By Robert RiosStaff reporter For centuries, artists have wielded satire, irony and wit as weapons expressing their ideas and feelings concerning serious social issues. One of the modern masters of that was Jose Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican-born, prolific illustrator who lived from 1852-1913 and whose work was a backdrop to the Mexican Revolution and future […]

Danielle DeGuzman By Dayzsha LinoStaff Reporter Actress and Theater Arts major Danielle DeGuzman is no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up in Temecula, she discovered her passion for dance at the tender age of 4. Though she was a very shy kid, DeGuzman’s personality shined whenever she was given a chance to perform in front […]

By: Destiny TorresStaff Reporter Alexandro Hernández grew up in the small Texas town of Del Río, just across the border from the Mexican city of Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. But what drove him to become a musician wasn’t the traditional border town soundscapes of conjunto, the Texas-Mexican version of norteño, but metal and hardcore punk. But as […]

Courtesy of Loker Student Union By Angelica MozolStaff Reporter Fans of adventure and road trips need look no further than the Loker Student Union’s “On the Road” series to satisfy both interests. The program is administered by the  LSU activities office and the trips are chosen, organized and implemented by students for students.  Some events […]

By Destiny Torres-Bolanos Staff Reporter Typically, jewelry is a way to decorate an outfit and make yourself look more elevated or flashy. In many traditional cultures, jewelry was a way to show class or societal status. For jewelry-maker Elena Palomino, however, it’s an art form that connects her to her Native culture. “My culture is […]

By Destiny Jackson, Co-Opinion Editor If having a Halloween-based heart attack surrounded by murderous clowns and your equally terrified (or worse: unfazed) friends at Universal Studios Horror Nights, Six Flags: Fright Fest or Knott’s Scary Farm isn’t your thing… don’t worry, Disneyland has got you covered. By the way, did you know our student activities […]

By Jasmine Nguyen, Co-Lifestyle Editor Those who follow me on Instagram know there’s rarely a weekend where I’m not posting a picture of me drinking some boba. The sweet Taiwanese drink is something that’s been an obsession of mine since elementary school.  Back then there were probably only two different boba shops and they weren’t […]

By Dayshza Lino, Staff Reporter A clever Filipina and two white dudes stumbling over themselves to prove how open-minded they are. A woman who wakes up every morning with her memory erased. Some of the greatest hits in the history of the Toro dance program. Not to mention a sock puppet and the re-opening of […]

Photos and story by Glenn MarshallPhoto Editor This past weekend, the American Indian Institute held its 9th annual Pow Wow on campus. The event was an intimate gathering of diverse Native American cultures to promote awareness of the sacred lands we walk and to encourage learning of the heritage of local tribes. Did you know […]

By Jordan DarlingNews Editor After an eight-year hiatus, the Jubilee Choir is returning to CSUDH, and last month filled the new Marvin Laser Recital hall with the sound and spirit of traditional spiritual and gospel music. According to the CSUDH music department’s webpage, the choir  is dedicated “to learning and performing music of the African […]

By Tristin TaylorStaff Writer Students will show off their storytelling skills and raise their voices loud and proud April 28 in the Hollywood by the Horns Story Slam. Designed to both give students the chance to hone their public speaking skills as well as learn about storytelling mechanics and creativity, the even provides a safe […]

By Bulletin Staff Associated Students Inc., the student government of CSUDH and the organizer of the largest student-planned event of the year, the Spring Fling, announced today that headliner Dom Kennedy will not be performing at Thursday’s event. Kennedy, a Los Angeles native, is a close friend of Nipsy Hussle, the Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur […]

By Alex GrafManaging Editor Teddy the Toro finally gets to shake his moneymaker to live music, as a new CSUDH Pep Band has formed and is working to spread the word about it around campus and hopefully recruit new members.  Earlier this month, Pep Band Director Dr. Chika Inoue led a handful of pep band […]

By Todd Mathews So it took you 12 hours to wrap up a long, grueling research project? Would you have the dedication and patience to put 20 years into something? CSUDH art professor Gilah Yelin Hirsch does. That’s about how long her film “Reading the Landscape,” which makes its local premiere today in the Loker […]

By Migdalia Sanchez The idea of being trapped in a room with two complete strangers might not seem so bad at first. But when you’re stuck with them forever, it can be even worse than death. In fact, the phrase, “Hell is other people,” comes from a play with that scenario: “No Exit,” which concludes […]

By Yeyme GarciaLifestyle Editor If you’re one of those people looking for love, wondering if your current love will last or is right for you, or just curious what all this love business is about, then you might want to pay attention to one our faculty members, Dr. Beverly B. Palmer, who has written a […]

By Yeymy GarciaFeature Editor Now that you’re done spending money on your loved ones after Valentines Day, it’s time for you to come back to reality and learn how to maintain your relationships because showering them with gifts once a year is not enough. Or is it? If anyone may have the answer, it’s Dr. […]

