By Taylor Helmes, Assistant News Editor Like every other Toro, I received a startling email last Wednesday about the temporary suspension of classes. Unlike most Toros, I happened to be on the Big Island of Hawaii. Call it an early spring break. But it was hard to wrap my head around the news that started […]
Category: Perspectives
Posted inOpinion, Sports
Stretch Run Get’s A Detour
By Jackson Cascio, Assistant Sports Editor Like most people at CSUDH, the past two weeks have been incredibly stressful for me. But rather than living in a state of steady, general anxiety over the spread of the coronavirus, my trajectory has been more of a roller coaster. I’m graduating in two months. It’s a great […]
Posted inMusic, Opinion
The Weeknd Blues Hits CSUDH
Photo By Ulises Rodriguez By Ulises Rodriguez, Staff Reporter The most anticipated album of the year is about to leave many listeners in limbo about old relationships. The Weeknd has slowly released little teases to leave people guessing what his “After Hours” album will be about, which is set to release on March 19 on […]
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Surfing the Third Wave of Reggaeton
Illustration by Andrea Mendez By Andrea Mendez, Staff Reporter “Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana (YHLQMDLG)” was the album title that Reggaeton sensation, Bad Bunny announced on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 27. Translating to “I do whatever I want,” there is no lie that this rapper does what he […]
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She’s Uncomplicated
Illustration by Andrea Mendez-Ochoa by Jasmine Nguyen “Small, weak, submissive and erotically alluring…eyes almond-shaped for mystery, black for suffering, wide-spaced for innocence, high cheekbones swelling like bruises, cherry lips….she’s fun you see, and so uncomplicated.” What could this quote be describing? A doll? Some cartoon characters? Hello Kitty? No, this quote from a 1990 article […]