The Torodome sits empty since games for the 2020-21 season were axed in December. Photo by CSUDH Athletics. By Daniel Tom, Contributing Reporter and Anthony Garza, Staff Reporter It’s been almost a year since student-athletes donned the cardinal and gold Dominguez Hills wordmark across their chest. Throughout this time, we’ve seen both professional leagues and […]
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Into the Life of a Student-Athlete: CSUDH’s Dance Team
Ariana Jaramillo is one of four captains of the CSUDH dance team. Photo by Toro Athletics. By Melany Ruiz, Assistant Opinion Editor Seven months ago, CSUDH sporting events consisted of students cheering on athletes, cheerleaders leading chants for their school and athletes swirling around the court or field itching to win the game while the […]
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Momentary Pause Put on Athletic Director Hunt
Photo courtesy of Toro AthleticsJim Maier returned as softball coach in 2019 after a five-year hiatus. That season, he led the team to its first winning record since his departure and the team was 16-8 this spring before the season was cancelled due to the pandemic. By Jonathan Ghattas, Staff Reporter An athletics program that […]
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Former Toro Coach Joins List of Legends
In 2010, CSUDH honored head coach Dave Yanai by renaming the school’s gym “Dave Yanai Court.” Provided from CSUDH Sports Athletics Archives. By Jonathan Ghattas, Staff Reporter When building a successful sports program, finding stability and leadership at the head coach position is almost always the first step needed for a successful program to thrive. […]
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Breaking News: CCAA Cancels Athletics for the 2020-21 Academic Year
The next opportunity that CSUDH students will have to watch Toro sports teams in action will likely not be until Fall 2021. Photo courtesy by Toros Athletics. By: Daniel Tom, Staff Reporter On Thursday, the California Collegiate Athletic Association announced the cancellation of athletic competition for the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns over rising […]