By Liliana UlloaOpinion Editor Thunderous cheering reverberated through the California State University, Dominguez Hills gymnasium Monday, Feb. 11, as a standing-room-only crowd watched one  of the most outspoken activists of her generation, Dr. Angela Y. Davis, make her way to the podium as part of the Dymally Distinguished Speaker Series celebrating Black History Month. By […]

By Alex GrafManaging Editor The Queer Culture and Resource Center(QCRC) held the first of four planned Queer Geek and Gamer Nights on Thursday, Feb. 7th. The event, organized by the Anime, TableTop and Trading Card Gaming Clubs, as well as the CSUDH Esports Association,  attracted a crowd of 40 LGBT+ gamers and allies, according to a […]

By Tristin TaylorStaff Writer nlike so many art exhibits, which feature work hanging on walls and people pausing to look and moving on, Yoshie Sakai’s “Koko’s Neighborhood,” currently in the University Art Gallery, is anything but traditional. It is a pop-up exhibit that combines physical objects and videos written, directed and starring Sakai that is […]

By Salvador Perez Staff Writer Super Bowl LIII (that’s 53 for those who don’t speak Latin) kickoff is less than 24 hours away and anticipation of the game is at a fever pitch for those who view Super Bowl Sunday as this country’s biggest secular holiday. But while all the hype, commercials and Super Bowl […]

By Joseph BaroudStaff Writer After an extended delay due to safety concerns in the campus’ main theater, “Undocumented” is finally on stage at CSUDH. The play, written by Elaine Romero, was originally set to take place in the 444-seat University Theatre last October. But an inspection of the theater discovered “significant safety concerns,” that forced […]

By Fernando BazanStaff Writer We have all encountered someone in our life who is frustratingly naïve, someone who believes incorrect information even when presented with facts. Not to say they are bad people, just incredibly dense.  In 2006, Mike Judge directed and produced “Idiocracy,” a film set in a world filled with characters who embodied […]

By Cecilia JuarezStaff Writer The opportunity to hear an award-winning documentary filmmaker speak about his film will be available Sat. Dec 15, when RaMell Ross, director of A “Hale County This Morning This Evening” will speak in the newly remodeled Laser Recital Hall in LaCorte Hall at 4 p.m. The film has garnered multiple awards […]

By Carissa Diaz Staff Writer Usually, when we think of art galleries, we think of painting on canvases, but that’s not the case for the “Uncommon Materials” exhibition at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Commonly overlooked or discarded materials such as used fabric, napkins, cardboard and house paint are integral parts of The Department of […]

By Osiris Bahena Staff Writer The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The “Mona Lisa.”  Ceramics, sculptures and other artwork that is still on display thousands of years after they were created. All suggest that once made, art lasts far longer than the artisans who created it, and the civilizations they were part of. Yet, in […]

By Alex Graf News Editor “Red Dead Redemption” may not be a video game franchise, but it sure feels like one. Unlike other brands like “Call of Duty,” “Fallout” and “Assassin’s Creed,” which seem to have a new game out every couple of years, until last month, there was only one “Red Dead Redemption,” which […]

By Fernando Bazan Staff Writer While based on the real-life trajectory of the iconic rock band Queen, led by the legendary singer and showman Freddy Mercury, the film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” released Oct. 23, has been met with mixed reviews. While more than a decent introduction for novice or casual viewers to the singer and his band, […]

By Alex Graf News Editor Have you ever wanted to see the true size of the Lincoln Memorial (hint: it’s bigger than the representation on the back of the penny)? Ever wanted to see the favorite chair of American’s First Bigot (no, not that one–Archie Bunker of “All in the Family” fame, whose chair used […]

By Joseph Baroud Staff Writer The California State University, Dominguez Hills Theatre and Dance Department’s first performance of the 2018-19 season is one of the most influential plays of the 20th Century—and one that has gained considerable traction in theaters across the world since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president. The play is […]

By Fernando Bazan Staff Writer In a time when so much is dominated and infused by social media, it is difficult to separate our real life from the one we display online. In 1997, when the internet was still in its primitive stages, Japanese director Satoshi Kon made a film that eerily foreshadows that contemporary […]

By Joseph Baroud Staff Writer A special event designed to foster connections between Latina students, faculty, and staff at California State University, Dominguez Hills will be held on Friday from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Co-sponsored by six campus organizations, the event will be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the LSU Ballroom […]

By Cindy Sepulveda Staff Writer Hollywood by the Horns is hosting a free, one night only episode screening of the highly acclaimed television drama series, Queen Sugar, on Thursday, Oct. 18th 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Locker Student Union Ballroom B. Director and writer Shaz Bennett and Mike Flynn will lead a discussion following the […]

By Omar Hassoun Staff Writer DMA. Sure, it may sound like the new designer drug, but it actually stands for the Digital and Media Arts Department, a program that allows students to stretch their creativity in areas ranging from audio recording, music technology, and film studies. Housed in LaCorte Hall, the DMA has two professional-grade […]

By Joseph Baroud Staff Writer The author of a critically acclaimed book on the dark legacy behind the so-called father of modern gynecology will speak on campus Oct. 10 at Claudia Hampton Hall. Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens, currently an associate professor of history at Queens College in New York, will talk about her 2017 book, […]

