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

A nail technician polishes a models nails using a trio of pastel Zoya nail polishes.  (Sara Bauknecht/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/MCT)

5 places to help get ready for Valentine’s Day

Aiyi Kang February 9, 2015

All lovebirds are looking forward to their prefect day with their partners. Tips: Don’t let the “profiteers” drain your wallets! Here are some affordable and close-by places to get ready for your...

The best way to learn about wine is to taste it. You will find what you like by looking at its color; getting a good smell of its aroma; letting a taste of it linger on your palate. (Bob Fila/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Affordable and creative Valentine’s dates

Rose Barraza February 8, 2015
Groupon has some great options for a fun weekend but here's our favorites
Prep for Valentines Day on Netflix

Prep for Valentine’s Day on Netflix

Madeline Sensibile February 5, 2015
Looking for some new romantic films to watch? Netflix Instant delivers this month.
Victor Champeau and Gina Pipito enjoy a nice warm evening at an open air table on a Wednesday night date. They are part of a changing dating scene where singles save weekends for buddies and bar-hopping and shift budding romance to weekday lunches and weeknight encounters. (Gary Porter/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT)

Five restaurants to try out for date night

Nicolette Hinojos February 3, 2015
Options to try out to swoon your valentine
My finished products. Photo credit: Cicely Chisholm

Impress your Valentine with a DIY project

Cicely Chisholm February 1, 2015
Nothing says "I love you" more than a handmade gift
Traffic on the 405 taken at night before lane closures by the Skirball Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 in Los Angeles,Calif. (Photo Credit: David J. Hawkins / Photo Editor)

405 freeway will close for four days during ‘Jamzilla’

Kwok Chan February 12, 2014

Valentine’s or Presidents’ Day weekend commuters may have a little trouble getting to their loved ones. The northbound 405 freeway will experience an 80-hour closure starting at 10 p.m. on...

Illustration by Jennifer Luxton/A&E Editor

Find the right movie for your style of romance

Josh Carlton February 12, 2014

It’s V-day and your significant other wants to cuddle up and watch a movie. “Sure,” you say. “Wonderful!” they say back. You start the journey down your endless rows of old DVD’s and/or...

Illustration by Jae Kitinoja

The pleasure principle: why masturbation for women can be an act of feminism

Hansook Oh February 12, 2014

Valentines day encourages men to get their women things like diamonds, chocolates and flowers. But the best thing you can do for your female partner is to become cliterate. Cliteracy is a term coined...

Last-minute Valentines Day gifts

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts

Cynthia Gomez February 13, 2013

In grade school, when it came to that special day, that is Feb. 14, our parents pretty much took care of it for the most part. They made sure that all 25 classmates had their popular cartoon theme cards...

“The Vow” disappoints romance fans

Fredy Tlatenchi February 14, 2012

In “The Vow“, Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum play a young married couple in love that lose it all after deciding to have sex while driving. Thus begins this years Valentine’s Day drama, narrated...

Many new options for Valentine’s Day for students

Melissa Simon February 9, 2012

Valentine’s Day is a day for loved ones and couples of all ages to celebrate the love they have for each other. When you think of Valentine’s Day, you may instantly think about flowers, candy and,...

Courtesy of Heidi Calvert

Valentine’s Day recipe – Raw vegan lemon blackberry cheesecake

Jessica Jewell February 9, 2012

Raw Vegan Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake Raw vegan, organic cheesecake. Say what?! Valentine’s Day is a time for decadence. Delicious, sinful decadence. But wait! This cheesecake can not only...

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