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The Daily Aztec



San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Adam Correa

Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer

Adam is a senior at San Diego State University studying journalism and media studies. This is his second year with The Daily Aztec. He loves watching sports, reading, and going to the gym in his free time. He mainly writes for the sports section, but also loves doing on-camera reporting and multimedia content. He previously was the assistant sports editor and blog editor for The Telescope newspaper at Palomar College. In the summer of 2022, he did an internship with Thesocialtalks digital newspaper, where he wrote for the latest news, opinion, and sports section. When he graduates from San Diego State University, he wants to be a sports writer for a popular newspaper organization or a sports reporter for a tv station.

All content by Adam Correa
Alex Roberts poses at the Aztec Aquaplex.

Aztec junior swimmer Alex Roberts leaves a legacy at SDSU with two years still to go

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
SDSU Lacrosse scores against Arizona State at the Aztec Lacrosse Field on April 21, 2023.

Column: Success in the PAC-12 will take time for SDSU women’s lacrosse

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Illustration by Gabriel Scodeller.

It’s time to recognize mental health with a federal holiday

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
The ten Aztec lacrosse seniors pose during their celebration before the game versus Arizona State on April 21.

SDSU women’s lacrosse secures a Senior Night victory against Arizona State

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Sam Horan scans the field in a game versus Lindenwood on March 23, 2023.

SDSU lacrosse has dominant first half to defeat Lindenwood 15-9

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Senior midfielder Cailin Young and High Point graduate midfielder Emma Genovese get ready for the opening faceoff as the referee blows the whistle on Sunday, March 5.

SDSU women’s lacrosse goes 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Freshman midfield Reilly Hunter evades a defender in a game versus Stony Brook on March 1, 2023.

No. 6 Stony Brook tramples over SDSU women’s lacrosse 19-3

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Senior midfielder Maggie Marion (in the middle) taking the ball up field versus Ohio State on Feb. 17.

SDSU women’s lacrosse gets dropped by No. 19 USC 16-7

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Senior attacker Deanna Balsama carrying the ball up field against Ohio State on Feb. 17, 2023.

SDSU women’s lacrosse splits two games over the weekend

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Senior attack Caitlin Jones eyes the net during an exhibition on Feb. 4.

SDSU women’s lacrosse player Caitlin Jones makes her comeback in 2023

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Junior attack Brook Waddell sans the field in an exhibition against Claremont on Feb. 4, 2023.

SDSU women’s lacrosse drops first two games of the season at No. 14 Notre Dame and Marquette

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Aztec lacrosse team huddles before a game. SDSU lacrosse will be moving to the APc-12 following the conclusion of this season but will face Pac-12 competition in 2023.

SDSU women’s lacrosse 2023 season preview and coach’s expectations

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Senior wide receiver Jesse Matthews avoids a Spartan tackler in SDSUs 43-27 victory over San Jose State on Nov. 12.

The Aztecs become bowl eligible after a 43-27 victory over the Spartans

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Junior Kenan Christon continues to drive down the field even with four Hawaii players attempting to tackle him during SDSUs victory over Hawaii on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Senior Jack Browning’s 26-yard field goal seals a 16-14 win over Hawaii

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
San Diego State Universitys CJ Fodrey loses the ball just feet away from getting a shot at the Huskies goal in the match against Washington.

Aztec Men’s Soccer loses 2-0 to Washington and wins 3-0 against Oregon State

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
Senior Blake Bowen takes on a UCSD defender in a 1-0 SDSU triumph on September 24th, 2022 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Aztec Men’s Soccer defeats UC San Diego 1-0

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Strictly SoCal owner, Grant Haferkamp, wearing the Strictly SoCal trucker hat and new product, the Strictly SoCal t-shirt.

SDSU student launches up and coming business, Strictly SoCal

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Aztec players (in red and black) running down field to gain yardage versus the Wildcats (in white).

Aztec Football disappoints in home-opener, falls 38-20 against the Wildcats

by Adam Correa, Senior Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Graduating Senior Bailey Brown (#30) trying to get around an Aggie defender on Senior Day Sunday, April 24.

Aztec Lacrosse gets revenge on UC Davis 21-17 in a win on Senior Day

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
Senior Deanna Balsama (#24) broke the school record for goals in a single season and now has 57. (Photo courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Aztec Lacrosse gets rolled over by No.11 Rutgers 14-4, defeats Brown University 14-8 over the Easter weekend

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Senior Julia Lytle (#3) fending off Pioneer attacker/midfielder on March 27. (Photo courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

SDSU Lacrosse torn up by No. 3 Northwestern Wildcats 20-8

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Senior Shelby Hook (#38) trying to get around a Princeton attacker/midfielder on March 12.

Aztec Lacrosse blows out Columbia 20-6 with offensive and defensive dominance

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
Matt Bradley (#3) setting up for a free throw against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Mountain West Quarterfinal game.

Matt Bradley talks about returning for the 2022 season and how basketball saved his life

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
April 2, 2022
Junior Camdyn O’Donnell (#20) carrying the ball around Pioneer defenders in a game against Denver on March 27. (Photo courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Aztec Lacrosse starts their five-game road trip with a 13-7 win against Quinnipiac

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Senior Bailey Brown (#30) attempting to stay a shot on goal against the Denver Pioneers.

Aztec Lacrosse ends their four-game homestand with a loss to No. 9 Denver 19-11

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Senior Deanna Balsama (#24) celebrates after scoring a goal versus the Princeton Tigers on March 12.

