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

Students form a crowd for DJ Mal-Ski on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 in Northridge, Calif.

Matador Nights carnival makes a splash at the USU

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor September 21, 2023

The University Student Union hosted “Matador Nights” on Sept. 8 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event had free admission for all students as long as they RSVP’d for the event and got a ticket from...

Students get caricatures drawn of themselves

Matador Nights brings relief to end of semester pressure

Hannah Brunelli April 24, 2016
CSUN's USU disguises as a New Orleans party in celebration of Matador Nights.
Courtesy: University Student Union

Expectations for Matador Nights

Mariah Sherriffe September 3, 2015
With Matador Nights happening soon, here's a look at what to expect.
File Photo/ The Sundial

Matador Nights is back with a space theme

Priscilla Diaz September 2, 2015
From its humble beginnings to its current success, Matador Nights returns with the promise of intergalactic fun.
The crowd of CSUN students that gathered in front of the stage while DJ Nick Ferrer played his set. (Jennifer C. Martinez/Contributor)

Matador Nights once again fills USU, this time with an Hawaiian theme

Daniel Dell-Cornejo April 27, 2015

The University Student Union found itself packed at Friday’s Matador Nights, which brought together over 3,400 CSUN students for a Hawaiian themed evening of food, fun and live performances. At a...

Matador News: April 22nd, 2015

Matador News: April 22nd, 2015

Matador News April 22, 2015

Los Angeles teachers reach a tentative agreement with LAUSD, and Chinese construction workers dig up 63-million-year old dinosaur eggs. Matador News reporter Harry Abelson reports on Friday's Matador Nights. Anchors:...

 Eric Garcia, 22, CTVA senior, left, and Brenda Topete, 19, CDAC sophomore, right, playing the slot machine in the casino room at the Matador Nights on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the USU parking lot in Northridge, Calif. (Photo Credit: David J. Hawkins/Photo Editor)

USU is transformed into Las Vegas casino for Matador Nights

Nicole Socala April 27, 2014

The spring installment of Matador Nights brought together the old and the new with a club scene outdoors and a classic Las Vegas theme indoors. The event was hosted by the University Student Union (USU)...

USU appoints CSUN student as new Board of Directors member

USU appoints CSUN student as new Board of Directors member

Vera Castaneda September 17, 2013

The University student union (USU) Board of Directors (BOD) welcomed a new board member during their monthly meeting Monday in the USU Grand Salon. Kandee Bracero, a CSUN undergraduate student and business...

Matador Nights takes 5,400 students back to the 1950s

Matador Nights takes 5,400 students back to the 1950s

Victoria Becerril September 7, 2013

Students flashed back to the past as they celebrated the 1950s themed Matador Nights at the University Student Union (USU) on Friday. Matador Nights has become one of the most anticipated free events...

CSUN students experience a taste of NYC at Matador Nights

CSUN students experience a taste of NYC at Matador Nights

Areli Rodriguez April 28, 2013

By Champaign Williams April 28th, 2013 Section: News CORRECTION: In the video, Randy Sorenson's title is USU event assistant, not lead event assistant. The University Student Union was filled...

Matador Nights spreads school spirit New York style

Champaign Williams April 28, 2013

CORRECTION: There were 2,700 students at Matador Nights, not 4,500. Waivers did not need to be signed to receive glitter tattoos. The rides were in the performance hall parking lot, not the USU parking...

Matador Nights returns with New York theme

Jason Gallaher April 22, 2013

The University Student Union is putting on Matador Nights this Friday, April 26 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the Plaza del Sol, Grand Salon, and Northridge Center. The theme for this semester’s Matador...

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