Annual rally challenges myths and promotes campus support services. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter Editor’s note: Content warning—this story contains references to sexual violence and abuse. The annual “Take Back the Night” rally at CSUDH on Apr. 24 began with complete silence. Outside the Loker Student Union, in the Palm Courtyard, two microphones were placed […]
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‘Liberty in Unity’ panel links global liberation struggles to local action
SQE teach-in event highlights ties between resistance movements and campus activism. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter For many Toro activists, the fight for socioeconomic and political liberation is not isolated to one place or people or community, but part of a larger, interconnected struggle shaped by shared histories of resistance to oppression. This idea was […]
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‘Taste of Korea’ educates Toros on language, cultural traditions
Korean Culture Club event celebrated as part of API Heritage Month. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Authentic Korean snacks, language lessons, and a chance to have their names written in the Hangul script drew students to the “Taste of Korea” workshop on Apr. 21. As part of CSUDH’s celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage […]
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API film screenings examine environmentalism, life in diaspora
Documentaries “Zero Waste” and “The Empathizer” offer insights on resilience, sustainability, and experiences of Asian communities. By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter Two documentaries screened at CSUDH this month explored the ties between environment, heritage, and survival—offering reflections on Asian identity and the lived experiences of diaspora communities. The screenings on Apr. 21 and Apr. 23 […]
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Fall of Saigon at 50: panel talks survival, cultural preservation
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 […]