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JMS class gives exchange students an American media perspective

The Daily Aztec

In today’s budding creator economy, aspiring media creators are learning to capture audience attention from the initial swipe. As students learn more than how to interact with media, they must also develop the skills to communicate with audiences and adapt to the evolving digital landscape. Journalism and Media Studies 418: Social Media Influencing and Commu

Heat waves and AC outages disrupt start of SDSU’s fall semester

The Daily Aztec

A number of students living on campus at SDSU have experienced air conditioning outages during the recent heat waves, leading to discomfort, inconvenience and uncertainty. San Diego has experienced record heat and humidity levels throughout the start of the fall semester at SDSU, impacting the community to varying degrees. This unprecedented heat led SDSU to

Aztecs look to hold onto positive momentum ahead of matchup with dynamic Colorado State offense

The Daily Aztec

The grueling road of new Pac-12 matchups rolls on for the San Diego State Aztecs (3-4) as they ship up to Fort Collins, Colorado, to take on the Colorado State Rams (2-4). Fresh off their 26-23 victory over the rival Fresno State Bulldogs, the Aztecs rose to a 2-1 Pac-12 record. The Rams don’t carry...

Charli xcx brings ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ to SDSU two years after ‘BRAT’

The Daily Aztec

After the release of the commercially successful 2024 album, “BRAT,” Charli xcx was ready to move on from the 2000s-coded party girl era. At the end of her 2025 Coachella performance, the artist played a message over the screens, shouting out other artists and filmmakers, signaling the end of her party-girl era. On Oct. 14,...

How women’s soccer’s Kailey Carlen rose from freshman starter to sophomore leader

The Daily Aztec

Kailey Carlen arrived at San Diego State determined to prove herself. As a true freshman in 2025, she started all 20 matches, played every minute of the season and recorded seven shutouts. Now, as a sophomore, Carlen earned the trust of her upperclassmen teammates and grew more confident as a leader. “I’ve earned a lot...

SDSU club sports receives first funding increase since 2009

The Daily Aztec

For the first time in 17 years, San Diego State’s club sports program is set to receive a substantial budget increase expected to reach athletes across two dozen teams — a change many players say will ease the financial strain of competing. The funding boost comes from a rise in SDSU’s mandatory Instructionally Related Activities...

A voter’s guide to California’s 2026 midterm propositions

The Daily Aztec

Residents may now begin voting on 14 propositions, ranging from wealth taxes to school funding to voting limitations. Read about all 14 ballot measures on the 2026 California midterm ballot below. Proposition 1 Proposition 1 would authorize the state to borrow over $11 billion from private investors to spend on affordable housing programs. These programs...

SDSU Volleyball sweeps Texas State, extending winning streak to seven

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State volleyball extended its winning streak to seven games Saturday after sweeping the Texas State Bobcats 25-21, 25-19, 25-19 behind a dominant offensive performance. The Aztecs (12-6) entered the match riding six straight conference wins and sitting in second place in the Pac-12. Meanwhile, the Bobcats (7-12) had lost their previous two matches.

‘Right where they need to be’: Women’s basketball’s trifecta of freshmen forwards look to make their mark

The Daily Aztec

One year after a Mountain West regular season championship and a tied school record of 27 wins, San Diego State women’s basketball sought reinforcements to help capitalize on last season’s success. Enter the imposing freshman class for the 2026-27 season, featuring three forwards all standing 6’1 or taller. Mayenabasi Akpan, Mairead Hearty and Dionne Madjo..

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