The Fall Convocation arrived a bit late this year. Rather than being held before the start of the school year, the event was held Sept. 24 at the University Theatre. Inside the auditorium, interim CSUDH President Mary Ann Villarreal reaffirmed the university’s commitment to helping Toros “move into pathways toward greater success and socioeconomic mobility.” […]
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Extreme heat has on-campus residents pleading for relief
Around the start of the new school year, Brillith Guillen remembers waking up to an awful stench in her on-campus apartment. The smell—resembling an old, musty gym locker, she said—was made worse by the late-summer sunlight coming through her window. The heat left her room feeling sweaty, sticky, and uncomfortable. “The heat traps it all […]
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Grand Opening: Campus to unveil new facilities
Cal State Dominguez Hills will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29 to celebrate the grand opening of five campus facilities, including the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center. The ceremony will also feature the unveiling of a 6,000-pound bronze Toro statue. The celebration will mark the completion of two years of capital projects at CSUDH. The […]
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The financial burden of belonging: The case for cheaper campus merchandise
When I first came to CSUDH in 2023, I was ecstatic to show my new school colors. I remember rushing to the Loker Student Union to buy a hoodie at the bookstore. But when I saw the price tag was $75, my excitement quickly vanished. In high school, I often dreamed about walking around my […]
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Classrooms in dire need of TLC
Coming from Riverside City College to CSUDH last fall, I had high expectations. For example, at RCC, classrooms were more inclusive and accommodating to different body types. The in-classroom terminals always just seemed to work, and there were whiteboards everywhere. Now imagine my surprise when I came here and saw that some of my classes […]