WomenShelter has supported survivors with housing, counseling, and crisis services since 1977. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter When people think of what a women’s shelter looks like, they may imagine rows of cots in a crowded and sterile-looking space—little personality, and even less warmth. But at the WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB), the spaces aim […]
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Toro Skate Association finds footing at Lot 17
One skater’s idea leads to a growing campus crew. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter What began as a solo search for a place to skate has evolved into a thriving student-led community at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Founded by kinesiology senior Michael Bradley in Oct. 2023, the Toro Skate Association quickly grew into a space […]
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Rooted in service, driven by students
Rotaract Club tackles local needs, disaster relief. By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter The mission of the Rotaract Club at Cal State Dominguez Hills is grounded in one core principle: service. Through food drives, workshops, and disaster relief, the club encourages Toros to give back while developing leadership skills along the way. That mission is personal […]
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Fewer hands, heavier load: custodians keep CSUDH ready
As budget rollbacks strain staffing, CSUDH custodians continue to show up—cleaning, caring, and holding the campus together. By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter As the sun rises over Dominguez Hills, campus custodians like Eva Rodriguez are already at work — mopping, wiping down surfaces, and preparing classrooms. It’s a demanding job, one that some in the […]
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Toro student fundraises for 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle charity bike ride
Ride organizers cite rising costs, declining participation in decision to end iconic ride after 30 years By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter When senior Juan Villalobos found out that 2025 would mark the final year of the AIDS/LifeCycle, he knew he couldn’t miss it. “I’ve always wanted to do it, but there was always a conflict […]