By Pedro Cruz Staff Writer For the record An article in the Feb. 23 edition, “CSU weighs fee hike,” mistakenly paraphrased comments by CSUDH spokeswoman Amy Bentley-Smith. The article incorrectly stated that she said the university’s first priority is to advocate in favor of the fee increase by supporting state lawmakers’ plans for the CSU […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy Tyler Shultz Staff Writer Over Homecoming Week, Cal State Dominguez Hills rolled out a new and improved Teddy the Toro mascot. With the previous mascot costume being over five years old, Student Affairs believed that students deserved a new mascot — not only for athletics, but for the rest of the campus as well. […]
READ MOREBy De’Janae Johnson Staff Writer I’m black, and even I forgot it was Black History Month. February has 28 days, 10 award shows, four holidays, Super Bowl Sunday and the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. Oh, by the way, it’s also Black History Month. Special thanks to the Snapchat filters on Feb. 1 for reminding me that […]
READ MORESTAFF EDITORIAL The American Dream is alive in California. Life is now indeed a dream come true for San Francisco residents, at least for those who want to attend community college. Anyone who has lived in the Bay Area city for a year or longer, regardless of their income, will have free enrollment at San […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy Julissa James Staff Writer The photo of President Donald Trump signing executive orders on Jan. 23 in the Oval Office surrounded by five men looking down on him, is now either blocked out of or ingrained in the minds of many. One of those executive orders, to De-fund international organizations that offer reproductive health […]
READ MOREI followed my career dreams all the way to the Super Bowl
csudhbulletin February 23, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy Da’ Ron Frost Staff Writer At the start of the spring 2015 semester at Cal State Dominguez Hills, I was advised not to switch my major from criminal justice to journalism after taking a personality test at the Career Center. I am glad I didn’t take this advice. Now, at the start of the […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy Miroslava Cerda Staff Writer The CSUDH women’s basketball homecoming game against UC San Diego on Feb. 9 in the Student Athletics Gym was filled with excitement. The 67-49 loss did not reflect how well the Lady Toros played, according to their coach. “The team is resilient,” coach John Bonner said. Toward the end of […]
READ MOREPhoto Credit: Zack Hailey Immigration attorney Laura E. Urias and Felipe Carrera Aguayo, of the Mexican Consulate, offer immigration advice to students. By Pedro Cruz President Trump’s immigration policies are a testament to his radical views of crafting a utopian society. America, from his point of view will become a perfect country free of immigrants […]
READ MORERecognizing forced sacrifice of Japanese Americans during WWII
csudhbulletin February 23, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy Cindy Venegas Staff Writer Photo Credit: Zack Hailey Dancers commemorate Japanese culture during February 9th ceremony at California State University Dominguez Hills. Satsuki Ina wrapped up the night of Feb. 9 with a powerful speech at Cal State Dominguez Hills after a memorable day of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Japanese American incarceration […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MORETeam Tempo Boxing Club works to get off the financial ropes
csudhbulletin February 23, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy Fernanda M. Tovar Staff Writer Photo Credit: Jerome Velasco Team Tempo members left to right President Julian Velasco, co- President Dennis Castillo, Treasurer Laura Placencia, and Secretary Hector Velasquez. Last year, Team Tempo, the Cal State Dominguez Hills boxing club, had a rocky start establishing itself on campus. However, the club’s new president, Julian […]
READ MOREAs a Dreamer, I know the challenges first-hand (Translated)
csudhbulletin February 23, 2017 0 COMMENTSPhoto Credit: Zack Hailey Immigration attorney Laura E. Urias and Felipe Carrera Aguayo, of the Mexican Consulate, offer immigration advice to students. By Pedro Cruz La póliza inmigratoria de el Presidente Donald Trump es un testimonio de su punto de vista radical que elabora una sociedad utópica. Donald Trump propone un país sin inmigrantes y […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREStaff Writer Kalie Calder Are you ready to cheer for our Men and Women’s Toro’s at tomorrows basketball game. Well, if you thought it would be just popcorn and nachos, you are in for a sweet surprise. The Student Life organization is giving away FREE In N Out burgers to the first 500 faculty members […]