By Joshua Samuel Staff Writer The CSUDH theater and dance department brings reality to the stage this season with stories of the undocumented in America, an egomaniacal tyrant, and a trip to a place where hell is other people among the stories that will be told in its upcoming 2018-19 season. Four plays and two […]

By Joshua Samuels Staff Writer Reflecting the reality of many students across the country, California State University, Dominguez Hills’ theater department will produce the play “Undocumented,” from Oct. 12-21 at the University Theater. “Undocumented” tells the story of Amalia Portilla, played by Melinda Oschmann, a school principal whose Latin Studies program is put in jeopardy […]

By Fernando Bazan Staff Writer “Be the Cowboy” is the fifth studio album for indie rock artist Mitski, yet it stands out on her music catalog for how well it did commercially. “Be the Cowboy” was released Aug. 17, 2018, and since its release, it has received great reviews and widespread acclaim. Although Mitski’s music […]

By Carissa Diaz Staff Writer Hip-hop is normally well-known for having a gritty urban sound with hard lyrics, but that’s not the case with artist Bas. He brings a new sound of techno and funky beats to the genre that is unique compared to the usual aggressiveness. It’s been two years since we received the […]

On April 29, Gerald Perlas was the first of 13 students to walk up to the lone microphone on the LSU Ballroom C stage. Perlas took the audience gathered in front of him into his most vulnerable state. He told his own personal story. This year was the fourth annual Hollywood by the Horns Story […]

By Francisco Padilla Staff Writer On April 27, California State University, Dominguez Hills held their annual Spring Fling Concert, hosted by Associated Student Inc., and this year it was very different. The concert included DJ performances from fellow CSUDH students Lenny Jones and Cameron Jackson, was headlined by Grammy award-winning rapper 2 Chainz. Spring Fling […]

By Stacey Lockett Staff Writer Stacey’s secrets are about secrets in fashion and styling tips. A fashionista who is a model that can make a simple outfit pop! My column is to help women and men shine even more through what they wear. This issue I will explain what to wear to graduation. Let us […]

By Beatriz Arreola Lifestyle Editor Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who spends every second of her free time hours deep into video games and watching eSports. We are only midway through the year and have already experienced amazing games being […]

By Maria Villa Staff Writer Finals are upon us and if you’re anything like me, you dread them. They are stressful, factor so highly in our overall grades, and they seem like formidable obstacles. But don’t fret: you are not alone, and there are ways to prepare and relieve the stress of having to go […]

Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who spends every second of her free time hours deep into a game, even if most of her time should be spent sleeping. By: Beatriz Arreola Lifestyle Editor Since the beginning of time, or least […]

By Stacey Lockett Staff Writer Stacey’s secrets are about secrets in fashion and styling tips. A fashionista who is a model that can make a simple outfit pop! My column is to help women and men shine even more through what they wear. This issue I will give tips on how women can be comfortable […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer The Hollywood by the Horns Story Slam is back at California State University, Dominguez Hills for its fourth annual gathering for personal storytelling by CSUDH students. Students are gearing up to fearlessly step up to the microphone and vulnerably share dramatic, funny and tear-jerking personal stories on Sunday, April 29, […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer The California State University, Dominguez Hills graduating studio art and design exhibit is like an alternate universe turned into paintings tuned into our current reality. It is almost too bizarre to be true but delivers a message that hits closer to home than words can. Entering the exhibit, I was […]

By Stacey Lockett Staff Writer Stacey’s secrets are about secrets in fashion and styling tips. A fashionista who is a model that can make a simple outfit pop! My column is here to help women and men shine even more through what they wear. This issue I will explain how to be fashionable on a […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer Kim Nguyen, 24, wakes up every morning to schoolwork like most students who attend Cal State University, Dominguez Hills. Her morning routine consists of homework, checking her calendar, and planning her day accordingly. For most students, this is a typical Monday morning, but for Nguyen who is just shy of […]

By Maria Villa Staff Writer So, you’ve purchased that expensive $500 ticket for Coachella weekend. You’re primed and ready to go have fun. Well, think again. Because as much as Coachella is about music, dancing and good vibes, it’s also about fashion. So what is trending in fashion for this year’s Coachella, which begins Friday, […]

By Daniel Giovati Staff Writer Eatalian Café is the hidden gem that you never knew you needed in your life. This gourmet Italian spot awaits you and is only five minutes from campus, located at 15500 Broadway St. When you are getting close to the restaurant, it is imperative that you slow down and keep […]

Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who spends every second of her free time hours deep into a game, even if most of her time should be spent doing her group project. By Beatriz Arreola Lifestyle Editor There is nothing like […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer The amiable manifestation of satisfaction and lack thereof is a recurring theme in playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play,” which explores the early days of an electrifying stimulant. Ruhl’s strikingly funny play, first staged in 2009 and which is currently playing at California State University, […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer Advisory Warning: Intense sexual acts are about to take place at the University Theatre for everyone curious enough to travel back in time to the conventional, laced-up Victorian-era treatment of the female malady once referred to as “hysteria.” Sara Ruhl’s 2009 play “In the next room (Or the vibrator play)” which runs at […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer Most college campuses revolve around studying, tests and quizzes. But for some of those looking to relax and unwind, there’s also another part of college life: drinking. And at CSUDH, the place for that is the DH Sports Lounge. It has its flaws, such as the very limited seating and […]

