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FBI overlooks Russian warnings about suspects

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the younger brother of the two Boston Marathon bombing suspects, told the FBI last Thursday that the duo was targeting Times Square for their next attack, according to CBS News. The plan was to plant numerous bombs in the heart of the New York landmark; the brothers had one pressure cooker bomb and [...]

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The Daily Aztec’s 2013 NFL mock draft

The 2013 NFL draft begins tonight and as a result, 254 young men’s dreams will come true. The first round, which takes place tonight at 5 p.m., can be seen on ESPN and the NFL Network. Sports Editor Ryan Schuler and staff writers Browning Stubbs, Terence Chin and Ryan Posner completed a mock draft, predicting [...]

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San Diego’s Tastiest Temptations

3rd Corner By Tara Millspaugh A yummy Sunday brunch is the way to my heart, but what’s even better than that are bottomless mimosas at The 3rd Corner. This restaurant looks like a small hole-in-the-wall, but is quaint and intimate inside. This is an excellent date spot and a great place to grab a drink [...]

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DA editors share their spring break plans

Paige Nelson  Photo Editor Every year around this time, I fantasize about all of the amazing things I’m going to do during spring break. A whole entire week to myself full of nothing but lying by the beach and drinking piña coladas in a fantastic tropical location without a worry in the world—what more could [...]

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Hollywood Happenings

By Tori Haynes and Brooke Schyler Actor Josh Duhamel hosted Nickelodeon’s 26th annual Kids’ Choice Awards on March 23 to a record-breaking number of viewers. More than 12 million people tuned in to watch their favorite celebrities get slimed while they were awarded blimp trophies. Duhamel opened the show with a dance parody featuring Steven [...]

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‘Dead Space 3 Awakened’ is creepy, but too short

Most players have been able to complete “Dead Space 3” in 12 to 14 hours and are anticipating the release of the digital expansion pack, “Dead Space 3 Awakened,” to continue the storyline, and to build the level of suspense they all missed from the game. Throughout the digital expansion pack, characters Isaac and John [...]

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Aztecs for Israel strive for dialogue with SJP

—By AFI members Mor Frankle and Sheli Grumet Last week, Aztecs for Israel began our second annual Israel Peace Week for the San Diego State campus. It has thus far been an extremely successful program and has brought about respectful, spirited conversation among SDSU students. Israel Peace Week is important because students are encouraged to [...]

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SDSU reacts to life and death of Hugo Chavez

By David Hernandez and Alicia Chavez   The death of Hugo Chávez has evoked mixed emotions around the world. On Tuesday, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality at San Diego State discussed the nature and significance of Chávez’s politics. During his 14 years of presidency, which ended on March 5 because of cancer, [...]

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Executive Vice President Candidates

Name: Kyle Anderberg Position running for: Executive Vice President Major: Civil Engineering Year: Junior My experience: Throughout the past two years, I have held executive positions in Sigma Alpha Epsilon as the vice president last year and I’m currently treasurer. I held the position of activities director of the Interfraternity Council in the spring of [...]

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VP of External Relations Candidates

Name: Javier Gomez Position running for: Vice President of External Relations Major: Political Science Year: Senior ca My experience: For the past two years, I have been president of Phi Gamma Delta. This past year, I have been the elected representative for the Associated Students College of Arts and Letters. Within the College of Arts [...]

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AS VP of University Affairs Candidates

Name: Washington Navarrete Position running for: Vice President of University Affairs Major: Criminal Justice with a minor in Chicana and Chicano studies Year: Senior   My experience: Currently serving as the Diversity Commissioner of Associated Students, member of the GreenFest Executive Committee and student designee on one of the task forces for San Diego State’s [...]

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