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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
Petrina Tran

Petrina Tran, Photographer

Petrina Tran is a senior staff member majoring in Journalism and Media Studies with a minor in Linguistics. She was born in San Jose, CA, but grew up in Dubai, UAE for 12 years before returning to the United States for university. Petrina has a passion for storytelling through photography, connecting with people, and being in the community. She currently serves as Social Media Outreach officer for the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), writes, and photographs for The Daily Aztec. She has done numerous works covering the fires in Lahaina, Maui, the Kumeyaay Land Acknowledgement and native communities of San Diego, and local cultural events, just to name a few. Outside of The Daily Aztec, Petrina enjoys flying, baking, music, reading, and experiencing different languages and cultures. She is excited to learn, grow, and be challenged while serving both the school and the greater San Diego community.

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Students from San Diego State University pose for headshots across campus on Feb. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Ask An Aztec: Students reflect on their screen time, and its effects

by Lesley Garcia, Contributor
April 5, 2024
A symbol on the door of the Native Resource Center welcomes students in. Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024.

Beyond Words: Assessing San Diego State University’s commitment to honoring Indigenous lands

by Petrina Tran, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
A woman holding a child gives one of the lion dancers a red envelope at the Mira Mesa Tet Festival on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2024. In Vietnamese culture, red envelopes with money are fed to the performing lions to usher in good luck for the new year.

Welcoming a year of prosperity: San Diego community commemorates Year of the Dragon with 19th Annual Tét Festival

by Petrina Tran, Senior Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

[Video] The impact of tourists’ return to vacation in a charred Lahaina, Maui

by Sumaia Wegner and Petrina Tran
February 19, 2024
Rick Nava expresses concern about the air quality as he visits the burn zone where his home once stood in Lahaina, Hawaii on Dec. 9, 2023. They say its okay, but I wouldnt stay here for more than an hour, Nava said.

[Photo] ‘It’s like a jail to them’: Lahaina wildfire survivors seek long-term, dignified housing solutions

by Hannah Ly, News Editor
February 12, 2024
San Diego State surfer Jake Dowling carves a wave in a green jersey during his performance in heat 6 of round 2 on Jan. 20.

[Photo] Aztecs’ surf team returned to the water for their second session of the season

by Alysse Dodge, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
College study sessions are often accompanied with caffeine.

[Photo] College culture has a troubling love affair with caffeine

by Isabella Dallas, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
From energetic, crowd-filled shows to recording live at Monarch St. Records, the all-female band Cherry Knot offers a refreshing voice to rock music. Photo by Petrina Tran

[Photo] Behind the band: Get to know Cherry Knot

by Dominique Rocha, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Owl City performs at the House of Blues in Downtown San Diego as part of his To The Moon tour on Oct. 7.

Owl City Photo Essay

by Petrina Tran, Photographer
November 1, 2023
Cherry Knot performs for the enthusiastic crowd at their debut single house show on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Avery Cochrane and Cherry Knot’s single release show electrified SDSU students

by Alysse Dodge, Contributor
October 16, 2023
A jeweler adjusts a stand on their table.

Maker’s Market Photo Essay

by Petrina Tran, Photographer
October 10, 2023
A customer tries on an earring from a jewelry vendor at the Fashion Club Market held on Sept. 29th at a house near campus.

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A student browses through a rack of clothing.

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A student stops to look at a vendors offerings.

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Tattoo artist Gabby Houser photographs a customers new tattoo.

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Tattoo client shows off their tattoo.

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A vendor crochets their product while waiting for customers.

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Two vendors converse while waiting for customers to visit their table.

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Vendors pose for a photo.

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A customer tries on an earring from a jewelry vendor at the Fashion Club Market held on Sept. 29 at a house near campus.

[Photo] The Fashion Club Market: A place where creativity flourishes

by Isabella Dallas, Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
A view of the Ocean Beach pier.

[Photo] The Ocean Beach Farmers Market: A local treasure

by Isabella Dallas, Senior Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
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[Photo] Crime report: Arrest data from January 2021 to November 2022 at SDSU

by Daesha Gear, Assistant Editor
May 8, 2023
Sophomore AJ Murphy fields a ball during a game against CSUN.

[Photo] Aztec Softball goes 2-1 against Utah State

by Isabella Kunde, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters marched down 5th avenue.

[Photo] San Diego celebrates Irish heritage with the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival

by Kaitlyn Donivan, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Sophomore AJ Murphy fields a groundball on Feb. 9.

[Photo] Aztec Softball takes home victories at the SDSU Season Kickoff

by Isabella Kunde, Senior Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Sophomore Asia Avinger eyes her defensive assignment in a game versus Sacramento State on Dec. 17, 2022.

[Photo] SDSU defense delivers rally past New Mexico, fast starts on offense wipe out Wyoming

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
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