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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Students from multiple bands jamming out onstage. while the judges decided who they thought should win.

SDA Bands compete in annual Battle of the Bands

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor November 16, 2018

Last Wednesday night, Venture Church was filled with funky riffs and lyrics, all created by SDA students. Our annual Battle of the Bands competition was held at the church across the street from our school....

Marigolds are typically seen at Dia de Los Muertos celebrations because they are used to help guide spirits with their vibrant color.

Vibrantly Celebrating Life with Dia de Los Muertos

By Lila Schief, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Pergolas dripping with marigolds and delicate paper flags greeted visitors and participants as they entered Solana Beach’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Sunday. Grace Ortega, first time participant,...

The round at the Old Globe where the show was performed. Note the marble painted floor and red design.

Review: Julius Caeser at the Old Globe

By Maya Hamson, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

On Friday the 26th, the theater teacher, Stephanie Siers, took the Advanced Drama Honors class (and a few interested thespians) to go see a special performance of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” that...

Dragon Prince- A new Netflix show co-written by the writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Then, Everything Changed when the Moon Elves Attacked

By Joice He, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

When creating a TV show, it can sometimes be difficult getting people excited for the finished product. Some shows just don’t sound interesting, fade to obsolescence, or fall flat before they’ve even...

Last year's Star Wars themed homecoming.

It’s going to be a Totally Radical Homecoming

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor October 16, 2018

SDA's annual Homecoming dance, taking place in several locations with an 80's theme, is this Friday from 7:30-10:30 pm. According to ASB Director Rod Keillor, this year's dance is full of fun activities...

A Halloween playlist, without the stereotypical "Monster Mash"

Get into the Halloween spirit with our spooky playlist

By Katie Pruden, Staff Writer October 10, 2018

Not feeling in the spooky mood yet? Just because it’s not “The Season” (aka christmas music season) doesn’t mean we can’t listen to music that will get us in the mood for pumpkin flavored things...

Brockhampton brings a new kind of color into the rap game with "Iridescence"

Brockhampton brings a new kind of color into the rap game with “Iridescence”

By Katie Pruden, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

The LA-based rap group of 20 year olds who make up the “boyband” Brockhampton have overcome dealing with hate and controversy and have used those skeletons to create their newest and most vulnerable...

"Sierra Burgess is a Loser," the rom-com that lacks romance

“Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” the rom-com that lacks romance

By Madelyn Sequeira, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

As Netflix continues to release several new movies, it introduces “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” the newest addition to the rom-com genre. “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” is a modern take on the play...

Students dancing at last years Welcome Back Dance

Have a Blast at the Welcome Back Dance

By Lila Schief, Staff Writer September 12, 2018

SDA’s annual Back to School Dance, featuring CO2 and color blasts to add a pop to the White Out theme, will take place this Friday, from 7 to 10 pm. According to ASB director Rod Keillor, students...

Troye Sivan released his latest album "Bloom" on August 31.

“Bloom” Goes the Album Drop

By Katie Pruden, Staff Writer September 5, 2018

Troye Sivan, a familiar pop name, has given us “Bloom,” a refreshingly original pop album that presents vulnerability as something to sing and dance along to. ”Bloom” is Sivan’s second studio...

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