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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

Sumaia Wegner, '23-24 Managing Editor

Originally from Santa Clarita, California, Sumaia Wegner is a is a double major, studying Journalism and Communication.  She started as a staff writer for The Daily Aztec, then became Arts and Culture Editor, and is now the current Managing Editor. Aside from her leadership role, Sumaia is also a reporter for the men's basketball team. Last year she covered the Mountain West Championship as well as the NCAA Championship. Sumaia is the president of the Asian American Journalists Association (SDSU Chapter) as well as the vice president of Culture and Diversity for SDSU's College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. She started her career as a journalist while she was traveling abroad in Bangladesh, where she was a writer for The Independent newspaper. She wrote for the “Youth and Independent” section focusing on narratives that evaluated eastern and western cultures. Sumaia has received the following awards for The Daily Aztec: "The Inspirer," "Quest for Excellence," and "Best Section." 

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Hippie Sabotage performs at the Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater on March 29, 2024.

[Photo] Hippie Sabotage ignites hippie culture in San Diego

by Dominique Rocha, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Image courtesy of San Diego State Athletics. (Derrick Tuskan/SDSU Athletics)

Mindful preparation before competition, results in championship repeats for swim and dive team

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
March 19, 2024
San Diego State forward Kim Villalobos rises for a shot over the defense of Air Force forward Dasha Macmillan on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Viejas Arena. Villalobos recorded her sixth double-double of the season in the Aztecs 73-63 win over the Falcons.

[Photo] Women’s basketball dominates late, snatches 73-63 win over Air Force

February 22, 2024

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

by Sumaia Wegner and Petrina Tran
February 19, 2024
Danish pop band Lukas Graham, consisting of lead vocalist Lukas Graham Forchhammer, drummer Mark “Lovestick” Falgren, bassist Magnus Larsson and keyboardist Kasper Daugaard performed at the House of Blues, San Diego for a fourth time on Feb. 9, 2024

[Photo] Fourth time’s the charm: Lukas Graham graces the stage again at House of Blues, San Diego

by Lindsey Brintwood, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Students pose for a photo while bathing the elephants at Elephants World elephant sanctuary on Jan. 10, 2024.

JMS students embark on a culturally-enriched journey to Thailand

by Sumaia Wegner and Hannah Ramirez
February 8, 2024
LaChica Sports Global Sport Business Immersion program students (from left to right: Jenna Fassio, Trinity Woodson, Brooklyn Moors, Ciara Dalton, and Emma Lian) enjoying the combination of sports industry insights and fan excitement at the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons game at Wembley Stadium on Oct.1, 2023. (Image courtesy of LaChica Sports)

LaChica Sports & Ent. Group continues to empower women in sports

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
January 15, 2024
Assistant coaches Dave Velasquez, Chris Acker, JayDee Luster and head coach Brian Dutcher at practice with the Aztecs mens basketball team on Oct. 2, 2023.

The pillars of Aztec basketball culture

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
November 17, 2023
San Diego State forward Elijah Saunders emphatically dunks during the Aztecs 83-57 season opening win against Cal State Fullerton on Monday, Nov. 6 at Viejas Arena. The sophomore recorded career highs of 9 points and 2 steals in the game

Career nights highlight men’s basketball season opener against Cal State Fullerton

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
November 7, 2023
The Huskies try to block forward, Jaedon LeDee as he attempts to make a shot on April 3, 2023 at the Final Four match up (SDSU vs. UCONN) at the NRG Stadium, in Houston, TX.

After last season’s NCAA Championship run, the sky’s the limit for returning veterans

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
November 6, 2023
Lamont Butler chats with supporters of MESA Foundation at the Top of the Key event on Oct. 26, 2023.

SDSU’s newest affiliate MESA Foundation, hosts private ‘Top of the Key’ rooftop ring ceremony

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
October 31, 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.

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

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
USDs baseball team greets womens basketball player senior Jada Lewis, along with her fellow MESA Foundation team, as they walk the finish line at the ALS walk on Oct. 22, 2023.

Aztecs walk to defeat ALS

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
creepin-it-reel

[Photo] Creepin’ it reel (again) with spooky flicks to binge until Halloween

by Noah Lyons, Madison McGill, Jeanne Taylor, Eugenie Budnik, Dominique Rocha, and Roman Aguilar
October 23, 2023
San Diego States Julia Haynie (13) rises to attempt to block a San José State player earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball falls in four sets against Colorado State, 3-1

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
The San Diego State Aztecs celebrate their first home game win at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym. SDSU won three sets in a row in the Aztecs 3-1 win vs. San Jose State on Saturday, Sept. 23.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball wins first home match of the year against San José State

by Nicole Nash, Contributor
September 24, 2023
A snapshot of Hepner Hall, San Diego State Universitys oldest building, opened in 1931.

Out of Forbes 500 ranked colleges, San Diego State University places 43rd in the nation, 16th of 25 public colleges

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023

[Video] VIDEO: Exhibiting prominence on and off the court: MESA Foundation Mentors and Empowers Student Athletes

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
August 10, 2023
The MESA athletes answering questions from the kids of MCCS youth camp on July 22, 2023.

