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Chicanx Studies faces uncertain future due to budget cuts

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Possible merger with other ethnic studies programs risks loss of identity, faculty say. By Jessica Valencia, Co-Managing Editor During the 1950s and 1960s, Mexican-American students in Los Angeles had a 60% dropout rate compared to their white counterparts. At some schools, teachers recommended Chicanx students enroll in courses designed for special education, while staff at […]

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CSUDH at 65: Exhibition offers critical insight on campus history

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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 […]

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Greek Life offers more than tradition at CSUDH

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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 […]

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

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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 […]