It was early on July 1, 2025, when federal immigration officers were spotted using a CSUDH parking lot as a staging area for an operation in the city of Carson. The agents left campus by 10 a.m., but their presence left some Toros feeling more than just unsettled. The activity at CSUDH and other institutions […]
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Campus wellness staff warn of rising immigration-related stress
Seminar examines how heightened enforcement measures fuel fear among undocumented and mixed-status communities. The Psychology Department’s recent Toro Talk highlighted a growing concern on campus: how the current climate toward immigration status is driving mental-health challenges among undocumented and immigrant students. In recent months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased the number of […]
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From shy student to executive editor: Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate
The lessons learned here at CSUDH will continue to guide me elsewhere. 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 started college shy, quiet, and full […]
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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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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 […]