As this semester concludes and the majority of you shuffle off to your respective homes to enjoy winter break, some of us are graduating. I’m leaving...

This newspaper has run coverage of the special election taking place today, but what are the powers that will ensure a high turnout among college-age voters...

I’m disappointed to share the following with you, dear reader: I’m still taking classes with professors who insist students take only hand-written...

Ladies and gentlemen, the opinion section of this newspaper is often full of negativity. Sometimes I agree wholeheartedly with the staff writers here at...

The U.S. Congress has a 90 percent incumbency rate and a historically low approval rating of five percent. This means members of Congress are almost universally...

Something has gone horribly wrong in the dispute between Israeli and Palestinian people, and there’s no reason to believe things are going to improve...

The impetus behind this column was a text message I received from a female colleague here at The Aztec. She was lamenting the proliferation of short, booty-exposing...

The word “sensationalism” ordinarily describes a branch of journalism characterized by fierce exaggeration for the purpose of inciting reader intrigue....

"Twerk not, vile sprite. Quivering flanks the world traverse in an instant, regret endures beyond rehab's repeated eternities." — Christopher Moore Regardless...

The end of summer is here and if you are reading this the odds are pretty good that you’re getting ready to begin another year of school at San Diego...

Like so many rats leaping into the ocean as a ship goes down, Mayor Bob Filner’s staffers are abandoning ship at a breakneck pace, hurriedly distancing...

A discussion about “Yeezus,” the latest offering from Kanye West, must begin by acknowledging the polarizing nature of such an album. On the one...

An idealist may say education is, in and of itself, a gift that keeps on giving. There’s no way to overemphasize the importance of education, and here...

I must preface this column by telling readers one essential thing: I love beer. It’s wonderful, and I appreciate everything about it. Echoing the...

Most people would probably say younger people are more spoiled and lazy than previous generations. San Diego State psychology professor Jean Twenge and...

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’...

Listen up, Aztecs. Class is in session and the professor is here to drop some knowledge on your inexperienced asses. There are only a few weeks left in...

Your spring break is probably going to be lame. This is only partially your fault. On some level, our culture is responsible for urging you to think of...

When the U.S. invaded Iraq in March 2003, the Bush administration said the financial impact on the American people would be substantial, with estimations...

It’s been almost two years since President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden. The mission to eliminate the al-Qaida leader has been...

Food inspectors in the Czech Republic claim packs of frozen meatballs labeled as beef and pork sold at Ikea contained horse meat DNA. Ikea is the most...

T he California State University system is trying to help more black students pursue a college education. However, its methods are problematic, at best. Last...

Pope Benedict XVI announced his plans to retire yesterday. “After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty...

Class and gender privileges have long been hot topics when discussing oppressed or marginalized groups in society.  Body consciousness is at the forefront...

A merica is the greatest country in the world. You’ve heard this before and if you’re like me, you grew up believing America was perched atop the...

  Every year, various media outlets criticize atheists and secularists for waging an alleged war on Christmas. Isn’t it time for us to collectively...

Confused Facebook users have been posting a viral status update, which supposedly exempts them from Facebook’s terms of service. One can only assume...

I left active duty in the U.S. Army almost two years ago, and when Veterans Day rolls around every November, the same thought always crosses my mind:...

There was a time when Steven Spielberg’s movies were the biggest entertainment events of the year. Blockbusters such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark,”...

Afired-up President Barack Obama took former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to task on a variety of issues Tuesday night in an intense town hall-style...

For many students, it’s hard to create a romantic evening. Sure, the best of intentions are there, but we’re young and inexperienced, so we don’t...

San Diego State held a public forum yesterday featuring three prominent community leaders running for office in the state legislature, followed by...

Many students may not remember U-T San Diego when it was owned by Copley Press Inc. It’s hard to imagine, given the current state of the U-T, but there...

In the wake of the catastrophic attacks on 9/11, Americans searched for meaning in the face of tragedy. One area where the search for meaning got weird...

I am not a huge fan of President Barack Obama. He is a flawed man with a flawed presidency and there are several ways in which he could be performing...

Shia LaBeouf is a very good actor. Yeah, I said it. I’ll say it again. The guy has some serious skills. LaBeouf’s acting chops are on display...

Look, folks. Neil Arm- strong is one of the greatest American heroes of all- time. His intrepid spirit was an inspiration to untold millions, as he...

What makes a great movie? It all boils down to the expectations of the moviegoer. Do not go see “The Expendables 2” if you are hoping to watch...

Taxation is a hot-button issue during every election season. As the politicians play their roles in the grand, stupid electoral process, there are actual...

Affordable Care Act What’s the big deal with the Affordable Care Act, aka Romneycare? Oops, I meant Obamacare. I get them confused. They’re the...

America has a responsibility to its children. One thing we should all agree on is children are entitled to an education of the highest caliber. It...

Is there a more polarizing issue in the United States than gay marriage? On the same day the San Diego City Council unanimously approved renaming Blaine...

Imagine spending your entire life wanting to be an astronaut. You spend your childhood staring at the stars and dreaming about it. You attend a prestigious...

I’m an avowed atheist; I believe that religion is detrimental to the advancement of the human species. I dismiss all religions as merely man-made...

Under what circumstances is it necessary to strip search someone? What level of reasonable suspicion should exist before a detainee is forced to remove...

Newspapers have always rallied against censorship in this country; it’s a shame comic strips haven’t been regarded with the same level of protection....

America has utterly failed to relate to the Middle East in a sensible way. Western culture doesn’t understand Middle Eastern and Islamic culture,...

I’m a competitive guy. I can understand the mentality of a highly driven, focused athlete like Jamaal Franklin who obviously desires to be a dominant...

Forget what the mainstream media will tell you about national security. In reality, the realest of real threats against our nation is a secret army of...

Local entrepreneur Douglas Manchester insists that he be addressed as “Papa” Doug. He’s well known by this name. Ostensibly, this moniker distinguished...

With the powers-that-be in the Department of Defense finally allowing more options for female soldiers, increasing awareness of sexual assault in the...

How do we define “traditional values” nowadays? The American Family Association seems to think “traditional values” are synonymous with pseudo-religious...

Remember when archaeologists discovered the secret 11th commandment about how the use of contraceptives was forbidden? Maybe you remember Jesus’ teachings...

Students, be advised: If you attend San Diego State, Rick Santorum doesn’t think you should be here. According to presidential hopeful Santorum,...

Following Gov. Jerry Brown’s community forum about education in December, a rather morose projection of budgetary losses for our great state was made...

The recent release of the San Diego State College Republicans’ “Teach or Preach” list, and the subsequent media attention given to the aforementioned...