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❣️HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ISSUE OUT NOW❣️For our September issue, we focused on representing the stories and voices at t...
09/15/2022

❣️HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ISSUE OUT NOW❣️

For our September issue, we focused on representing the stories and voices at the center of our campus. Our editorial team and staff took on investigative efforts to give you a well-rounded perspective of the issues that are the loudest right now.

At the heart of this paper, we’re here to cover the full scope of SDSU and how it’s affecting our community.

With that, read this month’s issue at the link in our bio or pick up a physical copy on-campus in newsstands!

Welcome to the Neighborhood!!!Come and enjoy breakfast at your new home away from home.To show our support for the Stude...
08/12/2022

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Check out our first issue of the year online and on-campus! ❤️🖤🤍Pick up the freshmen issue at any of the news stands sca...
08/11/2022

Check out our first issue of the year online and on-campus! ❤️🖤🤍

Pick up the freshmen issue at any of the news stands scattered around campus or online by clicking on the link in our bio.

Happy reading!

It was a beautiful day to be out at the annual San Diego Pride Parade held in Hillcrest on Saturday, July 16. As the lar...
07/27/2022

It was a beautiful day to be out at the annual San Diego Pride Parade held in Hillcrest on Saturday, July 16. As the largest single-day civic event in the area, the LGBTQIA+ community and allies showed up in full glistening force to embrace the unification of a diverse population coming together in celebration.

“There was so much love and acceptance that filled the atmosphere,” said The Daily Aztec’s own photo editor, Brittany Cruz-Fejeran. “After being cancelled two years straight because of the pandemic, everyone truly went the extra mile to show how much they missed Pride.”

The parade featured humanitarian and social organizations like the San Diego Queer APIMEDA, Latinx and United Lowrider Coalitions, Fellowship of Older Gays (FOG), Stepping Stone of San Diego and participation by the SD Police and Fire departments. As well as city council members, Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria — who has planned to intersect his dedication to both climate change and the LGBTQIA+ community.

SDSU also showed their support with performances by the Marching Aztecs Color Guard.

The event themed “Justice with Joy!” attracted about 250,000 individuals this year and ended with a Pride festival in Balboa Park.

📸 Photos by @bcf_photographs

Teaching Assistants (TA’s) and supporters gathered at 10am to rally in front of the SDSU Bookstore to bring attention to...
06/29/2022

Teaching Assistants (TA’s) and supporters gathered at 10am to rally in front of the SDSU Bookstore to bring attention to their loss of benefits.

Some Teaching Assistants were recently informed that their number of instructional appointments will be reduced which will also affect their hours. Some TA’s have lost benefits due to this decision and the rally today was put in place to help save those benefits.

SDSU has commented on the subject saying that TA’s appointments align directly with teaching loads and expected instructional effort. They have also introduced centrally funded non-salary in-state tuition waiver for qualifying graduate students whose TA appointments are at a level of 0.2 and above, and a Graduate Student Health Insurance Program (GSHIP) to ensure that all students enrolled in state-side graduate or postbaccalaureate programs are enrolled in a health insurance plan.

The Daily Aztec will continue reporting on this issue.

📸 Photos by @gabeschneid

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06/22/2022

Following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, San Diego State University has returned to host a 7-on-7 high school football passing camp over the course of two weekends from June 11-18.

The camp took place on the Aztec practice fields and served as an opportunity for high school students from California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona to showcase their skills in front of recruiters from over 10 D1-D3 schools. Top schools such as Cal-Berkeley and Arizona State University were in attendance as well as Aztecs’ head coach Brady Hoke and other members of the football team.

With all the new faces arriving on campus, one familiar face stood out above the rest. Former DA Sports Editor @coach_finley returned to SDSU, this time as a coach for @rhs_bulldog_football

Visit the link in our bio for the full story.

