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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

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Opinion: Changes I wish to see happen in the 2022 school year

By Lana Alman, Staff Writer May 13, 2021

Whether in-person or online, there are a few changes that I, a graduating senior, would appreciate seeing in the 2022 school year. 1. Keep the same bell schedule as the 2021 school year The new bell...

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SDA Boys Soccer battle in a new league

By Tucker Oien, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Update: The Torrey Pines varsity soccer team lost Friday's home conference game against San Dieguito Academy by a score of 2-1. San Dieguito Academy recently changed league divisions, moving up from...

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Marco Alvarez is changing the game through his non profit “Free Throwz”

By Jake Tabor, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

When the pandemic struck, many students used the extra time at home to relax, learn a new skill, or discover a hobby. Junior Marco Alvarez, however, was more focused on helping others get an opportunity...

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A Tale of Four High Schools

By Kaya Simcoe, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

When choosing a high school, it can be difficult because there are so many options and things to learn. Incoming SDUHSD students might wish they had more information about all of the schools, especially...

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What it’s like being a student athlete during COVID-19

By Ava DeLuca, Arts Editor April 28, 2021
Why coming back for my second season has been my best decision this year
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Which team are you on: “Twilight” Edward v. Jacob

By Kylie Schwartz and Olivia Lyons April 23, 2021
A civil, thoughtful debate between Bella Swan's two lover boys.
Wow, my name is up in the sky!

A letter from the editor

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2021

When I was much younger, from birth until around third grade, my dad split his time between San Diego and New York City. He had an apartment there overlooking Times Square, and my mom, brother, and I would...

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The Haystack Episode 2: Red Underwear

By Taylor Lee, Online Editor April 20, 2021
In our second episode, an anonymous senior reflects on self-love and appreciation told through a story about her pride and joy: her favorite pair of underwear
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The Haystack Episode 1: Counting by Twos

By Taylor Lee, Online Editor March 27, 2021
In our first podcast episode, Piper Ligotti counted in front of Mr. Nelson's first-grade math class, but as ordinary as it seemed, the impact was much greater.
While enrollment numbers are high, the entering class will not have to worry about a lottery in order to attend SDA as a freshman in the fall

A future return to the lottery system

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2021
With growing class sizes, SDA could see a return to the lottery admissions system in the future–though not for the upcoming freshman class
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