Rep. Nanette Barragán visited Cal State Dominguez Hills on Sept. 30 for a youth town hall, during which she discussed college affordability, artificial intelligence and data centers, and U.S. immigration policy. The event at the I&I Building began with remarks by interim CSUDH President Mary Ann Villarreal, who highlighted the significance of Barragán’s visit. Barragán, […]
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The Toro Tuition Pledge, explained
CSUDH is offering to cover four years of tuition for first-time, first-year, and two-year transfer students. The Toro Tuition Pledge (TTP), announced by the university Mar. 24, comes amid a budget crisis affecting the entire California State University system and declining enrollment at Dominguez Hills. The program goes into effect in Fall 2026 and is […]
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Rap music opens doors to mental health talks
When I first heard a rapper mention therapy in a song, I had to stop and rewind—not because I didn’t understand it, but because it struck me in a way I did not expect. The version of rap I grew up listening to focused on confidence and, occasionally, aggression. It was almost exclusively based on […]