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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Natali Gonzalez

Natali Gonzalez, '23-24 Arts & Culture Editor

Natali Gonzalez is an MA student in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. Originally from Ogden, Utah, she got her BA in English Teaching from Weber State University. While there, she worked as a research assistant examining the role of technology in K-12 education. She also worked for Upward Bound as an instructor and tutor. Now, at SDSU, she looks forward to learning about professional writing alongside increasing her knowledge about teaching practices. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys being outdoors, especially exploring the San Diego beaches and going on hikes, and doing yoga and meditation.

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Looking towards the net, sophomore midfielder Victoria Rankin (#14) aims to score a goal on April 14.

Photo Gallery: Lacrosse earns first win in the Pac-12 conference

by Natali Gonzalez, Arts & Culture Editor
April 17, 2024
Katarina Kat Hernandez will lead Associated Students as president for the 2024-2025 academic year. Photo courtesy of Nico Pineda.

Spring 2024 Associated Students election results announced

by Eugenie Budnik and Natali Gonzalez
April 3, 2024
San Diego State pitcher Allie Light delivers the ball against Utah State on Sunday, March 17 at the SDSU Softball Stadium. Despite losing the game 1-0, the Aztecs won the weekend series 2-1.

[Photo] SDSU softball secures series, 2-1, in Mountain West against Utah State

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
San Diego State midfielder Jenna McDermott gets away from Liberty midfielder Olivia Glaze. McDermott had two goals during the Aztecs loss to the Flames 20-9 on Monday, Mar. 11.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse losing streak extends to six, 20-9 loss to Liberty

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
San Diego State forward Meghan Fiso attacks the basket earlier this season at Viejas Arena. The senior guard matched her career high with 15 points in the Aztecs opening round win over San José State at the 2024 Mountain West Championships.

[Photo] Women’s basketball stymies Spartans with defense in 72-51 first round win

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
San Diego State catcher Evan Sipe takes off from first base at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Sipe finished 2-for-3 in the Aztecs 8-2 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday, March 9.

[Photo] Offensive outburst from Nevada too much for SDSU baseball in 8-2 loss

by Samuel Cozart, Contributor
March 10, 2024
San Diego State pitcher Jacob Riordan made his first start in scarlet and black, backstopping the Aztecs 5-3 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Friday, March 8 at Tony Gwynn Stadium, The graduate transfer notched eight strikeouts and allowed five hits, three runs (two earned) and four walks in 6.0 innings pitched.

[Photo] Baseball tames the Wolf Pack, wins first game of series 5-3

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
The San Diego State womens rugby team celebrates after scoring against the University of Arizona on Feb. 17.

Women’s rugby fosters growth and unity amidst Division 1 debut

by Natali Gonzalez, Arts & Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
San Diego State goalkeeper Tiaare Ahovelo launches a ball back into the water earlier this season against Long Beach State on Saturday, Feb. 10.

[Photo] From the Aztec Aquaplex to the Land of the White Cloud: Tiaare Ahovelo’s journey on the U20 National Team

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
San Diego State outfielder Irvin Weems hits at bat on base, earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Weems scored against the Bulldogs early off a RBI double to help the Aztecs defeat the bulldogs 7-1 on Sunday, Mar. 3rd.

[Photo] Baseball defeats Fresno State in second game of series 7-1

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada lays up the ball over an UN:V defender earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Quezada led the team in scoring with 14 points in the blowout loss to the Rebels 100-41 on Saturday, Mar. 2nd.

[Photo] Women’s basketball handed worst loss of the season, 100-41, to No. 24 UNLV Rebels

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
San Diego State outfielder Drew Rutter approaches third base at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 25. Rutter scored in the bottom of the third inning in the 11-5 loss to the Utah Utes.

[Photo] SDSU baseball’s Sunday loss concludes Tony Gwynn tournament with a 2-1 record

by Alysse Dodge, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
San Diego State right fielder Shaun Montoya readies for the pitch against Cal State Bakersfield during the Tony Gwynn Legacy tournament at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24. Montoya finished 2-of-3 with two runs scored and two walks in the Aztecs 11-6 win over the Roadrunners.

