The Daily Aztec

TailGate Beer, founded by San Diego State alumnus Wesley Keegan, is stirring things up in the world of craft beer.

All it takes to keep up with Rob Kardashian is a gaming console and Internet connection.

Three letters, one word, rhymes with “duh.” Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, is quickly becoming a favorite among students. The soup is served in a large bowl with rice noodles and a mélange of beef and chicken bits, or, for the less brave soul, an assortment of veggies.

After a rough week of midterms, the last thing on students’ minds is studying, unless of course an encyclopedia of cocktails is involved.

Need to get the dog out of the house? San Diego’s beach atmosphere and pleasant weather are perfect for pups. Be dog’s best friend and check out one of the many designated pooch parks scattered around the county.

Looking for a place to celebrate diversity, enjoy live entertainment and show a little skin in exchange for prizes? Head to Hillcrest tonight for the annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party celebration.

Looking for sunshine, entertainment and general college mayhem? This spring break, Summer Winter Action Tours is taking control of Lake Havasu, Ariz. and catering to more than 300 students looking for a good time.

Graduation is quickly approaching. Whether that fact evokes feelings of excitement, relief or impending doom varies among individuals. San Diego offers numerous activities students can check off their bucket lists before graduation.

I’ve heard many names for San Diego State’s infamous Free Speech Steps. To State newbies, the steps have been referred to as “that spot in front of Starbucks.”

San Diego is home to the largest urban cultural park in the nation. Rich and available to the aesthetic and historical interests of all, Balboa Park offers a cheerful break from the doldrums of everyday life.

Imagine washing your face with Purell hand sanitizer, showering with baby wipes and falling asleep with cement-caked fingernails. No, this isn’t an episode of “Survivor.” This is just one of the many occurrences San Diego State senior Jesann Spani has experienced during her numerous volunteer adventures. What drives Spani to push her personal limits solely in the name of helping others?

The crowd congregating around The Cottage in La Jolla on the corner of Fay Avenue and Kline Street is constant. Young couples hold hands, students and elderly folks are common customers, all more than willing to wait their turn for a seat beneath a cozy heat lamp outside. Locals, or anyone who has recently purchased a guidebook, know where to come for tasty Southern California cuisine and prime people watching.