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Dr. Shirley Weber’s path toward history: From SDSU professor to California Secretary of State

by Jayne Yutig, Staff Writer // February 18, 2021

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber is used to this. The shattering of glass ceilings, the breaking of records and the messages of congratulations....

Student loans on pause, what it means for SDSU students

by Catlan Nguyen, Social Media Editor // February 16, 2021

One of the first actions President Joe Biden enacted was extending the pause on student loan payments without interest until Sept. 30. This extension...

Associated Students prepares for fully virtual elections

by Patrick Doyle, Senior Staff Writer // February 16, 2021

Voter turnout has been dwindling for the yearly Associated Students elections at San Diego State. Last year, only 9.5% of the student body voted in the...

The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity

by Katelynn Robinson, Assistant News Editor // February 13, 2021

The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity is the Black History Month theme for this year. The Black Resource Center at San Diego State...

CSU Chancellor says he won’t reallocate funds from campus police, likely to not enforce vaccination

by Cal State Student Wire, Julia Terbeche // February 11, 2021

While California State University campuses look to return to in-person instruction this fall, vaccinations are likely to not be enforced among students...

Credit/No Credit option extended indefinitely for duration of pandemic

by Catlan Nguyen, Social Media Editor // February 11, 2021

The decision to extend the credit/no credit policy indefinitely during the pandemic was approved at the San Diego State Academic Senate meeting on Feb....

How local Black-owned businesses have made it through the pandemic

by Patrick Doyle, Staff Writer // February 9, 2021

All small businesses face challenges, but Black-owned businesses often face a unique set of roadblocks as they try and establish their place in a community....

Harriet Tubman to be the face of the $20 bill

by Trinity Bland, Opinion Editor // February 9, 2021

It’s only the beginning of 2021 and changes are already being made in America by the Biden administration. This includes the administration's exploration...

Keeping it in the family, Akilah Weber running to replace mother Shirley Weber in State Assembly

by Jayne Yutig, Staff Writer // February 9, 2021

On Jan. 28, Gov. Gavin Newsom swore in Dr. Shirley Weber as California’s first Black secretary of state; leaving a vacant seat in California’s 79th...

Del Cerro residents campaign to ‘save’ neighborhood from ‘mega project’ development

by David Ahumada, Staff Writer // February 3, 2021

A group of Del Cerro residents continues to mobilize against a new church development near San Diego State. “Save Del Cerro” was created by a...

Parents, students seething over possible suspensions due to COVID-19 policy violations

by Catlan Nguyen, Social Media Editor // February 2, 2021

Since September, more than 1,400 San Diego State students began receiving notices of alleged violations of the university's COVID-19 policies. In late-November...

SDSU approved to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines starting next week

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Editor in Chief // February 2, 2021

Eligible San Diego State students, faculty and staff won’t have to go very far to get vaccinated for COVID-19. In a University Senate meeting on...