Category: Published Articles
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Kid Influencers are Gaining Protective Legislation
Influencer families are not a new concept. Vlogging families have been going viral on YouTube for several years, posting their parenting techniques, family vacations and more. Now, influencer families are thriving on TikTok, but discussion has sparked surrounding the treatment and protections of kid-influencers. Many argue that children cannot ethically consent to being filmed and posted…
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5 Hobbies Popular Among Gen Z — YR Media
January is National Hobby Month and we’re taking a look at the hobbies that somewhat define Gen Z as a cool generation. Crochet Crocheting has become a cozy, cute and creative pastime for young people. Several small businesses have been launched by Gen Z which include selling crocheted animals, accessories and more! @lernbern Just wanted to…
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Is Customer Service Dead with Gen Z? — YR Media
There has been speculation that customer service has taken a turn for the worse after the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant shift in motivation from customer service workers can be identified before and after the pandemic. Minimum wage employees were forced to deal with more than they signed up for, including enforcing virus safety regulations in…
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What Gen Z Needs To Know About Caffeine — YR Media
San Diego, CA — After having my daily caramel latte, I find myself wondering why this daily ritual is so dear to me. Most people enjoy a daily cup of coffee in the morning. It’s something we drag ourselves out of bed for; that small bit of incentive to start the day on a good note….
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Corlett removed from two courses after using racial slurs in class
This article was published in The Daily Aztec on March 16, 2022. Professor J. Angelo Corlett was reassigned from two courses after using racial slurs and racist labels/nicknames in his lectures. Corlett is still teaching a philosophy course at San Diego State and is tenured. His removal from two select courses comes after a student…
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Dating apps, popular but ineffective for students
Video by Katelynn Robinson Graphic courtesy of Freepik Article by: Katelynn Robinson This article was published on The Daily Aztec website on February 9, 2022. Despite dating apps growing in popularity, students say they struggle to find meaningful connections. The dating world has changed to accommodate the digital age. Love at first sight is better known…
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Students call SDSU “hypocritical” for hosting in-person events
Video by: Katelynn Robinson Article by: Katelynn Robinson This article was published on The Daily Aztec website on January 30, 2022. After San Diego State announced classes would be virtual until Feb. 7, many students received an email encouraging them to claim their free ticket to the SDSU men’s basketball game. Students then took to…
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NBA athlete Michael Kidd-Gilchrist advocates for speech healthcare
This article was published in The Daily Aztec on November 17, 2021. NBA athlete Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited San Diego State to spread awareness about his non-profit Change & Impact Inc. and spoke with the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association last month in October. Kidd-Gilchrist has played for the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, Dallas Mavericks and New…
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Campy and cringe ‘Night Teeth’ totally bites
Courtesy of Kat Marcinowski/Netflix This article was published on The Daily Aztec website on October 21, 2021. “NIGHT TEETH” (2021). Jorge Lengeborg Jr. as Benny ans Deborah Ryan Papp as Blaire. Campy thriller teen movie? Vampires, again? Bella, where the hell have you been, loca? The new movie “Night Teeth” was released on Netflix on…
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Grad student fights for more housing accessibility
This article was published on The Daily Aztec website on October 20, 2021. Doing laundry, swimming in a pool and taking the shuttle to school are everyday tasks many students partake in. While these tasks are second nature to most, they can come with many obstacles for others. San Diego State geography graduate student Elizabeth…
