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Undergraduate, graduate and international students discuss their reasons for taking a leave of absence during the Spring 2021 semester. Weston Robertson (top left), Zoe Jones (top right), Ornella Rossi (bottom left) and Jeannette Espinoza (bottom right).

Students plan to take semester off after first full semester of online learning

by Catlan Nguyen, Social Media Editor // December 10, 2020

As San Diego State students are reaching the end of their first semester amidst a pandemic, many have decided to take next semester off. 971 students...

Junior linebacker Caden McDonald strip sacks Hawaii sophomore quarterback Chevan Cordeiro during the Aztecs' 34-10 win over the Rainbow Warriors at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Nov. 14

Three observations: Aztecs claim third win of season in 34-10 victory over Hawaii

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // November 14, 2020

San Diego State football defeated Hawaii 34-10 in the team’s third home game of the season at Dignity Health Sports Park on Nov. 14. With another...

SDSU community participates in 2020 Presidential Election at Viejas Arena

November 3, 2020

Daily Aztec Live Producer Mackenzie Stafford talked to poll workers at the Viejas Arena super poll site, and students who cast their vote in the 2020 Presidential...

Proposition 17 is one of 12 initiatives on the California Ballot. If passed, Prop 17 would restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated people still on parole.

Some SDSU students can’t vote. Proposition 17 will change that

by Catlan Nguyen, Social Media Editor // October 26, 2020

Should every citizen in the United States get the right to vote? Should one mistake take your voice away? With the elections approaching quickly,...

VIDEO: California 53rd Congressional Race Breakdown: Sara Jacobs vs. Georgette Gómez

by Patrick Doyle, Staff Writer // October 21, 2020

As Election Day approaches, Daily Aztec reporter Patrick Doyle, spoke with both candidates for California’s 53rd Congressional district to hear their...

Residents of all backgrounds rally behind Prop 16

by Patrick Doyle, Staff Writer // October 21, 2020

Supporters of affirmative action organized a rally in downtown San Diego last Friday, Oct. 16 to show their support for Proposition 16 on the November...

The sea of empty blue seats at SDCCU Stadium is a bittersweet sight as San Diego says goodbye to 53 years or sporting, architectural and entertainment history.

SDCCU Stadium: A new era follows the end of an old one

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Editor in Chief // October 15, 2020

The image of an empty stadium isn’t as alien these days yet seeing the thousands of blue seats sitting vacant at SDCCU Stadium hits a little...

IFC hosts month-long blood and plasma drive

by Jayne Yutig, Staff Writer // October 3, 2020

The beginning of October kicks off International Plasma Awareness week and the Interfraternity Council is calling on San Diego State students to donate...

Protestors and Alumni participate in “San Diego Means Business’ rally

September 22, 2020

The Daily Aztec live editor Mackenzie Stafford talks to protesters and alumni at the "San Diego Means Business' rally at Waterfront Park in Downtown San...

Mountain West Conference postpones and cancels fall sports, affecting San Diego State athletics

September 8, 2020

The Daily Aztec sports editor Kyle Betz covers everything you need to know so far about the Mountain West Conference postponing and canceling fall sports,...

Quarantine Preplay episode 3: Casey Schmitt drafted 49th overall by San Francisco Giants

by Amber Salas and Reese Savoie // June 22, 2020

Sports reporters Amber Salas and Reese Savoie talked to SDSU’s own Casey Schmitt who was drafted in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft.

San Diego State Uprooted — episode two: Peter Curry

by Jack Molmud, Live producer // May 9, 2020

Peter Curry is a third year journalism and media studies major. Curry talks to Senior Staff Reporter Reese Savoie on his experiences dealing with mental...