When I first heard a rapper mention therapy in a song, I had to stop and rewind—not because I didn’t understand it, but because it struck me in a way I did not expect. The version of rap I grew up listening to focused on confidence and, occasionally, aggression. It was almost exclusively based on […]
Author Archives: Nathan Naranjo
Staff Writer, Spring 2026
Posted inSports
Balancing act: Toro athletes juggle school, practice in pursuit of glory
At California State University, Dominguez Hills, a typical day for most students ends when they are done with classes. For student-athletes, their days are just getting started. Longer practices, intense workouts, and preparing for games are also a part of their schedule. Life as a student-athlete representing the Toros is very different from that of […]
Posted inNews
Three years later, CSU’s 6% tuition increase is still impacting students
In September 2023, when the California State University Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition costs by 6% per year over the next five years, the reaction was immediate. Students protested outside board meetings as some called it unfair, others called it inevitable. CSU chancellors and officials described it as a great plan to close […]