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Students sit and study in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at the San José State campus which has nine stories for both the community and students to utilize.

Campus study spots provide focus

Mariana Sanchez, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

As the new semester kicks off, San José State University students are on the hunt for the best spots to study at on campus – places that reduce stress, spark creativity and possibly offer more than...

Earl Sweatshirt lives, laughs, loves

Earl Sweatshirt lives, laughs, loves

Joaquin Cruz, Staff Writer August 27, 2025

Rapper Earl Sweatshirt quietly released a new album, “Live Laugh Love,” that builds upon a sample-heavy production style, rhyme-heavy lyricism and themes of personal growth. Sweatshirt, whose legal...

Deftones release refreshing nu metal

Deftones release refreshing nu metal

Joaquin Cruz, Staff Writer August 26, 2025

Deftones’ anticipated studio album, “private music,” released on Aug. 22, delivered their recognizable post-hardcore and shoegaze sound, while reiterating their nu-metal roots. Nu metal is a popular...

Spartan Mambo Club, is a San José State club that aims to provide an environment for students to learn about the Latin dances, Bachata & Salsa.

The beauty of Bachata & Salsa

Shinju Kang, Staff Writer August 26, 2025

Spartan Mambo at San José State is bringing swagger and sensuality to campus while exploring the deep cultural roots of Latin dance.  The club explores the practice of both Bachata dance and Salsa...

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Summer releases channel escapism

Kaya Henkes-Power, Managing Editor August 20, 2025

One of the hardest things at the beginning of the fall semester is knowing the summer releases will never hit the same.  Driving around with the windows down while blasting a recently released song...

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‘Wicked’ whisks audiences away

Saturn Williams November 26, 2024

Story Description: Review of the live-action movie adaptation of the musical Wicked Pitched by: Saturn   Assigned to: Saturn Due date: 11/25 Story Focus: How was the movie? What were the highs...

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I like Stan’s Donut Shop a hole lot

Anahi Herrera Villanueva November 26, 2024

Stan’s Donut Shop is nothing out of this world, but the flavor and texture of its donuts make it stand out for me.    Established in 1959 by Stanford Whittmayer along with his wife and...

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Dreamworks dragons fly into live-action

Anfisa Pitchkhadze November 26, 2024

Universal Pictures is remaking the DreamWorks Animation beloved 2010 animated film, “How to Train Your Dragon” into a live-action adaptation. The writer and director of the “How to Train...

Illustration by Charity Spicer

Sunday (1994) dives into vulnerability

Charity Spicer October 21, 2024

Sunday (1994), a newly formed British-American indie band, released the deluxe version of their debut self-titled EP on Sept. 20, evoking melancholic themes throughout the lyrics accompanied by a cinematic...

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Charli xcx upgrades ‘Brat’ remix

Charity Spicer October 21, 2024

Ever since June, Charli xcx’s sixth studio album “BRAT” has reinvented pop music and the entire music industry as a whole—even going as far as to influence political campaigns. With...

Anfisa Pitchkhadze | Spartan Daily

Students embrace Mental Health day

Anfisa Pitchkhadze October 21, 2024

Tobar said she has been overwhelmed lately by the amount of schoolwork she has and that she appreciated the university for providing fun activities for the day. A U.S. News/Generation Lab report showed...

Graphic by Sofia Hill

Thee Sacred Soul tap a ’60s feel

Sofia Hill October 21, 2024

Thee Sacred Souls released their 12-track-long second studio album, “Got a Story to Tell,” Friday and their new album might contain even more hits than their last.  The band is composed...

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