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LGBTSU embraces queer identity
 

LGBTSU embraces queer identity

The San Diego State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union is changing its name to Queer Student Union beginning next semester. SDSU LGBTSU President Michael Manacop said the group could just keep adding letters to the name, but instead, it has decided to revamp it to include everyone, using the umbrella term “queer.” “There are [...]

News

Last update 5/13

Graduating editors say goodbye and thank you

By Tara Millspaugh I didn’t think I would ever have the chance to be called an “editor.” I’m not the strongest writer and I still make grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes, but my writers have trusted and respected me. This job isn’t easy. I wanted to pull my hair out and give up within the [...] -- Read the full story

Opinion

Last update 5/6

Millenial materialism focused on own self-worth

Most people would probably say younger people are more spoiled and lazy than previous generations. San Diego State psychology professor Jean Twenge and Knox College psychology professor Tim Kesser have gone to great lengths to confirm the idea that young people today are lazier than their predecessors, publishing a study in Personality and Social Psychology [...] -- Read the full story

Entertainment

Last update 5/6

Paramore is finally back with a satisfying record

Pop-punk band Paramore has been through a lot these past few years. After the release of Paramore’s third album, “Brand New Eyes,” in 2009, tension led founding members Josh and Zac Farro to leave the band. As he split, Josh Farro wrote an eye-opening blog post offering his reasons for the split, which claimed Paramore [...] -- Read the full story

Sports

Last update 4/28

Three Aztecs have names called in NFL draft

Imagine the excitement of San Diego State senior wide receiver Brice Butler on the last day of the 2013 NFL draft. Playing in a run-oriented offense, Butler wasn’t able to fully showcase his talents, catching only 24 passes for 347 yards and four touchdowns this season. Despite not receiving an invitation to the NFL Scouting [...] -- Read the full story

Features

Last update 5/6
Midnight Study Break feeds and relaxes students

Midnight Study Break feeds and relaxes students

It’s that time of the semester when students across campus suffer from widespread sleep deprivation for one reason: finals.  Toward the end of each semester, San Diego State Student Life & Leadership rewards all students by hosting its Midnight Study Break. The Midnight Study Break allows students to take a breather from their studies and [...] -- Read the full story

The Back Page

Last update 5/6

The beginning of a beautiful end

It was pitch-black inside the old bomb shelter. Gavin had no idea how long he’d been down there, but he guessed it’d been a few days; a week at the longest. He wanted to leave this black hole, but didn’t want to face his fears on the surface. What would the world look like? Death, [...] -- Read the full story

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