In September 2023, when the California State University Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition costs by 6% per year over the next five years, the reaction was immediate. Students protested outside board meetings as some called it unfair, others called it inevitable. CSU chancellors and officials described it as a great plan to close […]
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Hard times test us, but community helps us endure
Sticking together is the best way to weather economic and political uncertainty. I’m tired of just getting by. The rising cost of living is more than an inconvenience; it’s a constant weight on my shoulders. As a Gen Z adult, I used to imagine the 2000s as a time of opportunity, innovation, and upward mobility. […]
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First-generation college students reflect on rising challenges
Toros celebrate achievements and share their concerns about the future. The 7th annual “First-Generation College Celebration” took place Nov. 7 in the Loker Student Union Ballroom. The event was hosted by First Gen Toros, which brings together students, faculty, and CSUDH alumni to support and uplift first-generation college students. The event opened with a recognition […]