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02/14/2025

On Feb. 11, the El Cajon City Council voted 3-2 to pass Mayor Bill Wells and Council member Steve Goble’s new resolution, which affirms El Cajon’s status as a non-sanctuary city and grants local police officers protection if they cooperate with ICE.

Two weeks prior, the El Cajon City Council voted on a similar resolution proposed by Wells, which, if adopted, would allow police officers to work with immigration enforcement as much as existing state law SB 54 would allow.
Wells defended the old and new resolutions, citing the safety of El Cajon residents from dangerous criminals as the priority.

However, protestors were present for both meetings, some taking public comments and saying that the proposed resolutions would only invoke more fear and endanger those in the community. They urged the council to vote in a manner representative of the citizens of El Cajon, which is heavily Hispanic.

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02/14/2025

In the era of players constantly coming and going, retaining the heartbeat of your team is essential to preserving the body of the program. The San Diego State football team certainly kept their hopes for a positive 2025 season alive, bringing edge Trey White and linebacker Tano Letuli back for another year.

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02/14/2025

“Romantic comedies: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship.” Sure that's the Merriam-Webster definition, but we all know they’re so much more.

This Valentine’s Day, The Daily Aztec’s arts and culture writers aren’t just recommending their favorite rom-coms, they’re sharing what makes them timeless.

Click the link in our bio to see what we think makes these rom-coms worth watching!

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02/14/2025

Hilarious, cheesy with dashes of rom-com and slasher; Heart Eyes is the Valentine's Day movie made to be rewatched and enjoyed. With a passionate love story and a cold-blooded killer, Heart Eyes stays fresh as the perfect movie to watch this upcoming holiday.

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02/12/2025

With the 2025 awards season in full effect, music’s biggest night did not hold back from delivering compelling performances, riveting speeches and making “herstory.”

The 67th annual Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena and saw women leading the prize count with female artists taking home six of the nine televised awards.

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02/12/2025

Dr. Nishi, left, and Dr. Berhe pose at the Women of Color event, hosted by The Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center at SDSU on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in San Diego. The center holds a safe space for students to share their experiences.

“We were hearing a lot of feedback and student interest in creating a Women of Color group,” Dr. Berhe said. “We wanted to provide a supportive, confidential space for women of color to navigate intersectional identities while also normalizing mental health topics and reducing stigma.”

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02/11/2025

The identity of South Asian music is usually reserved for old Bollywood classics or religious music. On the other hand, in the west, most of our music industry is dominated by white artists. Here are six South Asian music artists to take note of. All of these artists synthesize aspects of the different cultures they come from to create both unique music experiences and to push the boundaries of what it means to exist in their genre.

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02/11/2025

Grab your ballpark dog, throw on a cap and find your favorite seat in Tony Gwynn Stadium; the 2025 collegiate baseball season is upon us. The team as a whole is in the final stages of preparation, hitting a plane and heading to Arizona in two weeks for the MLB Desert Invitational. The Aztecs will kick off their season against Seton Hall before facing Grand Canyon then ending their stint in the desert with a matchup against Nebraska.

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02/07/2025

Holidays once meant a time for connection and making memories with loved ones. Now, the true meanings of these once wholesome celebrations are overshadowed by the commercialization and consumerism that dominates America.

The constant bombardment of holiday ads, sales and products have turned beloved holidays such as Valentine's Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving into nothing more than corporate cash cows. Instead of being able to spend time with loved ones and bask in the holiday spirit, people now feel pressured to spend as much money as possible in order to keep up with the holiday hustle.

It is time that we rethink the holidays.

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02/07/2025

The first JMS Fest for the spring semester at San Diego State University took place on Jan. 28, featuring Vanessa E. Rosales, who oversees community engagement for the 12 West Region states of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

The fest was attended by over 200 students from various journalism and media studies classes, and provided an opportunity for students to learn about public relations and professional networking.

During the fest, Rosales discussed her career, corporate social responsibility and her role within the company.
Rosales, a California State University alum, spoke about her background in public relations, the Chick-fil-A controversy and explained her transition into the field and encouraged students to explore interests in journalism and PR.

“It happened,” Rosales said, in response to discussions on the company’s history. She noted that she regularly encounters questions about the company’s reputation. “These questions you have, like, these are questions that I ask all the time.”

