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
Julianna Ress

Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor

Julianna Ress is the Arts & Culture editor of The Daily Aztec. She is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in television, film and new media, and her writing has appeared in The Ringer, E! News and local publications. She was awarded “Best Arts & Entertainment Story” at the 2018 California College Media Awards for her piece, “Revisiting my hometown through ‘Lady Bird.'” Follow her on Twitter @juliannaress or email her at arts@thedailyaztec.com.

All content by Julianna Ress

JMS classes aren’t doing enough

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

Senior Farewell: Julianna Ress

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
May 8, 2019
Your problematic favs: A playlist

Your problematic favs: A playlist

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
May 8, 2019
WesleyHouse

[Photo] Wesley House provides affordable housing for students on a budget

by Lauren J. Mapp, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Black Women's Healing Circle fosters valuable community through discussion

Black Women’s Healing Circle fosters valuable community through discussion

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
April 10, 2019
Rapper Noname performed at the Observatory in San Diego on March 16.

Noname concludes her ‘Room 25’ tour in San Diego

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
March 25, 2019
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers performed at San Diego's Music Box on March 10.

Better Oblivion Community Center bridges generations of indie rock

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
March 18, 2019
Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst performing in San Diego on March 10.

Ten great songs already released this year

by Julianna Ress and Spencer White
March 13, 2019
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[Photo] The pros and cons of living in an apartment or house

by Nakia Richardson, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Montage on College opened to students last semester.

[Photo] Montage on College apartments provide accommodating option for off-campus living

by Ceighlee Fennel, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Kelly Clarkson flexes legacy on 'Meaning of Life' tour

Kelly Clarkson flexes legacy on ‘Meaning of Life’ tour

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
January 30, 2019
Jazz-trained music junior pursues EDM

Jazz-trained music junior pursues EDM

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
January 23, 2019
The 10 best songs of 2018

The 10 best songs of 2018

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
December 12, 2018
Review: The 1975's third album captures a world online

Review: The 1975’s third album captures a world online

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
December 5, 2018
San Diego State's Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter house on Nov. 14.

[Photo] Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Alpha Phi sorority placed on interim suspension

by Bella Ross, News Editor
November 14, 2018
Ariana Grande, Carly Rae Jepsen deliver necessary variations of self-empowerment

Ariana Grande, Carly Rae Jepsen deliver necessary variations of self-empowerment

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
November 14, 2018
Dream pop artist Clairo performed at San Diego's House of Blues Nov. 2.

Viral pop sensation Clairo searches for live voice

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
November 9, 2018
The "Doughboys" podcast will record its first live San Diego episode Nov. 30.

Popular food/comedy podcast ‘Doughboys’ to record live episode in San Diego

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
November 7, 2018
Australian pop vocalist Troye Sivan took the "Bloom" tour to SDSU Oct. 25.

Troye Sivan, Kim Petras pay respect to 21st century pop on ‘Bloom’ tour

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
October 31, 2018
Rising pop vocalist Kim Petras to perform at SDSU with Troye Sivan

Rising pop vocalist Kim Petras to perform at SDSU with Troye Sivan

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
October 17, 2018
5 Seconds of Summer frontman Luke Hemmings opening the show.

5 Seconds of Summer meld 2018 pop with punk roots

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor
October 11, 2018
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[Photo] Artistic recycling bin campaign launches across campus

by Lauren J. Mapp, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
DAYTRIP performs at The Merrow in San Diego September 2017.

DAYTRIP seeks earworm power pop

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Recording technology and sound design junior Domonique Crumpton characterizes her music by the details.

Electronic musician DOMONIQXE finds importance in the details

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Floor three in Zura Hall serves as the Honors College hall.

Honors College learning community builds bonds through academics

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2018

The Problem(s) with ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
January 17, 2018

Revisiting my hometown through ‘Lady Bird’

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Swift confronts herself on “Reputation”

ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Swift confronts herself on “Reputation”

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Tegan and Sara reflect on 'The Con'

Tegan and Sara reflect on ‘The Con’

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff brings the energy at their North Park show on Sept. 27.

