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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
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San Diego State forward Kim Villalobos drives past Wyoming player Tess Barnes into the paint during the Mountain West Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Aztecs’ dream season ends in blowout fashion against LSU

by Samuel Cozart, Staff Writer
March 23, 2025
San Diego State guard Nick Boyd jumps into a fadeaway attempt against Boise State during the Mountain West Quarterfinal in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2025.

[Photo] Aztecs’ title hopes end after historic First Four loss to the Tar Heels

by Andrew Breitenbach, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Players of the San Diego State men's basketball team come together for a group huddle including guard Miles Byrd, guard Taj Degourville, and forward Jared Coleman-Jones earlier in the season at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] SDSU’s new partnership brings AI to athlete branding

March 21, 2025
Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart pulls down a rebound in front of San Diego State forward Miles Heide during the Mountain West Men's Basketball tournament quarterfinals at Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2025

[Photo] Degenhart Dominates: Boise State’s relentless attack sinks Aztecs

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
The San Diego State Aztecs won the Mountain West Championship in triple overtime against Wyoming in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Sweet Sweet Revenge: Aztecs rise over Cowgirls in triple overtime to earn their spot in The Big Dance

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
San Diego State guard Naomi Panganiban looks to pass between Wyoming players Emily Mellema (2) and Mikyn Hamlin (45) during the Mountain West Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Fearless Freshman: Naomi Panganiban rises to the moment in SDSU’s triple-overtime conference title win

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
San Diego FC winger Anders Dreyer launches the ball past the St. Louis City SC defenders during their inaugural home opener against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

[Photo] Final Third: Three takeaways from SDFC’s third matchday

by Gideon Fogt, Contributor
March 10, 2025
San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov dribbles the ball down the field, looking for a play against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

Photo Essay: San Diego FC hosts record-breaking inaugural home opener against St. Louis City SC.

by Sam Nichols, Photographer
March 3, 2025
El extremo del San Diego FC, Anders Dreyer, lanza el balón por encima de los defensores del St. Louis City SC durante el partido inaugural en casa en el Snapdragon Stadium, el 1 de marzo.

[Photo] San Diego FC empata en su partido inaugural en casa en medio de un canto inapropiado de los aficionados

by Abigail Segoviano, Editora de Mundo Azteca
March 3, 2025
San Diego Padres player Manny Machado, part owner of San Diego FC, holds a glowing San Diego soccer ball during the opening ceremony for San Diego FC's inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

[Photo] San Diego FC draws inaugural home match amid inappropriate chant from fans

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
March 3, 2025
Capitán Jeppe Tverskov firma la gorra de un entusiasmado aficionado en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] San Diego FC hará historia en su debut inaugural en casa

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
February 28, 2025
Manu Duah laughs with a young fan as he signs his hat at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Alex Mighten, right, laughs at a comment a fan made at a Q&A session for the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Luca de la Torre signs a fan's sleeve at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] San Diego FC is set to make history in inaugural home opener

February 27, 2025
Andrés Reyes laughs with a fan while signing autographs at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Ian Pilcher, left, answers a question asked by a fan as Anisse Saidi, middle, and Onni Valakari, right, laugh to each other at the San Diego FC kickoff party Q&A session at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Tomás Ángel signs a fan's jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Alex Mighten listens to a young fan while he signs her jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano takes a photo with a fan after he signs his jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Manu Duah hands the jersey back to the fan after he signs it at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Tomás Ángel signs a San Diego FC fan's scarf at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

San Diego FC midfielder Aníbal Godoy shakes a young fan's hand as he walks by at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

San Diego FC midfielder Luca de la Torre, a San Diego native, interacts with young fans and signs merch at the San Diego FC Kickoff Party on Feb. 16.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano gets swarmed by fans, almost knocking down the barricade, while autographing fans' merchandise after his Q&A session at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Andrés Reyes laughs at a comment made by an audience member at a Q&A session at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Ready to flow: SDFC looks to start its inaugural season off right after an interesting preseason

by Gideon Fogt, Contributor
February 22, 2025
Andrés Reyes se ríe con un aficionado mientras firma autógrafos en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] Jugadores hispanos a seguir esta temporada en San Diego FC

by Lesley Garcia, Contribuyente
February 21, 2025
San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton dunks on Fresno State forward Elijah Price after faking him out at Viejas Arena on Feb. 18, 2025.

[Photo] Men’s basketball torments the Bulldogs, picks up 83-60 victory

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Hirving "Chucky" Lozano es rodeado por los aficionados, casi tumbando la barricada, mientras firmaba autógrafos después de su sesión de preguntas y respuestas en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] San Diego FC organiza una fiesta de inicio de temporada para celebrarlo con los aficionados

by Abigail Segoviano, Editora de Mundo Azteca
February 18, 2025
The San Diego FC Barra practices their chants at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] San Diego FC hosts Season Kickoff Party to celebrate with fans 

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
February 17, 2025
Defender Reilly Hunter looks to Brooklyne Waddell to pass at Snapdragon Stadium earlier last season

[Photo] Lacrosse states its case for a Big 12 championship

by David Rosas and Eden Paddock
February 14, 2025
Kim Villalobos evades a block against University of San Francisco at Viejas Arena on Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] SDSU fails to keep pace with UNLV offense, losing 65-75

by Iain Henderson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
San Diego State guard, Veronica Sheffey, secures the offensive rebound against Wyoming at Viejas Arena on Feb. 8, 2025.

