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

Life lessons lead to a successful business

Fredy Tlatenchi February 7, 2012

Victoria Khaze began to learn business lessons at the age of 5. Now 22 years old, the CSUN student applied these lessons during her freshman year and founded CheekyAds.com, a site that offers business...

Student turns life lessons into eco-friendly modeling business

Fredy Tlatenchi February 5, 2012

Victoria Khaze began to learn business lessons at the age of 5. Now 22-years-old, the CSUN junior applied these lessons during her freshman year and founded CheekyAds.com, a site that offers business...

Fad diets lead to weight loss failure

Alexandra Riggle January 31, 2012

From the semi-reasonable to the ridiculous, fad diets make promises that are simply not sustainable for long-term health:  Melt away the pounds with the miraculous acai berry diet, devour spare ribs and...

Students use alternative methods to purchase textbooks

Students use alternative methods to purchase textbooks

Melissa Simon January 26, 2012

Students have turned to alternative methods of purchasing textbooks to offset the high cost of a college education. Among the many methods preferred by students are textbook rentals, using e-books...

Jessie Nicole, 25, now director of the Sex Worker Outreach Project, became an escort after moving to Chicago for graduate school. Jessica Jewell / Contributor

Sex workers in higher education

Karlee Johnson December 12, 2011

Correction: The statistics cited in Sarah Elspeth Patterson's research are from two separate studies headed by Dr. Ronald Roberts of Kingston University, London. The statistics on student debt are...

Healthcare coverage important for all CSUN students

Angela Braza December 8, 2011

Many college students risk not having any type of health coverage because they believe they are young, in good health and relatively safe from illness and injury. This is the mindset Carlos Maciel had...

Students across the country use illegal and legal substances to concentrate in college.  A CSUN student, who preferred to stay anonymous, said he takes a hit before sitting down to study. Photo Illustration by Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Using drugs to get through school

Kristin Hugo December 7, 2011

Drug users are often stereotyped as party goers or addicts, but what might be surprising is that some students, like one CSUN senior – who chose to remain anonymous – actually use drugs to help them...

Study finds loneliness may have negative effects on sleep and health

Rachel Costahaude December 6, 2011

If you’re not sleeping well, a new mattress or pillow might solve the problem, or maybe your body is telling you to become more social. A recent study published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine...

Kristin Contreras, history graduate student. has done plenty before finding her niche in history. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

History major reinvigorated after traveling abroad

Brandon Hensley December 1, 2011

Like many others her age, 26-year-old Kristin Contreras can relate to the book’s themes of uncertainty and exploration after a whirlwind of travels in her early 20s. Newly enrolled as history graduate...

Net worth gap growing between American generations

Joelle Katz November 30, 2011

The combination of a fragile economy, fewer jobs and more college graduates seeking employment has created a substantial net worth gap among American generations, according to a recent Pew Research Center...

Money Matters: features highlighting financial hardships for students

Daily Sundial November 30, 2011

College students drown in debt Her son sits cross-legged in front of the TV. She gracefully walks the room putting away his toys and tidying up. Just above where her son sits is her diploma in a glass...

Jake Prendez, 35-year-old Chicana/o studies graduate student, stands alongside a mural he contributed to in Jerome Richfield Hall room 130. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

CSUN muralists’ perspective on Los Angeles ordinances

Braulio Campos November 22, 2011

Los Angeles murals depict the diversity of the city – from Chicana/o murals rich with vibrant colors and cultural roots in East Los Angeles, to the walls of stylish graffiti art in South Central Los...

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