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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
David Santillan

David Santillan, Assistant News Editor

 

David is a senior at San Diego State where he is majoring in French. David has been working at The Daily Aztec since 2017 and is the current Assistant News Editor. He is a transfer student from Palomar College, where he worked as an arts & culture writer for The Telescope, Palomar’s on-campus newspaper.

All content by David Santillan

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: David Santillan

Senior Farewell: David Santillan

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 8, 2019
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[Photo] Senior Farewell: Kemi Giwa

by Kemi Giwa, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2019
Screenshot of the Snapchat video in which SDSU student Martin Ruiz can be heard making threats to student CJ Simmons.

Police make an arrest in racist Snapchat case

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2019

Racist Snapchat video sent to a student prompts response from SDSU

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2019
(Left to right) IFC President Jacob Mahony, CPA President Nicole Calise and women’s studies sophomore Alison Aiken discussed their perspectives on Greek life at an April 22 event. The event tackled the issue of sexual assault within the Greek community.

[Photo] Event gives insight into the good and bad of Greek life at SDSU

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Festival-goers attend the annual music and arts festival in the Coachella Valley, held on April 12-14.

[Photo] All the things Coachella had to offer this year

by Kelly Kerrigan and David Santillan
April 17, 2019

[Video] SDSU says communication about PSFA odor issues was a ‘failure,’ building to remain closed

by Bella Ross, News Editor
April 9, 2019
Salvador Hector Ochoa will assume the role of provost on July 2.

University selects Salvador Hector Ochoa to become the next provost

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2019
300 vacunas Moderna contra COVID-19 a llegado a SDSU

Single mumps case confirmed at SDSU

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2019
A.S. presidential candidate Christian Onwuka.

A.S. presidential candidate Christian Onwuka

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate George Scott.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate George Scott

March 20, 2019
A.S. presidential candidate Mariya Nadberezhna.

[Photo] A.S. presidential candidate Mariya Nadberezhna

March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate Winston Liew.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of university affairs candidate Winston Liew

March 20, 2019
A.S. executive vice president candidate Christian Holt.

[Photo] A.S. executive vice president candidate Christian Holt

March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of external relations candidate Stephanie Estrada.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of external relations candidate Stephanie Estrada

March 20, 2019
A.S. executive vice president candidate Kyla Blaylock.

[Photo] A.S. executive vice president candidate Kyla Blaylock

March 20, 2019
A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Dustin Adkins.

[Photo] A.S. vice president of financial affairs candidate Dustin Adkins

March 20, 2019
Student Success Specialist for PSFA Renee Rodriguez-Merino works in a temporary office space on the fourth floor of Adams Humanities after dangerous fumes in the PSFA building have deemed the area unsafe for faculty.

Dangerous fumes force faculty out of PSFA building

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2019
Police: Armed suspects rob victims along Montezuma Road

Police: Armed suspects rob victims along Montezuma Road

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2019
Studio arts junior Avia Ramm stands in front of her painting outside the South Art building, which was reported stolen on Jan. 23.

Crime report: Stolen painting, suspicious letters, indecent exposure

by Kaitlyn Little and David Santillan
January 31, 2019
Counseling and Psychological Services reports rise in students seeking support for sexual assault

Counseling and Psychological Services reports rise in students seeking support for sexual assault

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2019
Thousands met up in downtown San Diego on Jan. 19 to participate in the third annual Women's March.

Thousands take to streets for third annual Women’s March

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2019

[Video] Women’s March San Diego hosts third annual march

January 22, 2019
This semester marks President Adela de la Torre's first in the position.

Fall 2018: The semester in review

by David Santillan, Bella Ross, and Abraham Jewett
December 12, 2018

[Video] The Daily Aztec Live: December 6, 2018

December 6, 2018
A migrant child stands in front of Mexican police in Tijuana, Mexico on Sunday, Nov. 25 during a protest at the border.

Port of entry closure poses threats to SDSU’s transborder commuters

by Daniel Guerrero and David Santillan
December 5, 2018

[Video] The Daily Aztec Live: November 6, 2018

November 30, 2018
CSU extends application deadline into December in light of recent wildfires

CSU extends application deadline into December in light of recent wildfires

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaking during a "bus stop" rally on Nov. 2 at San Diego State.

