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CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham wears graduation regalia while standing at a podium at Spring Commencement ceremony. — Credit: Courtesy of CSUDH

President Parham announces retirement, will leave CSUDH at year-end

by csudhbulletin May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Campus community weighs in on Parham’s legacy and accomplishments after seven years at the helm of university. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor & Dylan Smith, Managing Editor After seven years as the chief executive of Cal State Dominguez Hills, President Thomas A. Parham announced earlier this month that he plans to retire at the […]

An illustration of a hand reaching out to someone walking out the door. The hand is labeled EDUCATION, while the person walking out the door thinks, "I'm just so tired." — Credit: Illustration by Stephinie Phan

Perspectives

Lack of discipline in classrooms leads to burnout

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Positive reinforcement takes control away from the school system. By Sapphire Perez, Staff Reporter I’ve worked with children since 2022, and I understand why many people no longer want to become teachers. I believe there are ways we can fix this dilemma. For the past year and a half, I’ve worked as an after-school educator […]

An iPhone with the ChatGPT app open leaning up against a notebook with hand-written notes. — Credit: Dylan Smith, The Bulletin

Perspectives

AI makes education easier, but at what cost?

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

LLMs can be helpful tools, but overuse risks erosion of critical thinking skills By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor Students are living through an AI revolution, but I fear our ability to think critically about complex problems is steadily declining. Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, companies and institutions have pushed for an […]

A student protester holds a neon green sign reading "PONTE-TRUCHA," OR "WATCH OUT" in Spanish. — Credit: Mark Pedraza, The Bulletin

Campus News

Visas restored to CSUDH students after Trump administration pauses cancelation policy

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025May 13, 2025

President Parham: Toros should “review their rights” regarding immigration enforcement on campus. By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor The visas of two CSUDH international students were restored after the Trump administration temporarily paused a broader policy that would have revoked the legal status of at least 1,200 students nationwide, university leaders said. The Trump administration announced […]

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

News

Dymally Jazz Festival celebrates six years

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Dignity Health Sports Park hosts day of food, fun, and funk in the city of Carson. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter 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 […]