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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Christie Yeung, Photographer

Born in Hong Kong, Christie Yeung is a first-generation transfer student who majors in journalism at San Diego State University. Prior to arriving at SDSU, she served as the Gaming/Tech Editor, Features Editor and Managing Editor of SAC Media at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California where she was placed in on-the-spot competitions such as fourth in News photo, second in Portrait photo, first in Sports photo, first in Social Media and second in News writing, along with a meritorious mention in the Enterprise News Story/Series category from Journalism Association of Community Colleges. She was also awarded second in Best Breaking News Stories by the California College Media Association. During her free time, she likes to watch European soccer games, read, listen to Cantonese-pop music and play video games and Dungeons & Dragons with her online friends. She also has a sweet tooth and cannot turn away anything with Nutella in it.

All content by Christie Yeung
Aztec Gaming Vice President Kyle Doran (middle) and Community Manager Lola Inzunza (right) in a post-game interview with UCSDs Valorant player Aiden Jaidenbang Jung on Saturday, April 20 at SDSUs student union Templo Mayor venue.

Recap of Aztec Gaming’s biggest event of the year

by Christie Yeung, Photographer
April 26, 2024
Kyle Markel is the president of Aztec Gaming who is also on the Rocket League varsity team. He and his team played against California State University, Long Beach at the Esports Engagement Center on Saturday, Dec. 2

From esports semi-pro to club president: Kyle Markel has big plans for Aztec Gaming and beyond

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Photo courtesy by Christopher Konz of Aztec Gaming

Aztec Gaming invites all to attend the Aztec Spring Games 2024

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Utility Mac Barbara catches a ball at plate as a hitter runs towards the base earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs defeated San Jose State in a 2-1 victory.

[Photo] Softball goes back-to-back with 2-1 double-header victory vs San Jose State

by Angel Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
The San Diego State softball team runs off the field celebrating holding a Good Vibes Only sign earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs cruised to a 14-1 mercy rule win over San Jose State on Friday, April 12.

[Photo] SDSU Softball dominates SJSU in a 14-1 mercy rule win

by Victoria Hamilton, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
San Diego State pitcher Cece Cellura winds up on the mound to make a pitch earlier this season at SDSU Softball stadium. Cellura played a strong game to help the Aztecs defeat the Rams in a 2-0 shutout win.

[Photo] SDSU softball takes down Colorado State in a 2-0 victory

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
March 30, 2024
San Diego State utility Cali Decker swings at bat as the ball comes earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs took home the series against Fresno State 2-1 over the past weekend.

[Photo] SDSU Softball take home Fresno State series 2-1

by Tyler Bowne, Angel Rodriguez, and Victoria Hamilton
March 25, 2024
San Diego State utility Makena Macedo with the ball in play guarded by a pair of University of Pacific defenders at the Aztec Aquaplex. The Aztecs lost to the Tigers 8-5 on March 23.

[Photo] No. 24 water polo falls short-handed against No. 20 Pacific, 8-5

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
March 24, 2024
Isabella Peng poses in a traditional Chinese gown during the Lunar New Year celebration event at the Chinese Cultural Center on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Photo Essay: Chinese Cultural Center hosts celebration amidst Lunar New Year

by Christie Yeung, Photographer
March 19, 2024
A room in San Diego State Universitys Arts and Letters building is designated for the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies on December 15, 2024

[Photo] Charles Wei-Hsun Fu Foundation gifts $1 million to Center for Asian and Pacific Studies

by Jacob Houseman, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
San Diego State right fielder Angie Yellen (24) high fives catcher Cali Decker (11) during the Aztecs 14-0 run-rule win over Utah State on Saturday, March 16 at the SDSU Softball Stadium.

[Photo] SDSU softball secures series, 2-1, in Mountain West against Utah State

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
ASL Professor Garrett Bose signs Thank You during class on Thursday, Feb. 22.

A world without sound doesn’t mean there is no music

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
A sign showcases a closure notice of San Diego State Universitys Chipotle Mexican Grill at the Aztec Student Union on Feb. 25, 2024.

Chipotle is out, what’s next?

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
San Diego State guard Lamont Butler (5) takes the ball up the court followed by forward Jaedon LeDee (13) on Friday, March 8 at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs 79-77 loss to Boise State, coupled with Mountain West results on Saturday made SDSU the No. 5 seed for the 2024 Mountain West Tournament.