Bleachers uses past to connect with future

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace sings to the rowdy North Park crowd.

Punk band Against Me! brings politics, electricity and inclusivity to North Park

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 21, 2017

Twin Peaks: The Return’s transcendent interpretation of time

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Hi-Fi performs one of his sets at a SDSU silent disco event winter 2016.

Student composer finds unlikely muse

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
August 27, 2017
My 'Change of Heart' on The 1975

My ‘Change of Heart’ on The 1975

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Photo by Ken Jacques

Musical showcases body positivity

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Photo by Julianna Ress

Mitski resonates with Irenic crowd

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Photo by Julianna Ress

Green Day calls for unity through music

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 13, 2017
Courtesy of The Women's Resource Center

SDSU students ready to ‘Take Back the Week’

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Courtesy of Lydon Quill

DJ conveys feelings in the moment

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 5, 2017

YG politicizes Greenfest concert

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
The do's and don'ts of apartment hunting

The do’s and don’ts of apartment hunting

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Galentine's Day Centers around love

Galentine’s Day Centers around love

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
February 15, 2017

Sage the Gemini feels love for fans

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
‘Nasty women’ uniting through art exhibits

‘Nasty women’ uniting through art exhibits

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
Jesus Contreras smiles with guitar.

Difficulty drives music student

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
A piece of paper strikes inspiration

A piece of paper strikes inspiration

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
December 14, 2016

Hip-hop offers needed ray of light

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
December 7, 2016

Artist turns typical trash to treasure

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Photo by Christine Whitman

Graphic Designer Shares Inspirations

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
FIDLAR, photo courtesy of Alice Baxley

Surf punks come to the Observatory

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Courtesy of Shervin Lainez

The Julie Ruin fires-up the crowd

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Courtesy of Apollo Grand

New record label signs students

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Courtesy of BB Gun Press

KT Tunstall provides life advice

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
Tasty Tuesday: Parkhouse Eatery provides the contentment of home

Tasty Tuesday: Parkhouse Eatery provides the contentment of home

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Archaeologist shapes the future

Archaeologist shapes the future

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 28, 2016

Chance resonates with a generation

by Julianna Ress
September 21, 2016

My ‘grab-bag of genres’ experience

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Courtesy of Andy Cotterill

Band of Skulls returns to San Diego

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Director speaks about an upcoming documentary on local tragedy

Director speaks about an upcoming documentary on local tragedy

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
SDSU student has 'experience of a lifetime' at 2016 Summer Olympics

SDSU student has ‘experience of a lifetime’ at 2016 Summer Olympics

by Julianna Ress, Staff Writer
August 29, 2016
Student band Going Postal puts live music ahead of online following

Student band Going Postal puts live music ahead of online following

by Julianna Ress, Staff Writer
April 25, 2016
Student rock band plays opening set at SXSW

Student rock band plays opening set at SXSW

by Julianna Ress, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Psychology student's life story inspires others toward recovery

Psychology student’s life story inspires others toward recovery

by Julianna Ress, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
SDSU resident advisors lead freshmen by example

SDSU resident advisors lead freshmen by example

by Julianna Ress, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
The Open Mic Champs impressed at Battle of the Bands despite its last-minute assembly.

Open mic regulars take home a win at Battle of the Bands

by Julianna Ress, Contributor
March 23, 2016
Marketing junior gains a following with her Spanish-language music

Marketing junior gains a following with her Spanish-language music

by Julianna Ress, Contributor
March 14, 2016
Student band O.W.L. mixes differences to its strength

Student band O.W.L. mixes differences to its strength

by Julianna Ress, Contributor
March 7, 2016
Music freshman catches major label buzz through Soundcloud

Music freshman catches major label buzz through Soundcloud

by Julianna Ress, Contributor
March 2, 2016
SDSU history of prime-time television course bridges generations of media

SDSU history of prime-time television course bridges generations of media

by Julianna Ress, Contributor
February 29, 2016
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