Annual WRC series commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By Taya Bohenko, Staff Reporter Editor’s note—content warning: This story includes references to domestic violence and sexual assault, which may be distressing for some readers. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women’s Resource Center is helping Toros learn to recognize when a relationship may be […]
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‘Take Back the Night’ holds space for survivors of sexual violence
Annual rally challenges myths and promotes campus support services. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter Editor’s note: Content warning—this story contains references to sexual violence and abuse. The annual “Take Back the Night” rally at CSUDH on Apr. 24 began with complete silence. Outside the Loker Student Union, in the Palm Courtyard, two microphones were placed […]
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Women’s Resource Center workshop tackles fatphobia, body image
By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter The Women’s Resource Center hosted its first workshop of the spring semester on Feb. 26—a panel discussion on the topic of “fatphobia.” The workshop aimed to help students understand social stigmas around weight and the effects of body shaming—particularly on women. Attendees explored strategies to challenge stereotypes of the “ideal” […]
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Women’s Resource Center Bridges Transformative Justice and the Toro Community
The Women’s Resource Center held an online “Social Justice 101” teach-in to help educate students on how to be an ally in the fight against systemic racism. By: Brenda Fernanda Verano, News Editor Over the past 55 years since its establishment, California State University, Dominguez Hills has been committed to its educational mission to “provide […]
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#ElectHer Workshop Builds Female Trailblazers of Tomorrow
By Dayzsha Lino, Staff Writer As women continue to take congressional seats on Capitol Hill, the approximately 11,000 female students at CSUDH are looking for ways to get their voices heard. The Women’s Resource Center held its third annual #ElectHer event on Wednesday, Nov. 20th in LSU 324. The workshop attracted dozens of young women […]