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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
David Santillan

David Santillan, Assistant News Editor

 

David is a senior at San Diego State where he is majoring in French. David has been working at The Daily Aztec since 2017 and is the current Assistant News Editor. He is a transfer student from Palomar College, where he worked as an arts & culture writer for The Telescope, Palomar’s on-campus newspaper.

All content by David Santillan
Senior Farewell: Bella Ross

Senior Farewell: Bella Ross

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2020
SDSU students begin receiving CARES Act disbursements

SDSU students begin receiving CARES Act disbursements

by Bella Ross and Katelynn Robinson
May 8, 2020
Signs outside of a construction zone by the SDSU Gateway Center warn about the dangers of COVID-19 and how to stay safe.

[Photo] $130 million in projects suspended at SDSU to mitigate impacts of coronavirus

by Kaitlyn Little, News Editor
May 7, 2020
CSU Chancellor Timothy White said earlier this month that the only refunds students would be getting would be for parking, meal plans and residence halls.

Students sue CSU over lack of refunds for mandatory campus fees

by Cal State Student Wire and Bella Ross
April 30, 2020
San Diego State’s Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex recently earned its LEED Gold certification.

Some departments unable to apply credit/no credit courses toward graduation requirements

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2020
Data: Freshmen, transfer graduation rates at SDSU among highest in CSU system

Data: Freshmen, transfer graduation rates at SDSU among highest in CSU system

by Bella Ross and Cal State Student Wire
April 17, 2020
SDSU extends deadline for withdrawing from courses, offers limited credit/no credit option

SDSU extends deadline for withdrawing from courses, offers limited credit/no credit option

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
Diplo is one of the many artists on Instagram who is partaking in live shows online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Music industry moves online with livestreams, fundraisers

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
Brenden Tuccinardi will serve as The Daily Aztec's editor in chief for the 2020-2021 school year.

Blog: Brenden Tuccinardi named editor in chief for 2020-21

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020
Candidates from Serve SDSYOU and SDSU 2020 Vision set up signs outside Hepner Hall as part of their campaigns, despite the campus being largely empty as a result of COVID-19.

[Photo] The Daily Aztec endorses Christian Holt for A.S. president, members from both slates for other positions

by The Editorial Board
March 24, 2020
A.S. presidential candidate Christian Holt ran for executive vice president last year and lost. He is now reusing his previous campaign account for his new slate, putting SDSU 2020 Vision hundreds of followers ahead of Serve SDSYOU.

SDSU 2020 Vision recycles old Instagram account, putting them hundreds of followers ahead of competitors

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2020
San Diego State will no longer host in-person courses due to coronavirus concerns, although online learning is set to continue for the remainder of the semester.

Everything we currently know about the coronavirus at SDSU

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2020
San Diego State will no longer host in-person courses due to coronavirus concerns, although online learning is set to continue for the remainder of the semester.

San Diego State freshmen move out of campus housing in mid-March amid the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Students remember chaos, uncertainty of coronavirus dorm closures last year

March 17, 2021
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[Photo] SDSU employee tests positive for COVID-19, all events canceled for rest of semester

March 24, 2020
Just a few days before SDSU shut down most campus operations, students practiced social distancing at the Starbucks in the student union. The location had about half the tables it normally would in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Opinion: Health should be our main concern, not productivity

March 24, 2020
group of graduates holding diploma

CSU: Commencement ceremonies to be postponed, virtual platforms adopted system-wide

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2020
Non-essential campus workers asked to stop coming to work, library closes indefinitely

Non-essential campus workers asked to stop coming to work, library closes indefinitely

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2020
SDSU to go online-only starting Friday, cancels most events until April 8

SDSU to go online-only starting Friday, cancels most events until April 8

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2020
SDSU suspends all spring break, summer study abroad programs to prevent coronavirus spread

SDSU suspends all spring break, summer study abroad programs to prevent coronavirus spread

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2020
Jan. 18th, 2020 - San Diego Women's March

[Photo] We still need feminism to enact social change

by Catherine Van Weele, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2020
New details come forth about investigation into death of SDSU freshman

New details come forth about investigation into death of SDSU freshman

by Kaitlyn Little and Bella Ross
January 20, 2020
People across San Diego show up to the march, along with groups like Planned Parenthood and pro-reproductive and LGBTQIA+ rights organizations.

[Photo] Fourth annual Women’s March takes place in Downtown San Diego

by Jack Molmud and Camryn McCrary
January 18, 2020
Released photo of the man suspected of inappropriately exposing himself in a campus parking lot on Dec. 14.

Police searching for man suspected of indecent exposure on campus

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2019
Students, faculty members, teachers, parents and other supporters took to California campuses and streets March 2010 to protest fee increases and funding cuts.

Top SDSU stories of the 2010s

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2019
Dylan Hernandez, a freshman at SDSU, died on Nov. 8 after falling off his bunk bed in his dorm room. He had attended a fraternity party before the incident.

