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"The Greatest Showman" Both A Musical and Cinematic Hit

“The Greatest Showman” Both A Musical and Cinematic Hit

By Ashlyn Haines, Staff Writer January 12, 2018

This instant musical classic features Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, an American showman who founded the circus, Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle, Barnum’s eager young protégé, and Zendaya as Anne Wheeler,...

Advanced Drama Performs a Roaring "Twelfth Night"

Advanced Drama Performs a Roaring “Twelfth Night”

By Ava Jakubowski, Staff Writer January 11, 2018

Twelfth Night is a Shakespearean comedy being put on by the Advanced Drama Honors Class at SDA on Jan. 11-13 and 18-20. But rather than taking place in the 1600s like the original play did, the Honors...

A Force to Reckon With

A Force to Reckon With

By Cade Culbertson, Staff Writer December 18, 2017

No Star Wars movie has ever seemed to come close to being as good as the original two, which is what I believed to be the case until I saw “The Last Jedi.” This movie is perhaps the most unique Star...

“The Walking Dead:” Episode 808 “How It’s Gotta Be”

“The Walking Dead:” Episode 808 “How It’s Gotta Be”

By Jack Read and Ian Broadbooks December 14, 2017

AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” returned last Sunday, December 10th, with a huge game-changing mid-season finale, entitled “How It’s Gotta Be”. Warning: MAJOR spoilers ahead! The episode kicks...

SDA's robotic team, Team Paradox, took part in in the parade.

SDA Students Participate in Encinitas Holiday Parade

By Ava Jakubowski and Hunter McGahan December 5, 2017

The annual holiday parade took place on the Dec. 2 , and SDA participated in four separate floats including the robotics club, Wind Ensemble, surf team, and the Japanese Honors Society. There were also...

Thor accompanied by the cast of Nordic gods on a promotional poster for "Thor: Ragnarok"

“Thor: Ragnarok” Electrifies the Big Screen

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

Finally getting his third stand-alone movie, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) steals my heart and the hearts of many fans alike in “Thor: Ragnarok”. Released on Nov. 3, the film continues to succeed weeks after...

“Stranger Things” Season Two Leaves Us Needing Even More

By Sienna Riley, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

*SPOILER ALERT. DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT UP AND ARE WANTING TO ACTUALLY WATCH THE SHOW. You’ve been warned.* Ever since Netflix’s original series Stranger Things hit the scene in 2016,...

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...

“The Walking Dead:” Episode 803 “Monster”

“The Walking Dead:” Episode 803 “Monster”

By Ian Broadbooks and Jack Read November 6, 2017

AMC’s The Walking Dead, returned last Sunday with the third installment of the season, “Monster.” This time the survivors continue their offensive on Negan and the Saviors. Warning, SPOILER ALERT! The...

Lizzie Waters hits the PAC stage for Battle of the Bands.

Battle of the Bands: Lizzie Waters

By Nadia Ballard, Humor Editor November 3, 2017

Today, senior Lizzie Waters performed in front of the PAC. Playing guitar and singing her heart out, she gave a splashing performance accompanied by Dylan Herrera, from the band The Elements, on drums....

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