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
All content by Morgan Ray
Pyramind Head from "Silent Hill 2," figurehead of the series.

Gaming History: The rest is silence: a beginner’s guide to ‘Silent Hill’

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Florence Pugh as Alice Chambers.

Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has plenty to worry about

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Creepin’ it reel, with these movie recommendations

Creepin’ it reel, with these movie recommendations

by Victoria Finn, Morgan Ray, Kayle Noel, Kelly Cutler, and Noah Lyons
October 18, 2022
The poster for "Umma" was not released until less than a month prior to the film's release, which caused many to wonder why the film received such little studio promotion.

Mother Inferior: ‘Umma’ is a promising, but sub-par parable

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
The promotional poster for "The Batman" features many iconic characters, including Catwoman, The Riddler, Penguin and the Caped Crusader front and center.

Shadows Converge: ‘The Batman’ or how to outrun a legacy

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
There are several lauded documentaries which summarize various elements of the Black experience, and are created by Black filmmakers. Recent culture shifting music documentaries include "Homecoming" and "Summer of Soul" but older docs such as "Black Is...Black Ain't" still hold just as much cultural relevance in modern times.

Historical Documents: documentaries for Black History Month

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
The poster for "PJs and Pancakes" advertised the main draw for Thursday, Feb. 24's event: breakfast.

Syrup and self-care: students kick back at ‘PJs and Pancakes’

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Everyone has a unique guilty pleasure song that they can't help but belch out loud whenever they hear it or it's a must-listen when singing in shower – here's our picks for the best guilty pleasure songs.

DA Staff Recs: Guilty pleasure songs

by Morgan Ray, Eugènie Budnik, Maritza Camacho, Emily Forschen, Owen Pratt, Sumaia Wegner, and Jazlyn Dieguez
February 14, 2022
Screenshot of gameplay from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Xbox.

Decade of the Dovahkiin: ‘Skyrim’ celebrates tenth anniversary

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Kristen Stewart shines as Princess Diana in "Spencer."

‘Spencer’ and the ties that bind

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
Poster for "House of Gucci" showing the high-profile cast starring in the film.

Hallowed be thy surname: ‘House of Gucci’ just cannot make it work

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
January 6, 2022
Opinion: Excessive Marvel content is testing my loyalty

Opinion: Excessive Marvel content is testing my loyalty

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
She only said goodbye with words: happy anniversary 'Back To Black'

She only said goodbye with words: happy anniversary ‘Back To Black’

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Picture of the ominous, desert-laden studio poster for "Dune" outside Reading Cinemas in Grossmont.

Review: ‘Dune’ overcomes its ‘unfilmable’ expectations

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Screenshot of flyer for "Moonlight" film screening hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies.

‘Moonlight’ and the necessity of intersectional representation

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
Radiohead's 'Spectre' was a masterpiece, 007 missed out

Radiohead’s ‘Spectre’ was a masterpiece, 007 missed out

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
"No Time to Die" poster displaying outside of Reading Cinemas in La Mesa, CA.

Review: Daniel Craig Clears Final Mission as 007 in ‘No Time to Die’

by Morgan Ray, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
By Hemen Mesfin, Phillip Nguyen - Grimes, CC BY 2.0, Agência Brasil Fotografias - Simone Biles at the 2016 Olympics all-around gold medal podium (28262782114).jpg, CC BY 2.0, SIGMA - Vimeo: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, CC BY 3.0, "Lil Nas X" by Cosmopolitan UK is licensed with CC BY 3.0. Dvsross - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dvsross/14177118417/, CC BY 2.0, (images altered for graphic).

United States of ‘Aesthetica’: The Met Gala returns

by Morgan Ray, Contributor
September 24, 2021
Screenshot of Animal Crossing game.

Dear gamers: ‘Animal Crossing’ updates are a pain

by Morgan Ray, Contributor
September 22, 2021
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