San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

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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
Katerina Portela

Katerina Portela, Staff Writer

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Playboi Carti announces long awaited album drop, Peso Pluma is the festival’s first non hip-hop headliner, and A$AP Rocky proven innocent: Rolling Loud California 2025

Playboi Carti announces long awaited album drop, Peso Pluma is the festival’s first non hip-hop headliner, and A$AP Rocky proven innocent: Rolling Loud California 2025

by Katerina Portela, Senior Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Easygoing surf rock band Skeggs sent the crowd dancing and jumping during their performance at SOMA on Feb. 25, 2025.

“Up In The Clouds”: Australian garage-surf rock duo Skeggs make SOMA float

by Katerina Portela, Senior Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
A firefighter works to fight a portion of the Palisades Fire near a home in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 2025. (CAL FIRE)

The LA fires may have died down, but lasting impacts remain for many Cal State students

by Katerina Portela, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
“Companion” Review: In this sharp AI horror, love kills

“Companion” Review: In this sharp AI horror, love kills

by Katerina Portela, Senior Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Alex Trimble has fronted Two Door Cinema Club since they formed in Northern Ireland in 2007. The upbeat, indie pop and techno instrumentals during their May 17, 2024 show complimented Trimble’s signature high-pitched voice.

Two Door Cinema Club rocks San Diego

by Katerina Portela, Photographer
June 11, 2024
Students browse clothing racks at Kolorfest

[Photo] Kolorfest: The one-stop shop event for artistic expression

by Angelica Tilton, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Memorias de Ají de Gallina

Memorias de Ají de Gallina

by Katerina Portela, Escritora
April 15, 2024
In a smooth performance of sweet lyricism and melodic guitar, Small Crush brought out older hits and songs from the new album "Penelope"

Small Crush kicks off tour with a heartfelt House of Blues serenade

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Fans take out their phones to capture moments of their favorite artists performing on stage at Rolling Loud

Loyal hip-hop fans come together in Los Angeles for 10th year of Rolling Loud

by Noah Lyons, Katerina Portela, and Serena Neumeyer
March 21, 2024
Rolling Loud's 2023 festival in Los Angeles drew in a nearly sold out crowd

As Rolling Loud inches closer, SDSU students prepare to ‘rage’ to all-star headliners and a surprise Kanye West performance

by Noah Lyons, Katerina Portela, and Serena Neumeyer
March 1, 2024
Miembros de la Asociación de Profesores de California (CFA) se reunieron en una parada de autobús en el campus de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, sosteniendo carteles en apoyo de una huelga CFA abogando por mejores condiciones salariales y laborales el 22 de enero de 2024.

Que necesitas saber sobre la huelga de CFA

by Katerina Portela and Jennifer Aguilar
January 22, 2024
Members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) gathered at a bus stop on the San Diego State University campus, holding signs in support of a CFA strike advocating for improved paid and working conditions on Jan. 22, 2024

What you need to know about the CFA strike

by Katerina Portela and Jennifer Aguilar
January 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Live Nation.

Stevie Nicks puts a spell on San Diego

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Teamsters Local 2010 Union signs sit in a bin for picketers at San Diego State University on Nov. 14, 2023.

‘The backbone of the school’: The SDSU facilities crew’s role on campus in light of recent strike

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Protestors march past the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

On Global Climate Strike Day, San Diego protestors make their voices known

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Students climb to the top of the free climbing wall at the carnival on Friday Aug. 25, 2023 as an illuminated Hepner Hall looks on. The climbing wall was one of the most popular attractions of the night.

The annual SDSU Carnival Night lights up campus with a purpose

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Lady Blanca performs at the March of the Queenz fundraiser at the Diversionary Theater on March 24.

‘Drag is unapologetic joy’: SDSU drag community embraces the power of their culture

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Breaking the Chain: From prison to higher education and theater

Breaking the Chain: From prison to higher education and theater

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
SZA performs at Viejas Arena on Monday, March 13.

SZA and Omar Apollo’s entrancing performance took San Diego on a nautical journey

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Womanhood: How three distinct cultures celebrate coming-of-age

Womanhood: How three distinct cultures celebrate coming-of-age

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
A teaser poster of "Scream VI."

Review: ‘Scream VI’ will leave audiences screaming for more

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
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