[Photo] Day After: No. 5 seed men’s basketball will face UNLV at conference tourney

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee pulls down a rebound in traffic during the No. 21 Aztecs 79-77 overtime loss to Boise State Broncos on Friday, March 8 at Viejas Arena. Earlier in the week, LeDee was announced as one of the five finalists for the Karl Malone Trophy, awarded to the top power forward in the nation.

[Photo] Men’s basketball bucked by Broncos on Senior Night, 79-77 in overtime

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
San Diego State utility Dee Dee Hernandez catches a ball on a play at the mound earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium. Hernandez helped pitch the last remaining innings in the 3-0 win against Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 3rd.

[Photo] Softball earns its first win in the Purple and Gold Challenge

by Madison Laracuente, Contributor
March 4, 2024
San Diego State utility Mac Barbara swings at bat during an inning earlier this season against Oregon. Barbara had a run in the fifth inning against McNeese in the first of two back to back games in the Purple & Gold Challenge.

[Photo] SDSU softball loses back-to-back games in Purple & Gold Challenge

by Silas Bravo, Contributor
March 2, 2024
San Diego State outfielder Bella Espinoza hits during a game earlier this season at the SDSU Softball Stadium. Espinoza finished the tournament at the Mary Nutter Classic with five hits and three runs scored.

[Photo] SDSU softball blanked 7-0 by nation’s premier program, No. 1 Oklahoma

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
San Diego State designated player Jade Ignacio cheers towards the Aztec bench after hitting a double on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the SDSU Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Aztecs softball drops doubleheader to Texas A&M and Oregon, tops LMU

by Roman Aguilar and Eric Evelhoch
February 20, 2024
Illustration by Daisy Garcia

Chinese Zodiac 101: The Year of the Dragon

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
San Diego State infielder Tino Bethancourt runs to home base late in the game during the 7-6 loss against Portland on Saturday, Feb. 17. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball loses its second home match after four extra innings against Portland, 7-6

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
San Diego State Attacker Frankie Garcia surrounded by defenders vs Pomona-Pitzer in an exhibition match earlier this season. Garcia had her third game with two or more goals for the Aztecs against UC Davis in the 11-19 loss.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse falls in home opener against UC Davis 11-19

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
SDSU senior Allie Light starts on the mound for the No. 24 softball team against No. 3 Stanford on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the SDSU Softball Stadium. She threw for 5 innings, giving up 2 hits, 1 walk and striking out 5.

[Photo] No. 24 Aztec softball falls short against No. 3 Stanford in SDSU season kickoff

February 9, 2024
San Diego State midfielder Emma Betts in an attack against Pomona-Pitzer during an exhibition game at the Aztec Lacrosse Field on Saturday, Feb. 3. She scored four goals in the match.

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AAJA SDSU officers Hannah Ly (vice president), Petrina Tran (social media outreach officer), Sumaia Wegner (President) and Brittany Cruz-Fejeran (secretary) pose for a photo before their trip to Lahaina, Maui.

[Photo] AAJA SDSU empowers student journalists to be fearless

by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
San Diego State forward Cameron Ferraz tries to control the puck to start an attack against Colorado State on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Kroc Center Ice. He had three assists this game.

Photo Essay: SDSU’s Ice Hockey Club defeats Colorado State in back-to-back games to wrap up the last homestand of 2023

by Christie Yeung, Photographer
January 29, 2024
California Faculty Association members hold up signs in support of the CFA strike for improved pay and working conditions on Monday, Jan. 22 at a bus stop on San Diego State Universitys campus.

Photo Essay: CFA goes on strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations with CSU management

by Natali Gonzalez and Christie Yeung
January 23, 2024
Miembros de la Asociación de Profesores de California (CFA) se reunieron en una parada de autobús en el campus de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, sosteniendo carteles en apoyo de una huelga CFA abogando por mejores condiciones salariales y laborales el 22 de enero de 2024.

[Photo] Que necesitas saber sobre la huelga de CFA

by Katerina Portela and Jennifer Aguilar
January 22, 2024
Members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) gathered at a bus stop on the San Diego State University campus, holding signs in support of a CFA strike advocating for improved paid and working conditions on Jan. 22, 2024

[Photo] What you need to know about the CFA strike

by Katerina Portela and Jennifer Aguilar
January 22, 2024
San Diego State guard Sarah Barcello sets up for a shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Barcellos scored her SDSU-best 14 points in the Aztecs win against Fresno State.

[Photo] No OT needed – women’s basketball builds lead, fends off Fresno St. 77-70

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
January 7, 2024
San Diego State guard Jada Lewis (15) takes a 3-pointer earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Lewis topped the 20-point mark for the third time in Scarlet in Black in the Aztecs 74-71 overtime win over Colorado State on Saturday, Dec. 30.