By Stacey Lockett Staff Writer Stacey’s (Fashion) secrets are secrets on fashion and styling tips from a fashionista that can make a simple outfit pop! My column is to help women and men shine even more through what they wear. This issue I will explain what to wear and what not to wear to an […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer Love isn’t just love and AIDS isn’t something you can run away from in Cheryl West’s “Before It Hits Home.” Don’t believe me? Experience it yourself in this play that will immerse you in the story of a loving family struggling with extraordinary circumstances, as well as pull at every heart […]

Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who spends every second of her free time hours deep into a game, just not recently because midterms. By Beatriz Arreola Lifestyle Editor There will not be a new game review this time, sorry to […]

By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer While the events in Cheryl West’s 1992 play, “Before It Hits Home,” took place nearly 30 years ago, its director believes its concerns resonate profoundly in 2018. The play, which runs at the CSUDH Edison Theatre from Feb. 23-March 10, won the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in […]

By Francisco Padilla Staff Writer The latest contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther,” has already received rave in advance reviews and is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. However, as excited as fans are for the movie, the film’s soundtrack “Black Panther: The Album” is just as anticipated. But […]

By Beatriz Arreola Lifestyle Editor Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who spends every second of her free time hours deep into a game instead of doing my ethnography paper that’s due the next day. Get ready for a rundown, with […]

A scene from last semester’s production of Spanish playwright, Federico Garcia Lorca’s play, “Blood Wedding.” Photo courtesy of the Theater Department. By Jesse Garcia Staff Writer The CSUDH Theater department follows up last semester’s acclaimed production of Federico Garcia Lorca’s play “Blood Wedding” with a semester filled with offerings that, let’s just say, aren’t exactly your […]

By Beatriz Arreola Staff Writer Welcome to Level Up!, a regular column this semester in each CSUDH Bulletin about video games and video game culture from someone who has logged enough hours playing, and researching them, to at least fake like she knows what’s she talking about: me! I have always had a large gap […]

By Andrea Scott Staff Writer What’s the deal with that large, gold-painted shipping container in front of the Loker Student Union? It’s part of “Portals,” a mobile art installation on display at Cal State Dominguez Hills through the end of the semester. The artwork was created to encourage dialogue about the criminal justice system. Praxis […]

By Andrea Scott Staff Writer The Cal State Dominguez Hills Center for Service-Learning, Internships & Civic Engagement (SLICE) and CSUDH Jumpstart have made it their mission to bring joy to those in need each holiday season. In previous years, the mission was to provide goods for the homeless. Though they had great success, this year […]

By LaQuanda McNeil Staff Writer “Plastic Disaster” is an award-winning documentary produced by Frarida Alami, Sal Vasquez, Jenine Carre, three senior digital media arts students at Cal State Dominguez Hills who wanted to show how bad plastic is for marine life. The documentary was filmed in San Diego, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Long Beach and […]

By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writer Love music and want to support CSUDH? Plan ahead because the music department is planning a concert. The concert will be in May 2018. What is it about? “The planned concert is part of CSUDH’s planned theme to mark the 50th anniversary of seminal events of Latinx history in […]

By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writers The “Made in Cotton” exhibit, which opened Oct. 25, will continue through Dec. 7 at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The exhibit focuses on racial politics, the production of cotton and the history of slavery. The exhibition has pieces from artists Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton and Raksha Parekh. Each […]

By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writer “The Little Prince,” directed by theater department Professor Kelly Herman, made its debut at Cal State Dominguez Hills earlier this month. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 18. “It’s got music, dancing, it’s fun, and it’s sad, so it’s all […]

By Morgan Williams Staff Writer On Nov. 11 “The Little Prince,” directed by Theater Department Professor Kelly Herman had a sold out matinee showing at 1 pm. The student and faculty members did an amazing job telling the classic story of “The Little Prince.” The production was held in the Edison or otherwise known as […]

By Alexia Williams Staff Writer Cal State Dominguez Hills is continuing the “Festival of New and Improvised Music,” a series of free concerts hosted by the music department on campus. Performances, conversations and master classes taught by renowned composers and musicians will be the talk and highlight of the festival. This semester the festival will […]

By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writer “Blood Wedding”, a play centered around a complicated love triangle, was colorful and gave the audience the opportunity to see the actors closer than usual. The actors were out of the public eye for a few scenes, but most of time they stayed in the background and in character. […]

By Morgan Williams Staff Writer Hidden Sole, a new urban shoe and clothing store in Carson, has become popular on campus and in the community. What started as a pop-up shop in Los Angeles, now has an official location near CSUDH. Owners Chibuike and Darren Holmes saw a new direction for their company, and wanted […]

