Madison Cadena is a third-year journalism student at San Diego State University. She is from Long Island, NY, and knew she wanted to pursue journalism at just 10 years old. Currently, she is the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Aztec and began as a sports reporter. From there she worked with multimedia, photo and social media to become the Multimedia Editor in her Sophomore year. Simultaneously she began her Presidential term for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, where she doubled attendance in her year. Madison is also a member of Kappa Delta and has been a part of the Points Committee, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. She knew she wanted to gain more knowledge of sorority government, so she currently is on the College Panhellenic Association Board as the Vice President of Programming. In this position, she plans events and helps with governing for over 2,500 sorority women. She is also a new member of the Greek honor society Rho Lambda. Madison is in her third and final year at SDSU, and she is also a School of Journalism and Media Studies Intern, where she helps produce content and works alongside the Program Director Dr. Temple Northup.

Originally from Richmond, California, Abigail Segoviano is a second-year student, majoring in Journalism with a minor in Spanish. This is Abigail’s second year at the Daily Aztec where she got the opportunity to expand her writing skills as a journalist. As a staff writer last year she had the opportunity to mainly cover the entire season of women’s volleyball and also covered a couple of games for women’s basketball. This year her main focus is to branch out and write for different sports. Additionally to get involved in other sections such as Multimedia and Mundo Azteca. Abigail is the Vice President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (SDSU Chapter). Abigail received an award from The Daily Aztec: “Consistent Contributor.” In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching sports, listening to music, and going on adventures with friends.

Lindsey Brintwood is a journalism major in the Weber Honors College at San Diego State University, minoring in Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a Sports Field Reporter and Deputy Gala Coordinator for KUSI/FOX 5’s Prep Pigskin Report, where she covers San Diego high school football and helps plan the program’s annual awards gala. Lindsey is the current Social Media Editor and former Multimedia Editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU’s independent student newspaper. She also serves as Vice President of SDSU’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter and recently completed a broadcast internship with the School of Journalism and Media Studies.

Mimi Simons is a fourth-year journalism major with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in theater arts, originally from Dallas, TX. She has been part of The Daily Aztec team since 2023, contributing to the Multimedia section through The Daily Aztec Live broadcasts, writing for the Arts & Culture section, and co-hosting the DA podcast in spring 2025. Mimi served as Social Media Manager on the 24-25 editorial board and is now bringing her passion and leadership to the role of Managing Editor for the 25-26 school year. When she’s not in the newsroom, Mimi enjoys spending time with her friends, diving into fictional thrillers and romance novels, and loves watching movies—especially in theaters.