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Case against fraternity members involved in conspiracy to cover up fire moves forward

by Hannah Ramirez, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025

“Has the school contacted you about anything yet?” Lucas Cowling asked after some persistent back and forth through a text thread on Feb....

Third-year, Communications and American Indians double-major, Malaya Pojas introduces the presentation about her great-grandfather on Friday, March 7, 2025, at San Diego State University Montezuma Hall.

Native Resource Center aims to uplift through education with the fifth annual Native and Indigenous Research and Arts Symposium

March 12, 2025

SDSU faces backlash for alleged religious discrimination following employee termination

March 11, 2025

Ava Layon, left, and Vanessa Hurst at a Kappa Alpha Theta holiday event Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Kappa Alpha Theta in San Diego, CA. (courtesy Vanessa Hurst)

SDSU commuter students face obstacles for on-campus connections

March 6, 2025

Sports

The Colorado State men's basketball team celebrated their Mountain West Championship game win over Boise State at Thomas & Mack Center on March 15, 2025. Courtesy of Paige Molenkamp of The Rocky Mountain Collegian.

Rams’ Redemption: Colorado State defeats Boise State to claim first Mountain West crown since 2003

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS – Colorado State secured its second Mountain West Tournament championship on Saturday afternoon, defeating Boise State 69-56 in the...

Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart. Image courtesy of NCAA Photos

Finals Bound: Boise State and Colorado State survive semifinal thrillers

March 15, 2025

Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart pulls down a rebound in front of San Diego State forward Miles Heide during the Mountain West Men's Basketball tournament quarterfinals at Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2025

Degenhart Dominates: Boise State’s relentless attack sinks Aztecs

March 13, 2025

Guard Nick Boyd drives on Center Tyson Degenhart during the Aztecs Quarter-Final matchup with Boise State on Mar. 13, 2025 in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada

Basketball drops a heart-breaker to Boise State, eliminated in the quarterfinals

March 13, 2025

Arts & Culture

Five Things to know about 2025 Rolling Loud Headliner A$AP Rocky

by Naiima Paul, Arts & Culture Editor • March 14, 2025

1) Fans weren’t sure if he would make it to his own headline performance Rolling Loud, the annual hip hop festival, announced its 2025 lineup...

Playboi Carti announces long awaited album drop, Peso Pluma is the festival’s first non hip-hop headliner, and A$AP Rocky proven innocent: Rolling Loud California 2025

March 13, 2025

Recap: Yellowjackets season three: Murder, sacrifice and cannibalism

March 13, 2025

Lauren Mell in her SDSU nurse scrubs. Courtesy of Adelle Brogger.

Lauren Mell: SDSU student by day, nurse by night

March 13, 2025

Opinion

Big media corporations should not own everything

by Lesley Garcia, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

Media follows us everywhere, even when we’re not actively seeking it. A person can not walk a block without seeing some sort of media- unless...

Activists attend a protest action at the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 23, 2024. Maxim Shemetov/Reuters

The Damage Caused by Climate Change Unfairly Affects the World’s Global South

March 7, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards promotion. Courtesy of Awardsdaily.

Oscars Recap: “Anora” wins big

March 3, 2025

Graphic of a couple worried by their social media screens.

Has social media ruined romance?

February 25, 2025

Mundo Azteca

El ex piloto de Oracle Red Bull Racing, Sergio Pérez, junto a su compañero de equipo y campeón mundial en cuatro ocasiones, Max Verstappen, durante una entrevista en la zona de fanáticos. 25 de mayo de 2024.

Sergio “Checo” Pérez no estará en la parrilla de la Fórmula 1 esta temporada 2025

by Esmeralda Hernandez Cardenas, Escritora • March 13, 2025

He sido fan de la Fórmula 1 por años, levantándome temprano para ver las carreras o desvelándome para seguir en vivo las carreras nocturnas....

Meghan Fiso (13) de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego conduce por la línea de fondo contra la Universidad Estatal de Fresno el martes 4 de marzo de 2025, en el Viejas Arena de San Diego.