By Jacqueline Resendiz Morales Staff Writer   “Blood Wedding,” written by Federico Garcia Lorca, will begin a run in the University Theater this week. The Theater Department’s take on the classic play blends in musical and dance elements not written into the original script. Even though there is dancing in the play it is not […]

By Eduardo Landa Staff Writer “Flesh and Stone, A Conversation” opened on Sept. 7 in the Liberal Cultural Arts Center, Room LIB-1940, at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The 67-picture photography exhibit will run through Dec. 22. The featured images were taken by photographers Scot Sothern and Andy Romanoff, each of whom have their own distinct […]

By LaQuanda McNeil Staff Writer The KDHR campus radio station offers an array of student programs from health to sports, which are hosted by Cal State Dominguez Hills undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. “KDHR is the perfect radio show for students because it is entirely run by students who bring great ideas,” said Stephen Janes, […]

By Andrea Scott Staff Writer Starting its second year in business, Da Vinci Ice Cream specializes in desserts created by customers. Located at 17401 Avalon Blvd. in Carson, the shop is not only made to cater to individual tastes but to inspire creativity. The ice cream connoisseurs have raised the bar in the dessert world […]

By Andrea Scott Staff Writer Johnny Gonzales, a spring 2017 Digital Media Arts graduate and experienced waterman, recently brought the surf to the screen. Mixing his passion for film and the ocean, Gonzales swims out to shoot his chosen subjects. “You can get awesome angles that you won’t get from the sand, where you’ll likely […]

By Anthony Maese-Castillo Staff Writer Immediately following the 2017 Cal State Dominguez Hills graduation ceremonies, it will be anything but quiet around here. StubHub Center plans to host the “KROQ Weenie Roast y Fiesta” on May 20. Bands in this year’s lineup include Imagine Dragons, Paramore, 311, New Politics, Incubus, Cage the Elephant. Lana Del […]

By Judy Camarillo Staff Writer Have you listened to KDHR, the on-campus radio station, recently? CSUDH students can access the online station while doing homework, working out at the gym or hanging out in traffic. The “A-Z Conversation” show is among the on-air offerings. On a recent day, the two hosts talked about everyday topics […]

By Fernanda M. Tovar Editor-In-Chief Members of the Cal State Dominguez Hills chapter of the Society of Independent Student Journalists took a tour of Telemundo Studios, a Spanish-language TV station, in Los Angeles on April 29. “We had an opportunity to see a live newscast and were able to see how news is formed right […]

By Tyler Shultz Staff Writer With finals and drop-dead due dates just around the corner, a lot of students find themselves working hard and stressing about their classes. Cal State Dominguez Hills student DeShun Johnson, better known as “that guy who brings the PS1,” is bringing his own version of stress relief to campus. Johnson […]

By Judith Camarillo Staff Writer For the Love of Writing (F.L.O.W) is an organization where students who enjoy writing, reading or listening to poetry can get together and introduce their writing pieces. Students create poems or any other form of writing that conveys a story, whether it comes from personal experience, helping others or creativity. […]

By Olya Podorozhko Staff Writer The senior design showcase, “Vantage Point,” took place April 13 on campus. The event brought together professors, students and their families to come look at and appreciate the different, creative and unique works of art created by graphic design students for their final portfolio course. “We have been doing this […]

By Cindy Venegas Staff Writer South Bay Pavilion, which is only a mile and a half from Cal State Dominguez Hills, will open one of the most anticipated stores for young-adult shoppers on April 28. F21 red, the new Forever 21 offshoot, includes men, women and girls’ clothing along with plus-sizes for a more economic […]

By Fernanda M. Tovar Staff Writer She is a student, a wife, a humanitarian, an advisor for Organización Latina Estudiantil (OLE) and the College of Arts and Humanities representative. Lacy Lydia Nerud, who learned Spanish as her second language, is a senior and Spanish linguistics major with a minor in communications. Nerud juggles a busy […]

By Anthony Maese-Castillo Staff Writer Depending on where you live or grew up, you know of the “hole-in-the-wall” places that the locals claim as their “thing.” CSUDH is home to a few hole-in-the-wall places as well. Introducing the CSUDH Gaming Lounge, a literal hole-in-the-wall room located just underneath the Student Store. The Gaming Lounge hosts […]

By Steffen Vukojevich Staff Writer The Queen Mary and the surrounding area may be getting a facelift in the near future. Urban Commons, which took ownership of the docked ocean liner last year, already revealed plans to extensively renovate the ship itself. There are also hopes to add a retail, dining and entertainment district on […]

By: Molimau Fatu A queen is an incredibly strong woman. A queen has beauty which is luxurious, elegant, gorgeous, and that’s simply jaw-dropping that will make a man turn his neck and go home dreaming, fantasizing, and thinking non-stop about you. A queen’s intelligence is superior beyond imagination. Very highly educated and knowledgeable. Her hair […]