READ MOREBy Steffen Vukojevich Staff Writer For the second year in a row, an NFL team has relocated to Los Angeles. On Jan. 12, the Chargers announced they will play home games in Carson, after 56 years in San Diego. The Bolts will play their first two seasons at STUB HUB CENTER on the Cal State […]
READ MORENational expert discusses CSU graduation initiative on campus
csudhbulletin February 8, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy Tyler Shultz Staff Writer In an effort to improve graduation rates, the California State University has launched the 2025 Graduation Initiative. The initiative aims to increase the four- and six-year graduation rate for first time freshmen, while also increasing the two- and four-year graduation rates for transfer students, at all 23 CSU campuses. James […]
READ MOREBy Anthony Maese Staff Writer Mudslides, flooded areas and toppled trees are remnants of a storm that came and went right before the start of the spring semester at Cal State Dominguez Hills. With the late arrival of El Nino, California received more than 200 percent of its yearly rainfall over a five-day period. Like […]
READ MOREBy Tanisha Bell Editor-In-Chief Coyotes have recently been spotted at Cal State Dominguez Hills, and the college has sent out an alert on what to do if students, faculty or staff run into one. The main advice: Do not panic. If you see a coyote, remain calm, but be cautious. The feral canines are generally […]
READ MORE75th anniversary of Japanese American internment relays relevant stories
csudhbulletin February 8, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy Cindy Venegas Staff Writer A day of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which interned Japanese Americans during World War II, will take place Feb. 9 on campus. Survivors, along with other families of those who lived through the discrimination of Japanese Americans in the 1940s, will share experiences and hardships […]
READ MOREBy Olya Podorozhko Staff Writer The way others see us is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves, according to Student Health and Psychological Services. This is an important concept for those who are trying to gain a better understanding of themselves. If this concept is relevant to you, there is an on-campus weekly […]
READ MOREBy Christian Mosqueda Staff Writer President Trump’s recent decisions to exercise his executive powers have come with more than their fair share of controversy. Since taking office on Jan. 20, Trump, with the signing of a pen, has symbolically enacted policies that are the polar opposite of the Obama administration’s ideals. Trump has indeed been […]
READ MOREBy Pedro Cruz Staff Writer The Fitness Center underwent a $200,000 renovation over the winter break, according to Cal State Dominguez Hills Athletic Director Jeff Falkner. Falkner said the money used to cover the expenses was allocated from the president’s division budget. The president’s division budget has a $3.1 million budget for 2015-16, according to […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MORERoyal Her believes all women should be treated like queens
csudhbulletin February 8, 2017 0 COMMENTSBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MORESTAFF EDITORIAL With the national climate becoming more bizarre by the day, Twitter serving as an actual news source for a good portion of our population, and false information littering the Internet, the need for ethical, legitimate journalism is more critical than ever. Granted, those in the media have a tough job right now. With […]
READ MOREBy Lili Ramirez Staff Writer Yes, I go to Cal State Dominguez Hills. And yes, it does exist. As an inbound-transfer student from El Camino College, when it came time for me to apply to universities, quite honestly, CSUDH was not my school of choice. I grew up in the South Bay, and whenever I […]
READ MOREBy Judy Camarillo Staff Writer Photo Credit: Judy Camarillo, L.A Women’s March on January 21,2017 Jan. 21 was a perfect day to be out on the beautiful streets of downtown Los Angeles. After days of pouring rain, the sun finally came out in preparation for a historical movement against President Trump. The city had hundreds […]
READ MOREBy Erika Arreola Staff Writer Undocumented students, better known as “Dreamers,” recently expressed concerns regarding President Trump’s new executive orders on immigration policy. Representatives from the Mexican Consulate of Los Angeles (SRE) held a seminar in LSU 113 on Jan. 26 to answer students’ questions regarding any future changes to their DACA (Deferred Action […]
READ MOREBy Sheena Hutchinson Staff Writer A resolution supporting undocumented students on campus in the face of the U.S. president-elect’s deportation plan passed 38-0 with one abstention at the Academic Senate meeting on Nov. 30. Academic Sen. Charles E. Thomas mentioned that everyone must do their part and engage in the discussion of how to better […]
