Nomination marks full-circle moment for Music Department faculty member By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor Rik Noyce didn’t start out as a flutist. A faculty member in the Music Department, he began his musical journey as a percussionist before switching to oboe. But when the oboe couldn’t be used in his high school marching band, […]
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Ramadan offers spiritual renewal for Muslim Toros
Islamic holy month observed through fasting, prayer, and charity. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter Sunset on Feb. 28 marked the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan for nearly two billion Muslims around the world. The month—the ninth of the Islamic lunar calendar—is a sacred time for Muslims, and notably marked by 30 days […]
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Cal State ready to roll out AI toolkit across all 23 campuses
By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor California State University last month announced a partnership with major tech companies to establish CSU as the nation’s first and largest AI-powered public university system. In a Feb. 5 email to all 23 CSU campuses, the Chancellor’s Office said students, faculty, and staff would receive free access to tools from […]
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IJC: ‘We’re completely full on our appointments’—center sees surge of requests for immigration services
By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Phones are ringing off the hook lately at the CSUDH Immigrant Justice Center. Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House this past January, current and former students have reached out to the IJC for advice—seeking everything from job support and citizenship applications, to free legal services. According to […]
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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” […]