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Senior Out Preview

By Vicky van der Wagt, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

Some 260 seniors, the largest number in SDA history, have bought their Senior Out tickets, which begins March 2 and ends on March 10. “It’s the most students we’ve ever had participating,” said...

Mindfulness, Time Capsules, and More at the Forum

Mindfulness, Time Capsules, and More at the Forum

By Kieran Zimmer, Features Editor February 24, 2017

At today’s Forum, students and administration gathered in room 60 to discuss coming events such as the importance of and activities planned for CAASPP testing, as well as the planned time capsule for...

Today at SDA: Nervous System Lab in Anatomy and Physiology

Today at SDA: Nervous System Lab in Anatomy and Physiology

By Sonia Rathee, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

Students in teacher Erica Zug’s anatomy and physiology class performed a lab of the nervous system today. At one of the stations, Senior Angela Espinoza and Brook Esposito lifted weights until sweating...

Parents arrive in chemistry teacher Russ Davidsons classroom to learn about the class.

Back to School: Parents’ Edition

By Taylor Rudman, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

Everything is spotless. English teacher Lily Bolig’s desks have been pushed into symmetry, the window sills have been cleared of their typical smattering of books and students. The windows themselves...

SDA Seniors Place Top Eight in Large Speech and Debate Tournament

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor February 22, 2017

With a flight booked home from Berkeley early Monday afternoon, the expectations of seniors Katie and Eric Wimsatt to qualify for the final rounds of the 2017 Cal High School Speech and Debate Tournament...

Homeroom Olympic Standings 2/21

Homeroom Olympic Standings 2/21

By Kate Sequeira February 22, 2017

The end of the dodge ball tournament placed teacher Stephanie Siers' homeroom in first place. Teacher Angela Herrera's homeroom made its way up to second place after a strong win at the dodge ball finals...

Alguire helps out freshman Anna Duan in the writing lab.

A Day in the Life of Writing Tutor Laura Alguire

By Sonia Rathee, Staff Writer February 16, 2017

Writing lab tutor Laura Alguire’s daily routine starts off by checking her calendar and emails. Every day is different for Alguire because on Mondays and Thursdays she works at Park Dale Lane Elementary...

Ratajkowski in her 2009 senior yearbook photo.

SDA Graduate Emily Ratajkowski Defends Melania Trump

By Olivia Olander, News Editor February 16, 2017

SDA alumna, activist and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski called out a New York Times reporter via Twitter on Monday for “slut shaming” First Lady Melania Trump. Ratajkowski described an exchange wherein...

NHS Hosts Food and Clothing Drive

By Sophie Hughes, Assistant Online Editor February 16, 2017

The San Dieguito Academy National Honor Society (NHS) began their food and clothing drive this week. Student members visited homerooms to announce the drive and give some information about it, as well...

It Is Just Humans Talking to Humans at Making the Choice Night

It Is Just “Humans Talking to Humans” at Making the Choice Night

By Ryan Cohen and Taylor Gates February 16, 2017

As the lights shined through the dense fog, San Dieguito Academy held an Information Night that brought in roughly 1000 incoming freshmen on Feb. 9.  The presentations were initially geared toward...

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