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The Daily Sundial Podcasts

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The Sundial is the student newspaper for California State University Northridge, available on campus, and in the app.
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Episodes

Editor-In-Chief Update: Dating Issue

PJ Shahamat, the Sundial's Audio Editor, fills in for Madison Parsley this week and updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on dating. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Nov 15, 20192 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Fire Issue

Ivey Mellem, the Sundial's Chief Copy Editor, fills in for Madison Parsley this week and updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on wildfires. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Nov 08, 20192 min

Sunspotting: Richard Rachman

How does one go from being homeless... to being a respected scientist? This is Richard Rachman’s story. For more info on Rachman, or on entering the field of science, you can follow him on Instagram @a_wandering_ecologist.

Nov 08, 201915 min

Suggestion Box: Joanne Scillitoe

Joanne Scillitoe talks about how helping students find relevant activities on campus can help bridge the gap between students and extracurriculars.

Nov 01, 20192 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Mental Health

Madison Parsley, The Sundial’s Editor-in-Chief, updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s Mental Health issue. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Nov 01, 20192 min

Dug Up: Goodbye Sacrament of Confession?

Sundial reporter, Gillian Moran-Perez, comes in to talk about her article regarding a new bill being discussed that would require clergy members to report certain crimes such as sexual abuse and child neglect.

Oct 29, 20199 min

Sunspotting: Kristin Bodt

What happened to Kristin Bodt during finals in her last semester at CSUN? Find out this week on Sunspotting, the podcast that tells the personal stories of the people you see every day at CSUN.

Oct 25, 201911 min

Suggestion Box: David Blumenkrantz

David Blumenkrantz touches on territorialism in departments and discusses why a more diverse enrollment structure can make for more well-rounded students.

Oct 25, 20193 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Christianity

Madison Parsley, The Sundial's Editor-in-Chief updates us on what's happening in The Sundial's Christianity issue. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 25, 201954 sec

Dug Up: Saddleridge Fire

The Sundials photo editor, Logan Bik, comes in to talk about his photo-essay where he followed the ranchers and firefighters that battled fires the morning after the Saddleridge fire broke out.

Oct 23, 20198 min

Dug Up: Pacoima Beautiful

This week PJ talks to Gillian Moran-Perez about her article on the environmental organization, Pacoima beautiful.

Oct 18, 20196 min

Suggestion Box: Richard Gunther

This week PJ interviewed retired CSUN Business professor Richard Gunther and talks about why he thinks a more streamlined graduation process could help benefit students.

Oct 18, 20192 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Immigrants

Gillian Moran-Perez, the Sundials News Editor, fills in for Madison Parsley this week and updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on Immigrants.

Oct 18, 20192 min

Sunspotting: David Grewe

How did David Grewe go from newsroom to newsroom across the country... to being a journalism professor at CSUN? Join us this week for our most emotional Sunspotting episode yet, and check out any other episodes if you haven’t yet!

Oct 16, 201912 min

Dug Up: NCAA vs. Student Athletes

This week PJ talks to Andres Soto about his article on the new California bill that allows student-athletes to benefit from their likeness. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 11, 20199 min

Suggestion Box: Michael Johnson

This week PJ interviewed CSUN CTVA professor Dr. Michael Johnson and talks about how class sizes influence a teacher’s ability to teach and how it can affect a student’s education.

Oct 11, 20196 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Sustainability Issue

Elaine Sanders, the Graphics Designer and Video Editor, fills in for Madison Parsley this week and updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on Sustainability. Hosted by Elaine Sanders Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 11, 20193 min

Sunspotting: Clayton Scott

How did Clayton Scott go from a conservative upbringing to being a local leader in sustainability? Find out this week on Sunspotting, the podcast where we discuss the personal stories, lives, and hobbies of the people you see every day at CSUN.

Oct 09, 20197 min

Dug Up: Feeding The Homeless

This week PJ talks to Logan Bik about his photo essay following the North Hills mosque that feeds over 300 homeless people a week. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 08, 20197 min

Suggestion Box: Maggie Shiffrar

This week PJ interviewed CSUN Psychology professor Dr. Maggie Shiffrar and discusses how graduate school preparation can benefit students in their careers. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 04, 20192 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Athletics Issue

Andres Soto, the Assistant Sports Editor, fills in for Madison Parsley this week and updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on athletics. Hosted by Andres Soto Produced by PJ Shahamat

Oct 04, 201959 sec

Sunspotting: Josh Epple

How did Josh Epple go from being a sociology major who wanted to help families with substance abuse issues... to working at a major record label with bands like Sum 41 and Taking Back Sunday? Join Jed Bookout as he discovers how social work and music promotion maybe aren’t so different... and also how sometimes lying, maybe, can be a good thing.

Oct 02, 20197 min

Dug Up: Climate Strike

This week PJ talks to Elaine Sanders about her article on the climate strike and talks about the characters she saw at the event. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Sep 26, 20195 min

Editor-In-Chief Update: Education Issue

Madison Parsley, The Sundial’s Editor-in-Chief, updates us on what’s happening in The Sundial’s issue on Education. Hosted by Madison Parsley Produced by PJ Shahamat

Sep 26, 20191 min

Suggestion Box: Alejandra Acuña

This week PJ interviewed CSUN social work professor Dr. Alejandra Acuña and discusses how stronger faculty-student relationships can encourage students to reach out for assistance.

Sep 25, 20193 min

Sunspotting: Alejandro Aguilar

CSUN PoliSci major Alejandro Aguilar discusses his double life as a successful ska punk guitarist in the band Captain Smooth Talk. Join Jed Bookout as he navigates the personal stories of all the interesting individuals you don't know from CSUN.

Sep 24, 20193 min

Suggestion Box: Thomas Devine

This week PJ interviewed CSUN American history professor Dr. Thomas Devine and explains why cheaper parking actually keeps students in school. Produced by PJ Shahamat

Sep 17, 20193 min

Homelessness In LA

David Blumenkrantz goes in-depth as to how the homelessness situation impacts Angelenos, and how the stereotypes are even more hurtful to the homelessness population than we think. Hosted by Deja Magee Produced by PJ Shahamat

Sep 16, 201915 min

Dug Up: Street Vendors Without a Permit

This week PJ talks to Kimberly Silverio-Bautista about her article on street vendors operating without a permit and the reasons why they don't get a permit.

Sep 16, 20194 min
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