All content by Ryan Hardison
February 25, 2021
Decades after its original release on Oct. 24, 1978, no film has distinctly defined Black culture and shaped the structure of a musical genre quite like...
February 24, 2021
As a student who lived on San Diego State’s campus for the bulk of two years, and attended class in a majority of buildings on campus, I’ll admit that...
February 19, 2021
On this week's episode of The Daily Aztec Music (DAM!) podcast, hosts Jason Freund and Ryan Hardison formally introduce themselves, and what better way...
February 10, 2021
In his 1992 film, “A League of Their Own,” Tom Hanks famously said, “there is no crying in baseball,” but nearly 30 years later, he was proven...
February 9, 2021
Protesting and music have long overlapped in the United States, dating back to the days of 20th-century union strikes and Billie Holliday’s poetic rendition...
February 9, 2021
One of the countless lessons to be learned from COVD-19 is that the future can’t be perfectly predicted, and it’s clear this same ideal applies to...
January 26, 2021
Amassing a loyal fanbase is one of the biggest hurdles standing between musicians and achieving commercial success, but at least it's getting easier. Contemporary...
December 11, 2020
To keep your sanity during the Grammy award season, heed one crucial piece of advice: take the nominations and results with a grain of salt.
Every year...
December 9, 2020
After a stressful year exacerbated by a devastating pandemic, a tense presidential election, and the increasing effects of climate change, the year 2020...
December 7, 2020
Looking for a tasty traditional meal? Or a savory dessert to warm you up as the days get colder? Well, look no further than to Native frybread.
For...
November 19, 2020
In the United States, Election Day is seen as the peak of democracy, as citizens far and wide 18 years and older cast their vote for president and other...
November 12, 2020
Midterm season is upon us, and though many students have already braved through the storm of exams, essays and Zoom lectures, there’s a lot of work left...
October 26, 2020
You never truly appreciate things until they’re gone.
Before the anxiety and restriction of in-person activities at the beginning of the COVID-19...
October 21, 2020
What does self-acceptance mean to you?
The answer is probably different for a lot of people, but for Chicago rapper Taylor Bennett – it means making...
October 15, 2020
To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, San Diego State’s Native Resource Center hosted Indigenous Peoples’ Day Kickoff Celebration on Monday, Oct....
September 25, 2020
“What the hell are we doing, what did I just read?”
This was John David Washington’s first impression when he read for the role of “The Protagonist,”...
September 11, 2020
While students continue adjusting to online classes and searching for safe entertainment, Aztec Nights presented Aztec Comedy Night, promoted as “A Night...
August 19, 2020
From surprise mainstream projects (Taylor Swift’s “Folklore”) to under-the-radar successes (Flo Milli’s “Ho, Why is You Here”) to emotional swan songs (Logic’s “No Pressure”), this past month has delivered an abundance of great albums to indulge in.
June 25, 2020
Music can be a helpful distraction from everything going on outside, but musicians are finding stunning and creative ways to integrate real-world issues...
May 15, 2020
The extent of the COVID-19 virus in the music industry is still uncertain because concerts and festivals have been postponed, canceled or switched to virtual...
May 9, 2020
In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month, a YouTube live stream was held Wednesday night to showcase the most exciting Asian...
April 30, 2020
What happens when a group of gorgeous and irresponsible adults ends up on a luxurious island resort with a chance to win $100,000? A month full of drama,...
April 29, 2020
Students may be going a little stir crazy, but San Diego State is offering interactive virtual events to help students stay sane.
On Monday evening,...
April 17, 2020
This past weekend was a sad time for many music fans because the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was supposed to commence on Friday April...
April 10, 2020
While music fans worldwide struggle to cope with canceled concerts and an abundance of free time, renowned record producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are...
April 8, 2020
Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! Need something to watch while you’re social distancing? Well, look no further than Netflix’s new true-crime series...
March 22, 2020
The impact of music in our daily lives is well known, but many people don’t realize the educational benefits of music.
A 2010 study done by the University...
March 11, 2020
Following an impressive victory at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Southwest Quarterfinals, San Diego State’s a cappella...
March 3, 2020
Less than 20 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in Barrio Logan, the San Diego Latino Film Festival kicked off with a celebration of filmmaking at Border...
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