By De’Janae Johnson Staff Writer As someone who is not a fan of role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, I must say I was impressed with “She Kills Monsters,” written by Vietnamese-American playwright Qui Nguyen. This comedic play produced at Cal State Dominguez Hills took the audience through the world of fantasy role-playing games. It […]

By Judy Camarillo Staff Writer Activists from the Farm Animal Rights Movement (F.A.R.M) recently paid students at Cal State Dominguez Hills $1 each to watch a short film depicting animal cruelty. The idea was to bring awareness to the issue of how animals raised for the food supply chain are treated. In viewing the film, […]

By Julissa James Staff Writer Four students were hypnotized at Cal State Dominguez Hills on March 20 with the goal of reducing alcohol abuse before spring break. Robert Hackenson Jr., a professional speaker who travels to universities across the country to lecture, came to Dominguez Hills to  address the dangers of substance abuse and ended […]

By Miroslava Cerda Staff Writer One of the most life-changing experiences came to me in the form of a trip.      My Cuban friend Raydel was planning a trip to this once-closed county, so two girlfriends and I  decided to tag along.      Little did I know this journey would forever change my […]

By Steffen Vukojevich Staff Writer For the 11th consecutive year, the Shen Yun Performing Arts show is coming to a theater near you in Los Angeles and Orange counties.       Shen Yun, which translates to “the beauty of heavenly beings dancing,” is a  theater performance troupe based in New York City. Performances feature elaborate […]

By Judy Camarillo Staff Writer The Cal State Dominguez Hills Women’s Resource Center continues to promote its  book of narratives, “Our Stories: OURSELVES,” written by students.      Karina Cruz, a student assistant at the center, says the book contains true and meaningful stories about going through a journey in life and learning to let […]

By Tyler Shultz Staff Writer Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. is celebrating 30 years of sisterhood nationwide – 14 of them at Cal State Dominguez Hills — this spring.      Four women founded the sorority on April 6, 1987 at Texas Tech University. Twelve women founded the CSUDH chapter on March 30, 2003.    […]

By Anthony Maese-Castillo Staff Writer Music, to some, is part of the air they breathe, a motivation to stay focused, a means of keeping hope or a way of  relaxation.      But to others it’s something to base a career around.      Martin Raya, 22, a transfer student from Cypress College in Buena […]

I was birthed one day with a gift, But it wasn’t material. It was all frustratingly serial to my lifetime movie Except I have no stunt-double, no rehearsal, and no co-stars to fool me. It is a language only women seem to understand, And they are the only ones who I know what I am […]

By Julissa James Staff Writer When I scrolled through my Twitter feed the night of the 89th annual Academy Awards and saw the live tweets about “La La Land,” the Oscar favorite, being announced as Best Picture I wasn’t surprised.      When minutes later I saw a tweeted video where an announcer, with the […]

Story and photos by Anthony Maese Name: Ashley Silva Major: Marketing Year: Junior Answer: “La La Land”: I love musicals and Ryan Gosling. The story is nice. It encourages you to have high hopes … I like the overall moral … Name: Fiona Stenton Major: English Literature Year: Senior Answer: “Fantastic Beasts and Where To […]

By Judy Camarillo Staff Writer Cal State Dominguez Hills’ Department of Theatre and Dance will soon present another performance: “She Kills Monsters.”      The play was written by Qui Nguyen, a TV/film writer who co-founded the OBIE Award-winning Vampire Cowboys of NYC Theatre Company. Naomi Buckley is directing.      “She Kills Monsters” is […]

By Anthony Maese-Castillo Staff Writer Students are full of creative potential, capable of grand scale creativity. It’s a massive accomplishment to create, but to publish is a giant leap.      Cal State Dominguez Hills student Manuel Flores accomplished this when he self-published his own book of poetry, “Part Dreams and Feathers of a Heart.” […]

By Lili Ramirez Staff Writer Photo Credit: Tasia Vlahakis Students like, Adrianne Valencia ( at left ), unwind at the DH Sports Lounge, which offers food and drinks at the Loker Student Union. Many students consider the DH Sports Lounge in the Loker Student Union a good way to unwind on campus. Art Paz, a […]

By Anthony Maese-Castillo Staff Writer Whether you love to write, draw or create whatever comes to your mind, or if you know someone at Cal State Dominguez Hills who does, Enjambed is the place to show them what you’ve got in your arsenal of creativity. Enjambed is a yearly magazine that calls for submissions from […]

By Fernanda M. Tovar Staff Writer Photo Credit: Ronaldo Mejia CSUDH Peace Club Members advocate for public service in the community. Established in summer 2016, members of the campus Peace Club say they are continuing to go above and beyond to serve the campus, students and surrounding communities. The Peace Club has 95 official members […]

By De’Janae Johnson Miroslava Cerda Are you interested in going somewhere fun this spring/ summer, yet balling on a budget? If this applies to you, CSUDH offers  a copious student discount for various theme parks. Some of the parks include Knott’s Berry Farm, Soak City, Universal Studios, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor. The tickets can […]

