By George Gallardo & Brianna Vaca, Staff Reporters At first glance, those budget-friendly clothes from fast-fashion retailers might seem like a bargain, but the true cost of those deals sometimes involves the exploitation of both workers and the environment. Shortly before Toros went home for the Thanksgiving break, the Growth and Leadership Opportunity for Women […]
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Night watch: views from the parking lot
By Karl Hays, Co-Managing Editor Walking around the parking lots on campus at night can be lonely sometimes – intimidating, too. After finishing classes for the day, sophomore Judson Hashimoto puts on a reflective neon green vest and heads to the parking lot to begin his shift as a student safety escort. As Hashimoto sees […]
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Clinical Science Club hosts blood drive to benefit Cedars-Sinai
By George Gallardo, Staff Reporter The CSUDH Clinical Science Club hosted a community blood drive at the Loker Student Union Ballroom on Nov. 26. The blood drive benefitted Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. At least 70 people donated blood, organizers said, including Carson residents and Toro students, faculty, and staff. Donors walked away with either a $10 […]
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La Casita, QCRC observe ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’
By Mia Garcia, Staff Reporter A quiet reverence filled the space of La Casita on Nov. 20 as Toros marked the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Queer Cultural Resource Center co-sponsored the commemoration. Gathered around small, colorful wooden altars, attendees read aloud the name of 29 transgender individuals who had been killed due to anti-transgender […]
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Black Resource Center launches meal voucher program
Initiative aims to support Toros experiencing food insecurity. By Sebastian Linan, Staff Reporter Free food is often a sure-fire way to get college students to attend an event on campus. For third-year Africana Studies major Kamen Hartford, these gatherings were more than just a chance to socialize – they were an opportunity to secure his […]