Carson Sheriff’s Station: “It’s getting out of hand.” The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Station in Carson is warning residents to be cautious of illegal street racing in the city. Authorities say the activity has become increasingly common, putting the community at risk of severe injury and even death. “It’s getting out of hand…people are dying […]
Author Archives: Damonya Jones
Staff Reporter, Fall 2025
Posted inPerspectives
Hard times test us, but community helps us endure
Sticking together is the best way to weather economic and political uncertainty. I’m tired of just getting by. The rising cost of living is more than an inconvenience; it’s a constant weight on my shoulders. As a Gen Z adult, I used to imagine the 2000s as a time of opportunity, innovation, and upward mobility. […]
Posted inCampus News
‘Inside the Kiln’ heats up Toro filmmakers
Student-led production raises $6,000 for psychological thriller exploring culture, identity, and art. CSUDH is no stranger to Hollywood, with parts of the campus often serving as backdrops for big-budget productions. Now, one student-led film is turning heads—not for its price tag, but for how far its crowdfunded budget has gone in bringing a bold, ambitious […]
Posted inFeature
‘Clyde’s’ serves up commentary on struggles, second chances
Lynn Nottage’s play kicks off fall season at University Theatre. Conversations about life, race, and rehabilitation are on the menu as the University Theatre opens its fall season with a production of “Clyde’s.” Written by the American playwright Lynn Nottage, the play follows the lives of five formerly incarcerated people working together at a truck […]
Posted inOpinion
Emergency housing is a lifeline, but Toros need more services
Toro CARE provides useful resources, but the program has limits. This past summer, my older sister and I were living together in an apartment in Orange County. Like many of my fellow Toros, I was a commuter student, making the long trip from Anaheim to Carson—30 minutes on a really good day, up to an […]