The Mosaic Dance Company closed out its spring season with a pair of recitals Apr. 29 and 30 at the CSUDH Gymnasium. The recital’s eight performances offered a mix of styles and music, with students taking the stage multiple times over the course of the evening. The recital explored a range of feelings and scenarios—including […]
Author Archives: Nathan Naranjo
Staff Writer, Spring 2026
Posted inOpinion
Rap music opens doors to mental health talks
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 […]
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 […]