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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
Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor

Jamie Ballard is the managing editor of The Daily Aztec for 2016-17. She has been a member of The Daily Aztec since 2013, first as a staff writer and then as a news editor. Her work has been featured at Esquire.com, San Diego CityBeat, Student Universe, and several other sites. Jamie also works as an editorial assistant for Mike Sager, writer-at-large for Esquire and founder of The Sager Group. Follow her at @BallardJamie23 or email her at me@thedailyaztec.com

All content by Jamie Ballard
Senior Farewell: Jamie Ballard

Senior Farewell: Jamie Ballard

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
May 3, 2017
Sex and death with Los Campesinos!

Sex and death with Los Campesinos!

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
March 1, 2017
Judge rules SDSU violated Title IX procedure

Judge rules SDSU violated Title IX procedure

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
March 1, 2017
Rape kits absent from university campuses

Rape kits absent from university campuses

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
February 15, 2017
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[Photo] Immigration ban sparks protests

by Kayla Jimenez and Jocelyn Moran
February 1, 2017
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[Photo] Mandato de Trump causa protestas

by Jocelyn Moran, Escritora
February 1, 2017
Aztecs travel the world over winter break

Aztecs travel the world over winter break

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
January 18, 2017
Our most-read stories of 2016

Our most-read stories of 2016

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
December 31, 2016
City minimum wage does not apply at SDSU

City minimum wage does not apply at SDSU

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
November 28, 2016

Updated: Clowns reportedly attack man near SDSU, police questioning incident

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
October 29, 2016
Identity Evropa clashes at San Diego State

Identity Evropa clashes at San Diego State

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
October 5, 2016
Alyssa Dominguez - Facebook

SDSU student died at Hard Summer Music Festival

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
August 1, 2016
Parking and Transportation Services will begin using license plates to verify parking permits.

SDSU plans for new directional signage

by Jamie Ballard, Managing Editor
May 16, 2016
SDSU police chief to pursue new opportunity

SDSU police chief to pursue new opportunity

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
May 5, 2016
RevHarris

Students and community members call for Hirshman’s resignation

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
May 4, 2016
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SDSU accused of mishandling sexual assault investigation

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
May 4, 2016
Students meet with Hirshman regarding 'terrorist' fliers

Students meet with Hirshman regarding ‘terrorist’ fliers

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
May 2, 2016
Hundreds of students protest President Hirshman regarding BDS posters

Hundreds of students protest President Hirshman regarding BDS posters

by Jamie Ballard, Will Fritz, and Jacob Sisneros
April 27, 2016
Business student honors friend's death with fundraiser for service

Business student honors friend’s death with fundraiser for service

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 27, 2016
SDSU Grad Students demonstrate against administration behavior

SDSU Grad Students demonstrate against administration behavior

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 27, 2016
SDSU prepares for Take Back the Week events

SDSU prepares for Take Back the Week events

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 21, 2016
Indecent exposure in Love Library, suspect still at large

Indecent exposure in Love Library, suspect still at large

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 13, 2016
CSU system agrees to give faculty 5 percent salary increase

CSU system agrees to give faculty 5 percent salary increase

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 8, 2016
Strike postponed as CFA and CSU announce tentative agreement

Strike postponed as CFA and CSU announce tentative agreement

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 7, 2016
Strike preparations on hold as CFA and CSU agree on 'blackout period'

Strike preparations on hold as CFA and CSU agree on ‘blackout period’

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 6, 2016
Proposed SDSU West Campus plan unveiled

Proposed SDSU West Campus plan unveiled

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
April 6, 2016
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[Photo] New learning community raises awareness to gender equality

by Nicole Sazegar, Senior Staff Writer
April 6, 2016

Crime and Incident Report: Public intoxication, trespassing

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 23, 2016
A.S. voting turnout soars to 20 percent

A.S. voting turnout soars to 20 percent

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 23, 2016
The crowd swarms around Miller as she is declared A.S. President.

Students elect next Associated Students representatives with highest voter turnout in history

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 18, 2016
College Area house busted for numerous drug violations

College Area house busted for numerous drug violations

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 18, 2016
SDSU Waterski Club president receives national award for tireless efforts

SDSU Waterski Club president receives national award for tireless efforts

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 9, 2016
Associated Students executive candidates debate faculty strike, A.S. transparency

Associated Students executive candidates debate faculty strike, A.S. transparency

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 8, 2016
Vice President of University Affairs candidate Chimezie Ebiriekwe

Vice President of University Affairs candidate Chimezie Ebiriekwe

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 7, 2016
KCR College Radio wins national 'Best Station' award