🎥 Video and editing by @morganprickett

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‘Stranger Things’ is back for a new season and it’s giving fans quite the scare. Netflix recently released seven episode...
06/09/2022

‘Stranger Things’ is back for a new season and it’s giving fans quite the scare. Netflix recently released seven episodes of season four on May 27. ⁠
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Each episode runs for at least one hour, ensuring all of your favorite characters make an appearance. However, for Hawkins, things are forever changed. After defeating the Mind Flayer, everyone needs time to adjust. ⁠
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That is until tragedy strikes again. The new monster in town is named Vecna. His victims have troubling pasts, which is a critical element to his attacks. ⁠
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Fans love season four, but certain scenes may be upsetting for immature audiences. Nevertheless, viewers around the world have watched this season for an impressive total of 287 million hours. ⁠
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As always, ‘Stranger Things 4’ has iconic music from the 80’s. One song in particular, “Running Up That Hill” has gained popularity since being featured in episode four.⁠
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Volume 1 has plenty of plot twists and intense emotions, but that is what makes it great. ⁠
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#netflix #strangerthings #upsidedown #katebush #runningupthathill

“Undoubtedly, The Daily Aztec gave me the tools to refine my reporting, writing, and multimedia skills and helped me gai...
05/15/2022

“Undoubtedly, The Daily Aztec gave me the tools to refine my reporting, writing, and multimedia skills and helped me gain invaluable experience that led to my post-graduation job,” Editor in Chief @catlan_nguyen writes. “This role has tested my character, patience and overall fiber of my being in countless ways, but I wouldn’t trade my time as EIC for anything else in the world.”

Link in bio for her Senior Goodbye #graduation #thedailyaztec

“It was always about telling a story in an entertaining yet informative way while making sure everyone had their voice h...
05/15/2022

“It was always about telling a story in an entertaining yet informative way while making sure everyone had their voice heard. Each time I sat down to write anything for this paper, I did so with the goal of letting people know what happened, why it happened and why it matters.” Sports Editor @jasonfreund_ writes.

Link in bio for his Senior goodbye
#graduation #thedailyaztec
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“As soon as we went into in-person instruction, I made sure to connect with as many people as possible.” Senior staff wr...
05/15/2022

“As soon as we went into in-person instruction, I made sure to connect with as many people as possible.” Senior staff writer @_ayygueyyitsdanny_ writes. “That’s when I met some of those most talented hard-working people in The DA. But most importantly some of the people that I will never forget, from our editor in chief to all the editors and assistant editors, staff writers, and contributors.”

Link in bio for his full Senior goodbye #graduation #thedailyaztec

“I can’t believe it is time to say goodbye… My time at San Diego State University has come to an end. I can finally say ...
05/14/2022

“I can’t believe it is time to say goodbye… My time at San Diego State University has come to an end. I can finally say I have a bachelor’s degree, something I always wanted to accomplish. I am proud to say I finally made it. SDSU will always be in my heart. KCR SDSU college radio, The National Association of Hispanic Journalists SDSU and The Daily Aztec Mundo Azteca are the organizations I will always cherish forever.” Mundo Azteca Assistant Editor @karinabazarte_ writes.

Link in bio for her full Senior goodbye. #graduation #thedailyaztec

“Every morning when I wake up, and every night before I go to bed, I thank God for everything I am, everything I have, a...
05/14/2022

“Every morning when I wake up, and every night before I go to bed, I thank God for everything I am, everything I have, and everything I'm going
to be and pray that his love would be the firm foundation for everything in my life,” assistant sports editor @apfinley said. “Everyday God has given me these people, and I truly believe they are that firm foundation I pray for
every morning and night.”

Link in bio for his Senior goodbye. #graduation #thedailyaztec
@da_finley @daztecsports

“The hours spent at Tony Gwynn Stadium during the 2021 season were long thanks to the doubleheaders, and sometimes cold,...
05/12/2022

“The hours spent at Tony Gwynn Stadium during the 2021 season were long thanks to the doubleheaders, and sometimes cold, but that’s where the passion grew,” Senior Staff writer @jenmeyy said. “I can confidently say spending weekends there for a whole semester confirmed in my mind sports reporting and writing were a forever thing for me.”

