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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Mac Pham

Mac Pham, Staff Writer

Mac Pham is a Journalism major and a senior transfer student from Palomar Community College. He joined the Daily Aztec in 2023. Writing stories, story telling, reading and talking to people is something he enjoys doing, so he figured why not talk sports with that. His favorite aspect of sports writing is being an analyst and breaking down the details of a football or a basketball game. In his spare time, Mac is an avid swimmer and likes to play basketball. He hopes to be a sports writer whose calling card is writing articles filled with sports analysis. Mac is bilingual in Vietnamese.
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Illustration by Emily Augustine

Employers need to refine standards for internships and job applications

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Image courtesy of San Diego State Athletics. (Justin Fine, SDSU Athletics)

Track and field competes in Bryan Clay Invitational and Leopard Distance Carnival events

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Image courtesy of San Diego State Athletics. (Justin Fine, SDSU Athletics)

Track and field competes in three different invitationals

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
San Diego State midfielder Jenna McDermott gets away from Liberty midfielder Olivia Glaze. McDermott had two goals during the Aztecs loss to the Flames 20-9 on Monday, Mar. 11.

Women’s lacrosse losing streak extends to six, 20-9 loss to Liberty

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
San Diego State utility Colby Turner looks on while running past base earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Turner was drove in off a double in the 9-2 loss to University of San Diego on Tuesday, Mar. 5.

Baseball loses 9-2 to Toreros, dropped five of last six

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada lays up the ball over an UN:V defender earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Quezada led the team in scoring with 14 points in the blowout loss to the Rebels 100-41 on Saturday, Mar. 2nd.

Women’s basketball handed worst loss of the season, 100-41, to No. 24 UNLV Rebels

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
San Diego State forward Jay Pal lines up to take a free throw earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Pal had 14 points and five rebounds in the Aztecs dominant 73-41 win at Fresno State on Saturday, Feb. 24.

No. 19 men’s basketball routs Fresno State in 73-41 win

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
February 25, 2024
San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee takes a fade away jump shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena. LeDee dropped their first overtime game of the season to Nevada on Friday, Feb. 9 after winning two games in the extra session earlier this season.

No. 24 men’s basketball loses heartbreaker at Nevada, 70-66, in overtime

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
San Diego State guard Lamont Butler spots up for a jump shot over Wyoming guard Sam Griffin on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Viejas Arena. Butler scored 23 points on 10 of 14 shooting, matching his previous career high, in the Aztecs 81-65 win over the Cowboys.

Men’s basketball surges past Cowboys in second half for 81-65 win

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell drives past a defender earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Trammell scored all 11 of his points in the second half of the Aztecs 79-73 loss at Grand Canyon University on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Free throw shooting woes hurt No. 25 men’s basketball in 79-73 loss at GCU

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
San Diego State guard Jada Lewis readies to defend UC San Diego guard Sumayah Sugapong on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Viejas Arena. Lewis made four of the Aztecs eight 3-pointers in their 77-71 overtime loss to the Tritons.

Women’s basketball has four-game winning streak snapped by UCSD

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
San Diego State guard Lamont Butler breaks free for a slam dunk during the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event on Sunday, Nov. 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Aztecs outlasted the Washington Huskies in overtime, 100-97.

Men’s basketball wins Continental Tire Main Event in overtime, 100-97

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
San Diego State guard Reese Waters rises for a layup against Saint Marys College on Friday, Nov. 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Aztecs defeated the Gaels 79-54.

Men’s basketball cruises in second half against Saint Mary’s in 79-54 rout

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
Aztec quarterback Jalen Mayden (18) looks downfield while running out of the pocket during a game against the Nevada Wolfpack on Oct. 21, 2023 at Snapdragon Stadium.

Aztecs offense stymied, lost another one-score game in 22-19 loss at Colorado State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
San Diego State Mens Basketball team huddles during their exhibition game against Cal State San Marcos on Monday Oct. 30 at Viejas Arena. Forward Jaedon LaDee led all scorers with 21 points.

No. 17 men’s basketball couldn’t keep up with BYU’s offense in 74-65 loss

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
The San Diego State mens basketball team huddles up before their exhibition game against Cal State San Marcos on Monday, Oct. 30 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs men’s basketball set to tip off for 2023-2024 campaign

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
San Diego State running back Kenan Christon stiff-arms a Utah State defender during the Aztecs homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Snapdragon Stadium. Utah State won 32-24 in double overtime.

Aztecs’ comeback falls short in 32-24 double overtime loss to Utah State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
San Diego State libero McKenna Douglas (3) readies to return an attack earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.

Women’s volleyball suffers third straight loss, swept by Air Force

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
San Diego State middle blocker Elly Schrader (20) attacks during a match earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym. The Aztecs fell in four sets the Mountain West-leading Utah State on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Women’s volleyball marks fifth defeat in six games with loss at Utah State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
San Diego States Taylor Underwood (10) strikes the ball past UCSD San Diego defenders during play earlier this season at UCSDs LionTree Arena

Women’s volleyball losing streak is up to three after loss at Fresno State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Members of the San Diego State cheerleading team lead the Aztecs football team onto the field before a game during the 2023 season at Snapdragon Stadium.

Football looking to make adjustments over bye week, keep bowl hopes alive

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
San Diego State huddles up during a timeout earlier this season at Snapdragon Stadium.

Football losing streak extends to four in lopsided 49-10 defeat at Air Force

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
San Diego State running back Jaylon Armstead (2) breaks several tackles to make it into the endzone on Friday, Sept. 22 at Snapdragon Stadium.

Miscues prove costly in Aztecs 34-31 home defeat against Boise State

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
September 23, 2023
San Diego States Fatima Hall sets the ball during action earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym. Hall recorded a SDSU-best 20 assists in the Aztecs 3-0 win at Gonzaga on Friday, Sept. 15.

Women’s volleyball bounces back with sweep over Gonzaga

by Mac Pham, Contributor
September 16, 2023
San Diego State kicker Jack Browning (13) kicks out of the hold of Zechariah Ramierez (49) on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Snapdragon Stadium. Both Browning and linebacker Cody Moon earned Mountain West Player of the Week honors after the Aztecs beat Ohio 20-13 in week zero.

Football faces Idaho State, looking to build off impressive win in opener

by Mac Pham, Contributor
September 1, 2023
SDSU quarterback Jalen Mayden runs win the ball against Hawaii last season at Snapdragon Stadium.

Newly minted Aztecs host Ohio Bobcats in football home opener

by Mac Pham, Contributor
August 25, 2023
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