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Dec 2, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
The University Student Union Games Room hosts a variety of consoles, PC’s and games that students can enjoy in between classes. Throughout November, the room introduced two new additions to play with, pinball machines. Every Tuesday throughout the month, students had the chance to learn about pinball and play on the machines for free, which culminated in the Flippers and Fun Mixer on Nov. 26.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
Cultivating Local Knowledge (CLK) is a project that seeks to enrich CSUN students and the San Fernando Valley community by sharing ecological knowledge. The initiative uses gardening and plant cultivation to build community both on campus and beyond.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano |Nyan Gavino
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 and provide them with a safe space to share their emotions surrounding the election’s outcome. The event took place on Thursday, Nov. 7. Students gathered at the USU Pride Center to find peace and community amidst what many considered a challenging time.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
Amazon Prime Video’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza may share a title with the popular video game series, but the adaption feels unfamiliar to fans. Through the six episodes that this action-crime drama unfolds, almost none of it feels in the spirit of Yakuza. From the very first episode, fans of the series will recognize that this is a very different portrayal of the Dragon of Dojima.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
The CSUN African Studies Department hosted a lecture and alumni panel during this year’s Africana Studies Week, celebrating past achievements and legacies while inspiring students to build a stronger future. This event aimed to connect Africana Studies alumni with current students offering stories and advice from alumni on their professional journey.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
Diwali is one of the largest and most important festivals in India. Billions of people from different faiths celebrate the holiday around the world. The Festival of Lights is not limited to India, however, as many countries including the United States also celebrate and enjoy the festivities every year.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
QUERENCIA: Where bulls go in the ring“Reservation Dogs” star D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai made a bold statement at the Emmys this year, showing up to the event in a sleek all-black tuxedo contrasted with a shocking blood-red handprint painted across his face. To many of the attendees, the meaning of this statement was lost, however, there is a tragic and heartbreaking story to tell behind his appearance.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
Many students experience short periods where they feel down or unlike their usual selves. These mood shifts coincide with the changes in the seasons, particularlywhen the days get shorter and colder in the fall and winter. However, these changes can sometimes be more than just passing feelings, and mayaffect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
Associated Students’ (AS) Sol Fest is approaching, offering numerous opportunities for students to enjoy themselves on campus. On Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Sierra Lawn, students can expect food, music and a space to relax. “Sol Fest is a free outdoor community event hosted by AS Productions and Sustainability on the Sierra Lawn featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, free giveaways and more,” said AS Programs Manager James Forrester.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Nyan Gavino
On Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m., the CSUN Music Entertainment Student Association (MESA) hosted the “Hip-Hop Music Panel: Chris “The Glove” Taylor, which was a discussion of the current state of hip-hop, including the past, present, and future. The event, moderated by artist Augie Ray, featured panelists Chris “The Glove” Taylor, DJ and entrepreneur “Scetch,” Hannah Got Raps, and Javad Day. The event was free, open to the public, and held at Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall.
