San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

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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

Jessica Octavio

Jessica Octavio is a junior studying microbiology with research experience in cancer, cystic fibrosis and autism. She likes writing about science, health, politics and social justice. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat (pandemic permitting), working out and art.

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Healthcare education needs to be more accessible and inclusive

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
These delicious dumplings are flavorful and savory bites that take your taste buds to a whole new world.

Dumpling Dash: Jasmine Seafood feeds and funds Kearny Mesa

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
Taro xiao long bao is one of the Din Tai Fung's well-known desserts.

Dumpling Dash: Din Tai Fung

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
SciPod is more than science talk and offers students of any major a new perspective on research and scientific ideas.

SciPod: Elizabeth Holmes scandal

by Jessica Octavio and Sara Rott
October 13, 2021
Biotech industry out of control, needs ethical reinforcement soon

Biotech industry out of control, needs ethical reinforcement soon

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Government action necessary to combat climate change

Government action necessary to combat climate change

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
What your horoscope says about back-to-school season

What your horoscope says about back-to-school season

by Aaliyah Alexander, Sierra Stallworth, Shalika Oza, Brenna Martinez, Jessica Octavio, and Alyssa Phillips
August 16, 2021
Double standards in sports needs reprimanding

Double standards in sports needs reprimanding

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
August 11, 2021
Production Night is The Daily Aztec's weekly news podcast that is pulling back the curtain on San Diego State's student newsroom. Writers, editors and guests will discuss the week's biggest stories and invite listeners into the action.

Production Night: The stage is set

by Sara Rott and Jessica Octavio
August 9, 2021
A community-based approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution is beneficial

A community-based approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution is beneficial

by Jessica Octavio, Senior Staff Writer
August 3, 2021
Opinion: Anti-Asian sentiment is not new in the United States

Opinion: Anti-Asian sentiment is not new in the United States

by Gaby Jose and Jessica Octavio
March 3, 2021
The distrust among Black Americans in medicine is warranted

The distrust among Black Americans in medicine is warranted

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Opinion: Kamala Harris' criminal justice record could cause apprehensions for voters

Opinion: Kamala Harris’ criminal justice record could cause apprehensions for voters

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
Black transgender lives are the backbone of the queer community and still continue to experience discrimination in the United States

Black transgender lives are the backbone of the queer community and still continue to experience discrimination in the United States

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
June 30, 2020

There are more factors that go into success than just being hardworking

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
Opinion: Healthcare industry demands major reforms as its shortcomings are exposed by COVID-19

Opinion: Healthcare industry demands major reforms as its shortcomings are exposed by COVID-19

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
Opinion: Industries will be transformed by the innovation that comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion: Industries will be transformed by the innovation that comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Opinion: Asian American students deserve more support from the university

Opinion: Asian American students deserve more support from the university

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
April 19, 2020

Universities can do more to support lower-income students

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
March 30, 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.

Opinion: Health should be our main concern, not productivity

by Jessica Octavio, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020

Be media literate with coronavirus news

by Jessica Octavio, Contributor
March 11, 2020
STEM fields must include more women

STEM fields must include more women

by Jessica Octavio, Contributor
February 26, 2020
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