By Andrea Ambriz, Staff Reporter Imagine a Southern town in the 1960s where all the Black residents have suddenly vanished, leaving the white residents behind to figure it all out. The University Theatre’s debut production of the semester lets that very scenario play out in “Day of Absence”—a satirical look at racist stereotypes of the […]
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‘White Flags’ exhibit at University Art Gallery demands resistance or surrender
By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor “White Flags”—the newest installation at the University Art Gallery—presents an unconventional perspective on surrender. In warfare, white flags are considered a symbol of submission, but this thought-provoking installation challenges visitors to rethink their understanding of power, authority, and resistance. Created by The Finishing School—an interdisciplinary artists’ collective exploring contemporary […]
Roebuck-White reflects on 30-year career, advises Toros to ‘go out and make a difference’
By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Hang around the office of the Communications Department long enough, and students are likely to hear the staff toss out a popular saying: “The only thing constant about this campus is change.” With so much change happening right now at CSUDH, that cliche seems to ring true. Yet one constant […]
‘A vicious circle’: the California State University budget crisis, explained
By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor This past January, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the state budget proposal for 2025-2026 fiscal year, announcing a $375 million reduction to the 23-campus California State University system—a near 8-percent cut. This followed his previous budget proposal in June, which cut state funding in a bid to help reduce California’s near […]
‘Save our jobs’: CSUDH unions rally against layoffs, budget cuts
By Sapphire Perez & Dylan Smith, Staff Reporters With homemade signs, megaphones, and slogans of solidarity, Toros marched across campus on Feb. 18, demanding that CSUDH officials take immediate action to save jobs amid a University system-wide budget crisis. At least 150 students, faculty, and staff joined the rally, marching from the Loker Student Union […]