It feels surreal that my time at San Diego State and as a writer for The Daily Aztec is coming to an end. It seems like it was just yesterday that I walked...

Gender-neutral restrooms are becoming more commonplace, as they should. It is an important step to be inclusive of people who are transgender and non-binary...

I have never gone on a diet before. I love food far too much that I could never bring myself to restrict what I eat, even if dieting meant the possibility...

Growing up, I was taught by my parents, my school and my peers to treat everyone as equals, regardless of how they looked.  We fell for this fallacy...

COVID-19 has altered nearly every facet of life as we know it, and will certainly play a major role in this year’s election. Not only will COVID-19 responses...

Class discussions have come to play a major role in the classroom. It is supposed to be a way to engage students and help students to develop their public...

Humans are social beings.  College students in particular crave human interactions.  This is a period in life when many young people leave their...

Plastic is something that is near impossible to avoid. While the creation of plastic has certainly afforded us with convenience in nearly every aspect...

An indoor plant is a must for home décor. As humans, we enjoy being out in nature, but as college students we may not always have time to get outdoors....

People are always being encouraged to travel around the world to have new, exciting experiences. With school or work, making plans to travel is not something...

Online dating apps have become all the rage, especially among college students. Just swipe to the right on people who you find attractive, get your match,...

Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn...

As college students, I think we can all agree that each and every one of us has procrastinated at some point in our academic careers—and I’m fairly...

Women and feminist activists have made tremendous progress over the last several decades. The workplace, the home and the many other spaces surrounding...

To eat is such a simple life pleasure, and yet many people struggle with their relationship with food. We are presented with an image of what is considered...

For me, school is about showing up to class and getting all my assignments done. It is not something that is learning- focused. I attend all my classes...

It is not uncommon, especially among college students, to feel like they are unworthy or subpar – like they are an imposter. This type of mindset can...

Students working together on a group project.

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Since I was in middle school, teachers and faculty forced the notion that everyone should attend college after graduating high school. Taking an alternate...

The current minimum wage in the city of San Diego is $12. Although this is far above the national minimum wage, it lags significantly behind a livable...

Climate change and the negative ramifications on our planet are undeniable. There is an abundance of scientific evidence and research to support this potentially...

As enrollment at San Diego State increases, so does the number of big lecture classes.  This is especially true  for lower division and general education...

Earlier this year, the Trump administration made changes to Title X, prohibiting medical clinics from referring patients to abortion services. Health care...

America is no stranger to wealth disparity. In recent years, the gap between the rich and the poor has escalated to levels similar to those seen before...

If you have ever used the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, you know how awful it is.  Buses and trolleys are scheduled to run every 15 minutes...

Starting college can be intimidating. There is a lot of new information and stimuli to take in during the first few days.  You will no longer be living...

Dorm-life is a staple of the college experience. It is supposed to be a fun and exciting time when you can make new friends and learn how to be independent.  Perhaps...

The recent college admissions scandal in which parents of elite families bribed school officials at prestigious colleges to get their children admitted...

As college students, our schedules are always jammed pack with classes, homework, part-time jobs, clubs, social lives and extracurriculars. We constantly...

While the stigmas surrounding menstruation are not as severe as other parts of the world, it still remains a pervasive taboo in American culture.  The...

The American Dream was once attainable.   Back in the middle of the 20th century, more than 90 percent of 30-year-olds were receiving higher salaries...

The existence of the gender wage gap has been unceasingly contested in recent years.   While the wage gap has significantly decreased once women began...

The United Nations came out with a report in October warning us if we don’t get our act together soon, the damage climate change will have on our planet...

From a young age, we are taught we will all find our one true love.  An individual who we can commit to emotionally, romantically and sexually.  We...

With the highly contentious 2018 midterm elections, voting was emphasized from all sorts of political groups from both the left and the right. However,...

There are many derogatory terms that have been used to oppress and terrorize minority and marginalized groups.   Many of these words hold strong historical...

Prop 10 will be on California’s ballot this November. If passed, it will repeal the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act. This act prevents the implementation...

According to many people, female masturbation is a dirty and shameful act — something women are not to do.  And yet a 2018 report conducted by TENGA,...

The body positive has proven to be a boisterous social movement. One that aims for women and girls to love their bodies no matter what size they are.  While...