San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec



San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Andrew Dyer

Andrew Dyer, Editor-in-chief

Andrew is a fourth-year journalism major and sociology minor. Andrew transferred to San Diego State in 2016 after receiving his associate’s degree in journalism from Southwestern College in Chula Vista. At SWC, Andrew was the assistant arts and assistant news editor of the Southwestern Sun.
Andrew began college in 2014 after more than 10 years in the U.S. Navy to pursue a career in journalism.

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Senior Farewell: Andrew Dyer

Senior Farewell: Andrew Dyer

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2018
Students gather in front of a graphic anti-abortion display in the middle of campus.

[Photo] Activists raise abortion display near Hepner

by Bella Ross, Senior Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
The Daily Aztec newsroom in the basement of the Education and Business Administration building.

[Photo] Editorial: Student newsrooms need support

by The Editorial Board
April 25, 2018
Blog: Will Fritz named Editor in Chief for 2018-2019

Blog: Will Fritz named Editor in Chief for 2018-2019

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2018
Vice president of university affairs candidate Anya Shutovska, third from left, reacts to the results of the 2018 A.S. elections while President-elect Chris Thomas consoles her.

[Photo] Elevate SDSU slate sweeps A.S. elections — except for one seat

by Bella Ross, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
Staff of The Daily Aztec at the 2018 CCMA Awards in Long Beach, CA. Left to right: David Santillan, Andrew Dyer, Will Fritz, Bella Ross and Kelly Smiley.

Blog: The Daily Aztec wins multiple awards at national journalism convention

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2018

Correction: Sports writer fabricated quotes in women’s tennis story

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2018
Two protesters confront one another at Chicano Park on Saturday.

[Photo] Protesters clash at Chicano Park

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 7, 2018
Flyers found in SDSU's Music building.

[Photo] White nationalist flyers appear at San Diego State

by Lauren J. Mapp, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Crystal Sudano filed discrimination complaints not just against Lecturer Ozzie Monge, but American Indian Studies Dept. Chair David Kamper. Photo illustration by Andrew Dyer.

Chair of American Indian Studies cleared of wrongdoing in discrimination investigation

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2018
More than 37,000 joined in downtown San Diego in January 2018 for the second annual Women's March.

[Photo] San Diego Women’s March: ‘Hear our vote!’

by Bella Ross, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
Students crowd the sidewalk in front of Love Library at the start of the Fall 2016 semester.

[Photo] University applications soar to all-time high

January 18, 2018
San Diego Mayor Kevin Falconer, San Diego State President Sally Roush and Vice Chair of the CSU Board of Trustees Adam Day celebrate the opening of the new Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex.

[Photo] New Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex opens its doors

by Camille Dejoras, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
American Indian Studies Lecturer Oscar "Ozzie" Monge at an Associated Students vote on a resolution to retire the Aztec mascot and moniker in April 2017. Monge has been outspoken in favor of ending the mascot.

Lecturer who led mascot retirement fight discriminated against white student because of her race, investigation finds

by Will Fritz and Andrew Dyer
January 4, 2018
American Indian Studies Lecturer Oscar "Ozzie" Monge at an Associated Students vote on a resolution to retire the Aztec mascot and moniker in April 2017. Monge has been outspoken in favor of ending the mascot.

[Photo] Ozzie Monge may return to campus for fall 2018

April 12, 2018
Penny hits the hole against Stanford. Photo by Andrew Dyer.

[Photo] Anatomy of a Heisman Trophy snub

by Abraham Jewett, Assistant Sports Editor
December 22, 2017
Sally Roush, the current SDSU president, speaks at a press conference in November. Roush stepped into the role on a temporary basis after former university president Elliot Hirshman stepped down at the end of June 2017.

[Photo] University reveals renderings for proposed Mission Valley campus

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
November 29, 2017

Blog: Daily Aztec columnist compromised by outside lobbying group

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2017
San Diego Chamber of Commerce CEO Jerry Sanders discusses SDSU's latest economic impact report. From left: Councilwoman Georgette Gomez, State Sen. Toni Atkins, SDSU President Sally Roush, San Diego Mayor Kevin Falconer and San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation CEO Mark Cafferty.

[Photo] With local dignitaries present, SDSU announces latest economic impact report

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 17, 2017
Blog: The Daily Aztec named 'Best College Newspaper' at Excellence in Journalism Awards

Blog: The Daily Aztec named ‘Best College Newspaper’ at Excellence in Journalism Awards

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2017
Editor in Chief Andrew Dyer interviewed San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Sept. 22.