KCR College Radio wins national ‘Best Station’ award

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 7, 2016
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[Photo] Vice President of Financial Affairs candidate Alex Shapiro

by Will Fritz, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
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[Photo] A.S. President candidate Harrison Baum

by Emely Navarro, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
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[Photo] Executive Vice President candidate Bridget Hansen

by Emely Navarro, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
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[Photo] Vice President of External Relations candidate Dylan Colliflower

by Will Fritz, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
East Commons closes due to broken hot water heater

East Commons closes due to broken hot water heater

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 3, 2016
TEDxSDSU: A World Unraveled set to explore new ideas

TEDxSDSU: A World Unraveled set to explore new ideas

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 2, 2016
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SDSU: Possible armed suspect reported near Alvarado Hospital is in custody

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
March 1, 2016
ROBOCOPP gains popularity on college campuses

ROBOCOPP gains popularity on college campuses

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 24, 2016
De-stigmatizing mental health at SDSU: 'It's up to us'

De-stigmatizing mental health at SDSU: ‘It’s up to us’

by Jamie Ballard and Giovanni Reyes
February 17, 2016
El Centro de Salud Calpulli esta disponible para la comunidad de SDSU.

SDSU will conduct new health assessment survey this spring

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 17, 2016
New STD testing methods come to SDSU

New STD testing methods come to SDSU

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 17, 2016
Collision on College Avenue near Parking Lot F

Collision on College Avenue near Parking Lot F

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 16, 2016
2015 Campus Safety and Security report shows increase in sexual offenses

2015 Campus Safety and Security report shows increase in sexual offenses

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 11, 2016
SDSU students learn about dam's effects on ecosystems with 'DamNation'

SDSU students learn about dam’s effects on ecosystems with ‘DamNation’

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
February 4, 2016
Humanities Photo

[Photo] Humanities lecture explores issues in digital age

by Jacob Sisneros, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2016
Applications open for the Quest for the Best awards

Applications open for the Quest for the Best awards

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
January 27, 2016
Google accused of illegally scanning SDSU email content

Google accused of illegally scanning SDSU email content

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
January 27, 2016
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[Photo] Zahn Innovation Center gets new name, becomes a Launchpad for new ideas

by Maria del Carmen Huerta, Senior Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
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[Photo] GroupRaise offers students fundraising opportunities

by Kayla Jimenez, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
Ballard Women's Center photo

Women’s Resource Center opens doors

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
January 25, 2016
I-8 billboard gets a makeover

I-8 billboard gets a makeover

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
January 22, 2016
Sinkhole opens off I-8 near College Avenue

Sinkhole opens off I-8 near College Avenue

by Jamie Ballard, News Editor
January 21, 2016
Students abroad witness Syrian refugee crisis first-hand

Students abroad witness Syrian refugee crisis first-hand

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Students studying abroad in Turkey react to bombing in nation's capitol

Students studying abroad in Turkey react to bombing in nation’s capitol

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Aztecs abroad in Istanbul

Aztecs abroad in Istanbul

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
CSU increases executive pay

CSU increases executive pay

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
August 19, 2015
The Zahn Center's finds a new home inside the Education and Business Administration Building.

Zahn Innovation Center continues success in new location

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
August 5, 2015
Professor Martin breaks his silence

Professor Martin breaks his silence

by Quinn Owen and Jamie Ballard
May 7, 2015

Crime beat: two sexual assaults, unusual 911 call

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015

Crime Beat: Bookstore banter, suspicious circumstances

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
SDSU promotes sexual violence awareness

SDSU promotes sexual violence awareness

by Jamie Ballard and Ashley Quintero
April 20, 2015
Student arrested in alleged sexual assault sues SDSU

Student arrested in alleged sexual assault sues SDSU

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015

Crime beat: man caught peering into cars; man sings profanity

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015

Man attempts to kidnap student at gunpoint

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 24, 2015
Campus group seeks creative writing submissions against sexual assault

Campus group seeks creative writing submissions against sexual assault

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 24, 2015

Crime Beat: missing person found in jail, stolen golf cart

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015
Police get calls as Greek social ban ends

Police get calls as Greek social ban ends

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 16, 2015

SDSU embraces entrepreneurs with week-long celebration

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 10, 2015
Zahn Challenge bestows $25K

Zahn Challenge bestows $25K

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 9, 2015
Secret Cookie Service stops selling

Secret Cookie Service stops selling

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
March 3, 2015

Crime beat: Suspicious characters

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015

Crime Beat: Suspicious person flinging food and Valentine’s Day calls to 911

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
SDSU students blog stories from abroad

SDSU students blog stories from abroad

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015

No charges filed for SDSU sexual assault suspect

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015
Campanile Foundation chair to fuel SDSU fundraising

Campanile Foundation chair to fuel SDSU fundraising

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 5, 2015
Zahn Innovation Center introduces new funding

Zahn Innovation Center introduces new funding

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
Zahn Center begins funds contest

Zahn Center begins funds contest

by Jamie Ballard, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015
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