Aztec Lacrosse loses a heartbreaker in overtime against Drexel 15-14

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Junior Camdyn ODonnell (#20) going to the cage for a goal scoring opportunity versus Marquette.

Junior Camdyn O’Donnell gets a career-high seven goals in Aztec Lacrosse’s win against Marquette

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Shelby Hook trying to get around a Princeton attacker/midfielder

Junior Sam Horan set a 21 save school record in Aztec Lacrosse’s home opener loss to No. 10 Princeton

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Virginia Tech transfer quarterback Braxton Burmeister (#5) practicing some quarterback drills.

Virginia Tech Transfer Braxton Burmeister talks quarterback practice and being at SDSU

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
Junior Camdyn O’Donnell (on the left) and senior Deanna Balsama (#24) celebrate after a goal in their exhibition match against Claremont Mudd-Scripps on Feb. 5. (Photo courtesy of Derrick Tuskan)

Aztec Lacrosse Coach and Players talk breaking school records at Oregon and preparing for Princeton

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 6, 2022
Justin Ena as a defensive coordinator with Utah State. (Photo courtesy of Utah State Athletics)

Former NFL Linebacker Justin Ena gets hired as SDSU football’s defensive line coach

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
Caption: Junior Camdyn O’Donnell had four goals and four assists and set a program record of eight ground balls against the University of Oregon. (Photo courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Aztec Lacrosse stumbled at Arizona State but gut out a win against Oregon

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Sophomore Brook Waddell (22) attempts to score on the Trojans during SDSUs 18-7 loss to USC. (Photo Courtesy of SDSU Athletics/Jenny Chuang)

Aztec Lacrosse dominated Cal Berkeley but come up short against UC Davis

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Sophomore Brook Waddell (22) attempts to score on the Trojans during SDSUs 18-7 loss to USC. (Photo Courtesy of SDSU Athletics/Jenny Chuang)

Aztec Lacrosse suffers crushing 18-7 loss to USC to start their season

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Deanna Balsama (24) celebrates with Bailey Brown (30) during SDSUs Scrimmage with CM.

Lacrosse stomps Claremont Mudd-Scripps in 22-6 exhibition match

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Bailey Brown (left) and Shelby Hook (right) posing for a team captain picture. (Photo credit: Derrick Tuscan)

Senior team captains talk about the upcoming SDSU lacrosse season and COVID-19 concerns

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
January 16, 2022
Matt Bradley (3) takes a shot during the game against Colorado State. Bradley led the team with 26 points on the day.

Men’s basketball upset No. 20 Rams 79-49 with a blend of offensive and defensive prowess

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
January 9, 2022
Lamont Butler (center) driving to the basket against Arizona State. Butler finished the game with 14 points.

Men’s basketball spear the Sun Devils in the heart 65-63

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Daniel Bellinger (88) celebrates with his teammates after a first quarter touchdown catch.

Late game heroics from Matt Araiza lift Aztecs over Nevada 23-21

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
Students and Greek Life gather to participate in auction for goody baskets to support Hush Hush fundraiser.

[Video] Hush Hush Auction raises $900 for breast cancer awareness and American Cancer Society

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Sophomore forward Emma-Gaines Ramos (5) handling the ball with an Air Force defender.

#6 Boise State upsets #3 SDSU 1-0 in Mountain West Women’s Soccer Quarterfinal

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Pop Pay makes it possible to pay using face ID technology.

The future is here: Pop Pay uses face ID

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Sophomore forward Emma Gaines-Ramos (5) looking to deke around the Air Force player for a goal scoring opportunity.

Senior forward Anna Toohey gets the golden goal to sink Air Force 1-0

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Laukoa Santos celebrating a goal with head coach Ryan Hopkins against Stanford (Courtesy of SDSU Athletics).

Junior midfielder Blake Bowen scores last second goal to defeat the Toreros 2-1

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
October 17, 2021
San Diego State womens soccer during their match against UCLA on Sept. 19.

Women’s Soccer defeat Colorado State, fall to Wyoming in two-game weekend series

by Adam Correa and Taylor Harris
September 29, 2021
Hardrick is one of 23 students from California State Universities to receive this award. He also graduated from SDSUs Imperial Valley campus.

Graduate from Imperial Valley earns Scholar Award

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
Junior defender Kiera Utush attempting to kick the ball towards her teammates early in the first half against UCLA.

Aztec women’s soccer keeps it close against No.3 ranked UCLA, fall 2-0

by Adam Correa, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021
The SDSU Sports Deck

Aztec women’s soccer continue their losing streak over the weekend

by Marco Perez and Adam Correa
September 8, 2021
Hope isnt lost.

San Diego Afghan Community Reacts to U.S. Withdrawal, Shares Why They’re Marching

by Catlan Nguyen and Adam Correa
September 1, 2021
Protesters march in the streets of downtown to show solidarity with Afghanistan.

Una protesta global de We Stand United se apodera del centro de San Diego

by Adam Correa, Escritor
September 1, 2021

[Video] Activists host Afghanistan citizen human rights protest

by Adam Correa, Contributor
August 31, 2021
Credit: Derrick Tuskan/SDSU

Men’s Soccer wins first game of the season with 2-0 win over Matadors

by Marco Perez and Adam Correa
August 31, 2021
Students and families gather for convocation in Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.

SDSU hosts first in-person convocation since 2019

by Adam Correa, Contributor
August 25, 2021
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