READ MOREEditor in Chief Julissa James A“Reiki Meditation Workshop” took place Nov. 28 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 in Japan. In Reiki, energy from a higher power is […]
READ MOREStaff Writer Lili Ramirez Welcome to the most intense week of the school semester, finals. This is where the stress starts to set in, sleepless nights, anxiety, about three mental breakdowns and more intake of coffee than food. After a week of putting your mind and body through so much, it’s only right that you […]
READ MOREBy Marco Negrete Staff Writer As the final weeks of the semester approach, the stress of finals becomes a reality. In these weeks, the library gets packed, and the ability to access a computer becomes less and less likely. So why not check out a laptop instead? The Technology Checkout Program, also known as TCP, […]
READ MOREBy Da’ Ron Frost Staff Writer With Donald Trump elected president, many undocumented citizens living in America fear being deported. But the California State University system stands behind its undocumented students, making the CSU system a “sanctuary space.” A sanctuary space protects undocumented students who attend a CSU and feel threatened by Trump’s victory. On […]
READ MOREBy Marco Negrete Staff Writer Do you have an ugly holiday sweater and just do not know what to do with it? Well, now you do. The Male Success Alliance plans to host an Ugly Sweater Mixer and Toy Drive Social Dec. 10 in the CSUDH Loker Student Union Ballroom. “The purpose of The Ugly […]
READ MOREBy Brandon Brown News Editor What would you do with $1,200? Go on a trip? Go on an Amazon shopping spree? Put rims on your Prius? Or, more likely, buy textbooks? If you’re like most people, No. 4 wasn’t even a serious option. However, for college students across the nation, it’s not just something to […]
READ MOREJournalism Club attends Professional Journalism Convention
csudhbulletin December 7, 2016 0 COMMENTSBy Christian Mosqueda Staff Writer On Dec. 2, the Society of Independent Student Journalists attended Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) JournCamp in Las Vegas, where more than 50 students and professionals came together to network and gain insight on new and evolving methods in the media industry. The camp showed students how media is rapidly […]
READ MOREPRSSA’s Public Interest Committee partners with the university to make a difference
csudhbulletin December 7, 2016 0 COMMENTSThe ” 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. […]
READ MOREBy 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, […]
READ MOREBy 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 […]
READ MOREBy Joshua Cubillo Staff Writer Men vs. Stanislaus State The Toros extended their win streak and got their first CCAA victory of the season. The Men’s basketball team was victorious at home against CCAA rivals, Stanislaus State (57-42) which extended their season record to four wins, (4-2 overall). The Toros were led by senior guard […]
READ MOREBy Angel Ayala Staff Writer After a 10-year break from international soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena is returning home as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. On Nov. 22 Arena, 65, was officially announced as Jurgen Klinsmann’s replacement. Klinsmann was relieved of his duties as head coach and technical director. […]
READ MORESTAFF EDITORIAL Once again, students attending one of the 23 CSU campuses are facing a potential tuition increase. Word of the tuition hike floated around at a CSU Board of Trustees meeting last month. However, more-official discussion on if, or possibly when it would be implemented, will not be made until January. Demonstrators from Cal […]
READ MORELook at mental illness in the same way you view other diseases
csudhbulletin December 7, 2016 0 COMMENTSBy Julissa James Editor in Chief Mental illness is not prejudice. Black, white, brown, male, female or other, it has the ability to affect us all. Although everyone’s experience is unique, there is a common trend connecting mental health disorders with young adulthood. The reasons could be many: the crushing weight of learning how to […]
READ MORECSUDH students lead empowerment march in wake of recent election
csudhbulletin November 23, 2016 0 COMMENTSBy Neekoo Delrooz for The Bulletin The students of CSUDH are still reacting to the shock from the presidential election on Nov. 8, which resulted in a Donald Trump electoral win. On- campus organizations like the Women of Color and Peace Club held a peaceful protest on Nov. 10 in collaboration with the Society of […]
READ MOREBy Julissa James Editor in Chief Cal State Dominguez Hills faculty member Charles E. Thomas proposed a resolution opposing the proposed CSU tuition increase at the Nov. 16 Academic Senate meeting. The tuition hike, if approved by the CSU, would add $270 annually per undergraduate student. The action item received a unanimous vote from the […]
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