[Photo] Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom stops by SDSU ahead of midterm elections

by Bella Ross, News Editor
November 3, 2018
Photo courtesy of WikiMedia Commons

Breaking down the ballot: What Measure G and Measure E could mean for the SDCCU Stadium site

by Bella Ross and David Santillan
November 3, 2018
Via Twitter

SDSU alumnus makes emergency plane landing

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2018
Former interim President Sally Roush addresses the press to express her support for the SDSU West initiative.

San Diego leaders gather to endorse SDSU West initiative

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2018
An image of the suspect, identified as Leo Valentine, posted to Twitter by university police Wednesday afternoon.

Police search for suspect near campus

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2018
Photo of SDSU's chapter of Nu Alpha Kappa, a Latino-based organization on campus.

Diverse students find home in multicultural Greek organizations

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2018
Choral studies professor Patrick Walders will be dropping his lawsuit against two of his former graduate students.

Choral professor drops suit against a former student alleging affair

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
September 19, 2018
File Photo.

College Area hit with a third robbery in two weeks

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
September 8, 2018
Courtesy of Carrier Johnson & Culture

San Diego Democrats endorse SDSU West

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2018
File Photo

Car chase ends near SDSU on first day of classes

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
August 27, 2018
Associate professor Patrick Walders in a headshot for SDSU's music department's staff website.

Professor files suit after being put on leave for alleged misconduct

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
August 24, 2018
This semester marks President Adela de la Torre's first in the position.

Meet SDSU’s first female, Latina president

by Bella Ross and David Santillan
August 24, 2018
Campus Carnival. Courtesy of Monica Linzmeier.

Aztec Nights events embrace new themes following student feedback

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
August 22, 2018
SI leaders help students in general education STEM courses learn complicated concepts.

STEM students see success with Supplemental Instruction tutoring program

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
August 22, 2018
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[Photo] What I wish I knew freshman year

by Lauren J. Mapp, Staff Writer
August 22, 2018
Campus meningitis vaccine clinics to take place in Viejas Arena on Oct. 5 and 8.

[Photo] A guide to San Diego’s upcoming concerts

by Kelly Kerrigan, Staff Writer
August 19, 2018
Poke One N Half is one of five South Campus Plaza restaurants that now accept meal plan.

[Photo] Must-try College Area dining spots to satisfy your tastebuds

by Lauren J. Mapp, Staff Writer
August 16, 2018
University officials celebrate the opening of the Undocumented Resource Area.

Undocumented Resource Area opens amid challenges to DACA program

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
August 15, 2018
Chukuka S. Enwemeka's portrait on the Office of the Provost's webpage.

Provost Chukuka S. Enwemeka resigns

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 23, 2018
The Aztec Warrior mascot – now to be called a "spirit leader" – at a football game in fall 2017.

SDSU to keep Aztec moniker

by David Santillan, Assistant News Editor
May 17, 2018
Students prepare for a demonstration on May 1, in front of Hepner Hall to advocate for better on campus living wages and other issues.

Students call for better pay in May Day protest

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
May 2, 2018

A year in review: The stories that bookmarked the 2017-18 school year

by Bella Ross and David Santillan
May 2, 2018
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[Photo] Ex-presidenta brasileña habla sobre su destitución

by Vladimir Salazar, Escritor
April 25, 2018
Former president Dilma Rousseff speaks about Brazil's political issues on April 19, inside Montezuma Hall at San Diego State.

Controversial Brazilian ex-president visits San Diego State as part of international tour

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
April 19, 2018
An example of undocumented LGBTQ activist Julio Salgado's art work. Photo from @CultureStrike

Undocumented, LGBTQ activist to speak at Student Union

by Jocelyn Moran and David Santillan
April 18, 2018
La comunidad de San Diego se reúne para escuchar a Dolores Huerta, activista de los derechos civiles

La comunidad de San Diego se reúne para escuchar a Dolores Huerta, activista de los derechos civiles

by David Santillan, Editor de Medios Sociales
April 11, 2018
Labor activist Dolores Huerta embraces an attendee at her talk on UC San Diego’s campus.

Workers’ rights activist Dolores Huerta visits San Diego

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
April 11, 2018
Estudiantes marchan en el centro de San Diego para expresar apoyo hacia leyes más estrictas del control de armas.

Miembros de la comunidad participan en la Marcha para Nuestras Vidas en San Diego

by Mariana Aldaz and David Santillan
April 4, 2018
Protesters at the downtown San Diego March for Our Lives, Saturday, March 24.

San Diego joins March for Our Lives

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
April 3, 2018
Estudiantes se paran en una línea, mostrando carteles que tienen los nombres de los quienes fallecieron en el tiroteo de Florida.

