By Christian Flores Staff Writer Not every college athlete, regardless of the university, goes on to play professionally. In fact, among major team sports, (football, soccer and men’s and women’s basketball) fewer than 1.5 percent of NCAA athletes will make the professional ranks at any level, according to NCAA.org. However, when it comes to baseball, […]
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Original four-year senior honored at senior night
Allen Taylor (second from right) pictured during Senior Night Celebration with (from left) head basketball coach Steve Becker, friend and fellow hoopster Harry Taylor, and CSUDH Assistant Athletics Director Mel Miranda. Photo courtesy of Toro Athletics. By Imani Johnson Staff Writer On Feb. 17, during Cal State Dominguez Hills men’s basketball senior night at halftime, […]
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Developing the Body and the Human
Ashley Musick has been the Toro’s Head Athletic Trainer for Three Years. Photos by Albert Ledezma. By Albert Ledezma Sports Editor The tools of Ashley Musick’s craft include tape, ice and her hands. The canvases she works with are the bodies of student athletes at California State University, Dominguez Hills. As head athletic trainer, it is […]
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Softball team halfway to matching total victories in 2017
By Imani Johnson Staff Writer While a 4-9 record may not seem like the most blazing of starts, considering the CSUDH softball’s team misfortunes last year, in which it won only eight games all season, it’s definitely a move forward. Through last weekend’s games, the Lady Toros are 4-9 overall and 2-6 in California Collegiate […]
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Toro baseball squad even at 3-3
Photo by Kyle Umeda. By Daniel Giovati Sports Editor Left-handed pitcher Rigo Fernandez takes the Feb. 8 hill against California Baptist University. Heading into their first conference games of the 2018 season, the CSUDH baseball team stands at a 3-3 record, claiming one win in a three-game series against a formidable opponent and taking two […]