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Hannah Bahng, the indie singer-songwriter behind the emotional and haunting ‘Abysmal’ album, wrapped up her first sold-o...
01/19/2025

Hannah Bahng, the indie singer-songwriter behind the emotional and haunting ‘Abysmal’ album, wrapped up her first sold-out “The Abysmal Tour” on Monday, Dec. 16, bringing her “Worst Night of Your Life” show to fans for the final time at The Echo in Los Angeles, Calif.

For college students, a time when many are navigating their own journey of self-discovery, Bahng’s story and music resonate deeply, capturing the uncertainty and growth that come with figuring it all out.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️& 📸: Aliyah Hinckley | Photo Editor

The Palisades Fire continues to devastate communities in Los Angeles County, having reached 23,713 acres as of Monday, J...
01/14/2025

The Palisades Fire continues to devastate communities in Los Angeles County, having reached 23,713 acres as of Monday, January 14. The fire is 17% contained according to the Watch Duty app.

Much of Los Angeles County, including Northridge, is currently under a moderate wind advisory with 30 to 50mph winds and isolated gusts up to 60mph expected to continue until noon on Wednesday, January 15.

Stay tuned for more fire updates.

✏️: Teagan Davidge | Assistant Social Media Editor
📸: Michael Goldsmith | Photographer

As high winds continue to roar throughout Southern California, wildfires and evacuation warning perimeters continue to e...
01/09/2025

As high winds continue to roar throughout Southern California, wildfires and evacuation warning perimeters continue to expand in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valley. According to CalFire, the Palisades Fire has expanded to an approximate 15,832 acres and destroyed over 300 structures in the area with 0% containment.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️ : Pamela Garcia | Managing Editor
📸 : Quinn Alexander & Pamela Garcia

The Learning Resource Center located on the third floor of the CSUN campus library hosted its annual Writer’s Block Rumb...
12/10/2024

The Learning Resource Center located on the third floor of the CSUN campus library hosted its annual Writer’s Block Rumble, in the center’s own classrooms.

The LRC is divided into two sections. The first, Writing Center which offers one-on-one appointments with tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. The second, the SMART Lab, which focuses more on group studying and tutoring and hosts a Study Jam for finals week for STEM majors. The center is for students and run by students.

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✏️& 📸: Julia Torres | Contributor

OPINION: Pop star sensation Sabrina Carpenter has just completed her tour after releasing her latest album, “Short N’ Sw...
12/10/2024

OPINION: Pop star sensation Sabrina Carpenter has just completed her tour after releasing her latest album, “Short N’ Sweet.” Many were highly satisfied with the performances, but others were furious, claiming it was “too much” for the kids in the audience. News flash: Carpenter’s album was made for grown women, not little girls.

For the full opinion, visit link in our bio.

✏️: Emily Maciel | Contributor
🎨: Amy Sandoval | Illustrator

Just two days after suffering a gut wrenching loss to UC Riverside in their Big West home opener, the CSUN men’s basketb...
12/09/2024

Just two days after suffering a gut wrenching loss to UC Riverside in their Big West home opener, the CSUN men’s basketball team went on the road to Cal Poly and picked up their first conference win of the season at the Mott Athletics Center.

For the full story, visit link in our bio.

✏️ & 📸 : Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor

Winter break is part of the year that many college students look forward to most. It usually involves multiple holidays ...
12/09/2024

Winter break is part of the year that many college students look forward to most. It usually involves multiple holidays that provide a chance to breathe after final exams and a semester with a packed schedule.
But that isn’t the case for everyone.

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✏️ : Teagan Davidge | Social Media Assistant Editor
🎨 : Maliahguiya Sourgose | Illustrator

The CSUN men’s basketball team was on the verge of starting off Big West play with a huge win over UC Riverside. A win o...
12/07/2024

The CSUN men’s basketball team was on the verge of starting off Big West play with a huge win over UC Riverside. A win over the Highlanders would’ve given the Matadors tons of momentum heading into the end of their non-conference schedule.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️ : Gabriel Duarte | Sports Editor
📸 : Micheal Moreno | Photographer

OPINION PIECE : Mandatory psychological evaluations for children starting in first grade are crucial for fostering relat...
12/06/2024

OPINION PIECE : Mandatory psychological evaluations for children starting in first grade are crucial for fostering relationships with professionals who can track important details —like bullying history and socioeconomic status—to help prevent future tragedies such as school shootings, self-harm and su***de.