SDSU se une a la demostración nacional para conmemorar a las vidas perdidas

by David Santillan and Bella Ross
March 21, 2018
Christian Onwuka, Chris Thomas and Nick Wohlman — the candidates for A.S. vice president of financial affairs, president and executive vice president — take part in a panel discussion in lieu of a debate, as all three are running unopposed.

[Photo] A.S. candidates take to the stage for second day of debates

by Bella Ross, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
Students called for SDSU to create a center for undocumented students. The university currently only has a "resource area" for undocumented students — staffed only by one person.

Protesters call for SDSU to offer more resources to undocumented students

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
March 7, 2018
La falta de acción por parte del Congreso causa protestas defendiendo a DACA en San Diego

La falta de acción por parte del Congreso causa protestas defendiendo a DACA en San Diego

by Jocelyn Moran, David Santillan, and Carolina López
March 7, 2018
Prominent alumnus under scrutiny after allegations of sexual misconduct

Prominent alumnus under scrutiny after allegations of sexual misconduct

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
February 28, 2018
President Adela de la Torre announced the launch of two presidential task forces in response to the death of a fraternity pledge last week.

SDSU escoge a la primera mujer como presidenta

by David Santillan, Editor de Medios Sociales
February 11, 2018

Newly-named president makes first visit to San Diego State

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
February 9, 2018
Trabajadores de mantenimiento marchan para demandar la contratación de más trabajadores y un sueldo mejor.

Trabajadores de mantenimiento de SDSU protestan por un sueldo mejor

by David Santillan, Editor de Medios Sociales
January 24, 2018
SDSU maintenance workers held a demonstration Tuesday afternoon against what they describe as unfair practices by SDSU.

Maintenance workers protest unfair wages, repair backlog

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
January 24, 2018
Delta Upsilon’s new three-story, 11,000 square-foot house was dedicated in November.

Delta Upsilon has new digs

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
December 6, 2017
Director of Athletics John David Wicker unveils the renderings for SDSU's proposed Campus West stadium in November 2017.

[Photo] SDSU unveils Mission Valley stadium proposal

by Abraham Jewett, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2017
A newly-released rendering of plans for an expansion of SDSU's campus onto the current SDCCU Stadium site in Mission Valley. Photo courtesy of SDSU NewsCenter.

University reveals renderings for proposed Mission Valley campus

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
November 29, 2017
One of the vibrators being given away by Dr. Jill during Free Vibrator Day, Nov. 17.

Gadget giveaway stimulates discussion

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
November 20, 2017
Estudiante licenciado estudia comunidad de inmigrantes y deportados

Estudiante licenciado estudia comunidad de inmigrantes y deportados

by David Santillan, Editor de Medios Sociales
November 15, 2017
Halsey performed on Nov. 5 at Viejas Arena.

Halsey pulls us closer in the back seat of Viejas

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
November 14, 2017
University emergency services director talks fire preparedness 10 years after 2007 fires

University emergency services director talks fire preparedness 10 years after 2007 fires

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
October 28, 2017
Profesora de español habla sobre actitudes hacia dialectos en español

Profesora de español habla sobre actitudes hacia dialectos en español

by David Santillan, Editor de Medios Sociales
October 26, 2017
The theatre at Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, one of many LEED certified buildings on campus.

SDSU students attend viewing for online talk by Trevor Noah

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
October 24, 2017
El área de recursos para indocumentados está disponible para asistir a los estudiantes.

Estudiantes de SDSU bajo DACA reciben ayuda para renovar sus aplicaciones

by David Santillan and Jocelyn Moran
October 3, 2017
The Undocumented Resource Area is housed under SDSU's Educational Opportunity Program.

Economic Crisis Response Team to pay for students’ DACA re-application fees

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
September 30, 2017
300 vacunas Moderna contra COVID-19 a llegado a SDSU

Health Services offers PrEP, gender-affirming therapy

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2017
DACA decision leads to protests in San Diego, across nation

DACA decision leads to protests in San Diego, across nation

by David Santillan and Jocelyn Moran
September 6, 2017
Agente de la patrulla fronteriza de San Diego Saul Rocha ve hacia la cerca.

Número de detenciones en la frontera aumenta entre 2015 y 2016

by Jocelyn Moran and David Santillan
August 28, 2017
SDSU sees rise in grant money

SDSU sees rise in grant money

by David Santillan, Social Media Editor
August 28, 2017
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