Gabrielle Leos (center) works hard to be a role model for girls everywhere on and off the court. Provided by Jena Rouser, CSUDH. By Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter One conversation that can spark heated debates is women and professional sports. The male perspective of women’s sports often gets taken incorrectly by one side or the […]
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Despite Pandemic, Athletics Thrive Academically
Kekoa Nelson (left), sophomore, and Vincent Temesvary (right), freshman, were two of the 153 Toros student-athletes to make the academic honors lists in the fall. Photos by Vincent Temesvary and GoToros. By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor and Chaz Kawamura, Staff Reporter Despite collegiate athletics being halted due to the pandemic, the California State University, Dominguez […]
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Why Not Us: California Athletics’ Uphill Climb
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 […]