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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

Students take a 360 selfie during the Night Market in the University Student Union in Northridge, Calif., on Friday, April 18, 2025.

The Annual Night Market Lights up the USU

Giuliana Melgar, Reporter April 29, 2025

As the sun began to set, students and families strolled through the different games, food stands, and booths, each offering unique crafts and engaging activities. On Friday, April 18 the University...

Student reading signs at the What Were You Wearing? exhibit at the University Student Union while using the printing station in Northridge, Calif. on April 9, 2025.

‘What Were You Wearing?’ aims to stomp out blame towards survivors

Taylor Parise, Copy Editor April 12, 2025

Lined along the wall of the University Student Union (USU), mannequins sit dressed in a variety of garments displaying the stories of the survivors that wore them. To begin the month of April, the Women’s...

Man wearing all black, has one arm out to the side and the other on top of his head

Ballroom Culture and the Intersection of Black and Queer Identities

Ari David, Reporter February 26, 2025

The CSUN Pride Center presented "Black and Queer: Reclaiming Identity," a celebration exploring the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ experiences through the lens of ballroom culture on Feb. 18 at the Northridge...

Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. William Watkins, speaking and encouraging students in the CSUN Pride Center during the Days After: A Community Dialogue event on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Pride Center’s Days After: A Community Dialogue and Election Debrief

Sophia Cano and Nyan Gavino November 14, 2024

After the 2024 election, the CSUN Pride Center, alongside the Student Union DREAM Center and Veterans Resource Center, hosted Days After: A Community Dialogue. The departments collaborated to support students...

Representatives from Farmhouse Fresh showing CSUN students some samples of their body products.

Glow-up for Less: Affordable Skin Care at the Oasis Wellness Center

Yulissa Garcia, Reporter October 1, 2024

Farmhouse Fresh and Beekman 1802 are the latest additions to the Oasis Wellness Center’s Well-Being Pro Shop, offering students access to luxury skincare products at affordable prices. The shop features...

Students scream as the "Sea Dragon" boat ride catches momentum and sends its riders into the air on Sept. 8, 2023, in Northridge, Calif. The ride saw a non-stop line lasting until midnight.

USU to host Matador Nights

Chelsea Corry, Reporter September 11, 2024

The University Student Union will host their annual Matador Nights event on Friday, Sept. 13 with an ‘80s theme. The event is free for all students to attend. Students can look forward to several...

Valera Nest: CSUN welcomes its first-ever basic needs location to support students

Jennifer Rodman, Reporter April 9, 2024

CSUN is bringing a basic needs and resources center to students starting in the fall 2025 semester. The Valera Nest is the first of its kind in the CSU system. Valera Nest, formally known as “Nurturing...

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...

Two female students taking picture

Candyland: All That Art

Chelsea Hays March 26, 2019
Have a look back at one the "sweetest" events hosted by the USU
exterior of the VRC

The Veteran Resource Center Gives Students a Voice

Cristina Pimentel September 16, 2016
Student veterans come together to create a bond and inspire each other to succeed academically.
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.
A crowd of students dance in a circle

Captured: Matador Nights

Raul Martinez April 24, 2016

Mardi Gras theme sets the mood for the Spring 2016 Matador Nights.   Matador Nights hosted by the USU, created a great atmosphere in which the students can dance at night. The USU was transformed...

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