Karin Abcarians

I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a BA in Journalism. I have been writing about entertainment, pop culture, and news for over 6 years. When I first entered college, I wanted to be an English teacher. After a few semesters, I began writing for a few pop culture-themed sites online. That was when my love of reporting began and I pursued a career in journalism. When I’m not reporting, I’m watching Lakers games, reading books, and napping with my dog Dexter.

The Sundial • 5th December 2017

Christmas Shopping Ideas for CSUN Students

It’s the holiday season and we’re all beginning, or nearing the end, of our Christmas gift list shopping. It’s not easy shopping on a budget and it’s not easy finding the right gifts to buy the people in your life. But this list below will help ease the stress of gift finding for college students.

The Sundial • 30th November 2017

Fake instructor degrees and lying on resumes

When students go to school, they expect to be taught by instructors who were educated in the field they’re teaching in. Sometimes that isn’t the case and a professor slips through the cracks and makes their way into becoming an educator with a fake degree and fake qualifications on their resumes.

The Sundial • 8th November 2017

The vital role social media plays with college students

Look around – is there someone on their phone right now? Perhaps they’re checking Twitter, on Facebook, thing picture of their food for Instagram or sending a Snapchat to someone?

The Sundial • 25th October 2017

Different music genres can help with the exhaustion of studying

Midterms, finals, quizzes and tests are incredibly stressful, and students frantically try to memorize terms, formulas as well as read their textbooks, but there is something can make the exhaustion of studying a bit more tolerable and that is music.

The Sundial • 8th October 2017

Should California Beaches Have Longer Curfews?

Some California beaches, have had curfews from midnight to 5 a.m. while some beaches do stay open longer than 10 p.m., most close early and follow a curfew.

The Sundial • 4th October 2017

DIY, halloween costume tips from a cosplayer

Every year for Halloween people want to pick out the best costumes to wear, whether it’s showing off their fun side or it’s a character from a horror movie or TV show. Some find the costumes they want in stores and others decide to make their own.

The Sundial • 27th September 2017

Life After Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria and Jose

Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria and Jose have devastated parts of the world and left people trying to get back to their normal lives among the devastation.

The Sundial • 13th September 2017

Auditions for the 16th Annual Student Showcase preview

The 16th Annual Student Showcase is fast approaching and students are getting ready to show off their talents ranging singing to spoken word poetry.

The Sundial • 6th September 2017

CSUN alumni wins first place on So You Think You Can Dance Armenia

Paul Karmiryan is an Armenian Latin ballroom dancer, former CSUN student and winner of Armenia’s version of So You Think You Can Dance. He also competed on So You Think You Can Dance US in season 10, becoming the top 3rd male on the show. He had auditioned in season 7 but did not make it past the choreography round.

The Sundial • 6th September 2017

The Matador Bookstore offers various of reads for leisure

With the fall semester underway and the workload beginning to pile up, here are some books available at the Matador Bookstore to keep you occupied and entertained when you want some leisure time: