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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
Will Fritz

Will Fritz, Editor in Chief

Will Fritz is the editor in chief of The Daily Aztec for the 2018-19 academic year. A fourth-year journalism major, he’s a weekend breaking news reporter for City News Service, an editorial intern at Voice of San Diego and president of SDSU’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Follow him on Twitter at @fritzed_, and contact him directly at (619) 594-4190 or editor@thedailyaztec.com.

All content by Will Fritz

JMS classes aren’t doing enough

by Will Fritz, Kemi Giwa, Jocelyn Moran, Julianna Ress, David Santillan, and Tristi Rodriguez
May 9, 2019
Senior Farewell: Will Fritz

Senior Farewell: Will Fritz

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2019
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BREAKING: Person Fatally Shot Near Campus

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
From left to right: former A.S. president Chimezie Ebiriekwe, A.S. president-elect Christian Onwuka and current A.S. President Chris Thomas celebrate Onwuka's victory at Montezuma Hall Thursday night. The Vote SDSU slate, headed by Onwuka, swept this year's A.S. elections.

[Photo] Vote SDSU slate sails to victory in 2019 A.S. elections

by Michael Cline, Senior Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
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Pedestrian fatally struck by car near SDSU

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
Blog: Bella Ross named editor in chief for 2019-2020

Blog: Bella Ross named editor in chief for 2019-2020

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
Presidential candidates Mariya Nadberezhna and Christian Onwuka debate in Montezuma Hall on Wednesday, March 20. The debates were moved out of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union due to inclement weather.

[Photo] A.S. presidential candidates face off in last day of debates

by Bella Ross, News Editor
March 21, 2019
A.S. vice president of external affairs candidates Stephanie Estrada (left) and Angelica Espinoza face off in the second day of A.S. election debates at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on March 20.

[Photo] Candidates for A.S. vice president of external relations, executive vice president face off in second day of debates

by Michael Cline, Senior Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Vice President of University Affairs candidates Winston Liew (left) and George Scott square off in front of students at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on the afternoon of Monday, March 18.

[Photo] A.S. VP of university affairs, VP of financial affairs candidates kick off election season at first day of debates

by Michael Cline, Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2019

Mr. President, my trans mom is fit to serve

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2019
A vehicle flipped into a ditch near campus during an accident on Oct. 28.

[Photo] Car careens into ditch near campus

by Bella Ross, News Editor
October 28, 2018
Sigma Nu was removed from campus by their national chapter after confirmed violations to the chapter's alcohol policy.

[Photo] Sigma Nu fraternity ousted from campus by national chapter

by Bella Ross, News Editor
October 23, 2018
Students line up for meningitis vaccinations outside of Viejas Arena on Oct. 8 after this year's first meningitis scare.

Breaking: Walgreens to re-administer meningitis vaccines after improper dosage temperature

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2018
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Multiple injuries reported in crash near SDSU

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2018
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[Photo] The Daily Aztec among nine college media outlets selected by Poynter for 2018-19 College Media Project

by Dana Tsuri-Etzioni, Engagement Editor
September 19, 2018

I’m the editor-in-chief. Here’s my unsolicited advice to freshmen.

by Will Fritz, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2018
File photo. Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed the state budget for fiscal year 2019, giving the CSU system an almost-$200 million increase.

Governor signs 2019 budget, CSU to get increase of almost $200 million

by Will Fritz, Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown discusses a budget proposal in 2012. (Lezlie Sterling/Sacramento Bee/MCT)

Governor’s ‘May revision’ budget proposes additional $100 million for CSU deferred maintenance

by Will Fritz, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2018
Police on the lookout for two men who tried to steal student's phone

Police on the lookout for two men who tried to steal student’s phone

by Will Fritz, News Editor
May 3, 2018
Brandon Jones, now-former president of SDSU College Republicans, near the Education and Business Administration building on April 23.

What’s next for San Diego State’s controversial College Republicans leader?

by Will Fritz, News Editor
April 25, 2018

Why the arrest of a ‘Smallville’ star has me completely shook

by Will Fritz, News Editor
April 25, 2018
San Diego State's Aztec Warrior mascot – now to be called a "spirit leader" – at a Mountain West tournament game in Las Vegas in March.

Faculty union condemns Aztec mascot

by Will Fritz, News Editor
April 23, 2018
CSU Chancellor Timothy White said earlier this month that the only refunds students would be getting would be for parking, meal plans and residence halls.

No tuition increase for 2018-19, chancellor says

by Will Fritz, News Editor
April 20, 2018
Firefighters battle a brush fire on SDSU's campus Wednesday morning.

Firefighters respond to small brush fire on campus

by Will Fritz and Lauren J. Mapp
March 21, 2018
The image of the robbery suspect provided to police.

Suspect in Friday morning robbery near campus turns self in

by Will Fritz, News Editor
March 20, 2018
Conservative student organizations respond to Professor Casper's political tweet.

Write-in candidates join A.S. presidential race

by Will Fritz, News Editor
March 20, 2018
The image of the robbery suspect provided to police.

Police searching for man suspected for robbery near campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
March 16, 2018
Chapultepec residence hall in 2015.

[Photo] Chapultepec has a fire alarm problem, residents say

by Camille Dejoras, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
A.S. presidential candidate Chris Thomas

A.S. presidential candidate Chris Thomas

by Will Fritz, News Editor
March 14, 2018
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Fraternities hammered with ‘social moratorium’

by Will Fritz, News Editor
March 12, 2018
A rendering of the proposed Aztec Recreation Center expansion.

Students to vote on ARC expansion referendum

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 28, 2018
Family and friends can download the Bindle app to enter Mega Events at Viejas Arena.

Federal agents arrest man after drugs are found in ARC locker

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 21, 2018
A man portrays the Aztec Warrior mascot at a sporting event in spring 2017.

Despite assurances, university now says Aztec task force members won’t be named

by Will Fritz
February 19, 2018
Man gropes woman walking on campus

Man gropes woman walking on campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 16, 2018

City certifies signatures for SDSU West initiative

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 16, 2018
The Hardy Avenue Apartments were burglarized Monday night.

Man burglarizes apartments near campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 13, 2018
Two protesters confront one another at Chicano Park on Saturday.

Protesters clash at Chicano Park

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 7, 2018
Adela de la Torre, vice chancellor of student affairs and campus diversity at UC Davis, will serve as SDSU's new president. Photo courtesy of SDSU Newscenter.

New university president has a diverse background

by Will Fritz, News Editor
February 7, 2018
Adela de la Torre, vice chancellor of student affairs and campus diversity at UC Davis, will serve as SDSU's new president. Photo courtesy of SDSU Newscenter.

CSU Board of Trustees announces new SDSU president

by Will Fritz, News Editor
January 31, 2018
A sign displayed on the former Phi Kappa Theta chapter house the week after the fraternity's expulsion from campus.

University protected fraternity despite violations, emails show

by Will Fritz, News Editor
January 31, 2018
SDSU's Presidential Selection Committee convenes in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Sept. 25

Breaking: University to name new president Wednesday

by Will Fritz, News Editor
January 26, 2018
Will Fritz's 1995 Nissan Pickup in Temecula.

Saying ‘goodbye’ to my best friend

by Will Fritz, News Editor
January 24, 2018
American Indian Studies Lecturer Oscar "Ozzie" Monge at an Associated Students vote on a resolution to retire the Aztec mascot and moniker in April 2017. Monge has been outspoken in favor of ending the mascot.

Lecturer who was found to have discriminated against white student no longer teaching this semester

by Will Fritz, News Editor
January 17, 2018
Conservative student organizations respond to Professor Casper's political tweet.

Stories to watch in 2018

by Zach Engberg and Will Fritz
January 17, 2018
American Indian Studies Lecturer Oscar "Ozzie" Monge at an Associated Students vote on a resolution to retire the Aztec mascot and moniker in April 2017. Monge has been outspoken in favor of ending the mascot.

Lecturer who led mascot retirement fight discriminated against white student because of her race, investigation finds

by Will Fritz and Andrew Dyer
January 4, 2018
Power outage knocks out Wi-Fi across campus

Power outage knocks out Wi-Fi across campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
December 20, 2017
Fires sweep through Southern California

Fires sweep through Southern California

by Jocelyn Moran, Emely Navarro, and Will Fritz
December 13, 2017
Incendios se desatan en el sur de California

Incendios se desatan en el sur de California

by Jocelyn Moran, Emely Navarro, and Will Fritz
December 13, 2017

Columnist had outside help crafting story, document shows

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 18, 2017
San Diego Chamber of Commerce CEO Jerry Sanders discusses SDSU's latest economic impact report. From left: Councilwoman Georgette Gomez, State Sen. Toni Atkins, SDSU President Sally Roush, San Diego Mayor Kevin Falconer and San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation CEO Mark Cafferty.

With local dignitaries present, SDSU announces latest economic impact report

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 17, 2017
Phi Kappa Theta's former fraternity house on Hardy Avenue. The fraternity's Greek letters had already been removed from the building by Sunday.

