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

Members of Abstract Existence rehearse for their April charity show on Jan. 21 in the Plaza Studio. The dance group, which is a year old, uses dance performances as a way to raise money for the community. Photo credit by Trevor Stamp.

Students pursue philanthropic goals through self-made CSUN dance group

Joanna Jacobo January 27, 2014

She stood by the window, smiling. Sharing everything she knew and everything she loved about dance. Every few seconds, she would tilt her head over her shoulders to watch her four teammates rehearse. Her...

Precious Malumfashi, 26, shows the pin she received for participating on the Festival of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.

CSUN student rides on Rose Parade float after overcoming cerebral palsy

Araceli Castillo January 27, 2014

  CSUN communications student Precious Malumfashi, 26, was not only born premature at 24 weeks, but was diagnosed with cerebral palsy disorder soon thereafter. Malumfashi was kept in an incubator...

Plastic bag ban inspires new reusable trendy alternatives

Plastic bag ban inspires new reusable trendy alternatives

Jamie Gonzaga January 22, 2014

Paper or plastic? The most frequently asked question when a customer walks up to the cash register. But with the new plastic bag ban passed in Los Angeles, shoppers aren’t getting the second option...

CSUN students discuss New Years resolutions for 2014

CSUN students discuss New Year’s resolutions for 2014

Negin Daneshfar January 21, 2014

Yet another year has come and gone. At the end of every New Year’s Eve party, Americans gather round to set ambitions for the upcoming year. Promises of eating healthier, being kinder to friends and...

The art of chaos: CTVA professor and her students make a documentary about the Northridge earthquake

The art of chaos: CTVA professor and her students make a documentary about the Northridge earthquake

Alex Vejar January 17, 2014

During the immediate aftermath of the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake, which reduced much of the Cal State Northridge campus to rubble, one film professor and a large group of her students saw...

Useful tips you need in an event of an earthquake

Useful tips you need in an event of an earthquake

Michelle Dominguez January 17, 2014

It’s 5 a.m. and you’re sleeping soundly when suddenly you wake up to the sounds of crashing plates and rattling windows. Instinctively you rush out of bed only to find that the ground is shaking...

CSUN fraternity has a surprising link to Elvis Presley

CSUN fraternity has a surprising link to Elvis Presley

Chandelor Armstrong December 11, 2013

It all began with a dream of initiating someone famous as an honorary member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity at Arkansas State College in the fall of 1960.  Chapter president Rick Husky came...

Explore CSUNs hidden history of campus activism

Explore CSUN’s hidden history of campus activism

Neelofer Lodhy December 9, 2013

While CSUN may appear to be a generally quiet campus, a few decades ago, this was not the case. In the late 1960s, hundreds of students and faculty marched toward the administration buildings in hopes...

Student geeks out over winning blog at the first annual Geekie Awards

Student geeks out over winning blog at the first annual Geekie Awards

Lisa Anderson December 8, 2013

Emily Kelley, a self-proclaimed “seventh year senior,” is finishing up her college adventures here at CSUN, bringing with her several writing awards to the big finish line. Most recently she won...

Womens Rugby: A CSUN rags to riches tale

Women’s Rugby: A CSUN rags to riches tale

Laura Pierson December 5, 2013

A group of students made an attempt to start a women’s rugby club at Cal State Northridge three years ago to no avail. The CSUN sports club denied their request and the students were told to...

CSUN Jewish organizations celebrate final night of Chanukah

CSUN Jewish organizations celebrate final night of Chanukah

Bianca Santillan December 4, 2013

Nine fully lit candles stood 10 feet tall in front of the Oviatt Library. The candles hold special meaning to the Jewish community in Northridge as it is the last night of Chanukah. More than 50 students,...

CSUN Ballet Folklorico shares Mexican tradition with campus

CSUN Ballet Folklorico shares Mexican tradition with campus

Jonathan R. Diaz December 2, 2013

The sound of dance shoes hitting the ground and Mexican music echoed through Jerome Richfield Hall on a Friday evening. Following the sounds led to room 118, where Ballet Folkorico Aztlan de CSUN (BFA...

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