By George Gallardo & Brianna Vaca, Staff Reporters At first glance, those budget-friendly clothes from fast-fashion retailers might seem like a bargain, but the true cost of those deals sometimes involves the exploitation of both workers and the environment. Shortly before Toros went home for the Thanksgiving break, the Growth and Leadership Opportunity for Women […]
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Pop-up thrift shop encourages Toros to give back
By Karl Hays, Co-Managing Editor Toros looking to donate their unwanted clothing, or maybe discover their next great fit, might want to stop by the Dominguez Hills Farmers Market outside Cain Library. During the first Tuesday of each month, the Sustainability Club hosts a pop-up thrift shop for students, faculty, and staff to donate and […]
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Toros get crafty at makeup workshop
By Jeremiah Rojas, Co-Managing Editor Arrowroot flour, coconut oil, beetroot powder – other than something like a cake or smoothie, what else could someone make with such ingredients? Well, as some Toros discovered on Oct. 9, these ingredients can also be used to make eco-friendly cosmetics and hygiene products, including deodorants, blushes, setting sprays, and […]
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Pop-up thrift shop invites Toros to donate clothing, household items
Shop is one of several Sustainability Club initiatives on campus For Toros looking to declutter their closets and cupboards, the CSUDH Sustainability Club might have a solution. During the first Tuesday of every month, the club invites people to donate their used and unwanted clothing and household items at the pop-up thrift shop set up […]
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Tree Planting Party Teaches Students the Art of Gardening
Joshua Baragan taught CSUDH students how to plant trees at a tree-planting party hosted by the Office of Sustainability. Photo by Kimberly Resendiz By Kimberly Resendiz, Staff Reporter The common answer to why planting trees is important is to help improve climate change. Arbor Day Foundation explains, “Trees help remove carbon dioxide from the air, storing […]