''The Daily Aztec'' is a not-for-profit, independent

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serving San Diego State University (SDSU) and the surrounding

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, California. ''The Daily Aztec'' publishes on a regular basis when the university is in session (excluding holidays). It serves a student population of over 35,000 and a faculty and staff population of over 4,000. It is named for the university's mascot, the

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History

In the Fall of 1913, the student body of the then-San Diego Normal School voted to begin publishing a four (4) page weekly campus newspaper.The Daily Aztec Administrative Training Manual (accessed Nov. 13, 2008)
/ref> The first edition premiered Nov. 26, 1913, as a four-page tabloid, under the name of the ''Normal News Weekly.'' In 1921, the paper was renamed the ''Paper Lantern.'' In 1960, the paper shifted to daily publication, becoming ''The Daily Aztec.'' Over the years the publication's frequency varied; as of Fall 2013, it appears twice a week. In 2017, the organization received a first place award for best college newspaper, from the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists. Several staff members also received individual awards.

Structure

Although previously connected with the SDSU journalism department, ''The Daily Aztec'' is now a program of Associated Students of San Diego State University. The paper is student-run and independent, but overseen by the Student Media Advisory Committee (SMAC). SMAC is composed of students, faculty and staff from SDSU and has both permanent and annual members; SMAC hires the editor in chief, approves the paper's budgets, and is responsible for ensuring that paper follows approved advertising and editorial policies.

Editors in chief

Catlan Nguyen - 2021-2022 Academic Year
Brenden Tuccinardi – 2020-2021 Academic Year
Bella Ross – 2019-2020 Academic Year
Will Fritz – 2018-2019 Academic Year
Andrew Dyer – 2017–2018 Academic Year
Jacob Sisneros – 2016–2017 Academic Year
Kelly Hillock – 2015–2016 Academic Year
Monica Linzmeier – 2014–2015 Academic Year
Leonardo Castaneda – 2013–2014 Academic Year
Antonio Zaragoza – 2012–2013 Academic Year
Allie Daugherty – 2011–2012 Academic Year (accessed Jun. 27, 2010)
Ruthie Kelly – 2010–2011 Academic Year
Faryar Borhani – 2009–2010 Academic Year
Amanda Strouse – 2008–2009 Academic Year
Giselle Domdom – 2007–2008 Academic Year
Ben Tambaschi – 2006–2007 Academic Year
Raven Tyson – 2005–2006 Academic Year
Joe Zarro – 2004–2005 Academic Year
Jessica Zisko – 2002–2003 Academic Year
Matthew A. Dathe – 1988–1989 Academic Year
R. Andrew "Andy" Rathbone – 1986–1987 Academic Year, Author "Windows for Dummies"
A former editor in chief, Dave Hasemeyer (1978–79), went on to win a

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in 2013 while working for Inside Climate News.

References

External links

''The Daily Aztec'' homepageSDSUniverse news service
{{DEFAULTSORT:Daily Aztec San Diego State University Newspapers published in San Diego Student newspapers published in California Publications established in 1913