Author Archives | Samantha Hirsch

Public displays of annoyance

Bummed you spent Valentine’s Day with five mediocre boys, (Ben, Jerry, Jack, Jim and Jose) instead of one special one? Glum that you haven’t found Mr. Right—or at least Mr. Right Now? Well, cheer up, buttercup, because I’m here to bring you good news. A recent study shows most people—single or taken—find other people who [...]

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Grown men who play with balls

When it comes to football, I’ll admit I’m a walking stereotype. I’m a woman and not only do I not understand this sport, but I also will never understand the hype around it. Feminists—before you get all Gloria Steinem on me—in my defense, this is a game made for individuals with XY chromosomes. Why, you [...]

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Why we hate travel by flight

W ith the holiday season now behind us, the airline industry is sure to see a steady decline in business until summer or fall springs upon us. Having taken four separate flights within the past two months, I, for one, am especially glad that I will not have to set foot in an airport until [...]

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Why We Love Halloween

“Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”

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Why we loved the 1990s

As a child of the ‘90s, I was able to experience many amazing events. I was born in 1991, which allowed me to experience the majority of the glorious decade.

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Don’t be in the ‘foolish five’

When asked to describe myself in five words or less, ideally I’d like to say I am intelligent, charismatic, attractive, witty and passionate or “I am usually always hungry.”

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How to handle a breakup

Ah, breakups. With the holiday season just months away, breakup season is unfortunately right around the corner as well.

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Losing my Gaslamp virginity

As it so happens, I recently lost my virginity. My 21st birthday just occurred a few weeks ago, and I lost my legally-going-to-bars-and-nightclubs virginity.

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Courtesy of Kaitlin Trataris

Students create ‘Neurosis Now’

When asked what studio arts senior Kaitlin Trataris’ goals are after her upcoming May graduation, she simply said, “to become a culture queen.”

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Courtesy of Rca Music Group

T-Pain to play GreenFest

This Saturday, Associated Students will host the fourth annual GreenFest Festival, which serves to “encourage, advocate for and celebrate sustainability (and) Aztec Pride.” Billed on the main stage are popular acts such as electronic musician Max Vangeli, house music duo EC Twins and San Diego-based disc jockey and producer Jason Ross.

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“Rock the Dome” visual display fails to wow.| Courtesy of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

‘Rock the Dome’ fizzles

A wise man once said, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” With that said, “Rock the Dome” still has a long way to go before it is certified to rock.

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‘Shamrockapella’ at Smith Recital

What happens when an all-male a cappella group is mixed with preposterous amounts of testosterone? Preposterone, of course. Preposterone is San Diego State’s first and only all-male a cappella group and will be hosting an a cappella concert this evening.

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