Link in bio for her full Senior goodbye. #sdsugrad #thedailyaztec #graduation

ATTN SDSU STUDENTS! Be one of the first to watch the new Amazon Prime movie ‘EMERGENCY’ at the free special advanced scr...
04/29/2022

ATTN SDSU STUDENTS! Be one of the first to watch the new Amazon Prime movie ‘EMERGENCY’ at the free special advanced screening this Tuesday 5/3, Complimentary concessions will be provided!

Ready for a night of partying, a group of college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unusual emergency.

You won’t want to miss it! #EmergencyMovie @PrimeVideo

Staff Writer Xiomara Villarreal-Gerardo has been named the next Managing Editor of The Daily Aztec for the 2022-2023 aca...
04/16/2022

Staff Writer Xiomara Villarreal-Gerardo has been named the next Managing Editor of The Daily Aztec for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Villarreal-Gerardo is a transfer student from Southwestern College, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the national award-winning El Sol Magazine and Associate Editor-in-Chief of The SWC Sun Newspaper.

Villarreal-Gerardo was raised a fronteriza and fell in love with writing and storytelling while she was learning English in elementary school.

Villarreal-Gerardo plans to bring innovative ideas for delivering reliable and entertaining content for readers, as well as creating an inclusive and engaging work environment for the staff.

Staff writer Gabriel Schneider has been named the next editor in chief of The Daily Aztec for the 2022-2023 academic yea...
04/04/2022

Staff writer Gabriel Schneider has been named the next editor in chief of The Daily Aztec for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Schneider is a transfer student from San Diego City College and the former editor in chief of the City Times.

Schneider joined the Marine Corps after high school and served for four years before going to college where he fell in love with journalism.

Schneider plans to prioritize helping his staff writers and editors to expand their storytelling through multimedia and social media to help them get hired post-graduation.

Link in bio for more about Schneider’s plans and background.

Three write-in presidential candidates have appeared on the scene of the Associated Students elections..Interfraternity ...
03/24/2022

Three write-in presidential candidates have appeared on the scene of the Associated Students elections.
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Interfraternity Council President RJ Hullum, Tiber “Tito” Hernandez and Orlando Ochoa launched their campaigns over the last week.
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Read all about it in the latest article on the Daily Aztec.
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President of Associated Students Candidate Shawki Moore wants to create a sustainable relationship with all communities ...
03/24/2022

President of Associated Students Candidate Shawki Moore wants to create a sustainable relationship with all communities to understand true student needs.
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“We need to be more proactive. We need to make sure that students feel that they are supported, not just after an incident happens, but before any incident that can damage the community happens. But we also need to enhance our visibility of our different resources on campus.”
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A.S. Vice President of External Relations candidate Robson Winter wants implement strategies to address campus safety co...
03/24/2022

A.S. Vice President of External Relations candidate Robson Winter wants implement strategies to address campus safety concerns.
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“One of my main goals is to implement campus safety initiatives. I want to make sure I am working with our community partners, as well as SDSU’s Director of Community and Government Relations Rachel Greg to reach out to students and hear where they find problems on campus with safety.”
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This is not an endorsement.

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs candidate Sandy Mekany wants to enhance individual academic success and provid...
03/24/2022

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs candidate Sandy Mekany wants to enhance individual academic success and provide platforms to amplify the student voice
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“Instead of asking students to come to us, and asking what they need from us, as Chief Academic Officer, it’s my responsibility to go into these communities and ask them what we can do for them, to see how they are being neglected, and what they are missing. We are not going to be able to foster a sense of belonging or community if we don’t take that initiative.”
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A.S. Vice President of University Affairs candidate Alicia Morales. .“I just saw the ad posted on Instagram and was like...
03/24/2022