Las Aztecas se encienden en la segunda mitad y ganan 63-53 a los Lobos en cuartos de final

March 11, 2025

Chase Fisher fundador de Blenders, posa para una foto con los equipos de baloncesto de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego durante el evento NIL de Blenders el domingo 1 de marzo de 2025 en las oficinas corporativas de Blenders.

Blenders Eyewear organiza un evento de ‘conocer y saludar’ en colaboración con los equipos de baloncesto femenino y masculino de SDSU

March 3, 2025

El extremo del San Diego FC, Anders Dreyer, lanza el balón por encima de los defensores del St. Louis City SC durante el partido inaugural en casa en el Snapdragon Stadium, el 1 de marzo.

San Diego FC empata en su partido inaugural en casa en medio de un canto inapropiado de los aficionados

March 3, 2025

Vol. 111, Issue 2

Trending Stories

Ted Leitner: The voice of San Diego sports bids farewell after decades behind the mic

Sergio "Checo" Pérez no estará en la parrilla de la Fórmula 1 esta temporada 2025

Faith and family: Reese Waters' journey back to the court

Big media corporations should not own everything
by Lesley Garcia, Staff Writer | March 14, 2025
Case against fraternity members involved in conspiracy to cover up fire moves forward
by Hannah Ramirez, Opinion Editor | March 14, 2025
Fearless Freshman: Naomi Panganiban rises to the moment in SDSU’s triple-overtime conference title win
by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor | March 13, 2025
A Golden formula: Cali Clark shines in Mountain West Championship game
by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor | March 13, 2025
Faith and family: Reese Waters’ journey back to the court
by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor | March 5, 2025
Ted Leitner: The voice of San Diego sports bids farewell after decades behind the mic
by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor | March 4, 2025
Cherished Journalism & Media Studies Professor Jayla Lee reflects on her SDSU journey
by KT Devera, Staff Writer | March 3, 2025
San Diego State University students share opinions on Gulf of Mexico’s renaming to Gulf of America by Apple and Google Maps
by Esmeralda Hernandez Cardenas, Contributor | February 28, 2025
Students protest in support of undocumented peers
by Calista Stocker and Jenna Ramiscal | February 22, 2025
The LA fires may have died down, but lasting impacts remain for many Cal State students
by Katerina Portela, Senior Staff Writer | February 21, 2025

News

Native Resource Center aims to uplift through education with the fifth annual Native and Indigenous Research and Arts Symposium

by Vivian Gomez, Contributor • March 12, 2025

The Native Resource Center (NRC) recently hosted its fifth annual Native and Indigenous Research and Arts Symposium (NIRAS) from March...

SDSU faces backlash for alleged religious discrimination following employee termination
March 11, 2025
SDSU commuter students face obstacles for on-campus connections
March 6, 2025
Service Organization Fair provides SDSU students with volunteer opportunities
March 5, 2025
SDSU career fair connects students with industry leaders, fostering professional growth
February 26, 2025
Tijuana River sewage crisis threatens the surf community
February 18, 2025

Sports

Rams’ Redemption: Colorado State defeats Boise State to claim first Mountain West crown since 2003

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS – Colorado State secured its second Mountain West Tournament championship on Saturday afternoon, defeating Boise State...

Finals Bound: Boise State and Colorado State survive semifinal thrillers

March 15, 2025

Degenhart Dominates: Boise State’s relentless attack sinks Aztecs

March 13, 2025

Basketball drops a heart-breaker to Boise State, eliminated in the quarterfinals

March 13, 2025

Opinion

The Damage Caused by Climate Change Unfairly Affects the World’s Global South

by William A. Twayigize • March 7, 2025

William Twayigize, Ph.D., is a political science and smart cities sustainability lecturer at San Diego State University (SDSU), a board...

Oscars Recap: “Anora” wins big

March 3, 2025

Has social media ruined romance?

