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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Colombian players celebrate after making a goal in a 2-0 win over Jordan Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium.
Columbia takes win over Jordan during 2026 FIFA World Cup friendly
by Amy Whitley, Photographer • June 18, 2026

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SHOWCASE
A surveillance camera looks out from Love Library at San Diego State University, Saturday, May 23, 2026, San Diego, CA.
Is SDSU watching? See where the university put its AI-enabled cameras
by Jenna Ramiscal and Polly Hill • May 28, 2026
Photo Essay: Consecutive stoppage time goals concludes the first-ever matchup between SDFC and FC Cincinnati in 3-3 draw.
May 19, 2026
Youth express mixed feelings toward alternative candidates as June election nears
May 16, 2026
Photo Essay: San Diego FC hosts Los Angeles FC at Snapdragon Stadium
May 15, 2026
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NEWS
A surveillance camera looks out from Love Library at San Diego State University, Saturday, May 23, 2026, San Diego, CA.
Is SDSU watching? See where the university put its AI-enabled cameras
by Jenna Ramiscal and Polly Hill • May 28, 2026

Over 1,300 AI-enabled cameras are affixed to classroom hallways, entryways, common areas and dorm buildings throughout San Diego State University. Cameras focus on students and faculty alike in classroom buildings, in bookstores, dining areas, parking structures and gyms. In 2024, The Daily Aztec first reported that SDSU spent over $1.3 million to upgrade the university’s extensive network of surveillance cameras with new ones that, if activated, could deploy artificial intelligence. The funding...

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SDSU alum leads California through environmental health crisis
May 12, 2026
Canvas shutdown impacts first day of finals
May 8, 2026
CSU doctoral expansion bill fails in state committee
May 7, 2026
Helping Hands hosts first student-run resource fair
May 6, 2026
SDSU military population continues to skyrocket
May 1, 2026
MUNDO AZTECA
Una cámara de vigilancia vigila desde la Love Library de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026, en San Diego, California.
¿Está la SDSU vigilando? Una mirada dónde la universidad ha puesto cámaras con la IA
by Jenna Ramiscal, Polly Hill, and Joaquin Serrato • June 6, 2026
Arriba a la izquierda: Jennifer Aguilar, abajo a la izquierda: Xiomara Gerardo y en el lado derecho: Karina Bazarte. Foto cortesía de Aguilar, Gerardo y Bazarte.
Exeditoras de Mundo Azteca cuentan cómo la sección ha impactado en sus carreras profesionales
by Abigail Segoviano, Editora de Mundo Azteca • May 15, 2026
TRENDING
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Is SDSU watching? See where the university put its AI-enabled cameras
by Jenna Ramiscal and Polly Hill • May 28, 2026
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Switzerland, Australia draw 1-1 in pre-World Cup friendly at Snapdragon
by Connor Larson, Sports Editor • June 13, 2026
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SDSU men’s and women's basketball transfer portal tracker
by Roman Aguilar and Connor Larson • April 15, 2026
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JMS failed its students with a visiting professor; now the department is reviewing its vetting
by Iliana Apostolidis, Contributor • April 27, 2026
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Brady Nassar and Malachi Finau outline the road ahead for SDSU’s defensive line
by Tyler Bowne, Senior Staff Reporter • April 23, 2026
SPORTS
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OPINION
Astronaut-like figure admires a galactic setting.
An order of pancakes from Between Us in North Park on March 22, 2026.
JMS sign in SDSU's Adams Humanities building on April 27, 2026.
A zombie attends graduation and is about to recieve a diploma when the person giving the certificates out asks "How was it?" The zombie replies "Fine, I didn't even feel it :')."
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Editorial Cartoon: Un-dead-ucation

by Rebeca Herrera, Graphic Design Intern | May 11, 2026

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ARTS & CULTURE
(Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
San Diego rave culture: dying or just adapting?
by Iliana Apostolidis, Staff Reporter • May 10, 2026
A still from “Home Entertainment," the thesis film of Ariela Schneiderman (Photo courtesy of Ariela Schneiderman)
‘We need funding’: TFM students are paying for their own thesis films
by Thaïs Giraudet, Staff Reporter • May 10, 2026
Made of Matcha at an Our Yard pop-up on March 19. Courtesy of Daniel Ventura
Student-run matcha and dessert businesses redefine campus culture at SDSU
by Ashley Bueno Leon, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2026
Amber St. James gives an example of a catwalk before the student contest begins at San Diego Slay on April 27, 2026
Serving looks, talent and trivia: San Diego Slay takes over Montezuma Hall
by Emily Siekert, Staff Reporter • May 1, 2026
DWTS "pros" perform in their live tour at the Civic Theatre on April 22, 2026
Dancing With the Stars Live waltzes through the San Diego Civic Theatre
by Felicity Desuasido, Arts and Culture Editor • April 29, 2026
Charlie Puth performs at Viejas Arena on April 22, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Raven Kendall)
Charlie Puth kicked off “Whatever’s Clever” Tour, and the crowd didn’t disappoint
by Trisha Ganjoo, News Editor • April 27, 2026
MULTIMEDIA
The Daily Aztec Live 4/28
by Emily Barrera and Lindsey Belsky • May 13, 2026
Dan D’Amato leads Streets of Hope to give back to the San Diego community
by Amel Tesfaye, Contributor • May 13, 2026
Study options for students as finals approach
by Cindy Avila, Senior Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026
PHOTO
Colombian players celebrate after making a goal in a 2-0 win over Jordan Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium.
Columbia takes win over Jordan during 2026 FIFA World Cup friendly
by Amy Whitley, Photographer • June 18, 2026
SDFC defender Oscar Verhoeven pushes the ball past FC Cincinnati forward Kenji Mboma Dem during a 3-3 draw, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium.
Photo Essay: Consecutive stoppage time goals concludes the first-ever matchup between SDFC and FC Cincinnati in 3-3 draw.
by Carlos Jimenez, Photographer • May 19, 2026
SDFC midfielder Anibal Godoy keeps possession of the ball through contact of the opposing defender during the match against LAFC at Snapdragon Stadium on Sat. May 2, 2026.
Photo Essay: San Diego FC hosts Los Angeles FC at Snapdragon Stadium
by Jadeyn Larson, Photographer • May 15, 2026
San Diego Wave forward Dudinha edges out Bay FC midfielder Taylor Huff for possession of the ball during a Wave 1-0 loss on Sunday May 3, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium.
Photo Essay: San Diego Wave FC falls 1-0 to Bay FC during the SoCal vs NorCal matchup at Snapdragon Stadium.
by Carlos Jimenez, Photographer • May 8, 2026
Ari Lennox looks out into the packed crowd that fills the mainstage at SOMA San Diego.
Photo Essay: Ari Lennox brings “The Vacancy Tour” to SOMA San Diego
by Katie Flores, Photographer • May 8, 2026
Kansas Commit Luke Barnett pulls up from way downtown with a hand right in his face
Photo Essay: Ball Is Life All American game takes place at the Seaworld Nautilus Amphitheater
by Owen Kajita, Photographer • May 2, 2026