By Daniel Giovati Co-Sports Editor “Big D” is what they call California State University, Dominguez Hills baseball’s powerful 6-foot-6-inch, 265-pound designated hitter, Dalton Duarte. Throughout his baseball career, Duarte has been called a variation of nicknames that refer to his large stature. Some are less flattering than others, like “big donkey.” However, Duarte embraces these […]
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Athletes of the Bi-Week For the weeks of April 11-25
By Albert Ledezma Sports Editor Mariah Walker Senior Track and Field Track and Field star Mariah Walker has not stopped her stride this season. Her impressive performances continued April 7 at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational where she finished sixth overall in the 100-meter with a time of 12.16. She also won her heat in the 400-meter […]
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Toro dance is a team in every respect
By Imani Johnson Staff Writer Cheerleaders are something ingrained in American culture. Rare is the high school, college or professional sports events where we don’t see cheerleaders encouraging and entertaining the crowd from the sidelines. But when it comes to a school’s dance team, many people may not understand the difference between it and cheer, […]
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Freshman/senior duo anchor Lady Toros pitching staff
By Francisco Padilla Staff Writer After an unsuccessful 2016-2017 season, where the CSUDH Softball team struggled to get things going, the Toros have managed to turn things around this year. A big part of that success has to do with the improved starting pitching the team has shown 25 games into the season. After having […]
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Athletes of the Bi-Week:For the weeks of March 21-April 11
By Albert Ledezma Sports Editor Alyssa Valinches Senior Softball- Pitcher Despite a rocky start to the 2018 season, Valinches has found her groove. In the last four games, Valinches has pitched four complete games, posting a 1.50 era, along with striking out 29 in the process. On March 3 against Cal State East Bay, Valinches […]