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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




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.

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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
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
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
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
DAYTRIP performs at The Merrow in San Diego September 2017.

DAYTRIP seeks earworm power pop

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
April 4, 2018

Revisiting my hometown through ‘Lady Bird’

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 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
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 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
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
Archaeologist shapes the future

Archaeologist shapes the future

by Julianna Ress, Senior Staff Writer
September 28, 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
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