Camila Chavarria, Author at The Bulletin

Musicians perform on stage under blue lighting, with a saxophonist in the spotlight and vocalists and a keyboard player in the background. — Credit: Mark Pedraza, The Bulletin

Dymally Jazz Festival celebrates six years

by Camila Chavarria April 30, 2025November 18, 2025

Dignity Health Sports Park hosts day of food, fun, and funk in the city of Carson. The Dymally International Jazz and Arts Festival returned to Dignity Health Sports Park on Apr. 26, inviting the city of Carson to enjoy a day of food, fun, and funk. Now in its sixth year, the festival featured performances […]

Students gather in a classroom for a Korean Culture Club event, seated at tables doing activities while K-pop videos play on the projector screen. — Credit: Camila Chavarria, The Bulletin

Campus News

‘Taste of Korea’ educates Toros on language, cultural traditions

by Camila Chavarria April 30, 2025November 18, 2025

Korean Culture Club event celebrated as part of API Heritage Month. Authentic Korean snacks, language lessons, and a chance to have their names written in the Hangul script drew students to the “Taste of Korea” workshop on Apr. 21. As part of CSUDH’s celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the event featured informative […]

Staff members of WomenShelter of Long Beach pose together inside the facility. — Credit: Camila Chavarria, The Bulletin

Feature

Long Beach shelter helps survivors rebuild lives after abuse

by Camila Chavarria April 16, 2025November 18, 2025

WomenShelter has supported survivors with housing, counseling, and crisis services since 1977. When people think of what a women’s shelter looks like, they may imagine rows of cots in a crowded and sterile-looking space—little personality, and even less warmth. But at the WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB), the spaces aim to help people feel more […]

News

Closed too soon: the case for a later Bookstore

by Camila Chavarria March 26, 2025November 18, 2025

Longer store hours would allow students grab last-minute meals and essentials. I started taking more afternoon classes during my junior year at CSUDH—the latter part of the afternoon, to be specific. When those midday munchies would kick in, I’d head over to the campus Bookstore for a drink and a snack, but would find it […]

Credit: Photo courtesy of Toros Athletics

CSUDH Sports

Toros advance to Final Four, keep National Championship hopes alive

by Camila Chavarria March 25, 2025November 18, 2025

Men’s squad score comeback victory, women’s team shows dominance on the court. 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 squads—and Toros Athletics. Toros basketball […]