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The soundtrack to my life

By Isabella Ferrea, Opinions Editor February 22, 2021

What do I love about life? Music comes first to mind. It is the only thing in the world that can match my every emotion, impact my mood, brighten my darkness, expand my soul. Even when I've thought I had...

British singer-songwriter Graham Nash (right) listens to recordings from his debut album Songs for Beginners in early 1971

Five underrated albums turning 50 in 2021

By Ava Deluca, Arts Editor February 8, 2021
It's never too late to appreciate old music that's been overlooked
Wind I Saxophone Ensemble plays Allegro for the virtual winter concert on Jan. 28, 2021

SDA music ensemble performs in virtual winter concert

By Taylor Lee, Online Editor January 28, 2021
Flutes, trumpets, drums, xylophones, you name it. San Dieguito Academy music ensemble pieced video clips together to create a virtual winter concert. The concert featured baroque and classical music performances from Wind Ensemble I and Wind Ensemble II groups.
Sophomore Mackinsey Creagan posing with rock band Panic! at the Disco.

Would you panic if you met Panic at the Disco?

June 6, 2017

Panic! at the Disco How does it feel to meet the people on your posters?  “If you meet your idols, don’t cry or you’ll look crazy,” Mackinsey Creagan, sophomore, said.  “ I didn’t cry...

Keep it Country

By Amelia Kaiser, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

“Country music is boring and all the same,” a student said. In general, it seems the main belief at SDA is that country music is bad. The strangest thing is that most students that were asked why...

Smooth Moves in Bruno Mars Newest Music Video

Smooth Moves in Bruno Mars’ Newest Music Video

By Josh Santana, Staff Writer March 9, 2017

Driving four wheels without a car, dancing with three other Brunos, and singing in the rain, Bruno Mars uses paint-like animation to sing and dance in a video that not only reacts to him, but also the...

Low Fidelity: AJJ Album Review

Low Fidelity: AJJ Album Review

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features Editor January 23, 2017

Hot off the heels of the release of the glorious weird-indie opus “The Bible 2,” (Side One Dummy Records) the formerly folk-punk band formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad embarked on a tour with...

“4 Your Eyez Only” By J. Cole Review

“4 Your Eyez Only” By J. Cole Review

By Luke Oldham, Staff Writer December 13, 2016

J. Cole’s highly anticipated fourth album, “4 Your Eyez Only,” was nothing short of what fans have come to expect from the lyrical and soulful genius. The North Carolina native has grown exponentially...

Awaken, My Love! Review

“Awaken, My Love!” Review

By Derek Sleet, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

Ever since his last release in 2014, fans have been patiently waiting for a new Childish Gambino album. The time has finally come as he releases his third studio album “Awaken, My Love!” This album...

Fire Alarms Bring Fire-Themed Music

Fire Alarms Bring Fire-Themed Music

By Hana Chen, Business Editor November 18, 2016

Throughout the years, fire alarms have come to be an integral part of SDA. They’ve sounded in the middle of tests, before a rigorous set of notes, and even during the PSAT. The last fire alarm on...

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