For the full opinion, visit the link in our bio

✏️ : Adrina Dilbandyan | Contributor
🎨 : Amy Sandoval | Illustrator

Finals Week is almost here, Matadors! 📚 You’ve got this – keep pushing through! And guess what? Winter Break is just aro...
12/06/2024

Finals Week is almost here, Matadors! 📚 You’ve got this – keep pushing through! And guess what? Winter Break is just around the corner! ❄️☃️

Make sure you sign up for The Daily Sundial’s calendar to stay in the loop for all of Fall ‘24’s final events. Don’t miss out!

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Before working as assistant director on films like “Shin Godzilla”, “Bullet Train” and “F9: The Fast Saga”, Ü Inose, a J...
12/02/2024

Before working as assistant director on films like “Shin Godzilla”, “Bullet Train” and “F9: The Fast Saga”, Ü Inose, a Japanese filmmaker, graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2007.

Inose advises future filmmakers and CSUN students to enjoy everything as much as we can. “Appreciate your friendship. The people you meet in college will be your friend, I would say, for the rest of your life,” Inose said.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️: Yulissa Garcia | Senior Reporter
📸: Courtesy of CAPE program

Through November, the University Student Union Games Room introduced two pinball machines. The plan to bring the pinball...
12/02/2024

Through November, the University Student Union Games Room introduced two pinball machines. The plan to bring the pinball machines was a long process. CSUN Student Affairs Technical Project Manager and pinball player, Benjamin Plotkin, reached out to pinball host and pro Tyler White, in hopes the two could join together and get pinball machines into the Games Room.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️ & 📸: Nyan Gavino | Reporter

The CSUN women’s basketball team returned home after a four game road trip on Nov. 27 to face off against the Pepperdine...
12/01/2024

The CSUN women’s basketball team returned home after a four game road trip on Nov. 27 to face off against the Pepperdine Waves.

In what was an offensive showcase for the Waves (4-2), the Matadors (2-4) were handed their fourth consecutive loss of the season, 84-58.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️: Quinn Cisneros | Reporter
📸: Aliyah Hinckley | Photo Editor

Interested in working for The Sundial? 📝Here are our open positions you can apply to for next semester! The application ...
11/27/2024

Interested in working for The Sundial? 📝Here are our open positions you can apply to for next semester! The application deadline is Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Check out https://sundial.csun.edu/about/jobs/ for more information about each position.

Please email your resume to Quinn Alexander at [email protected] with the subject line “Editor Application.”

From motherhood, religion and veganism to refraining from telling your mean coworker you hate her, Tabitha Brown seems t...
11/21/2024

From motherhood, religion and veganism to refraining from telling your mean coworker you hate her, Tabitha Brown seems to have the answers to it all– and she is bold enough to share them with the world.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️ : Chelsea Corry | Senior Reporter
📸 : Aliyah Hinckley | Photo Editor

On Nov. 14, CSUN students lined up outside the University Student Union’s Plaza del Sol Performance Hall for “Big Lectur...
11/20/2024

On Nov. 14, CSUN students lined up outside the University Student Union’s Plaza del Sol Performance Hall for “Big Lecture with Josh Peck,” a sold-out event hosted by Associated Students.

He cracked jokes to warm up the crowd before delving into how he became an actor.

For the full story, visit the link in our bio.

✏️ : Yulissa Garcia | Reporter
📸 : Aliyah Hinckley | Photo Editor

Despite going winless in their last three matches, the Matadors returned home to deliver the win in comeback fashion to ...
11/20/2024

Despite going winless in their last three matches, the Matadors returned home to deliver the win in comeback fashion to give their seniors a night to remember. CSUN (9-18, 4-12) defeated UC Riverside (9-20, 4-12) in five sets on Saturday in a back and forth matchup.

✏️ & 📸 : Ryan Romero | Sports Editor

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