[Photo] Women’s basketball hangs on in overtime against Colorado State 74-71

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
December 31, 2023
San Diego State guard Lamot Butler drives baseline against Saint Katherine guard Maur Tablada on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs won 91-57 in their first game since Dec. 9.

[Photo] Men’s basketball cruises to 91-57 win against Saint Katherine

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
December 20, 2023
Starbucks is one of the most popular stores at SDSU, but its campus locations dont offer mobile ordering.

[Photo] It’s time for Starbucks to offer mobile order options at SDSU

by Cindy Avila, Contributor
December 19, 2023
San Diego State guard Micah Parrish celebrates with fans after the Aztecs 63-62 win over UC Irvine on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Viejas Arena. Parrish made the game-winning shot with 10.4 seconds remaining and scored 14 points in the game.

[Photo] Men’s basketball rallies to defeat UCI 63-62 after leading by as much as 16

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
SDSUs Splatoon team - Carne Inksada Fries - (from left) Jason Cookie Tran, Lupita Kablamoshi Tello, Christopher Dashing Konz and Alondra StupidStrawberry Chula compete with the Imperial Valley College Diamond Rays in the Esports Engagement Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, with Lorenzo Seyer Mestido and Bernard BarnYard Bausa watching in the back. Carne Inksada Fries lost to the Diamond Rays 4-2.

Aztec Gaming hosts the first-ever competition in the Esports Engagement Center

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
San Diego State forward Kim Villalobos fades away for a shot in the paint against No. 3 Stanford on Friday, Dec. 1 at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs lost to the Cardinal 85-44.

[Photo] Women’s basketball lost their third home game, falling to No. 3 Stanford

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
December 2, 2023
San Diego State guard Reese Waters gets into position earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Waters scored 24 points, a new career high, in the Aztecs win against Cal.

[Photo] Men’s basketball takes down Cal 76-67 in overtime at SoCal Showcase

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada takes a step-back jumper in a game earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Her 21 points against Penn was the most she has scored in an Aztecs uniform.

[Photo] Quezada, Barcello, Fiso’s SDSU-highs power women’s basketball past Penn

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
San Diego State guard Meghan Fiso drives with the ball during action earlier this season at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball stuffs visiting Westcliff in second half of 64-42 win

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
The San Diego State offense huddles during a game earlier this season at Snapdragon Stadium.

[Photo] Football loses its fourth straight game after falling at San José State 24-13

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023
San Diego State guard Abby Prohaska (24) rises for a shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Prohaska’s 20 points helps women’s basketball sink Sacramento State

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023
San Diego State seniors Julia Haynie (13) and Heipua Tautuaa (2) rise for a block earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.

[Photo] Volleyball honors six players before Senior Day final match against UNLV

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
San Diego State guard Micah Parrish takes a fade away 3-pointer while defended by Long Beach State guard Marcus Tsohonis on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs topped the 49ers 88-76.

[Photo] Men’s basketball bounces back with 88-76 win against Long Beach State

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
San Diego State outside hitter Heipua Tautuaa goes for a tip against Wyoming on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.

[Photo] Volleyball lets early lead slip in 3-1 loss to Wyoming, 3-0 loss to Colorado State

by Adrielle Hasara and Daniel Vasquez
November 15, 2023
San Diego State Womens Forward Adryana Quezada shoots from outside the paint against California Baptist defenders in a 76-68 loss on Friday, Nov. 10 at Viejas Arena

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls to California Baptist 76-68, as the Lancers made nine 3-point field goals

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
San Diego State quarterback Jalen Mayden takes the snap during the 2023 season at Snapdragon Stadium. The Aztecs are looking to keep their hopes for bowl qualification alive against Colorado State on Saturday.

[Photo] Football looking to avoid a losing season in matchup at Colorado State

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
San Diego State running back Kenan Christon stiff-arms a Utah State defender during the Aztecs homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Snapdragon Stadium. Utah State won 32-24 in double overtime.

[Photo] Aztecs’ comeback falls short in 32-24 double overtime loss to Utah State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
San Diego State forward Emma Gaines-Ramos dribbles the ball in space earlier this season at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Women’s soccer exits Mountain West Championship semifinal on penalties

by Christie Yeung, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
San Diego State midfielder Jules Anderson takes on Washington midfielder Cooper Brunell on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the SDSU Sports Deck. Andersons first half goal helped the Aztecs come away with a 1-1 draw.

[Photo] Men’s soccer scores early, plays to a 1-1 draw against Washington

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
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