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Newly unveiled Aztec glyphs usher in a new era of cultural representation

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Mexican artist Noé Silva reimagined three symbols from the Aztec Sun Stone, representing education, health and community

Two San Diego State football attendees show off their shirts, displaying the newly unveiled glyphs logos of the Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

“It was an honor for me,” said artist Noé Silva. “The truth is that it was something we had been working on for over a year until it was finally completed and inaugurated.”

After years of controversy over its portrayal of the Aztec warrior, San Diego State University unveiled a trio of new images on Oct.