By Alizah Salazar & Viri Garcia Gallardo, Staff Reporters The stadium showdown against CSU-San Bernardino at Dignity Health Sports Park on Oct. 17 may have ended in draws for Toro men’s and women’s soccer teams, but there was still plenty to celebrate before and after the games. The afternoon started with Brooke Bailey, the sister […]
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Advisory council fosters community among Toro athletes
By Stephinie Phan, Art Director For many students, finding community on campus is an essential aspect of the college experience. Campus clubs and organizations not only offer opportunities for students to further their interests, but also foster a sense of belonging and purpose. At a commuter school like CSUDH, connecting with other people over similar […]
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Toros Athletics navigates recruitment post-COVID
By Viri Garcia Gallardo & Deshawn Pouper, Staff Reporters The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how college athletics programs recruit new talent. Like other universities, CSUDH adapted its recruitment process, transitioning from traditional in-person meetings and campus visits to virtual platforms like Zoom. This shift has affected both the recruitment experience for athletes and how coaches identify […]
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Toro student-athletes speak on balancing classes, games
By George Gallardo, Staff Reporter Wake up. Drive to campus and find parking. Go to class. Go to practice. Go to class again. Grab something to eat. Drive back home. Do homework. Go to sleep. Do it all over again tomorrow. That’s the everyday routine for many student-athletes. At CSUDH, the schedule of a Toro […]
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Toros Split 1-1 in Conference Home Opener
By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Sports Editor The Toro women’s volleyball team split their first conference home series of the season on September 27-28, facing stiff competition from CSU-San Marcos and Cal Poly Pomona. The first homestand was a significant test for the Toros, as they faced the top-ranked Broncos and a determined San Marcos squad seeking […]