The lessons learned here at CSUDH will continue to guide me elsewhere. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor I always knew I wanted to be a journalist. I just didn’t know how to become one. I didn’t know how to pitch a story, where to begin, or whether I truly had what it took. I […]
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We earned our degrees, now give us a future
For undocumented students, graduating college is more than a milestone—it’s a fight to be seen, heard, and valued. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter As an undocumented student about to graduate from college, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride and fear. I’ve spent years working toward this moment. Like my classmates, I’ve pulled […]
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‘UndocuToros Rising’ event supports undocumented students facing food insecurity
Attendees received free meals, groceries, and information about on-campus resources. By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor Food insecurity is an issue for millions of college students nationwide. Undocumented students face even greater challenges, as they are often ineligible for federal nutrition assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, 45 percent of noncitizens […]
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Grad school—walking a fine line between hope and uncertainty
By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor If someone had told my 5-year-old self that she would be graduating college in less than three months, she would have laughed in disbelief. Growing up as an undocumented student, the thought of pursuing higher education felt like a distant fantasy—an impossible dream overshadowed by uncertainty and barriers. But […]