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

Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer, Staff Photographer

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Armenian Genocide protest in Los Angeles 2018

Biden officially recognizes Armenian Genocide

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
President Biden anticipated to recognize Armenian Genocide on April 24

President Biden anticipated to recognize Armenian Genocide on April 24

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
SDSU President’s Lecture Series was meant to foster diplomacy, but was more like propaganda 

SDSU President’s Lecture Series was meant to foster diplomacy, but was more like propaganda 

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
A.S. presidential candidate Ashley Tejada

A.S. presidential candidate Ashley Tejada

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
San Diego State women's basketball freshman forward Kim Villalobos jumps for the opening tip during the Aztecs’ 65-48 loss to the Lobos on Feb. 5, 2021 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs omit March 4 game, get ready for Mountain West tournament

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Lorena Lazard showcased a piece by Mexican artist Aline Berdichevsky called "La Patrona," two filled-up cloth bags attached by a rope.

School of Art and Design hosts guest lecture series about amplifying solidarity

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
Students gather at an SDSU International Youth and Students for Social Equality event in 2017. (Courtesy of Melody, an SDSU IYSSE alumni)

San Diego State Socialists call for working class revolution

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
Sophomore guard Isabela Hernandez faces a New Mexico defender during the Aztecs' 65-48 loss to the Lobos on Feb. 5 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs drop fifth straight in 65-48 loss to New Mexico

by Katelynn Robinson, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2021
Freshman guard Lamont Butler attempts a layup during the first half of the Aztecs' 87-57 win over Wyoming on Jan. 28 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball’s explosive first half leads to record-breaking performance over Wyoming

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Ariana Grande, Aminé, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and The Strokes are the artists that round out our picks for part two of 2020's Albums of The Year.

DA Staff Picks: The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two

by Alexa Oslowski, David Ahumada, Brandon Balayan, Emily Forschen, and Kirstie Burgess
December 22, 2020
Ayanian (right) at an Armenian Youth Federation protest against Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh. Photo provided by Nayiri Ayanian.

Armenian students are occupied with the difficult realities of losing loved ones, their land and the Nagorno-Karabakh war as finals approach

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Turning Point USA at SDSU, a student political organization on campus, agrees that polarization has been prominent in politics, especially following the 2020 election.

With the 2020 election over, SDSU Democrats, Republicans and political scientists see polarization rising

by Brandon Balayan, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
PROJECT REBOUND 3

Project Rebound gives formerly incarcerated students a second chance

by Brandon Balayan, Contributor
October 5, 2020
Active Minds Co-Public Relations Chair Phoebe Shorter at a club event.

Active Minds Club helps student and others overcome mental health issues

by Brandon Balayan, Contributor
September 11, 2020
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