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Four people stand in front of a building under construction on the CSUDH campus in a black-and-white archival photo, holding hard hats and posing for the camera. — Credit: Courtesy of Gerth Archives and Special Collections

CSUDH at 65: Exhibition offers critical insight on campus history

by csudhbulletin May 13, 2025May 16, 2025

From the Watts Uprising to budget protests, advocacy and access continue to shape university’s identity. By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter When Cal State Dominguez Hills first opened its doors on Apr. 29, 1960, it marked a milestone for residents in the South Bay. Founded on principles of social justice, the university’s mission centered on expanding […]

A smiling student wearing an “ALPHA” sweatshirt stands behind a table displaying Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity items, including books, a hat, and a decorated sign, at an outdoor campus event. — Credit: Mark Pedraza, The Bulletin

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Greek Life offers more than tradition at CSUDH

by csudhbulletin May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Toros find identity, community, and purpose in sororities and fraternities. By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Staff Reporter When Keith Liburd transferred La Harbor to CSUDH, he was looking for a deeper sense of belonging. He found it through Alpha Phi Alpha, a historically Black fraternity dedicated to service, scholarship, and brotherhood. Liburd is one of nearly 200 […]

Performers on stage during LA Opera’s production of Ainadamar, with dramatic lighting, red set pieces, and dynamic poses. Dancers in burgundy costumes surround a central figure in a floral dress. — Credit: Courtesy of Cory Weaver, LA Opera

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Dance Dept.’s Cihtli Ocampo tapped for LA Opera production

by csudhbulletin May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Global dance professor is one of four principal flamenco dancers performing in “Ainadamar.” By Sapphire Perez, Staff Reporter From an early age, Cihtli Ocampo knew exactly who she wanted to be. Raised in a home without television, she spent her childhood listening to music and trying to dance along. By age three, her favorite album […]

Seven speakers stand in a row against a wood-paneled wall at a Vietnamese American event, smiling after a panel discussion on migration, memory, and community resilience.

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Fall of Saigon at 50: panel talks survival, cultural preservation

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025May 1, 2025

Vietnamese American scholars, artists, and organizers reflect on migration, memory, and the future of their community. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War and sparked a mass exodus of Vietnamese refugees. Many fled by boat or on foot, risking their lives […]

Three students sit in a radio studio with microphones during a recording session of a student-run game show. — Credit: Sapphire Perez, The Bulletin

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‘Person, Place, or Thing’ brings game show energy to KDHR

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Sophomore student challenges Toros to think fast for sweet prizes. By Sapphire Perez, Staff Reporter Many people have watched a game show and thought they could outsmart the contestants, buzzing in answers faster and proving it’s “not that hard.” Being a game show contestant is a bucket list item for a lot of people, especially […]