Toro Guardian Scholars program offers guidance, mentorship, sense of community on campus. By Luis Diaz, Staff Reporter Editor’s note—content warning: This story makes reference to physical abuse. Foster youth often face extra challenges in college, having grown up without the consistent support many students take for granted. Lesli Calderon entered the foster care system at […]
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Africana Studies marks 30 years of scholarship, activism, and community
Department will commemorate anniversary all year with lecture series. By Sergio Ramos, Staff Reporter Thirty years after its founding, CSUDH’s Africana Studies Department is marking a milestone that’s as much about the future as it is about the past. The department will commemorate its 30th anniversary this year with a series of lectures, celebrations, and […]
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Toros voice concerns about campus facilities, transparency
SQE Town Hall calls for greater involvement in decision-making process. By Saige Washington, Staff Reporter CSUDH officials have hosted several town hall events over the past year to address issues on campus—most notably, the budget problems affecting California State University. On Oct. 14, the Dominguez Hills chapter of Students for Quality Education (SQE) held its […]
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‘Inside the Kiln’ heats up Toro filmmakers
Student-led production raises $6,000 for psychological thriller exploring culture, identity, and art. By Damonya Jones, Staff Reporter CSUDH is no stranger to Hollywood, with parts of the campus often serving as backdrops for big-budget productions. Now, one student-led film is turning heads—not for its price tag, but for how far its crowdfunded budget has gone […]
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‘Lovers and Friends’ emphasizes healthy relationships
Annual WRC series commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By Taya Bohenko, Staff Reporter Editor’s note—content warning: This story includes references to domestic violence and sexual assault, which may be distressing for some readers. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women’s Resource Center is helping Toros learn to recognize when a relationship may be […]