The lessons learned here at CSUDH will continue to guide me elsewhere. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor I always knew I wanted to be a journalist. I just didn’t know how to become one. I didn’t know how to pitch a story, where to begin, or whether I truly had what it took. I […]
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Juggling the ‘big three’: The senior journalism student experience
Balancing the workload of an internship, cornerstone project, and student reporter is no easy feat, but definitely rewarding. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter If you had asked me two years ago where I saw myself by graduation, I would’ve responded with what I told my parents: “I know I got this.” Fast-forward to my final […]
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The view from the transfer portal: Toro athletes navigate changing sports landscape
With more mobility and exposure than ever, student-athletes are weighing what comes next. By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Staff Reporter This year was one of the most amazing of my entire life and certainly of my athletic career. As a guard on the men’s basketball team, my teammates and I made an unprecedented run at the Div. […]
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CSUDH at 65: Exhibition offers critical insight on campus history
From the Watts Uprising to budget protests, advocacy and access continue to shape university’s identity. By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter When Cal State Dominguez Hills first opened its doors on Apr. 29, 1960, it marked a milestone for residents in the South Bay. Founded on principles of social justice, the university’s mission centered on expanding […]
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Greek Life offers more than tradition at CSUDH
Toros find identity, community, and purpose in sororities and fraternities. By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Staff Reporter When Keith Liburd transferred La Harbor to CSUDH, he was looking for a deeper sense of belonging. He found it through Alpha Phi Alpha, a historically Black fraternity dedicated to service, scholarship, and brotherhood. Liburd is one of nearly 200 […]