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Editorial: Student death shows IFC fraternities are unsafe and need to change

by The Editorial Board // November 13, 2019

There is nothing that saddens us more in the newsroom than having to report on the death of one of our own. In our time at San Diego State, we practice...

Editorial: SDSU should have listened to students before banning motorized scooters

by The Editorial Board // October 9, 2019

San Diego State has a nasty track record when it comes to transparency, and this isn’t the first time we’ve had to take to our opinion pages to discuss...

Editorial: de la Torre’s $162,000 inauguration was excessive

by The Editorial Board // April 17, 2019

We had such great hope when it was first announced Adela de la Torre would be our university’s next president. We knew her Hispanic, working-class...

Editorial: Journalism layoffs put democracy in danger

by The Editorial Board // January 30, 2019

The fourth estate, once again, is at stake. This last week was extremely disappointing and discouraging for journalists in the United States. Around...

Editorial: Greeks need to get it together

by The Editorial Board // November 28, 2018

Greek life at San Diego State is in a crisis. In November 2017, Phi Kappa Theta, which counted A.S. President Chris Thomas among its members, was kicked...

Special commentary: Lack of voter involvement in A.S. elections more complex issue than it seems, editorial missed the mark

by Chloe Sension // May 2, 2018

The editorial about Associated Students elections published a few weeks ago fails to recognize the shared blame of the lack of involvement in the A.S....

Letter: Public relations and propaganda are not interchangeable

March 7, 2018

The editorial, University has a clear transparency problem, was great. Just one note, however, that I must raise with you in my capacity as a public...

Editorial: Alumni reaction to mascot resolution defies university’s values

by The Editorial Board // November 15, 2017

The issue: A University Senate resolution to retire the Aztec Warrior mascot has galvanized alumni against the current generation of students and led...

Letter: A.S. election coverage had problems

March 14, 2017

I am not comfortable with how the 2017 A.S. election was covered by The Daily Aztec. In the article “Students talk presidential candidates,” a source...

Editorial: The Daily Aztec A.S. endorsements

by The Editorial Board // March 13, 2017

This is an extraordinary time for the university, and extraordinary times demand extraordinary leadership. Therefore, The Daily Aztec Editorial Board is endorsing Chloe Sension for A.S. president.

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EDITORIAL: Media will not be intimidated into silence

by The Editorial Board // January 27, 2017

We’re the biggest punching bag in politics, but we can take it. Just don’t expect us not to swing back.

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Editorial: We stand by our decision to run the David Horowitz ad

by Editorial Board // May 4, 2016

Recently, several students and members of the media have criticized The Daily Aztec’s decision to run an advertisement purchased by the David Horowitz...