California Faculty Association: Stand with us, Toros By CFA E-Board and Contract Team Editor’s note: The printed version of this letter on Oct. 7, 2026, contained unedited draft text. The piece has been updated to reflect the author’s final submitted version. We are the California Faculty Association (CFA) e-board and contract action team members at […]
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The financial burden of belonging: The case for cheaper campus merchandise
When I first came to CSUDH in 2023, I was ecstatic to show my new school colors. I remember rushing to the Loker Student Union to buy a hoodie at the bookstore. But when I saw the price tag was $75, my excitement quickly vanished. In high school, I often dreamed about walking around my […]
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Classrooms in dire need of TLC
Coming from Riverside City College to CSUDH last fall, I had high expectations. For example, at RCC, classrooms were more inclusive and accommodating to different body types. The in-classroom terminals always just seemed to work, and there were whiteboards everywhere. Now imagine my surprise when I came here and saw that some of my classes […]
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Rap music opens doors to mental health talks
When I first heard a rapper mention therapy in a song, I had to stop and rewind—not because I didn’t understand it, but because it struck me in a way I did not expect. The version of rap I grew up listening to focused on confidence and, occasionally, aggression. It was almost exclusively based on […]
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Designed for Inclusion, Lacking in Access? LSU Restrooms Under Review
As students move through the Loker Student Union at California State University, Dominguez Hills, many rely on the building’s all-gender restrooms. However, stall shortages and open spaces within the bathrooms have concerned some. Several all-gender restrooms in the LSU have only two to three usable toilet stalls, while additional spaces—where urinals were previously installed—remain empty. […]