The importance of listening, rather than just hearing Our day-to-day lives are often hectic, characterized by a laundry list of things we must do. Our struggles, needs, and desires can sometimes get in the way of understanding the desires, needs, and struggles of others. Just as we yearn to be understood, other people also long […]
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A Setback to Success
Triumphs and unexpected trials in the life of a student-athlete Homelessness is something we all take for granted. It’s safe to say most folks pass our unhoused neighbors every day without a second thought. Homelessness and the people experiencing it are often stereotyped, stigmatized, and judged – if they are not completely ignored. What some […]
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The Mystery of the Missing Campus Sports
Some athletics facilities on campus in need of renovation Toros Athletics is one of the best things about Dominguez Hills. The campus boasts several Division II squads, including men’s and women’s soccer and basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball, and volleyball – there’s even a storied golf team. These teams give students-athletes opportunities to compete at […]
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The Power of Coming Together
Finding community, belonging in popular memories of girlhood Freshman Danya Levya remembers the fun she and her older sister used to have growing up together. Whenever they would come home from a day of clothes shopping, they would put on “fashion shows” to model their outfits for one another. It’s a tradition they’ve carried on […]
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Bids For Connection: What They Are, And How They Can Help Us Deepen Our Relationships
A simple effort to give our partners space to express themselves can go a long way In recent years, the discourse on romantic relationships has been inundated with misinformation online. While there are many misconceptions regarding how to address relationship problems, there has been a bevy of research on relationships that can help us demystify […]