CSUDH administrators must issue statement condemning counterparts and ensure students’ safety. By Edmund A. Keenan, Guest Contributor An immigration judge sided with the Trump administration on Apr. 11, ruling that Columbia University Ph.D. student Mahmoud Khalil—a legal resident and husband to a U.S. citizen—can be deported without trial. On Mar. 8, Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
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Toros stage walkout over budget crisis, concerns over campus safety
Immigrant Justice Center, Campus Police host community forum to explain campus protocols. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor Just nine days after CSUDH union members rallied against staff layoffs and system-wide budget cuts, Toros staged another walkout on Feb. 27 to protest what they considered a lack of transparency and communication from the university. Students […]
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CSUDH response to ICE threat on campus leaves much to be desired
By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter I have been disappointed by what seems to be a lack of urgency by the university to issue guidance in the event of a federal ICE raid. I’ve found myself wondering whether the administration or Campus Police are committed to protecting students, particularly those who are undocumented. ICE—Immigration & Customs […]
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Life in limbo: a post-election perspective from a ‘Dreamer’
By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Staff Reporter The day after the U.S. election, I was supposed to attend a “Vent Sesh” at the Immigrant Justice Center on campus, but instead, I went to church to pray for a miracle. La Virgen de Guadalupe holds a special place in the hearts of many Mexican Catholics – a […]
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Gamma Zeta Alpha, IJC host info session to support undocumented Toros
By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Sports Editor The Gamma Zeta Alpha fraternity hosted an information session at the Immigrant Justice Center on Oct. 9 to raise awareness of the challenges faced by undocumented students. In addition, the session offered insight into resources available to these students to help them along their path to a college degree. One […]