Downtown Boys’ brand of political music did not arise in the era of Donald Trump, it has been its response to a culture that’s been in place for decades....

Coffee, farts and self-deprecation. These aren’t the usual themes a band of 50-somethings would be singing about, but to punk legends, Descendents,...

Activism and art come hand in hand for Chicana/Chicano studies freshman Natalie Martinez as a Chicana woman playing music. Martinez is a budding musician...

In the last year, the implementation of the Pride Center, located on the corner of Campanile Drive and Lindo Paseo, on campus has helped combat issues...

Each year, hundreds of writers from as far as Japan, South America and Switzerland congregate in San Diego for a renowned conference meant to help kick-start...

As one of the oldest organizations at San Diego State, Movimiento Estudianil Chican@ de Aztlan (Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan) aims to unify and gain...

A sophomore majoring in studio art, Chelsey Magaoay isn’t a run-of-the-mill pretty artist or egotistical creative. The San Diego State artist strives...

With the rise of commercial music festivals in San Diego, such as the CRSSD Festival and KAABOO, it can be difficult to find larger-scale events that host...

Live music has been the soundtrack of San Diego State for more than half a century. At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, students, staff and alumni will...

A windy and ominous climate awaited Julia Holter in a night of firsts. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter made her debut San Diego appearance at...

As the instances of sexual assault continue to rise on college campuses, rape culture finds itself at the center of conversations around the nation. Rape...

The San Diego State Mechatronics Club returned to campus this semester with hometown glory after its first international win. During the summer, for...

Musically enriching as it is culturally important, the San Diego State School of Music and Dance’s World Music Series provides an opportunity for the...

It’s not every day one encounters a punk band whose members are high-fashion models — and twins. Wyatt and Fletcher Shears have been playing music...

There’s always a nervous energy in the room waiting for a band to emerge and start playing. Atlas Genius was no exception at its House of Blues performance...

Not many bands have the ability to stay with their original lineup and sustain momentum, yet pioneers of the first wave American punk movement, X, have...

Walking into the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, there is a video mosaic taking up 46 feet of its back wall with hundreds of people talking....

Arriving at the Observatory last Wednesday night to watch Toro y Moi, a few questions were raised. A pioneer of the chill-wave movement was to perform....

Cathartic. That’s the only way to describe Andrew Jackson Jihad’s set on April 10 at the Irenic. Most people know AJJ for its blunt yet mocking...

Milo-esque glasses, big curls and a guitar are Isaac. One can usually find him on campus sitting on his computer with his stereo headphones listening to...

Let’s face it, any broke college student who loves music does not want to consistently spend $30-$50 on a show. That could mean food, basic necessities,...

While many artists explain their emphasis as painting, sculpting or drawing, Ariel Gomez is a tattoo flash painter. Gomez primarily paints American traditional...

San Diego music fans definitely have something to be excited for in 2015: On Jan. 15, the North Park Theater on University Avenue officially went under...

Ian Vanek is the drummer and vocalist of art-rock group Japanther, and the artist now focuses his time on Howardian, a solo side project of pure Pacific...

Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley are Tennis. The duo released their third record “Ritual In Repeat” on Sep. 9 through Communion Music. Looking at...

Evonte Jina is a San Diego State business administration senior by day and stellar rapper Chaos by night. His new mixtape “Who is Dominic Pierce?”...

When one thinks opera, it might be bring up Marie Antoinette-esque outfits and a medley sang in foreign languages. San Diego State’s Lyric Opera Theatre...

Studio art major Ricky Lopez talks to Staff Writer Sarah Tanori about his artwork and his process.

The teal and gray benches around campus are essentially the history of San Diego State. They date back as early as the 1930s when they were first installed....

On Saturday, Nov. 1, La Bodega Gallery in Barrio Logan held a group art show from 5-10 p.m. in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Walls covered with traditional...

“Love me, love me, say that you love me.” We know it, we love it: the undeniably charming song “Lovefool” by the Cardigans. Luckily enough, the...

Films are ethereal. They take you to new, mystical places never thought possible. The same happens when you watch documentaries as they take a lens on...

When watching movies, soundtracks are often overlooked or even ignored. There’s a story going on, so who cares about the background? What most don’t...

A men’s music fraternity? What might come to mind are some boys belting out tunes over red Solo cups, right? Wrong. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia are men...

A handyman by day and psychedelic painter by night, San Diego surrealism artist Eddy Berducido is perhaps the reincarnation of the great Salvador Dali....

King Tuff is the mocking little devil on your shoulder. Kyle Thomas, more known as King Tuff, has circulated the DIY scene as a member of several acts....

One of the most gnarly concert seasons of the year, San Diego Music Thing is upon us this weekend on Sep. 12-13. Here are my top five must-see picks for...

Nicky Veltman on drums and back-up vocals with Vincent Frederick on guitar and lead vocals are The Singles. The two recently released their debut record...