University announces members of task forces to investigate alcohol, student safety

by Michael Cline and Bella Ross
November 27, 2019
Residents of Aztec Corner have turned to the internet to petition living conditions and long maintenance repair times.

[Photo] Aztec Corner residents blast student housing, maintenance for ‘god awful conditions’

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Engagement Editor
November 19, 2019
A firetruck drives along Campanile walkway around 1 p.m. on Nov. 12 during a campus power outage.

[Photo] Power outage occurs across San Diego, SDSU classes canceled

by Kaitlyn Little, News Editor
November 12, 2019
All 14 IFC-affiliated fraternities suspended following incident at chapter party

All 14 IFC-affiliated fraternities suspended following incident at chapter party

by Michael Cline, Bella Ross, and Kaitlyn Little
November 8, 2019
A screenshot of the College Republicans Twitter page, a key part of the organization's rebrand.

College Republicans lean into right-wing rebrand in return to campus

by Bella Ross and Brenden Tuccinardi
October 30, 2019

Students express thoughts on micro-mobility ban

September 16, 2019
Bombero sofoca incendio de maleza al este del campus y causó evacuaciones.

Brush fire near SDSU sparks road closure, apartment evacuations

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2019

The Daily Aztec Live: September 6, 2019

September 9, 2019

DA Beat: Sept. 9, 2019

September 9, 2019
Some science labs and offices remain open in the Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State University as renovations continue, July 25, 2019.

SDSU put students, faculty in harm’s way when construction project went awry, records show

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2019

Hundreds march to protest migrant detention centers in San Ysidro

July 12, 2019
The PSFA building on the west end of campus will shut down temporarily on March 13 after fumes from construction on the roof reportedly caused some faculty members to become sick.

PSFA to reopen next week, could see another two years of improvements

by Bella Ross, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2019
Women's Resource Center issues campus-wide apology after sharing 'disrespectful' pro-Palestine photo

Women’s Resource Center issues campus-wide apology after sharing ‘disrespectful’ pro-Palestine photo

by Bella Ross, News Editor
May 16, 2019

Avia’s Story

May 10, 2019

Dr. Mary Joyce Juan discusses sexual assault and campus resources

May 9, 2019

JMS classes aren’t doing enough

by Will Fritz, Kemi Giwa, Jocelyn Moran, Julianna Ress, David Santillan, and Tristi Rodriguez
May 9, 2019

Sexual assault on campus: kNOw MORE

May 8, 2019
Senior Farewell: David Santillan

Senior Farewell: David Santillan

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 8, 2019
Senior Farewell: Stephan Early

Senior Farewell: Stephan Early

by Stephan Early, Senior Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
Year in review: Meningitis outbreak, Greek life suspensions, racism on campus

Year in review: Meningitis outbreak, Greek life suspensions, racism on campus

by Bella Ross, News Editor
May 8, 2019
El Alma: Letter from the editor

El Alma: Letter from the editor

by Bella Ross, News Editor
May 8, 2019
Carley Fischer, the lead singer of San Diego punk band Creature Culture, performing at the Che Cafe on April 19.

Local San Diego music scene gets a taste of cancel culture

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
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[Photo] Senior Farewell: Kemi Giwa

by Kemi Giwa, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2019
Screenshot of the Snapchat video in which SDSU student Martin Ruiz can be heard making threats to student CJ Simmons.

Police make an arrest in racist Snapchat case

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2019
Interdisciplinary studies senior and musician Goz performed on campus on April 26.

Student musician showcases collaboration during Nooner performance

by Stephan Early, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
PSFA debacle prompts de la Torre to improve university communications

PSFA debacle prompts de la Torre to improve university communications

by Bella Ross, News Editor
May 1, 2019

Racist Snapchat video sent to a student prompts response from SDSU

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2019

NFL draft prospect from SDSU accused of emotional, physical abuse

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 24, 2019
Writer/comedian Jaboukie Young-White performs stand-up set at SDSU

Writer/comedian Jaboukie Young-White performs stand-up set at SDSU

by Stephan Early, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
(Left to right) IFC President Jacob Mahony, CPA President Nicole Calise and women’s studies sophomore Alison Aiken discussed their perspectives on Greek life at an April 22 event. The event tackled the issue of sexual assault within the Greek community.

[Photo] Event gives insight into the good and bad of Greek life at SDSU

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Speech, language and hearing sciences freshmen Ashley Vanderpan and Serena Godson share a meal at Plant Power, including an avocado wrap and a burger.

[Photo] Plant Power attracts over 1,100 customers on first day of business

by Olivia Li, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Students line up for meningitis vaccinations outside of Viejas Arena on Oct. 8 after this year's first meningitis scare.

‘Probable case’ of meningitis reported after Greek life events, clinics scheduled for this week

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 17, 2019
Festival-goers attend the annual music and arts festival in the Coachella Valley, held on April 12-14.

