A psychology professor on campus has been chosen to head the firstU.S. National Task Force that will look into Fetal Alcohol Syndromeand fetal alcohol effects. Professor Edward Riley directs the Center for BehavioralTeratology on campus, which is involved in the study of brain andbehavioral changes associated with prenatal drug and alcoholexposure. Teratology is the scientific [...]

The evening of November 20, a woman carrying a bag of grocerieswas struck by a Lexus SUV and killed as she crossed Alvarado Roadmid-block near Reservoir Drive. San Diego Police said the driver ofthe Lexus will not be held accountable because the woman walked intothe lane and the driver could not avoid her. University Police [...]

By Elizabeth ValenteStaff Writer More than 200 students celebrated cultural diversity Thursdaynight at the First Annual Culture Night presented by Alpha Pi Sigma,Sigma Gamma Rho and Beta Omega Phi, three culturally-based sororitiesand fraternities. There was standing room only in Casa Real. “I want to applaud you guys for coming out tonight and openingyour minds and [...]

It’s impossible to judge a book by its cover, and when it comes tocampus life, what is seen on the outside might not be the truth. Last semester, San Diego State University’s Office of Diversityand Equity conducted a survey to evaluate the campus climateregarding students, faculty and staff. Results of the survey were favorable, but [...]

The continuing dispute over the University of Illinois mascotChief Illiniwek opened a new chapter a few weeks ago when thefaculty-student senate decided to look into why the university pressdeclined to publish a book about Native American mascots. “Dancing At Halftime: Sports and the Controversy Over AmericanIndian Mascots,” was written by adjunct professor Carol Spindel andpublished [...]

Taking a break from dual meet competition, the San Diego Stateswimming team participated in a three-day meet against 21 teams atthe Speedo Cup in Long Beach’s Belmont Plaza. SDSU scored 291 points to finish 13th out of 22 teams. Ten top-15finishes including strong efforts from Meghan Casillan, sophomoreErin Kilpatrick and junior Tara Johnson, helped the [...]

Elton John and Billy Joel, two legends on tour, together, in SanDiego. For most of us, it is probably a once ina lifetime opportunity to see two of the greats on stage on the samenight. So, you can imagine the dilemma over ticket buying. Ticketmaster, the monopolizer of the ticket-buying business, has apolicy that all [...]

Do you like inappropriate words? Do you enjoy hearing them,perhaps reading them? I’mnot a professional linguist, but one inappropriate word is giving memigraines: disenfranchise. Since the election that wouldn’t diebegan, I’ve heard disenfranchise as many times as chad, and this isnot good. The problem is the word disenfranchise means to take away one’sfreedom, and also [...]

Webster’s definition of the word dominate is “to rule over orcontrol.” Webster can now replace that definition with five newwords: “San Diego State rugby team.” By beating University of San Diego and UC San Diego two gamesapiece — three of them shutouts — SDSU had its way with theopposition in the Tri-City Championship. Historically, that [...]

BySteve MullinsAssistant Sports Editor If San Diego State would have traveled to San Jose State ninemonths ago, fans might have seen hopelessness personified. Consider the numbers: SDSU finished last season with a 9-19overall record. On the road, the Aztecs were 2-10. Similarly, SJSUwon just three games all season. In those three wins, the Spartanswon by [...]

I can’t believe I am about to write my last article ever for TheDaily Aztec and I don’t know what to write. I could go on about how bad the Chargers are, or the Padres forthat matter, and about how much more superiorNorthern California teams are. Or wait, what about the great fans wehave at [...]

ByJared QuientSenior Staff Writer Cameron Indoor Stadium, Cole Fieldhouse, Assembly Hall. The venuesthat host Duke, Maryland, and Indiana are considered three of themost difficult places in the country to play. Will Cox Arena be onthis list someday? It may take a few years, but San Diego Stateappears to be well on its way. The largest [...]