By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Natalie Gutierrez vividly remembers the day in March of 2020 when she and her classmates first heard rumors about COVID-19 forcing closures at schools across California. It was a Tuesday, and Gutierrez was preparing for her evening art class, but there was a feeling of uncertainty in the air. Gutierrez […]
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‘Day of Absence’ play explores exploitation of Black laborers
By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter Imagine a Southern town in the 1960s where all the Black residents have suddenly vanished, leaving the white residents behind to figure it all out. The University Theatre’s debut production of the semester lets that very scenario play out in “Day of Absence”—a satirical look at racist stereotypes of the […]
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‘White Flags’ exhibit at University Art Gallery demands resistance or surrender
By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor “White Flags”—the newest installation at the University Art Gallery—presents an unconventional perspective on surrender. In warfare, white flags are considered a symbol of submission, but this thought-provoking installation challenges visitors to rethink their understanding of power, authority, and resistance. Created by The Finishing School—an interdisciplinary artists’ collective exploring contemporary […]
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Academic advisor Roebuck-White reflects on 30-year career at CSUDH
Communications colleagues and students say longtime staffer’s contributions “invaluable” to the department. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Hang around the office of the Communications Department long enough, and students are likely to hear the staff toss out a popular saying: “The only thing constant about this campus is change.” With so much change happening right […]
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Linguistics program secures NSF grant to explore Mixtec language
By Stephinie Phan, Art Director & Alizah Salazar, Staff Reporter Changes are coming to the linguistics program at CSUDH. Starting in about 2 years, the program will refer to its undergraduate degree as a bachelor’s in languages, linguistics, and social justice. The shift in focus reflects a more critical approach to how language can be […]