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In the battle between two of rap’s most legendary acts, who’s most recent project puts them on top? This episode of Daily Aztec Music, arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison and assistant arts and culture editor Cristina Lombardo are joined by arts and culture contributor Aaron Velasquez. Velasquez explains the history of Drake and Kanye’s beef, starting with subliminal shots and now leading up to competing album releases. The hosts and their guests go over their thoughts about the beef along with deciding whether the beef serves to benefit both of their careers and how authentic their clashes are. The debate finishes with the hosts choosing whether they prefer “Donda” or “Certified Lover Boy.”

After a sunny summer break, the Daily Aztec Music podcast is back with a new co-host. Joining sports editor Jason Freund and arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison is assistant arts and culture editor Cristina Lombardo. Together, they discuss Kanye West’s intensely personal new album “Donda” and how it compares to his past albums.

A new fun look at science, senior staff writer Jessica Octavio and co-host Julia Depillo introduce listeners to SciPod.

In the first episode of this scientific masterpiece, Octavio and Depilo discuss Elizabeth Holmes, a former businesswoman who was the founder and chief executive of Theranos, a now-defunct health technology company.

The Daily Aztec senior staff writer and podcast host Sara Rott is joined by senior staff writer Jaydn Brandt as she returns to help co-host. 

Featured on the latest episode of Production Night, the two discuss the latest protest to hit campus grounds. Managing editor Trinity Bland wrote about how students took action to get a stranger promoting hate speech to leave the campus.

In the world of COVID-19, Rott shares her latest story about students and professors choosing to wear a mask on campus. News editor Katelynn Robinson wrote about how available it is for students who do have to test for COVID-19.

In talking about sports, Aztec Football has returned and although it's up in Carson, that didn't stop the Aztecs from winning 28-10 against New Mexico.

The “Featured Opinion of the Week” highlights homesickness and the remedies that can help. Opinion editor Aaliyah Alexander shares some helpful tips and tricks for students living away from home in her story.

Covering stories from the fifth and sixth issues from this year, managing editor Trinity Bland was joined by news editor Katelynn Robinson to take over the podcast. They discuss production night shenanigans, stories from this year's special clubs and organizations issue and two featured opinion stories of the week.

On a very special episode of Production Night, podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is joined by opinion editor Aaliyah Alexander as they welcome back students to San Diego State.

Featured on the latest podcast, Rott and Alexander promote the highly anticipated return of the Daily Aztec’s print issue since March 2020.

Following a different routine, the podcast duo discusses the excitement of returning back to campus this fall semester. They also remind students of upcoming important dates, mask requirements for the school year and the return of Aztec Nights.

Additionally, Rott and Alexander share an original list of tips and tricks to help incoming freshmen as well as all returning students this fall.

The Daily Aztec podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is keeping it casual with news editor Katelynn Robinson in the latest episode of Production Night.

Robinson opens up the podcast with an arts and culture music review about Camila Cabello's new song, "Don't Go Yet," written by managing editor Trinity Bland. The conversation surrounding music continues as Robinson shares Bland’s arts and culture music review about the new single from Kiana Ledé featuring Kehlani, "Ur Best Friend."

Likewise, assistant arts and culture editor Christina Lombardo informs readers about 5 Seconds of Summer lead singer and guitarist Luke Hemmings’ new solo career, most notably regarding his debut singles, “Starting Line” and “Motion.”

Switching to current events, Robinson and Rott discuss recent Tokyo Olympic highlights in track and field, golf and gymnastics. They highlight what they've watched as well as Team U.S.A. victories.

Lastly, opinion senior staff writer Jessica Octavio wrote the "Featured Opinion Story of the Week." In the last episode of Production Night, Octavio teased listeners about her opinion piece on how community-approach benefits the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

On the latest episode of Spear Sports Report, sports contributor Nick Coppo and assistant sports editor Andrew Finley talk about the six Aztecs who competed in this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The podcast duo dives deep into analysis and takes the story written by Finley and sports editor Jason Freund outlining the athletes and their journey in Tokyo a step further.

The Daily Aztec podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is joined by opinion senior staff writer Jessica Octavio in the latest episode of Production Night.

Featured on the latest episode, Rott and Octavio update listeners about San Diego State's COVID-19 requirements and the new addition of the Pfizer vaccine being offered on campus. 

In less apocalyptic news, as Octavio puts it, five Aztec baseball players are chosen for the major league's amateur draft and SDSU's musical theater club (MTC) elected an all-woman board to pave a new path into the new semester.

Lastly, two stories are picked for “Featured Opinion Story of the Week.” Art and culture editor Ryan Hardison covered how Naomi Osaka's surprising decision to withdraw from press obligations illuminated the importance of mental health. Opinion contributor Alyssa Phillips provided interesting commentary this week on an article about the importance of a neutral Supreme Court.

The Daily Aztec podcast host and staff writer Sara Rott is joined by managing editor Trinity Bland in the latest episode of Production Night.

Bland and Rott recap the events of the Topping Out Ceremony of the new Aztec stadium. On a creative note, Bland speaks about her review of Spanish artist Lola Indigo's album “La Niña” in The Daily Aztec Mundo Azteca section. Likewise, a review of the new Fast and Furious movie written by arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison is discussed further in-depth. Lastly, the “Featured Opinion Story of the Week” written by Bland emphasizes why romance during the summer is so perfect.