Exhibiting prominence on and off the court: MESA Foundation Mentors and Empowers Student Athletes

by Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor
August 7, 2023
The US Organization and the San Diego Original Black Panther Party for Community and Empowerment delegates preparing to enter the World Beat Center to sign the historic reconciliation.

Learning about the truth of Black history: A look into an FBI-influenced rivalry that recently ended over 50 years later

by Sumaia Wegner, Arts & Culture Editor
March 19, 2023
The SDSU Aztec mens and womens basketball players with the Boys and Girls Club at Assist 2023.

Assist 2023: SDSU Aztecs connect with the Boys and Girls Club

by Sumaia Wegner, Arts & Culture Editor
February 16, 2023
Carl Weathers sitting in his honorary theater seat, gifted to him by San Diego State University.

Carl Weathers: athlete, actor and Aztec for life

by Sumaia Wegner, Arts & Culture Editor
February 9, 2023
Former Aztecs head coach Steve Fisher speaks to alumni and fans about the MESA Foundation in the Mezzanine Suite.

MESA Foundation deepens the connection between SDSU alumni, fans, community and athletes

by Sumaia Wegner, Arts & Culture Editor
January 31, 2023
Alicia Keys on her 2022 tour.

Fans welcome Alicia Keys home to San Diego in the final show of the ‘ALICIA+KEYS’ world tour

by Sumaia Wegner and Huy Huynh
November 14, 2022
Senior Keshad Johnson prepares for a pregame dunk on Nov. 1, 2022.

Return of seasoned veterans makes for a spicy upcoming season

by Sumaia Wegner, Arts and Culture Editor
November 11, 2022
The horoscope for your zodiac sign can be used as a brief starting point to assist you as you begin your college journey.

[Photo] Freshman Year Horoscopes

by Ariana Mardani, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Shawki Moore es elegido como presidente estudiantil para el próximo año escolar

Shawki Moore es elegido como presidente estudiantil para el próximo año escolar

by Sumaia Wegner, Escritora
April 20, 2022
The first annual Noah Hytken Memorial Basketball Tournament will take place on April 18.

Mental health awareness basketball tournament unites campus communities

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Shawki Moore elected as new A.S. President

Shawki Moore elected as new A.S. President

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Turning Red shouldnt have you turning red, its normal

‘Turning Red’ shouldn’t have you turning red, it’s normal

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
SDSU alum Kevin OConnell at a press conference for the Minnesota Vikings.

Former SDSU Quarterback Kevin O’Connell hired as Minnesota Vikings new head coach

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
The Black Resource Centers Black Advocacy event shared the experiences of SDSU alumni who gave insight on their history with protesting, including their involvement in the Black Panther Party.

San Diego State alumni activists share years of protest experiences

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
The SDSU Dance Team pose for a picture in front of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Globe.

SDSU Dance Team places yet again at UDA College Nationals

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Aguek Arop (33) drives to the basket against Boise States Marcus Shaver Jr.

Aztecs mark 15th straight wins against Air Force with 76-64 at Viejas

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022

[Video] SDSU students open up about what love means to them

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Everyone has a unique guilty pleasure song that they cant help but belch out loud whenever they hear it or its a must-listen when singing in shower – heres 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
Look to see what the stars have in store for your love life

Look to see what the stars have in store for your love life

by Taylor Harris, Trinity Bland, Cristina Lombardo, Sumaia Wegner, Cheryl Akpenyi, Ariana Mardani, Eugenie Budnik, Samantha Festin, Aaliyah Alexander, and Sara Rott
February 9, 2022
Sex can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation, but healthy discussions are important when it comes to defining consent, STDs and birth control.

Five things you want know about sex, but don’t want to ask

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Mamba Mentality lives on in hearts of Kobe Bryant fans

‘Mamba Mentality’ lives on in hearts of Kobe Bryant fans

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
January 29, 2022
Senior Trey Pulliam (4) shoots over Boise States Mladen Armus (33) during SDSUs match against Boise State on Jan. 22.

Men’s basketball bounces back in big way against UNLV after loss to Boise State

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Some of the most thoughtful gifts for family and friends can be homemade - with love instead of money.

‘Tis the season to make gifts

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Flyer for Decolonizing Attraction event hosted on Nov. 1, focusing on creating a safe space to establish boundaries and evaluate the role of oppression.

‘Decolonizing Attraction’ centers on setting boundaries in relationships

by Sumaia Wegner, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Global Campus will offer Esports Design and Esport Management certificates in Spring 2022.

Esports courses to be offered through Global Campus, available Spring 2022

by Sumaia Wegner, Contributor
November 3, 2021
Senior Natalie Smith sets up for a serve during the SDSU/USD Invitational.

A five-set loss for Aztecs midway through Mountain West Conference finals against Colorado State

by Sumaia Wegner, Contributor
October 25, 2021
Senior setter Noa Miller (19) sets up a play against Air Force on

Women’s Volleyball finish homestand with close loss over Fresno State

by Sumaia Wegner, Contributor
October 11, 2021
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