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Derek Chauvin found guilty, San Diego streets alive with marchers

by Katelynn Robinson and Brenden Tuccinardi // April 21, 2021

The streets of San Diego were filled with music, honking, and the noise of celebration today. The nation breathed a collective sigh of relief. On...

Quick Take: Artists draw inspiration from social justice movements of 2020

by Ryan Hardison, Senior Staff Writer // February 9, 2021

Protesting and music have long overlapped in the United States, dating back to the days of 20th-century union strikes and Billie Holliday’s poetic rendition...

Opinion: Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open victory is bigger than tennis

by Trinity Bland, Opinion Editor // October 26, 2020

Since becoming a tennis sensation, Naomi Osaka has attained a myriad of success by becoming the first Asian player to be declared world number 1 in singles,...

Opinion: The emotional wellbeing of Black Americans is declining because of social injustice

by Trinity Bland, Opinion Editor // October 2, 2020

Black Americans have been plagued by racial discrimination including profiling, police brutality, voting restrictions and mass incarcerations for generations....

Editorial: Black Lives Matter and our actions need to support that

by The Editorial Board // June 17, 2020

George Floyd said, “I can’t breathe,” and those tasked with protecting him did not listen. Similarly, the Black community’s cries of anguish,...

University holds healing circles amid protests

by Devin Whatley, Arts & Culture Editor // June 1, 2020

As nationwide protests continue in response to the killing of George Floyd, San Diego State University is holding healing circles for students, faculty...