By Anthony Maese- Castillo Staff Writer No. 5: “Overwatch” “Overwatch” takes a first-person shooter game and gives you a selection of vastly creative and colorful characters. With unique abilities and different gameplay experiences involving each individual character, it gives us fun and creative game modes and has one of the most hyper fan-bases of the […]

By Julissa James Staff Writer A “Reiki Meditation Workshop” took place last semester in the Loker Student Union, where a small group of students were taught the history of the ancient energy healing technique by certified Reiki Master Julianna Davis. Reiki is non-religious healing practice originating from Japan. In Reiki, energy from a higher power […]

By Cindy Venegas Staff Writer Cal State Dominguez Hills welcomed students back to spring semester with Homecoming events on Feb. 8 and 9. Like other university students on a budget, Dominguez Hills students were happy to save some money on meals or by winning prizes. Events kicked off the morning of Feb. 8 with a […]

By Miroslava Cerda Staff Writer Artist Gilah Yelin Hirsch,  a CSUDH art professor, is exhibiting her work here in L.A. Hirsch has been creating art since 1967. In her last semester in college at UC Berkeley, Hirsch took an art class where she discovered her hidden talent. Within a year the Los Angeles County Museum […]

By DéJanae Johnson Staff Writer Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rushaun Hanson had a passion for design and fashion at a young age. In elementary school, she remembers being crafty. She spent her time cutting up dresses to make them into skirts and tops. “I had my own clothing line,” Hanson said with a […]

By Luke Laurita Staff Writer A public service announcement created by four former digital media arts students aired during the Jan. 8 Los Angeles Clippers game versus the Miami Heat. The recently graduated CSUDH students submitted the PSA as a project to fulfill one of their last graduation requirements. The PSAs were requested by Los […]

By Fernanda M. Tovar Staff Writer Former Cal State Dominguez Hills student, David W. Jacobsen, writes and produces his own music with the hopes of it reaching people on a more personal level. Most importantly, he wants the listeners to enjoy it. “There is a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world, and […]

By Edgar Uriostegui Staff Writer The most recent exhibit at the University Art Gallery, “Altered Objects,” features extraordinary art inspired by ordinary objects from three L.A.-based artists. Starting on Oct. 24, the exhibit runs until Dec. 12 in LaCorte Hall, A-107. The sculptures, ceramic pieces and paintings come courtesy of Nicolas Shake, Julie Schustack and […]

By Akeem Ivory Staff Writer Juggling responsibilities while being a college student seems to go hand and hand, but not many people would be able to handle being a full-time student, having a full-time job, and being a part of a two and a half month play production. This is the reality for Yesenia Campos, […]

The ” What can I do to make a difference wall” encourages students to express their views on diversity and inclusiveness. By Alyssia Gilchrist-McPherson Staff Writer The Public Interest Committee (P.I.C.) has partnered with the Department of Communications and the College of Arts & Humanities to host an interactive art installation Dec. 5 – Dec. […]

By Edgar Uriostegui Staff Writer On the night of Nov. 15, the College of Arts & Humanities, Department of Music, Mu Phi Epsilon Gamma Sigma and the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Composers (NACUSA-LA), hosted the Festival of New and Improvised Music’s, final show, “Bolos and Stetsons: Remembering Marshall Bialosky.” This concert […]

By Angel Ayala Staff Writer Marcia Reed, a Cal State Dominguez Hills alumna, received a 2016 National Distinguished Principals award on Oct. 7. This award is presented by National Assn. of Elementary School Principals in Washington, D.C. Reed, who is principal of 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, earned administrative credentials from CSUDH. She was […]

By Brandon Brown News Editor CSUDH Art and Design Department students will host a series of events this month featuring social-awareness campaigns. Working in five small groups, seniors enrolled in ART 447 with department Chair Michelle Bury, will be designing a series of advertisements for different mediums, such as animated GIFs, print and social media, […]

By Angel Ayala Staff Writer Cal State Dominguez Hills student Scott Martin has been honored with the 2017 Rotary Peace Fellowship Award. Martin, currently earning his master’s degree in negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, is looking forward to the doors this opportunity opens for him. “I was shocked and pretty humbled when I got this […]

By Christian Masqueda and Edgar Uriostegui Cal State Dominguez Hills communications students took a tour of Spanish network giant Univision on Oct. 28, where they met with industry professionals and gained perspective on what employers look for in potential interns. Students, whose majors included journalism, public relations and media studies, got a glimpse of the […]

By Esther Cruz Staff Writer The Bulletin recently sat down for a question-and-answer session with a Cal State Dominguez Hills police officer who has participated in the Toys for Tots program for the past two years. He shared how his partnership with the program came about and what he is doing to encourage the campus […]

By Julissa James Editor in Chief Toro poets, musicians and artists came together in the Loker Student Union’s Palm Courtyard Oct. 20 to share their stories of hardship, heartbreak and success on stage. Advertised as a night of poetry, music and expression, the LSU-sponsored “Take the Mic” event was hosted by seasoned poet, artist and […]

