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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

Online gaming experiences turn racial

Ron Rokhy November 17, 2011

Rag head. Bomb maker. Camel jockey. These are just some of the racial slurs online gamers use to provoke each other. “It goes back to the beginnings of man,” said CSUN anthropology professor...

Andrew Shibata, kinesiology major, currently works as a boxing instructor at the CSUN Fitness Centre. Within two years Shibata lost 102 pounds while creating a more healthy lifestyle for himself. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

CSUN student makes serious changes to diet and exercise routines for a healthier life

Joelle Katz November 14, 2011

Though college is usually a time to go out, meet new people, and find yourself, for one student, college was about changing his whole life. Someone who takes one look at the Fitness Center’s boxing...

CSUN program fights against eating disorders and body image issues

Joelle Katz November 14, 2011

Eating disorders are more common on college campuses than people may think. In fact, it can often lead to death. Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness in adolescents, according to the National...

Professor Yreina Cervantez, Chicano/a studies department, is involved with community art that infuses activism views. She has been part of the Chicano/a art movement for decades. Courtesy of Yreina Cervantez

CSUN professor paints her way through male-dominated art industry

Christopher Ho November 8, 2011

Growing up as a self-identified Chicana, Yreina Cervantez had little inclination that her childhood circumstances would eventually lead her into the Chicana/o movement and her position in the Chicana/o...

Students struggle to control unnecessary spending

Hansook Oh November 3, 2011

Senior Frankie Palacios could never afford to waste her money. Without support from her family, she spent the last five years as a full time college student with a full time job, and the responsibility...

Jeff Woodruff, a full-time student at CSUN, supports the Occupy movement but says his education is his first priority. Woodruff has participated in Occupy CSUN on the Oviatt lawn. Photo Credit: Anthony Carpio

Pre-occupied in Los Angeles

Anthony Carpio October 31, 2011

On a damp Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Woodruff set up his pop-up tent to camp for a few hours in support of the Occupy movement. But he didn’t set up in Downtown L.A. Instead, he settled in front of...

Handmade skulls are on display during MEChA’s Día de los Muertos celebration at the Chicano House on November 5, 2010. Sundial File Photo

CSUN students celebrate Halloween diversity

Angela Braza October 30, 2011

While some students plan to spend Halloween night partying in their costumes, passing out candy to trick-or-treaters or going door-to-door themselves, Ana Sanchez will be offering food and treats to...

Eliza Cholakin, CSUN alumnae , holds her five-month-old daughter Emma. Cholakin plans to teach her daughter to speak both English and Armenian. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Flexible thinking for bilingual babies

Joelle Katz October 19, 2011

Correction: The spelling of Mrs. Cholakian's last name was spelled incorrectly in both the print and online versions of this story. The ability to check off the bilingual box on a job application may...

An empty pathway leading to the Oviatt Library is illuminated by dim lights lining the lawn. Photo Credit: Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

Safety stressed for students walking off campus at night

Madison Kaufmann October 17, 2011

When walking to her car a block and a half away from campus at night, Angela Igrisan, public administration graduate student, fears she will be taken by surprise if someone were to attack her. Igrisan...

Liora Paniz, 26, is a second BA student majoring in religious studies and also a professional ballroom dancer. Courtesy of Liora Paniz

CSUN student stands up to cancer

C. Megan Diskin October 16, 2011

It’s no secret that bad things happen to good people. Some ask ‘why’ they were a target for life’s misgivings and others find solace in the belief that everything happens for a reason. When...

The effect of desensitization

A.J. Circhirillo October 12, 2011

  The suspected gunman was photographed wearing a white shirt that displayed the words “human rights violatin” in black ink standing near the Oviatt Library. About an hour later, a symphony...

CSUN celebrates love week, coming out day

Karlee Johnson October 10, 2011

National Coming Out Day, an annual celebration in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and queer community meant to embolden those in the closet to “come out” to family and friends. National...

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