[Photo] All the things Coachella had to offer this year

by Kelly Kerrigan and David Santillan
April 17, 2019

University police launches new active shooter response training

by Olivia Li, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
The Black Resource center experienced a break-in sometime between Friday, April 12 and Sunday morning.

Police investigating vandalism at Black Resource Center

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 14, 2019
President Adela de la Torre addresses Viejas Arena, filled with university community members, at her inauguration on April 11.

Adela de la Torre’s inauguration focuses on fostering curiosity, courage and compassion

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 11, 2019
San Diego State President Adela de la Torre walks toward guests after a flag raising ceremony in June 2018.

Preview: President Adela de la Torre’s inauguration planned for April 11

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 10, 2019

[Video] SDSU says communication about PSFA odor issues was a ‘failure,’ building to remain closed

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 9, 2019
Salvador Hector Ochoa will assume the role of provost on July 2.

University selects Salvador Hector Ochoa to become the next provost

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2019

The PSFA building closure in a nutshell

April 8, 2019
Students pass the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State University on March 28, 2019. The building was closed from odors because of roofing repairs.

Health concerns, complaints over noxious fumes prompt action by SDSU president

by Brad Racino, Lauren J. Mapp, and Bella Ross
April 3, 2019
A student passes the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State on March 28, 2019. The building was closed from odors because of roofing repairs.

Noxious odors sickened students, staff at SDSU; county air authorities investigating

by Brad Racino, Bella Ross, and Lauren J. Mapp
April 2, 2019
300 vacunas Moderna contra COVID-19 a llegado a SDSU

Single mumps case confirmed at SDSU

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2019
A student placed post-it with words of support on a wooden board in the student union on March 25.

Muslim students stand in solidarity with victims of New Zealand shooting

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 27, 2019

Bernie Sanders rallies voters for 2020 campaign

March 22, 2019
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[Photo] Pedestrian fatally struck by car near SDSU

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
The PSFA building was closed temporarily on March 13 after roof construction resulted in an odor throughout the building. Some faculty members said this odor resulted in health symptoms such as sore throats, itchy eyes, nausea and headaches. Fans were placed throughout the building in an effort to reduce the odor.

PSFA remains closed due to odor issues, but roof repairs completed

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 22, 2019
Presidential candidates Mariya Nadberezhna and Christian Onwuka debate in Montezuma Hall on Wednesday, March 20. The debates were moved out of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union due to inclement weather.

A.S. presidential candidates face off in last day of debates

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 21, 2019
A.S. presidential candidate Christian Onwuka.

A.S. presidential candidate Christian Onwuka

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Dustin Adkins.

A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Dustin Adkins

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate George Scott.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate George Scott

March 20, 2019
A.S. presidential candidate Mariya Nadberezhna.

[Photo] A.S. presidential candidate Mariya Nadberezhna

March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate Winston Liew.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate Winston Liew

March 20, 2019
A.S. executive vice president candidate Christian Holt.

[Photo] A.S. executive vice president candidate Christian Holt

March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of external relations candidate Stephanie Estrada.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of external relations candidate Stephanie Estrada

March 20, 2019
A.S. executive vice president candidate Kyla Blaylock.

[Photo] A.S. executive vice president candidate Kyla Blaylock

March 20, 2019

Ask an Aztec: Mountain West 2019

March 16, 2019
College View Estates is one of many neighborhoods surrounding SDSU where students tend to rent single-family homes to live in with roommates.

[Photo] How to navigate the world of off-campus housing

by Daniel Guerrero, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
The campus flower stand has transitioned ownership to become SDSU Flowers.

[Photo] Campus flower stand under new ownership

by Aretha Matsushima, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
The PSFA building on the west end of campus will shut down temporarily on March 13 after fumes from construction on the roof reportedly caused some faculty members to become sick.

PSFA building set to shut down temporarily after construction fumes led faculty members to fall ill

by Bella Ross and Lauren J. Mapp
March 12, 2019
Members of MEChA de SDSU gathered outside Arts and Letters on March 6 to rally in solidarity with poor students.

[Photo] MEChA rally leads University Senate to consider economic factors in admissions, extend Compact for Success program

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Student Success Specialist for PSFA Renee Rodriguez-Merino works in a temporary office space on the fourth floor of Adams Humanities after dangerous fumes in the PSFA building have deemed the area unsafe for faculty.

Dangerous fumes force faculty out of PSFA building

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2019
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[Photo] The sophomore housing application process, explained

by Gian Matteo Sacchetti, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Rillo Moons reacts to the sound of a racial slur being shouted at the Black Resource Center on campus in a video posted to their Twitter.

Viral video captures racial slur being shouted at SDSU’s Black Resource Center

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 4, 2019
Official rendering of San Diego State's plans for the SDCCU Stadium site.

SDSU and city of San Diego announce Mission Valley project negotiating teams

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 4, 2019
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