Possible merger with other ethnic studies programs risks loss of identity, faculty say. By Jessica Valencia, Co-Managing Editor During the 1950s and 1960s, Mexican-American students in Los Angeles had a 60% dropout rate compared to their white counterparts. At some schools, teachers recommended Chicanx students enroll in courses designed for special education, while staff at […]
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CSUDH to graduate first OTD cohort this spring
Occupational Therapy program milestone highlights expansion of doctoral education on campus. By Camila Chavarria, Co-Managing Editor Cal State Dominguez Hills is set to mark a milestone in its 60-year history when the university’s first doctoral cohort walks the stage at Spring Commencement this May. The Occupational Therapy Doctoral program (OTD) will graduate students outside of […]
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Health and Wellbeing, IJC hold space amid immigration enforcement fears
Monthly meeting offers Toro confidential support and access to campus resources. By Carlos Merlo, Staff Reporter As the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement nationwide, campus organizations at CSUDH are holding space for Toros to share their concerns and build community. Launched in 2018 as an offshoot of the campus group Espíritu de Nuestro Futuro, […]
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Huron Report offers recommendations for CSUDH to navigate budget issues
Report highlights transfer growth, analysis of majors as steps toward financial resilience. By Saige Washington, Staff Reporter After eight months of data analysis, interviews and campus feedback, CSUDH released the findings of the Huron Report on Sept. 8. University leaders say the recommendations will provide a framework for navigating the current budget crisis while preparing […]
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From shy student to executive editor: Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate
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 […]