Phi Kappa Theta fraternity booted from campus after alcohol violations

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 13, 2017
College Republicans say university claims about bomb dogs don't pass smell test

College Republicans say university claims about bomb dogs don’t pass smell test

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 8, 2017
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Woman robbed at gunpoint on Halloween

by Will Fritz, News Editor
November 1, 2017
Close up photo of Hepner Hall at SDSU

Students diagnosed with viral meningitis

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 30, 2017
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Second sexual assault in two weeks reported

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 25, 2017
Sexual assault reported on 55th Street

Sexual assault reported on 55th Street

by Will Fritz and Amal Younis
October 20, 2017
University, College Republicans continue to dispute facts on Yiannopoulos cancellation

University, College Republicans continue to dispute facts on Yiannopoulos cancellation

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 11, 2017
Woman attacked near campus

Woman attacked near campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 6, 2017
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College Republicans, university at odds over canceled Yiannopoulos appearance

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 5, 2017
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SDSU students in Las Vegas react to mass shooting

by Will Fritz, News Editor
October 4, 2017
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[Photo] International students adjust to SDSU

by Camille Dejoras, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
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[Photo] University, credit union to scrap plans for meal plan loans

by Mike McDonald, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
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Conservative firebrand Milo Yiannopoulos to speak at SDSU, College Republicans say

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 22, 2017
Some faculty and staff say President Elliott Hirshman unjustly removed Joanna Brooks from her position as associate vice president for faculty advancement.

Faculty, staff condemn administrator’s removal

by Chris Bremer and Will Fritz
September 20, 2017
SDSU College Republicans President Brandon Jones speaks on Fox and Friends in September. Jones wrote for Campus Reform about a course on President Donald Trump's impeachment offered by SDSU's College of Extended Studies. The course has since been renamed to remove Trump's name. File photo

SDSU College Republicans stand up for their values

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 20, 2017
Michael Cline, president of SDSU College Democrats

[Photo] College Democrats give voice to liberal students

by Gustavo Cristobal, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
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Two students robbed at gunpoint near campus

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 18, 2017
A 2016 photo from Jasmine Madarang's Facebook profile.

Woman killed on I-8 identified as SDSU student

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 18, 2017
Meet SDSU's new interim president

Meet SDSU’s new interim president

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 13, 2017
The fraternity house of Phi Gamma Delta, more commonly known as FIJI.

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity on probation

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 6, 2017
A sign from the May Day march on campus expresses student frustrations over uncertain immigration policies under President Trump.

SDSU issues letter to Trump urging him to retain DACA

by Will Fritz, News Editor
September 3, 2017
Man arrested for two College Area sexual battery incidents

Man arrested for two College Area sexual battery incidents

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 30, 2017
San Diegans at a vigil for Heather Heyer, the woman killed protesting the "Unite the Right" demonstrations in Virginia

Letter from College Republicans to Muslim Student Association generates backlash

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 23, 2017
Susan Roch, mother of SDSU professor Marie Roch, views Monday's solar eclipse through special glasses

Eclipse captures attention at SDSU, across nation

by Amal Younis and Will Fritz
August 23, 2017
Civil engineering junior Janis Omalin and kinesiology junior Brandon Hirata study in the library

Students facing registration woes

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 23, 2017
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Crime report: petty theft and disturbing the peace

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 23, 2017
Hundreds gathered in Downtown San Diego's Waterfront Park Sunday night to show solidarity with Heather Heyer, the woman who was killed protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

UPDATED: SDSU releases statement on Charlottesville

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 16, 2017
Hundreds gathered in Downtown San Diego's Waterfront Park Sunday night to show solidarity with Heather Heyer, the woman who was killed protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

San Diegans hold vigil for woman killed in Charlottesville

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 16, 2017
Anthropology senior Ricardo Betancourt studies in the library.

Chancellor’s executive order brings change to remedial classes

by Will Fritz, News Editor
August 16, 2017
Political science professor Jonathan Graubart's Facebook profile picture

Professor draws ire with controversial Facebook post

by Will Fritz, News Editor
July 25, 2017
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SDSU associate dean calls Republican party “terrorist” group

by Will Fritz, News Editor
June 10, 2017
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SDSU Chipotle affected by data breach

by Will Fritz, News Editor
June 2, 2017
SDSU announces interim university president

SDSU announces interim university president

by Will Fritz, News Editor
May 15, 2017
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Crime and incident report: DUI, disturbing the peace

by Will Fritz, News Editor
May 12, 2017
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Crime and incident report: Fruit bowl theft, assault on an officer

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
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Farewell Q&A: President Hirshman

by Will Fritz, News Editor
May 3, 2017

Crime report: public intoxication, sex offender fights with tree

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
SDSUPD faces questions about sexual assault

SDSUPD faces questions about sexual assault

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 26, 2017

Crime report: Firearm on campus, stolen skateboard and bicycle

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2017
Associated Students rejects Aztec mascot resolution

Associated Students rejects Aztec mascot resolution

by Jasmine Bermudez and Will Fritz
April 20, 2017
Students march to change the mascot prior to the spring 2017 AS vote. Photo by Andrew Dyer.

Students march to change SDSU mascot

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Woman sexually assaulted near campus

Woman sexually assaulted near campus

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 14, 2017

Crime report: Greeks disturb the peace, greenhouse plant theft

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 14, 2017
Family and friends can download the Bindle app to enter Mega Events at Viejas Arena.

Students unhappy with ARC men’s sauna

by Will Fritz, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
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