One skater’s idea leads to a growing campus crew. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter What began as a solo search for a place to skate has evolved into a thriving student-led community at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Founded by kinesiology senior Michael Bradley in Oct. 2023, the Toro Skate Association quickly grew into a space […]
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Rooted in service, driven by students: Rotaract Club tackles local needs, disaster relief
Recent projects focus on food insecurity, providing support to people affected by Eaton and Palisades wildfires. By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter The mission of the Rotaract Club at Cal State Dominguez Hills is grounded in one core principle: service. Through food drives, workshops, and disaster relief, the club encourages Toros to give back while developing […]
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Fewer hands, heavier load: custodians keep CSUDH ready
As budget rollbacks strain staffing, CSUDH custodians continue to show up—cleaning, caring, and holding the campus together. As the sun rises over Dominguez Hills, campus custodians like Eva Rodriguez are already at work — mopping, wiping down surfaces, and preparing classrooms. It’s a demanding job, one that some in the campus community might take for […]
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Toro student fundraises for 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle charity bike ride
Ride organizers cite rising costs, declining participation in decision to end iconic ride after 30 years By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter When senior Juan Villalobos found out that 2025 would mark the final year of the AIDS/LifeCycle, he knew he couldn’t miss it. “I’ve always wanted to do it, but there was always a conflict […]
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Innovation Incubator supports Toro entrepreneurship on campus
Program aims to help students earn extra income and graduate debt-free. By Sapphire Perez, Staff Reporter Fourth-year business student Jose Ornelas remembers standing outside places like Target, Walmart, and the mall—just trying to drum up interest in his tutoring services. Back in 2019, he would spend most days handing out flyers for his business—rain or […]