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
Johann Derek Oribello

Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer

Johann Derek Oribello is an English senior at San Diego State with a minor in journalism. He’s from Las Vegas, Nevada and has been writing for The Daily Aztec since Fall 2018. When he’s not at home writing stories, you can find him shredding the streets on his skateboard or in a park reading a book. Follow him on twitter @johannoribello.

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Temple Northup is the new Director of the School of Journalism and Media Studies.

Journalism and Media Studies welcomes new director with background in sitcom writing, academic leadership

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
File photo.

CSU system suspends ACT/SAT requirement for future applicants due to COVID-19

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Diplo is one of the many artists on Instagram who is partaking in live shows online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music industry moves online with livestreams, fundraisers

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
The Black Resource Center.

Black Resource Center hosting community check-ins for current, prospective students amid pandemic

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
The Weeknd dropped new, noteworthy music which brings a new twist to 80s synthpop.

The Weeknd drops new music with a twist on classic pop and disco

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
Don Toliver in 2017.

Travis Scott’s protege releases debut album with distinct, new sound

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
A.S. presidential candidate Steven Plante.

A.S. presidential candidate Steven Plante

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
A.S. executive vice president candidate Bella Martelino.

A.S. executive vice president candidate Bella Martelino

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Victor Penera.

A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Victor Penera

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
Lil Uzi Vert poses for the cameras.

Lil Uzi Vert exceeds expectations with new album

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
The Women in Business organization invited nine-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete in history, Allyson Felix, to headline the fourth annual Women in Entrepreneurial and Leadership Forum.

Nine-time Olympic medalist headlines fourth annual ‘Women in Entrepreneurial and Leadership Forum’

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
The university agreed to lease the apartment complex to accommodate more than 600 sophomores starting fall 2019.

Aztec Corner rent increase under university ownership upsets students

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
FratMANners and SISSTER partnered with Well-Being and Health Promotion to start the conversation about consent, sexual assault and violence on college campuses.

Greek peer-health education programs tackle taboo surrounding sexual assault, consent

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
House picks highlight social struggles

House picks highlight social struggles

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Oribello created a playlist for the bedsheets.

Songs between the bedsheets

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
HIV/AIDS activist and best selling author Marvelyn Brown spoke to students about sexual health and awareness on Feb 7.

Black Resource Center hosts HIV/AIDS activist to raise sexual health awareness

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Mac Miller's album takes fans full circle

Mac Miller’s album takes fans full circle

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
The set list for "The Circus" runs 20 minutes.

New EP “The Circus” opens decade with stories about chaotic society

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Netflix holiday movie and TV guide

Netflix holiday movie and TV guide

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Tory Lanez throws it back with his fifth Chixtape

Tory Lanez throws it back with his fifth Chixtape

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Misunderstood student artist paints with past influences and contemporary issues

Misunderstood student artist paints with past influences and contemporary issues

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Kanye's gospel album leans into controversy

Kanye’s gospel album leans into controversy

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Various organizations came together on Oct. 29 to discuss refugee and migration policies.

Campus panel explores crossroads between human rights, migration

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2019
Review: Black Market Brewing stands out from other microbreweries

Review: Black Market Brewing stands out from other microbreweries

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Bar crawling basics for a safe night out on campus

Bar crawling basics for a safe night out on campus

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
October 15, 2019

[Video] SDSU restricts big groups from tailgating

October 14, 2019
Pitbull at a concert.

Pitbull drops new album with club beats and a wide variety of features

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
The Journalism and Media Studies department lowered the passing score of the GSP test.

Journalism department announces lowered GSP score requirements

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
IDK struggles with God and the afterlife in his new album release

IDK struggles with God and the afterlife in his new album release

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Bombero sofoca incendio de maleza al este del campus y causó evacuaciones.

Villa Alvarado residents react to brush fire, evacuations

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019

PSFA es remplazado con nuevo edificio temporal

by Johann Derek Oribello, Escritor
September 4, 2019
SDSU opened annex buildings, PSFX, to accommodate the faculty and staff displaced by the closure of PSFA.

University opens annex buildings to accommodate displaced PSFA faculty, staff

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
University provides resources, support for undocumented students

University provides resources, support for undocumented students

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
August 21, 2019
Mourners gathered at Scripps Cottage to commemorate the Chabad Poway Synagogue shooting.

SDSU rallies around Jewish community

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Campus Climate Survey seeks to use data to strengthen sexual violence resources

Campus Climate Survey seeks to use data to strengthen sexual violence resources

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Initiative requiring non-local sophomores to live on campus attracts opposition through protest, petition

Initiative requiring non-local sophomores to live on campus attracts opposition through protest, petition

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
A.S. Vice President of External Relations Angelica Espinoza is the first Latina executive to serve at SDSU in 15 years.

A.S. vice president of external relations candidate Angelica Espinoza

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Members of MEChA de SDSU gathered outside Arts and Letters on March 6 to rally in solidarity with poor students.

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
Humboldt State University American Indian Studies Department Chair Cutcha Risling Baldy addressed a group about issues of decolonization and the Aztec mascot at a Feb. 20 lecture at SDSU.

American Indian Studies lecture addresses mascot controversy, decolonization

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Plant Power, which is set to replace The Den next year, features an all-vegan menu with items such as hamburgers and shakes.

Vegan fast food restaurant set to replace The Den in spring 2020

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
The Nov. 28 "Three Perspectives on Pittsburgh" event attracted so many attendees that it had to be relocated from its initial location directly prior to its start.

‘Three Perspectives on Pittsburgh’ event makes connection between domestic terrorism and modern anti-semitism

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Casi 2 millones de votantes se registraron en el condado de San Diego durante las elecciones presidenciales de 2020.

San Diego’s 2018 ballot, explained

by Bella Ross, Michelle Turner, Lauren J. Mapp, Johann Derek Oribello, and Kaitlyn Little
October 31, 2018
Students will now have the option to take classes during winter break to help them graduate on time or explore new topics.

New winter session program to help more students graduate on time

by Johann Derek Oribello, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
The new Lyft program offers low-cost rides to students from academic buildings on campus.

New Lyft service replaces safety escort program

by Johann Derek Oribello, Contributor
October 17, 2018
A string of robberies in the College Area has many students concerned for their safety while walking around campus at night.

College Area robberies leave students uneasy

by Johann Derek Oribello, Contributor
September 19, 2018
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