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20 Years Onward: “The Marshall Mathers LP”

20 Years Onward: “The Marshall Mathers LP”

By Matthew Hagan, Staff Writer March 10, 2020

For some decades, picking a definite musical artist is very easy. The 60’s had The Beatles. The 90’s had Nirvana. Others are a bit more difficult, and one of those was the 2000’s, but if I were to...

Album Cover of Abbey Road by The Beatles

Opinion: Most Influential Albums in History 

By Caetano Garcia, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

10) A Night at the Opera (1975) Queen “A Night at the Opera” will always be one of the most influential albums of it’s time. When Queen produced the album, they were essentially making an opera...

shot from the official music video of "Get Your Wish."

Porter Robinson drops his first song in several years, “Get your Wish.”

By Joice He, Opinions Editor January 30, 2020

Electronic dissonance, melancholy lyrics, clean melodies, and a dash of Japanese pop — chances are you’ve heard Porter Robinson’s music even if you’ve never heard his name before.  Robinson’s...

Senior Nina Tartibi of Chalk Talk on vocals and guitar.

SDA bands compete in Battle of the Bands

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor/ Photo Editor November 23, 2019

San Dieguito Academy students, staff, friends, and family all gathered in Venture Church last night to see annual Battle of the Bands finals. Students showcased their talents through original songs and...

Winds I and II join together to perform a Phantom of the Opera Medley on Day 1.

The SDA band’s unique Halloween concert was ‘A Major’ hit

By Victoria Lee, CAF Editor November 14, 2019

The two nights preceding Halloween this year were filled with music produced by our SDA band in their annual fall concert. While traditionally the band has played their fall program in a one-night show...

Seniors stand to be recognized for their honor cords.

Wind Ensembles take on John William’s classics

By Alexis Price, Online Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Nostalgic melodies and excerpts from the classic soundtracks of John William’s movies filled the gym on Wednesday as the San Dieguito Academy Wind Ensembles ended their last concert of the year playing...

A playlist centered around the bittersweet feeling the holidays brings.

Get into the Winter spirit with our chilly playlist

By Katie Pruden, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

We have tried to make the most diverse Winter playlist we can with the season approaching. No, December 1st doesn’t mean that it’s now Winter, but it’s close enough. So here is Winter playlist that...

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...

Old Tower "Stellary Wisdom" Review

Old Tower “Stellary Wisdom” Review

By Kieran Zimmer, Staff Writer February 9, 2018

A lonely, sad spirit drifts through forgotten castles. It was long ago banished from the mortal realm, and now, morose and melancholy, it longs for its eventual dissipation into the stars... While listening...

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