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02/06/2025

The “After Hours” trilogy- “After Hours,” “Dawn FM” and now “Hurry Up Tomorrow”- says goodbye to the Weeknd and welcomes Abel Tesfaye.

It begins with “After Hours” chronicling the pain Abel went through after a failed relationship, as we hear how he descends into a mental breakdown as he tries to grasp his emotions. “Dawn FM: foreshadows what became true with the release of “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the death of The Weeknd.

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is the last chapter of The Weeknd as we know it. With features from Anitta, Future, Lana del Rey and many others, it will go down as one of the perfect trilogies in music…one you surely don’t want to miss.

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02/05/2025

2020 Beach Read has resurfaced in the literary world with a beautifully reimagined hardcover collector’s edition, released on Oct. 1, 2024. This isn’t just a standard reissue; the new edition features sunset-hued endpapers, gold foil and a fresh epilogue that answers all the burning questions for fans.

And with Valentine's day approaching and news that Beach Read is officially being transformed into a big screen adaptation, it’s the perfect excuse to re-dive into this witty, layered romance that has quickly become a modern classic in adult fiction.

This is a book that is not only convincing but also infectious. It squeezes your heart, journeys through grief and healing and may even coax a few tears (in the best way). It’s both profound and humorous. Beach Read is not exactly the typical rom-com…and maybe it isn’t rom-com at all. But, who's to tell you how to define romance, let alone love or Valentine’s Day?

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02/03/2025

Crowd gathered in the intersection of Vista Village Drive and N. Santa Fe Avenue to protest against Trump’s immigration policies on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

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01/31/2025

Lights out? We’re still on! The Trolley now offers service every 15 minutes all day every day, including more weekend and late night service. Learn more at sdmts.com/more-trolley.

01/31/2025

Following last year’s troubled launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to changes caused by the FAFSA Simplification Act, this year’s release had the bulk of its changes revolve around refining the application process to create a smoother experience for users.

To help improve the application process, the Department of Education released the FAFSA early on Oct. 1 for beta users to test the system and recommend improvements. These beta tests went well enough for it to be opened to the public early on Nov. 18 instead of Dec. 1.

“I think the feedback that students provided on the language that was used and how questions were worded was very useful to the department to ensure that students and families are clear in understanding what is actually being asked and how to answer those questions,” Noelia Gonzalez, California State University Systemwide Director for Financial Aid Programs, Office of the Chancellor, said. “I think that is probably the biggest benefit.”

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01/29/2025

With the cost of rental properties in San Diego continuing to rise, SDSU’s Evolve Student Housing project seeks to provide an increased number of students with affordable on-campus housing. The project is predicted to add as many as 4500 new beds to campus over the next ten years.

If the plans are approved by the CSU Board of Trustees, construction on the first of seven new buildings will start as early as May 2025. Within the next decade, students could see better price rates for university housing accompanied by a lowered number of triple occupancy dorm rooms.

However, community members living adjacent to the campus and students alike have their concerns about how housing another several thousand students at the university will affect everything from noise pollution to fire safety. There are also the questions of how to best handle the likely increase in vehicle and foot traffic.

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01/27/2025

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Ready to make your voice heard? The Daily Aztec is looking for new contributors to join our dynamic team this school year! Whether you’re passionate about breaking news, sharing your unique opinions, covering sports, diving into arts & culture, or creating stunning graphics and photos, we have a place for you. Interested in multimedia storytelling? We need your skills to bring stories to life across platforms. Plus, if you’re bilingual or interested in Hispanic culture, Mundo Azteca is the perfect space to connect and share. Curious to learn more? Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 3, from 6-8 PM in the Council Chambers at the Union to get all the details. Ready to jump in? Apply now at thedailyaztec.com/apply/. 🎙️: @maddiecadena @babeyyalexx @heyitspsalma @naiima.paul @romanfour0 @_abigailseg_ #TheDailyAztec #Journalism #SDSU #Apply #jms

Joining thousands of protesters at colleges and universities across the nation, SDSU’s chapter of @sdsusjp organized a walkout on Wednesday afternoon starting in front of Hepner Hall. SJP was calling upon SDSU to divest from companies that hold ties to Israel. The walkout faced a small group of counterprotestors carrying flags and signs signaling support for Israel. 🎙️: Eugénie Budnik 🎥: Hannah Ramirez Stay up to date with the latest news via the link in our bio.

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