[Photo] Baseball knocks off CSU Bakersfield, 11-6 at the Tony Gwynn Legacy

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
February 25, 2024
San Diego State forward Jay Pal lines up to take a free throw earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Pal had 14 points and five rebounds in the Aztecs dominant 73-41 win at Fresno State on Saturday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] No. 19 men’s basketball routs Fresno State in 73-41 win

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
February 25, 2024

The Daily Aztec Live! February 20th, 2024

by Rosalie Burich, Madison Cadena, Madison Laracuente, Jazlyn Dieguez, JohVonne Roberts, Lindsey Brintwood, and Natali Gonzalez
February 20, 2024
San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada shifts in midair for a shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena. The senior led the Aztecs in scoring for the 13th time this season in in the 72-71 loss at Nevada on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls short in comeback thriller at Nevada 72-71

by Soraya Morgan, Contributor
February 15, 2024
The SDSU School of Art and Design is home to four galleries on campus

[Photo] SDSU art exhibitions are back in action

by Lindsey Brintwood, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
San Diego State attacker Claudia Valdes looks to move the ball against No. 12 Long Beach State on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Aztec Aquaplex. Valdes scored a goal in the 14-9 loss to the 49ers.

[Photo] Water polo dominates CSU Monterey Bay after loss to No. 12 Long Beach St.

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024

[Video] Video: The CFA Strike — A movement for students, faculty of the California State University System

by Rosalie Burich and Natali Gonzalez
February 10, 2024

The Daily Aztec Live! February 7th, 2024

by Rosalie Burich, Madison Cadena, Mimi SImons, JohVonne Roberts, Abigail Segoviano, Madison Laracuente, Dominique Rocha, and Natali Gonzalez
February 7, 2024
Jamals Chicken opened in

[Photo] Jamal’s Chicken: A ‘cluck-tastic’ delight

by Nicole Hayek, Contributor
February 8, 2024
San Diego State forward Jaedon LaDee moves his way through a pair of defenders in the paint against Utah State on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Viejas Arena. LaDee had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead San Diego State to an 81-67 win against the Aggies.

[Photo] Men’s basketball beat No. 17 Utah State at home, hand Aggies their third loss of the season

by Jared Knobloch, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024
San Diego State Forward Adryana Quezada attempts a shot in the paint earlier this season. Quezada was the Aztecs leading scorer with 11 points, and 7 rebounds in the 82-50 loss at Colorado State on Saturday, Feb. 3.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses to Colorado State 82-50, splits season series with the Rams

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Contributor
February 4, 2024
Members of the Aztec swim team competed against USD in 13 scored events.

Photo Essay: SDSU Swim and Dive team defeats USD in final home game of the season

by Natali Gonzalez, Photographer
January 29, 2024
Two faculty members participate in the CFA strike at San Diego State University on January 22, 2024

[Photo] Striking faculty deserve students’ continued support

by Noah Lyons, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2024
California Faculty Association members hold up signs in support of the CFA strike for improved pay and working conditions on Monday, Jan. 22 at a bus stop on San Diego State Universitys campus.

Photo Essay: CFA goes on strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations with CSU management

by Natali Gonzalez and Christie Yeung
January 23, 2024
San Diego State forward Kim Villalobos elevates for a shot over UNLV guard Kiara Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Viejas Arena. Villalobos recorded her fourth double-double in the last five games in Aztecs 67-60 loss.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls short in Field Trip Day loss to No. 25 UNLV

by Abigail Segoviano, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
Photo of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

New House Speaker averts government shutdown, continues funding into the new year, SDSU Students react

by Natali Gonzalez, Arts & Culture Editor
December 1, 2023
Students participate in a dunk tank to benefit Aztecs Rock Hunger at the Homecoming Kickoff event.

[Photo] Donut you know it’s Homecoming Week?

by Alysse Dodge, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Faculty union and CSU at an impasse, strike possible this semester

Faculty union and CSU at an impasse, strike possible this semester

by Natali Gonzalez, Arts & Culture Editor
October 12, 2023
Illustration by Gabrielle Houser

Kevin McCarthy’s partisan impeachment trial is further dividing America

by Natali Gonzalez, Arts & Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
A panel of past MEChA members speaks to students.

SDSU’s MEChA invites local high school students to their 50th conference

by Natali Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Cherry Knot performs at the Hillel Center for attendees of Rock the Casa.

Kappa Alpha Theta’s ‘Rock the CASA’ exceeds their fundraising goal at charity event

by Natali Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Nandi Kiana, writer of Phantoms, and cast members thank the audience for attending their show.

‘Phantoms’ play grips audiences with suspenseful story of guilt and grief

by Natali Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Campus Cultural Centers sign a joint statement of solidarity in response to DACA ruling.

Federal Court Rules DACA unlawful, impacting over half a million ‘dreamers’

by Natali Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Riley Widner, senior, takes her turn in Pushook, a traditional Kumeyaay game, at the Native Resource Center’s California Native American Day celebration.

Native Resource Center hosts celebration for California Native American Day

by Natali Gonzalez, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Communications Board

Hispanic Student organizations guide students throughout college journey

by Natali Gonzalez, Contributor
September 21, 2022
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