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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Taylor Rudman

Taylor Rudman, Editor-in-Chief/ Features Editor

I swear I didn’t kill Sully for this jacket.

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Many cars honked their support as they drove by.

Many cars honked their support as they drove by.

Torrey Pines was closed today due to a social media threat.

Torrey Pines Receives Threat

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
May 31, 2018

A social media threat involving weapons was made against Torrey Pines High School, prompting the administration to cancel school this Thursday, according to a district email. A former Torrey Pines...

Two officers arrived at the scene.

Street Preacher Comes to SDA

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
April 26, 2018

A street preacher, with a speakerphone, shouting for students to repent, took up his post on the corner outside of the front parking lot after school on Thursday. A group of about 45 students gathered...

Students link arms as part of the relay race event.

Go For Gold: Who Won the Relay Race?

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
March 29, 2018

After a trying relay race took place during homeroom on Tuesday, the results are finally in. Keillor’s homeroom went home with the gold, while Huntley followed close in second, and Duck in third....

This is what the proposed new mural would look like.

The A in SDA Stands for Art

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
March 21, 2018

Seniors Oli Kaminski and Keegan Leech have proposed a mural, “Vignettes of California,” that, if approved, will be put up on the west facing wall between the rooms of culinary arts teacher Scott Huntley...

Senior Rachel Kaplan and many other students held signs, some focused on peace, and others with political messages.

Rise Up – SDA Joins National Walkout

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
March 14, 2018

The intercom crackled. With a powerful, assured tone, Principal Adam Camacho’s voice traveled across campus. Shortly thereafter, students did as well. They filtered out, initially in small batches, then...

Switchfoot singer performs after the premiere of his documentary.

Switchfoot Singer Premieres Film at SDA

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
February 26, 2018

Switchfoot singer and SDA alumni Jon Foreman’s documentary “25 in 24,” which chronicled his 2015 experience of playing 25 concerts in 24 hours, was premiered in the Learning Commons last Saturday....

October 2015, Switchfoot performed at SDA as part of the 25 in 24 event.

Switchfoot Will Bring the Music to SDA

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
February 23, 2018

SDA alumni have gone on to do incredible things. Eddie Vedder, class of 1982, went on to be the lead singer of the famous rock band Pearl Jam. Kurt Grote, class of 1991, went on to win a gold medal...

"Fire and Fury" divulges the details of life inside the White House.

“Fire and Fury” Lights up the Media

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
January 11, 2018

Yesterday morning on FM 94.9, instead of the typical talk show banter, I was surprised by a new radio game. The radio hosts, Dana and Jason, offered concert tickets to callers who completed mad libs on...

One team sported neon vests with nicknames written on the back.

The Fashion in Flag Football

By Taylor Rudman
November 8, 2017

All of the teams played valiantly during the Homecoming flag football games after school last Friday. Blood, sweat and tears were shed. One student was taken away from the field on a golf cart with ice...

Shawlin Supreme and the Kickback Boys, showing off their impressive group of brass and woodwinds.

Today at SDA: Battle of the Bands

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
November 8, 2017

Battle of the Bands began winding down on its second to last day. Shawlin Supreme and the Kickback Boys opened and played several upbeat songs and encouraged the audience to get up and dance. Milo Spearman...

There was a psychedelic turnout of students at the dance.

There was a psychedelic turnout of students at the dance.

Beware the Chalk

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
September 8, 2017

It isn’t Leslie. It isn’t the looming threat of a ticket on my window; I have my parking pass. It isn’t the fact I very well may hit someone trying to back out; I’ve learned to wait and look....

“Logan Lucky”, starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig, is the tale of a wildly clever hillbilly heist.

“Logan Lucky” is Criminally Delightful

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor
September 8, 2017

Luck is an abstract concept. Some wave it off in an instant. Others hold onto luck desperately, tying it to their hopes and aspirations. I was shocked to see “Logan Lucky,” a comedic crime film,...

The proclamation from the City of Encinitas hangs on the bulletin board in the principal's office.

Hooray for SDA Day!

By Taylor Rudman, Staff Writer
June 16, 2017

SDA was honored with two awards – from the City of Encinitas and San Diego County – during  the Senior Farewell Assembly  Friday, June 9. Both proclamations declared June 9 as “San Dieguito High...

Parents arrive in chemistry teacher Russ Davidson's 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...

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