February 25, 2025

The demonization of higher education is not in your best interest

February 24, 2025

Mundo Azteca

Sergio “Checo” Pérez no estará en la parrilla de la Fórmula 1 esta temporada 2025

by Esmeralda Hernandez Cardenas, Escritora • March 13, 2025

He sido fan de la Fórmula 1 por años, levantándome temprano para ver las carreras o desvelándome para seguir en vivo las carreras...

Las Aztecas se encienden en la segunda mitad y ganan 63-53 a los Lobos en cuartos de final
March 11, 2025
Blenders Eyewear organiza un evento de ‘conocer y saludar’ en colaboración con los equipos de baloncesto femenino y masculino de SDSU
March 3, 2025
San Diego FC empata en su partido inaugural en casa en medio de un canto inapropiado de los aficionados
March 3, 2025

Arts & Culture

Five Things to know about 2025 Rolling Loud Headliner A$AP Rocky

by Naiima Paul, Arts & Culture Editor • March 14, 2025

1) Fans weren’t sure if he would make it to his own headline performance Rolling Loud, the annual hip hop festival, announced its 2025 lineup on Jan....

Playboi Carti announces long awaited album drop, Peso Pluma is the festival’s first non hip-hop headliner, and A$AP Rocky proven innocent: Rolling Loud California 2025

March 13, 2025

Recap: Yellowjackets season three: Murder, sacrifice and cannibalism

March 13, 2025

Lauren Mell: SDSU student by day, nurse by night

March 13, 2025

Photo

The Beehive Collective's poster shows the back, which is reflective of the Western narrative of the world.

Photo Essay: Exploring Heritage at the Native and Indigenous Research Symposium

Native Resource Center unites communities for annual celebration at SDSU

by Vivian Gomez, Photographer

March 14, 2025

San Diego State Women's Basketball players Nat Martinez and Erin Houpt pose for a photo with decorated cupcakes at the Blenders NIL Event on Sun. March 1, 2025 at Blenders HQ.

Photo Essay: Blenders eyewear introduces a new colorwave of Y2Skate sunglasses

Aztec Pride Shines Bright at SDSU Basketball and Blenders Eyewear meet-and-greet

by Olivia Vargo, Photography Editor

March 6, 2025

San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov dribbles the ball down the field, looking for a play against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

Photo Essay: San Diego FC hosts record-breaking inaugural home opener against St. Louis City SC.

Although the game ended 0-0, SDFC set a Snapdragon Stadium record of 34,506 fans in attendance

by Sam Nichols, Photographer

March 3, 2025

San Diego State women's tennis player Ninon Martinache serves against Hawaii on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Aztec Tennis Center in San Diego.

Photo Essay: SDSU women’s tennis makes a comeback against Hawaii to win 4-2

After losing the doubles point, the Aztecs shows resilience in singles to defeat the Rainbow Wahine

by Christie Yeung, News Editor

February 26, 2025

Protestors sit outside Manchester Hall where San Diego State University President's office is on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Photo Essay: San Diego State Students Ally and Rally for Undocumented Rights

Protesters share their thoughts about immigration policy changes and ask SDSU to offer more protection for the undocumented community

by Christie Yeung, Ysa Garcia, Catherine Nicole Domingo, and Carlos Jimenez

February 21, 2025

Students’ raincoats, flower bouquets and mini bundt cakes lay on a table in front of a photo booth set up for students to take pictures at the Student Union on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Photo Essay: My Soggy Valentine: AS celebrates valentine’s day early with flower bouquets and friendship bracelets

Despite heavy rains, students show out for a pre-valentine’s day celebration, Cupid’s Calling, hosted by Associated Students.

by Teal Davis, Photographer

February 14, 2025

Cartoons

A collection of the types of test-takers that can be found around midterm time.

Types of students during a Midterm

by Arielle Maliwat, Graphics Contributor

March 13, 2025

A girl enjoys some green St. Patrick's Day treats while ignoring other green food that is not as sweet.

Green Dye Day

by Elaine Kim, Graphics Contributor

March 4, 2025

Comic about a surprise Valentines date that turns out to be about going to Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World.

A brave new Valentines day

by Isabella Hodges, Graphics Editor

February 14, 2025

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