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs candidate Alicia Morales.
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“I just saw the ad posted on Instagram and was like “you know what, let’s go for it and see.” It can’t be that bad. And if I lose, it is what it is, at least I can say I tried.”
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Following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, San Diego State University has returned to host a 7-on-7 high school football passing camp over the course of two weekends from June 11-18. The camp took place on the Aztec practice fields and served as an opportunity for high school students from California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona to showcase their skills in front of recruiters from over 10 D1-D3 schools. Top schools such as Cal-Berkeley and Arizona State University were in attendance as well as Aztecs’ head coach Brady Hoke and other members of the football team. With all the new faces arriving on campus, one familiar face stood out above the rest. Former DA Sports Editor @coach_finley returned to SDSU, this time as a coach for @rhs_bulldog_football Visit the link in our bio for the full story. 🎥 Video and editing by @morganprickett . . . . . #sdsufootball #ramonafootball #sdsu #7on7football #highschoolfootball

San Diego State University celebrated their 125th birthday with a huge party. Social Media Coordinator @sara_rott was there to capture all the festivities and talk to a few famous faces.

The @aztecwlax had their played their home opener against the @princetonwlax @adamcorreajournalist was there to cover the game. Watch and find out how the Aztecs did.

Spring season for the San Diego State mens soccer team is just around the corner. @_ayygueyyitsdanny_ caught up with the team as they prepare to take on the San Diego Loyals. @aztecmenssoccer @sandiegoloyal

Covid-19 changed the way we find love. @lucethemonstress spoke to relationship experts about the way it’s changed relationships.

What does love mean to you? Staff writer @sumaia_reports asks students out in the courtyard of SDSU.

Happy Valentine’s Day Aztecs! Today, love at first sight has turned to love at first swipe! @journalist_katelynnrobinson spoke with students on how they use dating apps.

Valentine’s Day is on Monday and why not make the people you love a special treat! @cristinalom97 breaks it down step by step on how to make delicious rice crispy treats.

As we return to classes Monday, The CDC is recommending we ditch cloth masks for protective N95 and NK95 masks. @flowersmithh tells us more about the mask protection.

Aztec Baseball is opening their season a little bit differently this year. @jenmeyy tells us all about the young talent buzzing around Tony Gwynn Stadium. — #letsgoaztecs #baseballseason #sdsu #2022

Journalism major @kaylisandoval passion for editing and art has led to viral Tik-Tok fame. Senior staff writer @lucethemonstress profiles the artist that’s taken the social media platform by storm. Link in bio.

The first Aztec Nights of the spring semester kicked off in-person at SDSU. Assistant Editor of Mundo Azteca @karinabazarte_ was there and spoke with students about the event. @mundoazteca #AztecNights

As the spring semester remains online until Feb 7, many students are confused and concerned why basketball games and Aztec nights remain in person. News Editor Katelynn Robinson spoke with students on their thoughts of the universitys decision

As the spring semester remains online until Feb 7, many students are confused and concerned why basketball games and Aztec nights remain in person. News Editor @journalist_katelynnrobinson spoke with students on their thoughts of the universitys decision.

Senior Shaylen Haller is ending her time at SDSU by creating a world of her own and working on her film thesis inspired by the 1950’s and 60’s. Daily Aztecs Flower Smith goes behind the scenes to give us all the details.

ARC Grand Reopening
ARC Grand Reopening

The extension of the ARC is finally here! Multimedia Editor Mackenzie Stafford was there on opening day to check out the new and improved facility.

Hush Hush Auction raises $900 for breast cancer awareness and more
Hush Hush Auction raises $900 for breast cancer awareness and more

Sigma Theta PSI's Hush Hush auction raised about $900 for breast cancer awareness and the American Cancer Society at the end of last month. Follow senior staff writer Adam Correa as he learned why the event was extra special to many attendees and hosts.

Miracle League of San Diego and Rotaract SDSU are back making miracles both on and off the field. Check out our latest video to learn more about the games, the importance of inclusion and more! 🌟 📹: Jenna Meyer, Senior Staff Writer

After two years, we've returned to broadcasting in the studio! Check out our latest broadcast to learn more about the San Diego State University Fight Song, Aztecs Rock Hunger kickoff and much more. Visit our website for more details on each story! 📹: Mackenzie Stafford and Trinity Bland

Check out our latest video where Multimedia Assistant Editor Jayne Yutig follows the Marching Aztecs as they celebrate 85 years of the San Diego State University Fight Song and returning to the field after a year without performing.

