Sumaia Wegner

San Diego

Managing Editor at The Daily Aztec

When I’m not reporting or writing for the Daily Aztec, I’m studying Journalism and Communication at SDSU ❤️🖤

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Hannah Ramirez

1 month ago | thedailyaztec.com | Hannah Ramirez |Thaïs Giraudet |Arianna Hull |Sumaia Wegner

Hannah Ramirez, ’24-25 Opinion Editor Hannah Ramirez (she/they) is a Journalism major and transfer student from Southwestern college in Chula Vista, California. A love of comic books since a young age pointed her into the direction of storytelling. These days she focuses on telling stories of local artists and working on hot takes for the opinion page. She has previously interned for The San Diego Union Tribune and Voice of San Diego.
Senior Farewell: Sumaia Wegner

May 10, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

Mere seconds before Lamont Butler made the buzzer-beater shot at last year’s Final Four, Huy Huynh and I met Magic Johnson while covering the team for The Daily Aztec. Between getting a photo with Johnson and seeing the ball go in the net, it was at that moment I realized I was given a sign to keep my motivation going. I would not be at San Diego State University if it wasn’t for Mary Eden, a counselor at Mesa College (at the time).
‘Shake em’ up Sheiko’: Former Aztecs’ guard Adam Seiko’s love of the game

Apr 29, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

A year later, Adam Seiko is taking it all in…And still training. After his run with the San Diego State Aztecs, Seiko spent the summer playing in the Golden State Warriors G League and afterward played with the PSK Lions in Germany. Currently, he is in Los Angeles awaiting his next move.
Mindful preparation before competition, results in championship repeats for swim and dive team

Mar 19, 2024 | chatsports.com | Sumaia Wegner

Back to the San Diego State Aztecs Newsfeed Related Topics: Derrick Tuskan, Sharder The end-of-the-season winning performance branches from attitude, effort and consistencyby Sumaia Wegner, Managing Editor • March 19, 2024SportsSwimming & DivingImage courtesy of San Diego State Athletics. (Derrick Tuskan/SDSU Athletics)The approach to competition preparation can be as simple as having one less sugar in your iced tea or maybe not having any tea at all, it’s whatever works best for you.
Mindful preparation before competition, results in championship repeats for swim and dive team

Mar 19, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

The end-of-the-season winning performance branches from attitude, effort and consistency The approach to competition preparation can be as simple as having one less sugar in your iced tea or maybe not having any tea at all, it’s whatever works best for you. Being mindful of the external factors that play a part in performance is a practice that the San Diego State swim and dive team prioritizes when preparing for conference finals.
The impact of tourists’ return to vacation in a charred Lahaina, Maui

Feb 19, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner |Petrina Tran |Brittany Cruz-Fejeran

Looking underneath the ashes of the August wildfires and into the remains of Hawaii’s lost kingdom This winter, vacationers in Maui were seen purchasing paddle boat trips on one side of the beach, while “Lahaina Strong” flags stood in front of local residential tents on the other. These makeshift shelters serve as a way of protest for dignified housing. Thousands of residents lost their homes and businesses to the deadly wildfires that occurred on the island on August 8, 2023.
JMS students embark on a culturally-enriched journey to Thailand

Feb 8, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

Students experienced culture shock, explored landscapes and created social media content San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) rang in the new year by taking 19 students to Thailand for a nine-day study abroad program created by Temple Northup, JMS director. The purpose of the trip was to give students the opportunity to gain experience as international journalists and develop skills in content creation by exploring a culture outside of their norm.
JMS students embark on a culturally-enriched journey to Thailand

Feb 8, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

Students experienced culture shock, explored landscapes and created social media content San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) rang in the new year by taking 19 students to Thailand for a nine-day study abroad program created by Temple Northup, JMS director. The purpose of the trip was to give students the opportunity to gain experience as international journalists and develop skills in content creation by exploring a culture outside of their norm.
LaChica Sports & Ent. Group continues to empower women in sports

Jan 15, 2024 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

Students networked with professionals representing the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons through the Global Sports Business Immersion Program As part of its Global Sport Business Immersion Program, LaChica Sports & Entertainment Group (LCSE Group) hosted students in London, England for a seven-day, riveting experience. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2023, six students were given the opportunity to network and learn about global sports business.
The pillars of Aztec basketball culture

Nov 17, 2023 | thedailyaztec.com | Sumaia Wegner

A feature on the men’s team assistant coaches, Jaydee Luster, Chris Acker and Dave Velasquez If the heart, mind and soul are key components of what makes a person human, Chris Acker, David Velasquez and JayDee Luster are the foundation of what makes San Diego State men’s basketball a team. The HeartImagine being a kid playing tag during an Aztec game in a nearly empty Viejas Arena.