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LGBTSU embraces queer identity
The San Diego State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union is changing its name to Queer Student Union beginning next semester. SDSU LGBTSU President Michael Manacop said the group could just keep adding letters to the name, but instead, it has decided to revamp it to include everyone, using the umbrella term “queer.” “There are [...]
Nika entrepreneur inspires students
Nika Water company co-founder Jeff Church visited San Diego State to speak about social entrepreneurship on Monday. Church spoke at SDSU for the 14th annual L. Robert Payne Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series. Church was welcomed by SDSU President Elliot Hirshman. The event was an opportunity for students, faculty and community members to meet Church and [...]
Aztec researchers compete for $10 mil
A team of 60 San Diego State faculty, researchers and students entered Qualcomm’s X-Prize Tricorder Competition to revolutionize health care and win $10 million. Team captain and graduate student Lambert Ninteman’s said if the team wins, all of the money will go back to SDSU. The competition is named after the futuristic series “Star Trek” [...]
Three Aztecs have names called in NFL draft
Imagine the excitement of San Diego State senior wide receiver Brice Butler on the last day of the 2013 NFL draft. Playing in a run-oriented offense, Butler wasn’t able to fully showcase his talents, catching only 24 passes for 347 yards and four touchdowns this season. Despite not receiving an invitation to the NFL Scouting [...]
Chancellor discusses plans for CSU budget
California State University Chancellor Timothy White visited San Diego State on Wednesday to host an open forum for all members of the campus community. White discussed his plans to increase enrollment rates, staff and faculty salaries and undergraduate success. White said staff members haven’t received salary increases since 2007 and the faculty hasn’t had an [...]
Lecture series speaker questioned by student orgs
A letter addressed to San Diego State Provost Nancy Marlin criticized the invitation of political science professor Norman Finkelstein to speak at a lecture series about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict earlier this week. In the letter, representatives of Aztecs for Israel, the Jewish Student Union and Alpha Epsilon Pi questioned Finkelstein’s credibility. “Many view Finkelstein not [...]
Aztecs relive Kennedy’s 1963 visit
The 50th anniversary of former President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 San Diego State visit was commemorated at the same place the late president gave his speech about the importance of education and California as the then top-ranked state in education. The Aztec Bowl, now under the shadow of Viejas Arena and Lot L, was the [...]
Mars rover alumni land at SDSU
The eight San Diego State alumni on the NASA team that designed the most recent—and most ambitious—Mars rover, Curiosity, visited SDSU on Friday to illuminate the challenging, innovative work they performed during the last decade. Each alumnus worked separate aspects of the Curiosity mission, which began in 2000. The eight former Aztecs attracted a large [...]
CSU fact sheet highlights success of state schools
The California State University Chancellor’s Office released its annual fact book, which includes information about the CSU’s funding, student costs and enrollment. According to the CSU system’s document, for every dollar the state invests into the system, the CSU returns $5.43. The CSU is the state’s leading producer of bachelor’s degrees, with approximately 100,000 graduates [...]
Explosives detonated at Boston Marathon
Four hours into the Boston Marathon, two explosions were detonated near the viewing stands at the Boston Marathon finish line. According to the Boston news center WCVB-TV, the first explosion occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and the second explosion occurred about 15 seconds later more than 500 feet away. The explosions were [...]
SD Food trucks gain traction
Too many cooks may spoil the broth, but not when they gather at a food truck venue in their respective mobile kitchens ready to serve hungry San Diegans. Be it Reuben fries from the award-winning vendors at New York On Rye or an exotic mix of Greek-meets-Mexican in a Mediterranean torta at Tortally Tasty, tourists [...]
APSA invests in event to promote Asian-Pacific culture
One student organization is spending more than $10,000 to host a free event that’s open to the public. San Diego State’s Asian Pacific Student Alliance’s 17th annual Fashion Talent Show takes place from 6-10 p.m. tomorrow at the Open Air Theatre. Doors open early for an hour-long art segment from 5-6 p.m. FTS director and [...]
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