Coach Esko: “I want the players to be better people when they leave the program.” Women’s volleyball struggled last year, going 7-19 for the season. This year, head coach Teddi Esko hopes things will be different—and that starts with accountability. This year marks Esko’s second season at the helm of Toros volleyball. She told The […]
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To Dominguez Hills and back again
Love of the game takes Alpha Sowe from Freetown to SoCal. By Sergio Ramos, Staff Reporter International student-athletes sometimes hear that their journeys to the U.S. will be filled with challenges. Turning a dream into reality almost always comes at a cost. And for those who leave their home countries to chase sports glory, that […]
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School spirit isn’t missing at CSUDH, it’s just waiting to be invited
Creating connection and community takes time—but it’s possible. By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Staff Reporter School spirit has long been a challenge at CSUDH. We’re a commuter campus, meaning many students go from home to school to work and back again. As a result, a lot of Toros rarely if ever get the chance to participate in […]
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Toros basketball: Historic seasons come to a bittersweet end
Twin NCAA Tournament runs put men’s and women’s teams in the national spotlight. By Rafael Rodriguez & Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporters Toros basketball this season marked a milestone for Cal State Dominguez Hills. By the time March arrived, both the men’s and women’s teams had earned national attention with deep postseason runs that reflected years […]
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Toros advance to Final Four, keep National Championship hopes alive
Men’s squad score comeback victory, women’s team shows dominance on the court. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter For the first time in program history, both the CSUDH men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed to the Final Four of the NCAA Div. II Championship Tournament. The milestone continues a season of unprecedented success for both […]