[Photo] Aztecs’ magic runs out against Wyoming

by Samuel Cozart, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
San Diego State football head coach Sean Lewis looks onto the field of play earlier last season at SnapDragon Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024.

[Photo] San Diego State football prioritizes balance in promising 2025 recruiting class

by Iain Henderson, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
San Diego State freshman guard Naomi Panganiban dribbles down the court at Viejas Arena on Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Freshman guards light the way for SDSU women’s basketball

February 3, 2025
San Diego State defender Reilly Hunter looks to pass during a game last season at Snapdragon Stadium on March 17, 2024

San Diego State defender Reilly Hunter looks up-field during a game last season at Snapdragon Stadium on March 17, 2024

San Diego State defender Reilly Hunter looks to Brooklyne Waddell to pass at Snapdragon Stadium on March 17, 2024

Cali Clark fakes a shot and waits to make her move against University of San Francisco at Viejas Arena on Nov. 16, 2024. Clark scored a career high 18 points in the 78-71 loss to Wyoming.

[Photo] Late push not enough for Women’s Basketball in battle at Wyoming

by Samuel Cozart, Staff Writer
January 12, 2025
San Diego State guard Miles Byrd drives down the court, breaking free of a USD player's defense at Viejas Arena on Dec. 7, 2024

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats Boise State in a bounceback victory on the road

by Jaden Wright, Contributor
January 6, 2025
San Diego State forward Miles Heide beats the USD player to the rebound at Viejas Arena on Dec. 7, 2024.

[Photo] No. 24 Aztecs take care of USD in convincing fashion, win 74-57

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
San Diego State wide receiver Louis Brown IV attempts to locate the ball on a deep route earlier this season at SnapDragon Stadium.

[Photo] NIL money is difficult to track, but it’s reshaping SDSU Athletics

by Roman Aguilar, Nick Edgar, Andrew Breitenbach, and Connor Aleshire
November 22, 2024
San Diego State guard Veronica Sheffey flies towards the basket to score 2 points for the Aztecs at Viejas Arena against University of San Francisco on Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] SDSU rallies past USF with a late second-half push

November 17, 2024
San Diego State guard Veronica Sheffey flies towards the basket to score 2 points for the Aztecs at Viejas Arena against University of San Francisco on Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] SDSU rallies past USF with a late second-half push

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
November 17, 2024
The line to vote at the Love Library voting center snakes out of the doors on Nov. 5, 2024.

Photo Essay: Election Day at San Diego State University

by Christie Yeung, Sam Nichols, Thaïs Giraudet, and Isabella Canale
November 7, 2024
San Diego State safety JD Coffey III celebrates his pick-six with teammate safety William Nimmo Jr. at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. Coffey III had a 45-yard return for a touchdown off the interception to help the Aztecs defeat the Lions 45-14.

[Photo] Aztecs defense dazzles and dominates in season opener under bright lights

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
September 2, 2024
San Diego State forward Robbie Matei sprints toward the box, keeping the ball away from the reach of the San Jose State University defender at the SDSU Sports Deck on Oct. 20, 2024

[Photo] Slow start for men’s soccer ends with a late goal to win against the Spartans 1-0

October 21, 2024
Billie Joe Armstrong focuses on his guitar solo at the edge of the stage at Petco Park on Sept. 28, 2024.

[Photo] American Idiots light up the stage at Petco Park

by Katie Llewellyn, Contributor
October 7, 2024
Defender Trinity Coker moments before booting the ball down the field against UNLV at the SDSU Sports Deck on Sept. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s soccer scores late goals to win against the Rebels 2-0

September 30, 2024
Running back Marquez Cooper protects the ball at Snapdragon Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024

[Photo] Football’s losing streak extends to three, this time on a last-second field goal

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
San Diego State safety JD Coffey III intercepts a pass against Texas A&M - Commerce before taking it back to the end zone for a pick six at SnapDragon Stadium.

[Photo] Football travels east looking to contain Central Michigan offense

by Silas Bravo, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Head Coach Sean Lewis glances at the crowd during Aztecs matchup against the Oregon State Beavers at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7.

[Photo] Football looks to reset during bye week following back-to-back losses

by Silas Bravo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
Jordan Napier holds off the Texas A&M - Commerce defender at Snapdragon Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024

San Diego State wide receiver Jordan Napier holds off a Lions defender at Snapdragon Stadium earlier this season. Napier had two receptions, 53 yards and the lone touchdown in the 31-10 loss against the Golden Bears.

[Photo] Football’s growing pains plague both sides of the ball in loss to Cal Golden Bears

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
September 15, 2024
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