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Maritza Camacho

(She/Her)
San Diego, Santa Rosa, United States
As seen in: NPR, The Daily Aztec, The Oak Leaf
Covers:  arts and culture, social issues, climate change
NPR-syndicated podcast “Chronic Catastrophe” out now. What does repeat environmental disaster do to your mind, body and spirit? SRJC Oak Leaf, SDSU Daily Aztec

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Maritza Camacho’s Biography

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Maritza is a fourth-year journalism major at San Diego State University after transferring from Santa Rosa Junior College in Spring 2021. Her desire to cover social issues started in the 4th grade when she wrote about social issues for her elementary school’s paper. Maritza was an editor for The Oak Leaf, Santa Rosa Junior College news media. She has won a national award for her COVID-19 coverage and has been featured as a panelist for the California Humanities Youth and the Ballot.

Maritza Camacho’s Journalist Portfolio

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Oops They Did it Again Episode 1: What's the deal with Kim and Kanye?

Oops They Did it Again Episode 1: What's the deal with Kim and Kanye?

On the first episode of "Oops, they did it again," Maritza Camacho and Cher Akpenyi go over the Kim and Kanye…

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Natural disasters aren't so rare, be prepared

Natural disasters aren't so rare, be prepared

The world is changing. Climate change is not stopping anytime soon, and natural disasters have become inevita…

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With Puppy Picnic Co.'s big success, alumni proves anything is 'paw-ssible'

With Puppy Picnic Co.'s big success, alumni proves anything is 'paw-ssible'

On March 10, Chang talked to students virtually on Zoom about her time at SDSU and how her small business Pup…

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La-Tea-Nas Episode 1: Astroworld

La-Tea-Nas Episode 1: Astroworld

Listen to this episode from KCR On Demand on Spotify. Maritza Camacho and Cher Akpenyi recap the tragedy that…

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DA Staff Recs: Guilty pleasure songs

DA Staff Recs: Guilty pleasure songs

Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” fueled my inner hopeless romantic at the age of seven years old. Without knowing …

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Puerto Rican singer Farruko's 'La 167' tour makes a stop at Viejas Arena

Puerto Rican singer Farruko's 'La 167' tour makes a stop at Viejas Arena

Farruko invigorated the vibrant diverse crowd with chart-topping songs and inspirational pep talks on Nov. 19…

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Articles

Senior Farewell: Maritza Camacho

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By Maritza Camacho
| The Daily Aztec Verified
by Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer I always knew San Diego State was going to be my second home. When I first walked down Campanile Dr. at 18 years old, I had that fluttering feeling in my stomach that I knew it was the place I belonged. No other college campus I visited at the time gave me that feeling. At 22 years old, it warms my heart to say I still have that feeling walking on campus. Journalism was not my first choice as a career.
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Leslie David Baker and industry professionals impart career wisdom to seniors at ‘Life After College’

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By Maritza Camacho
| The Daily Aztec Verified
With graduation only a few weeks away, San Diego State seniors are scrambling to figure out what life will look like after college. The million dollar question of this time of year is, ‘So, now what?’ Seniors aren’t the only ones overthinking about what the future holds for their careers; all upperclassmen are. This includes the expectations that friends and family have for them and the expectations they have for themselves post-grad. Is this path really the right decision?
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Students swap and shop to fight fast fashion

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By Maritza Camacho
| The Daily Aztec Verified
Maritza Camacho Partnering with GreenFest, the club F*** Fast Fashion helped spread awareness about the dangers of fast fashion at GreenFest’s Swap Shop in Montezuma Hall on Thursday, April 7. by Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer April 13, 2022 Thrifting is like a treasure hunt, looking for that one rare piece of clothing at an affordable price. San Diego State brought that treasure hunt to campus with the third annual Swap Shop, an event presented by GreenFest.
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How is social media changing news?

Most people these days refrain from subscribing to news media subscriptions and rather read a quick news update on social media.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram and Snapchat

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

The story I am most proud of writing is "Maskholes: Working in grocery stores during coronavirus" because it won a national award.

Awards

10th Place for COVID-19 Coverage

2021 - COVID-19 Coverage

Awarded by the National Associated Collegiate Press for the 2021 COVID-19 Coverage competition.

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1st Place for Podcast

2021 - Podcasting

Awarded by the National Associated Collegiate Press for the 2022 podcast competition for "Chronic Catastrophe."

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