At 20 years old, Alejandro Che became the first varsity cyclist at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Che has already raced across the United States and Europe, competed internationally, and built a name for himself in cycling. Now, the third-year kinesiology student is making history for CSUDH, but for the entire state of California. CSUDH launched […]
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‘Mighty Toros’ supports the next generation of U.S. soldiers
Shawntay Wade is in her third year with the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Cal State Dominguez Hills—known as the “Mighty Toros.” Wade never saw herself joining the military, but believed turning down the opportunity might be something she would regret in the future—despite her mother’s protest. “My mom really didn’t want me to […]
Grief, loss, and love on display at University Art Gallery
Juan Capistran has a message for his wife from beyond the grave: “I’m alright.” Here’s the thing, though: Both Capistran and his wife, Hazel Mandujano, are very much alive in Los Angeles. In fact, their work is the latest showcase on display at the University Art Gallery. The showcase, titled “me and you…let’s get away…” […]
‘Canyon’ examines uncomfortable truths of American identity
Brian Stevens is particular about how he wants his actors to perform. As the director of “Canyon,” the first theatre production of the fall semester, Stevens pushed his cast to look beyond their characters’ words and show the emotions underneath them. “My vision for it was to create something that felt intimate and relatable with […]
Chancellor’s Office reappoints Villarreal as interim CSUDH president
California State University announced that Mary Ann Villarreal will stay on as interim CSUDH president through the 2028–29 academic year. The search for the university’s next president will begin in fall 2028, according to the Chancellor’s Office. In a statement emailed to campus on Sept. 30, Chancellor Mildred Garcia said Villarreal had created “undeniable positive […]
