor April 25, 2024

We often hear that our country has not been so bitterly divided since the Civil Rights era–maybe even since the Civil War. Americans cannot seem to agree on hot-button issues like abortion regulation,...

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Investor expectations shift as consumer prices surge unexpectedly

Luke Knie, Reporter April 24, 2024

U.S. consumer prices rose last month by a bigger-than-expected amount in a surprise development that jolted expectations of the economy and could induce investors to further adjust predictions for interest...

Children with disabilities need inclusion in classroom settings

Children with disabilities need inclusion in classroom settings

Daisy Gutierrez, Contributor April 10, 2024

Growing up, I was always taught to be inclusive to everyone, especially my classmates who I would see every day. My godbrother has autism, and being inclusive has always been important to me because I...

Illustration by Amy Sandoval

Migrant children face discrimination in legal services

Iriana Rojas Silverio, Contributor April 5, 2024

Migrant children face discrimination in legal services Migrant children who are left unaccompanied to represent themselves in court are often without an attorney and health care. When they are located...

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AI sector on edge: Overvaluation fears trigger market reassessment

Luke Knie, Reporter April 5, 2024

Nvidia, the tech industry darling, has been seen as the vanguard of artificial intelligence and has found itself at the epicenter of a maelstrom. Investors are rapidly repricing and recalibrating expectations...

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