By Esther Cruz Staff Writer The American Marketing Association Chapter at Cal State Dominguez Hills has teamed up with the Samaritan’s Purse Organization to bring hope and joy to children around the world this holiday season. Samaritan’s Purse, the world’s largest Christmas gift-giving charity, is hosting it’s thirteenth-annual Operation Christmas Child project. For the initiative, […]

By Alyssia Gilchrist Staff Writer Dresses in the “1 in 8” exhibit at the CSUDH symbolize American women diagnosed with breast cancer. The event took place Oct. 27-28 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Public Interest Committee presented an art installation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month on Oct. 26 and Oct. […]

By Christian Mosqueda Staff Writer Los Angeles Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner Ruben Vives was the guest of honor Thursday evening at Cal State Dominguez Hills, where roughly 70 students in attendance listened as he recounted his narrative. Born in a small town in Guatemala, Vives was raised by his grandmother when his parents […]

By Akeem Ivory Staff Writer Dominguez Hills is full of talented students. Bianca Ramirez, senior and public relations major, is using her media skills to work an event that will act as a platform for these talents to be displayed. Presented by Raytroniks comes Platinum Mic Night at Project LA on Oct. 23 at 7 […]

By Erik Flores Staff Writer The Latino Student Business Assn. recently held a “Meet the Professors” event, where students were able to interact with and meet faculty from various departments. Most of the time students never get to know their professors outside of the classroom, but this event allowed them to hear about their instructors’ […]

By Edgar Uriostegui Staff Writer Cal State Dominguez Hills’ Music Department is presenting the Festival of New and Improvised Music. Instructor Jonathon Grasse is the founder and director of the festival. In 2009, he started a concert series, Creative Alarm Inventions, on campus. It was dedicated to improvisation. This year, he changed the name and […]

By Erik Flores Staff Writer Beginning on Sept. 10, the Latino Student Business Association will be hosting LSBA Week, a series of events that consist of community service and social gatherings where organization members participate and give back to the community. One of the events they’re most excited about is a donation drive called “Backpacks […]

By Erik Flores Staff Writer Sept. 26 marked the two year anniversary since the Iguala mass kidnapping of 43  students from Ayotzinapa’s Rural Teachers College in Guerrero, Mexico.      Organización Latina Estudiantil commemorated the tragedy at the Sculpture Garden with a display of 43 chairs adorned with pictures of the missing students and a  […]

By Lili Ramirez Staff Writer He’s still a student but Tony M. Smith, a senior in English literature, has published his first book, “The Sinful Nature of Sheep.”      It’s a coming of age story that deals with crime and touches on matters of the heart.      Smith has always loved writing. His […]

By Edgar Uriostegui Staff Writer University Art Gallery recently opened its first 2016-17 exhibition, “PeelingBack,” which features works by six California artists.      Students and faculty were introduced to the artists at a September opening reception, where they learned about the artists’ artistic motivations and processes.      Oakland native Peggy Pownall is a […]

By Esther Cruz Staff Writer Josaih Gibson and Ruby Robles of the Dominguez Hills Arts Collective recently discussed how campus art came to be on display in Japan.      Members of the DH Arts Collective sent artwork to Kobe, Hyogo, Japan in collaboration with Japanese artist Karou, a professor at Kobe Design University.    […]

By Christian Mosqueda Staff Writer Pulitzer Prize-winner Ruben Vives, a reporter at the Los Angeles Times, plans to speak Oct. 13 to the Society of Independent Journalists at Cal State Dominguez Hills.      Vives, who received this prestigious award after uncovering the massive Bell scandal, which led to the criminal charges against several city […]

By Edgar Uriostegui Staff Writer Pitch and Pale is an all-ages event featuring games, sports, live music and food inside the StubHub Center.      This free event, dubbed the best Friday night hangout in Carson, is hosted the first Friday of each summer month. The most recent installment on Sept. 2 featured award-winning food […]

By Julissa James Editor in Chief Holistic approaches to well-being have gained popularity in recent years. From naturopathic medicine to acupuncture, to meditation and beyond, people are beginning to give alternative methods of wellness some legitimate credit.      Such holistic treatments are not only sought out by those who need physical care, but, in […]

By Franz Galvez Staff Writer It took nearly six years, but KDHR is finally moving to the Loker Student Union. KDHR is Cal State Dominguez Hills’ radio station, which has allowed students to create and produce their own show since 2004.      Currently, KDHR’s broadcast studio is located on first floor of the old […]

By Erik Flores Staff Writer It’s all or nothing for Chris Pressley, also known as C5, a recent digital media arts graduate from Cal State Dominguez Hills.      Known for creating the album “Dorm Flow” on campus, C5 built his music career while attending CSUDH.      Life after college is a new chapter […]

By Christian Mosqueda Staff Writer Joy was in full effect on Sept. 10 when members of OLE, Organizacion Latina Estudiantil, paid homage at the 16th annual Frida Kahlo Arts exhibit in Long Beach.      Kahlo, a self-taught Mexican artist, lover of nature and women and men alike, transcends time with self-portraits and a surrealistic […]