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. 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 Month, the event featured informative […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Twelfth Night’: A comedic tale of love and mistaken identity
Shakespeare’s classic closes out spring semester for University Theatre. “With hey ho, the wind and the rain. For the rain it raineth every day,” the cast sang in unison, their coordinated curtain call dance bringing the production to a memorable close. The musical tune resonated with life’s unpredictabilities, but inside the Edison Theatre, everything moved […]
