The Mustang

Bands who played at Kaboo 2017 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday included Logic (above), The Knocks,  Machine Gun Kelly, Muse, and P!nk.

Kaboo Del Mar, 2017

By Alyssa Fisher, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Kaaboo Del Mar 2017 was held the weekend of Sept. 15 and had an outstanding lineup of bands and musicians that kept people entertained the entire weekend. The bands who played at the Del Mar Fairgrounds...

New Assistant Principal Celeste Abdelnaby is looking forward to communicating with students to help improve SDA.

A New Assistant Principal is in Town

By Cade Culbertson, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

“Figure out what makes you you and find out ways to build off of that. Find things that make you excited and find ways to make a living doing those things.” As new Assistant Principal Celeste Abdelnaby...

New Assistant Principal Katie Bendix is excited to be a part of the administration and create bonds with students.

Meet the New Assistant Principal, Katie Bendix

By Molly Ford, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

When Katie Bendix was in high school at La Costa Canyon, she always looked forward to one part of the day: mathㅡnot specifically for academic reasons, but to see her favorite teacher ‘Mrs.B’, a laid-back...

SDA students put their artwork on display in a showcase at the Encinitas Community Center.

Student Art Displayed at Encinitas Community Center

By Taylor Rudman and Ava Jakubowski September 19, 2017

SDA student artwork is being exhibited at the Encinitas Community Center now until October 18th. The gallery is in the main hallway and features about 20 works of varied mediums. SDA Art teacher Angela...

New principal Adam Camacho attends the first forum of the year.

Newest Principal Attends First Forum of the Year

By Simmone Stearn, News Editor September 15, 2017

New SDA Principal Adam Camacho looked eager as he introduced himself Friday, expressing his excitement for the future at the school year’s first Forum, held at lunch. The floor was then opened to students,...

Parents gather in the new building courtyard during Back to School Night.

Parents Get Back in the Groove at Back to School Night

By Mallika Seshadri, Opinions Editor September 15, 2017

Hundreds of parents meandered around SDA’s campus Wednesday evening for Back to School Night. Before classroom visits, parents gathered in the new math and science building’s courtyard, where Shawlin...

During the Link Crew event, students tested out paper airplanes made with a partner.

Link Crew Helps Bring School Together

By Jaden Hauptman, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

On Tuesday, about 500 freshmen overflowed the red track as they gathered into circles of anxious and excited teenagers, with their Link Crew leaders by their sides. As they caught up with each other, they...

Today at SDA: Physics and Phonebooks

Today at SDA: Physics and Phonebooks

By Sophie Hughes, Online Editor September 13, 2017

Mr. Cardenas's AP Physics 1 classes tested the strength of friction between two interlaced phone books by playing tug of war using rope and metal clamps attatched to the books' spine. Cardenas had a slight...

Juniors Struggle With ID Problems

By Drew Atkins, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

SDA’s Taking Care of Business Day quickly went from small technical issue to a junior-wide problem last week when a faulty cord prevented students from getting their ID’s, making students wait for...

SDA athletes compete at Kit Carson Park this past weekend.

Cross Country Finishes Top Five in Bronco Invitational

By Sarah LaVake, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

San Dieguito Academy’s Cross Country team raced over 55 teams from around San Diego at Kit Carson Park in a two mile long course, including a hill that spans almost half a mile, at the Bronco Round Up...

Load More Stories