Q&A: San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2017
Edward Morfeld, of San Diego, struggles to be heard as other protesters swarm and block his sign. Photo by Andrew Dyer.

[Photo] ‘Rally Against Hate’ marches through San Diego

by Gustavo Cristobal, Contributor
August 30, 2017
Students rallied on campus after the election of Donald Trump in November, 2016.

Students say campuses not friendly to conservative values

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
August 27, 2017
SDSU freshman fullback Adam Eastwood blocks for freshmen running back Kaegun Williams during the team's practice at Miramar MCAS.

[Photo] SDSU injury report: chickenpox, hamstring issues hamper Aztecs

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor
August 13, 2017
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Blog: The Daily Aztec named ‘Best College Newspaper’ by local chapter of Society of Professional Journalists

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2017
A yard sign reading "Tell SDSU to save Aztec Canyon" sits in front of a green house. Chapultapec Hall is visible in the background.

Rift develops between SDSU, residents over canyon construction

by Andrew Dyer, Editor in Chief
June 16, 2017
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[Photo] Students walk out for May Day protest

by Sarah Anderson, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Review: Indie Icon returns with ambition

Review: Indie Icon returns with ambition

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2017
Students march to change the mascot prior to the spring 2017 AS vote. Photo by Andrew Dyer.

[Photo] Students march to change SDSU mascot

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Arnelle Sambile, English and communication senior (left), protests with the Muslim Student Association Feb. 7, 2017.

[Photo] Student relationships affected by fear from ban

by Kayla Jimenez, News Editor
February 15, 2017
Milo Yinnopoulos' face with red spatter on a black background and the words of the first amendment reflected on his face.

No, UC Berkeley did not step on Yiannopoulos’ right to free speech

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2017
Physical Education Senior Ed Cherry is pulled off of American Nazi Party Leader George Lincoln Rockwell at a 1962 speech on campus

Assault on white nationalist Richard Spencer echoes similar action on campus almost 55 years ago

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
January 24, 2017
The author opens a present no one wants.

[Photo] If she doesn’t ask, don’t send

by Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, Asst. Mundo Aztec Editor
December 14, 2016
An SDSU student pedals across campus

[Photo] SDSU, College Area would benefit from bike-share

by Dana Tsuri-Etzioni, Contributor
December 14, 2016
Honoring Native American heritage requires more than turquoise jerseys

Honoring Native American heritage requires more than turquoise jerseys

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2016
Students demonstrate on campus following the election of Donald Trump.

[Photo] Daily Aztec columnists react to election

by Julianna McDowell, Kemi Giwa, Maddy Perello, Aulani Capuchin, and Talia Raoufpur
November 17, 2016
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[Photo] Student protest erupts at SDSU after Trump’s election

by Kayla Jimenez and Jocelyn Moran
November 10, 2016
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[Photo] Georgette Gomez secures District 9 council seat

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
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[Photo] Rock the Vote concludes after Nov. 8 election

by Tashfina Rahman, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016

Presidential campaigns ignored policy

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2016
Former SDSU President Elliot Hirshman.

[Photo] Editorial: Wicker hiring shows SDSU, Hirshman learned nothing from $3.35 million lawsuit

by Editorial Board
November 2, 2016

Time to call right-wing extremism what it is: radical Christian terror

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2016
San Diego City Councilman and California State Assembly Candidate Todd Gloria argues in favor of Measure A at a debate at Politifest.

Measure A would fund needed infrastructure

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
October 5, 2016
Students protesting around the Starbucks at the student union holding signs about their concerns.

Opinion: D.A. Dumanis should drop the charges against Marquis Campbell

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
September 28, 2016
SDSU Chief of Police Josh Mays said university police will make changes to the way they describe suspects to be more racially sensitive.

[Photo] [UPDATED]: Video of SDSUPD forcefully detaining man sparks campus demonstrations

by Emely Navarro, Will Fritz, Kayla Jimenez, and Jasmine Bermudez
September 15, 2016
Media coverage of Trump, Clinton deplorable

Media coverage of Trump, Clinton deplorable

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
September 15, 2016
'Measure C' Con: Rich get richer in new stadium plan

‘Measure C’ Con: Rich get richer in new stadium plan

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2016
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[Photo] Desafios para nuevos estudiantes

by Monserrat Torres, Escritora
August 24, 2016

Keep an open mind to battle closed mindset

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
August 24, 2016
Sanders supporters swelter waiting for the then-candidate to speak at a May rally in National City, California.

Opinion: Sanders lost, get over it

by Andrew Dyer, Opinion Editor
August 17, 2016
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