Wondering what's with Nooner? Check out our latest video for a recap on SDSU student Joaquin Paez's first Nooner performance at The Union. 📹: Lucelis Martinez and Cristina Lombardo

After a year of virtual learning, Associated Students president Ashley Tejada is leading SDSU students as they transition back to in-person classes. Check out our latest video to learn more about Tejada's background, who inspires her and more. 📹: Jayne Yutig, Assistant Multimedia Editor

On Sept. 24, San Diego State University students used their voice to advocate for environmental changes on campus. Check out our latest video for a recap on the strike, interviews with students and more!

On Sept. 17, the women's cross country team competed in the USD Invitational at Mission Bay. Check out our latest video for a recap on the latest meet, interviews with the team and more!

On Sept. 14, California voted in a special election to recall Governor Newsom. Check out our latest video for a recap on the recall results, students' opinions and more! 📹: Catlan Nguyen, Editor in Chief

As the first week of in-person classes progressed, students spoke out against hateful comments from an individual on campus. Check out our latest video for a recap on how students united together to end the hatred. #SDSU 📹: Trinity Bland, Managing Editor.

On Aug. 28, about 250 people took to the San Diego streets chanting “Free Afghanistan” and “Save Afghanistan” to fight for support for the many innocent Afghan citizens. Check out our latest video for a recap on the human rights protest. 📹: Adam Correa

For the first time since March 2020, students are back on campus! With new guidelines, students are now able to join new organizations, attend events in-person and more. #SDSU #Fall2021 📹: Jadyn Brant and Jayne Yutig

Football season's here! For the second year in a row, the Aztecs will be playing in Carson and fans are now welcomed in their new home away from home. Check out our latest video to learn how to acquire tickets, transportation and more! 📹: Jenna Meyer

Aztec nights are finally back! After more than a year of virtual events, students were finally able to enjoy in-person #SDSU events where they could build friendships, recruit for student organizations and more. 📹: Cristina Lombardo and Ryan Hardison

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Sometimes things work out for the better, even if one has no idea what they’re going to do with their life, or at least it did for Faith Schneider-Reuter. . Schneider-Reuter is a senior studying Interdisciplinary studies, business marketing, communications, and graphic design at San Diego State. She is originally from Humboldt, California, and moved to San Diego to attend SDSU. . When she was a senior in high school one thing was for sure, she developed a love for fashion like no other. . Read the full story on the Daily Aztec. link in bio. Story by @cristinalom97 Photo credit: @faithsrr
The Daily Aztec Live Broadcast is today at 12:30! Mundo Azteca Live follows directly after! Subscribe and get ready by clicking the link below!
ACP Conference 2022 #teamwork #acpconfrence #journalismstudent #sdsu #dailyaztec
Spring season for the San Diego State mens soccer team is just around the corner. @_ayygueyyitsdanny_ caught up with the team as they prepare to take on the San Diego Loyals. @aztecmenssoccer @sandiegoloyal
Since 2019 its been a requirement for SDSU professors to include the land acknowledgment in their course syllabi. . During the meeting the requirement was voted to be removed from the syllabus, making it optional for professors. . The senate voted for this revision during the meeting with 44 votes for the revision, 38 against and 7 sustained. . The revision means that the acknowledgement clause is now optional to be included in the syllabus. #SDSU #kumeyaayland
The DA Live starts at 12:30 today on YouTube! Mundo Azteca Live follows after, log in and subscribe to our channel when watching the stream! Link below ⬇️
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Please help send some of our hardworking Daily Aztec journalists to the ACP convention in March. They have won awards in categories we’ve never placed before! This is a huge deal for our student run newspaper. Any donation would help Link below ⬇️ buff.ly/3sqheK0
Please help send some of hardworking Daily Aztec journalists to the ACP convention in March. They have won awards in categories we’ve never placed before! This is a huge deal for our student run newspaper. Any donation would help. Link in bio.