Proposed program cuts raise deeper questions about the future of CSUDH. CSUDH is going through an identity crisis. As campus amenities expand, the academic catalog shrinks. What is a university that considers cutting its philosophy program yet maintains a partnership with ChatGPT? I first realized this the other day when I was walking by the […]
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Going to a smaller CSU had big-time benefits
It’s been a long road, but coming to CSUDH was worth the drive. I remember the first time I was told about CSUDH. It was four years ago—I was a senior sitting in the counselor’s office at my high school in Jurupa Valley, about 54 miles east of the university. My plan was to attend […]
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‘Trust your gut’: What I learned as Executive Editor
Newsroom leadership experience makes thinking about the future far less frightening. Never in my wildest dreams did I think my nervous, shy, and anxious self would become the executive editor of a university newspaper. I went from experiencing all the tears and anxiety attacks after coming home from classes I despised to spending long afternoons […]
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Campus wellness staff warn of rising immigration-related stress
Seminar examines how heightened enforcement measures fuel fear among undocumented and mixed-status communities. The Psychology Department’s recent Toro Talk highlighted a growing concern on campus: how the current climate toward immigration status is driving mental-health challenges among undocumented and immigrant students. In recent months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased the number of […]
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‘Love in L.A.’: One on one with Benito Gómez Madrid
Modern languages professor talks new book, and how Los Angeles transforms love into a journey of identity. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. “Love in L.A.” explores the contradictions of a city where glamour collides with grit and where brief encounters can leave lasting impressions. The book positions Los Angeles […]