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1 week ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
The Pride Center hosted Spectrum of Strength at the Grand Salon in the USU on April 22. Queer and disabled students had the opportunity to learn about resources on and off campus, as well as bond with their peers. The discussion “Pillars to Queer Disability” was facilitated by two students from the Programs and Activities team, Shin Min and Raquel Apolinar, with help from team member Vesper Martinez.
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1 week ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
The Board of Directors for CSUN’s Associated Students (AS) voted to pass a resolution on May 5 titled “Condemning Federal Actions from President Donald Trump and the Executive Branch. ” This resolution formally denounces the Trump administration’s executive orders and actions that target Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and other initiatives related to universities.
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2 weeks ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Pastel decorations adornedtook over Matador Square on April 17 as the Equal Opportunities Program (EOP) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt. Over 50 students in attendance were givenprovided with snacks, egg-themed crafts and photo opportunities. EOP was established duringcreated from the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and was officially enacted in 1969, when CSUN was still known as Valley State College.
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1 month ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Those surrounding Sierra Tower could hear the sound of Doechii’s “Catfish,” as Northridge Street Dancers (NSD) performed in an April Fool’s flash mob. Street dancing is widely known for its hip-hop, pop lock and house styles. NSD performed in a hip-hop style with group and solo dancing, capturing students’ attention. NSD put together the surprise performance to bring attention to their club. The team recently went through a name change and, as a result, has lost publicity.
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1 month ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education this past Thursday, paving the way to begin dismantling the agency. Though the order was signed last week, the department had already seen cuts to programs aimed to help track educational progress and training, impacting educational resources across the country.
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1 month ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Music, laughter, and tons of yarn are key aspects of staying “in the loop” between classes—or at least they are for these craft-loving students on campus. In the Loop is the crocheting club at CSUN. Students can get together to learn how to make items by weaving yarn with a needle, teaching others and sharing their creations. New members receive crochet kits with all the materials needed to get started. Ashley Ortiz joined the club when it first started in 2023.
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2 months ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Every Friday night and Saturday morning outside of the Sierra Tower, the clacking of dance shoes against concrete pavement can be heard as a group of dancers gather to practice folklorico, a Mexican cultural dance. Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN, or BFA de CSUN, was created in the 1960s during the Chicano movement, designed to combat inequality and uplift their identity. It has existed on campus for over half a century.
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2 months ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, his administration has taken the initiative to enact over 20 executive orders to undo changes made by the Biden administration. On his first day in office, the White House was restructured, eliminating many resources put in place by former President Joe Biden. The government website, reproductiverights.gov, created by the Biden administration after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, was among the resources removed.
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2 months ago | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
CalFresh, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a government program that provides grocery assistance to low-income households. Approximately 33% of undergraduate students qualify for SNAP, but only around 22% of those students have applied for assistance, according to the . Students who qualify for CalFresh can receive up to $291 in additional monthly food funds, which the state deposits onto a debit card.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
sundial.csun.edu | Sophia Cano
Students and community members gathered around an altar and wrote notes to honor and memorialize transgender lives lost to violence, suicide, AIDS and among other struggles. The University Student Union Pride Center hosted an event on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in observance of International Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as Trans Day of Remembrance.
