By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor If someone had told my 5-year-old self that she would be graduating college in less than three months, she would have laughed in disbelief. Growing up as an undocumented student, the thought of pursuing higher education felt like a distant fantasy—an impossible dream overshadowed by uncertainty and barriers. But […]
Category: Perspectives
Posted inPerspectives
CSUDH response to ICE threat on campus leaves much to be desired
By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter I have been disappointed by what seems to be a lack of urgency by the university to issue guidance in the event of a federal ICE raid. I’ve found myself wondering whether the administration or Campus Police are committed to protecting students, particularly those who are undocumented. ICE—Immigration & Customs […]
Posted inPerspectives
The case for bringing e-scooters to CSUDH
By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Like a lot of students at Dominguez Hills, I criss-cross campus multiple times every day. My route usually takes me from the I&I Building to the Classroom Village. I’ve struggled with knee pain since I was a sophomore in high school, and most days I think to myself, “I wish […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion, Perspectives
More vegan options needed on campus
By Jenna Birdwell, Staff Reporter I’ve never been one to sit idle at Loker Student Union, but my days on campus have been long lately, so I’ve found myself at LSU a lot more. I’m a pescatarian, which means the only meat I eat is fish. I usually get Subway or an expensive tuna sandwich […]
Posted inPerspectives
Life in limbo: a post-election perspective from a ‘Dreamer’
By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Staff Reporter The day after the U.S. election, I was supposed to attend a “Vent Sesh” at the Immigrant Justice Center on campus, but instead, I went to church to pray for a miracle. La Virgen de Guadalupe holds a special place in the hearts of many Mexican Catholics – a […]