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 share religious sacrifices they make for Ramadan, Yom Kippur, and Lent

Students share religious sacrifices they make for Ramadan, Yom Kippur, and Lent

Negin Daneshfar April 16, 2014

For many, the purpose of Lent, Ramadan and Yom Kippur is to sacrifice personal desires to develop a closer bond with God and personal faith. This time of the year represents a time for confession, repentance,...

Professor Steven Loy returns to the Boston marathon after last years bombing

Professor Steven Loy returns to the Boston marathon after last year’s bombing

Araceli Castillo April 15, 2014

Kinesiology professor Steven Loy trained for months before the 2013 Boston Marathon, but nothing could prepare him for the catastrophic bombings that took place that day. Loy and his daughter Mackenzie...

Professor of religious studies starts Peace Institute in Congo

Professor of religious studies starts Peace Institute in Congo

Negin Daneshfar April 14, 2014

In summer 2011, Mutombo Nkulu-N’sengha started a Peace Institute in Camino, Congo to address the causes of violence and poverty in the area. N’sengha travels to Congo every winter and summer break. The...

Students meet the millionaire Matador

Students meet the millionaire Matador

Joanna Jacobo April 2, 2014

Plastered atop the University Student Union is the motto every matador should know. “Students today. Matadors tomorrow.” Although there are years to wait for the feeling to sink in for incoming...

CSUN student founds local fitness program

CSUN student founds local fitness program

Lisette Rosales April 1, 2014

Evina Luna gave education a try, but decided to hold off on college, mainly because she wanted to travel. Coming from a small town, she wished for a modeling job and the glitz and glamor of the big...

Eleve Sky Deck at Glendale hosts a Fashion and Food Trucks where variety of food trucks offer people several choices from Me So Hungry Trucks burgers and fries to Recess Trucks ice cream creations on March 22, 2014 in Granada Hills, Calif.  According to the A.S. food truck service will soon arrive to CSUN campus providing a wide selection of food options for students. (Photo Credit: Ka Yun Chan/Contributor)

Grab some grub on wheels with a sampling of food trucks

David Hawkins March 26, 2014

Photo and Story by: Ka Yun Chan/Contributor Food truck is a growing foodie trend. It's becoming a luxury for people to try different tastes and a chance for businesses to stand out with their signature...

CSUN student creates film based on fictional love story during the Holocaust

CSUN student creates film based on fictional love story during the Holocaust

Araceli Castillo March 26, 2014

After waking up from a  dream, Michael Canon was inspired to embark on a journey to start writing his 11th film. Although Canon admitted his dream was scary, which he wasn’t comfortable elaborating...

Students wait in line for services that range from financial aid to cash services in Bayramian Hall on Tuesday. Photo Credit by David J. Hawkins

CSUN’s university costs analyzed down to the dollar

Devan Patel March 25, 2014

It’s easy to get lost in the financial statements of CSUN, let alone any other institution of higher education. After all, the previous academic year’s report of financial activity runs 105 pages,...

CSUN establishes first student Peace Club in the nation

CSUN establishes first student Peace Club in the nation

Tushita Vidhale March 24, 2014

One of the great aspects about attending a university is the numerous clubs and organizations offered on campus, especially here at CSUN. While many clubs aim to help students become more interactive...

Adam Stelmach holds up a photo of when he was in a coma after his accident that left him with a tramuatic brain injury. Photo credit by Trevor Stamp

CSUN student survives four-story fall, overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury

Joanna Jacobo March 18, 2014

In a room filled with elderly individuals undergoing physical therapy, the youngest patient of the crowd, Adam Stelmach, sits toward the back of the room, switching from one workout machine, to the next. When...

As a gift to the CSUN community, the teacup and salt and pepper shakers originated from Peter Norton, creator of the computer software Norton Antivirus, who commissioned an artist and distribute the pieces to his friends. Photo credit by Victoria Becerril

Find teacups, manuscripts and sex toys in CSUN’s Special Collections and Archives

Kevin Linares March 17, 2014

Tea cups, silver sets, and unusual items, including locks of hair and even sex toys can all be found in CSUN’s Special Collection and Archives. Located on the second floor of the Oviatt Library,...

Your first dates are what you make them, so make it a good one

Your first dates are what you make them, so make it a good one

Jamie Gonzaga March 12, 2014

You know the old adage, you've only got one chance to make a first impression? It’s especially true in college. Dating is awkward by nature, so to make it seem less stressful, here are some stories...

Load More Stories