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The starting five for the 1941 men’s basketball team

Matters of State

Basketball Mania and Hardwood Legacies

A brief history of San Diego State University men’s hoops. By Seth Mallios

Destin Daniel Cretton

Features

From SDSU to the MCU

Director Destin Daniel Cretton on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Asian American superhero and the power of movies to change stereotypes By Lisa Haney

Adrian, child of alumni

Features

Hello, Lil' SDSU Fans!

These children of alumni are already showing serious school spirit.

Karen Molina

Alumni

Worth the Commute

An SDSU education helped change the trajectory of Karen Molina’s (’17) life—and her family’s.

Olympic discus thrower, Whitney Ashley

Athletics

Tokyo Dreams Deferred

SDSU’s Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls had their sights set on 2020. How they’re dealing with an extra year of training. By Lisa Haney

Natalie Berndes (’37)

Features

Meet SDSU’s Oldest Living Alumna — and Her Family

A Q&A with Natalie Berndes (’37), 106, on how campus has changed over 85 years. Plus: The Aztec family tradition that she inspired. By Lisa Haney

Margo Kasch

Why We Give

Showing We're SDSU Loyal

Nearly 1,500 donors, like Margo Kasch (’67), have given to the university for more than 20 years in a row. By Lisa Haney

Padilla family

Features

Aztec Families for Life

SDSU is a tradition for these families.

John Baldessari

Features

Before They Were Stars

SDSU alumni astronaut Ellen Ochoa, professional baseball player Stephen Strasburg and artist John Baldessari rocketed to the top of their fields. But first they were local kids who came to State.

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Last Updated 3/11/22