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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Club members gather safely to discuss the book they are reading near the Mustang Commons

The Beach Chair Book Club: Gnomes, friends, and book galore

By Skyler Martin, Staff Writer February 9, 2021
The Beach Chair book club meets every Friday at school to discuss the book they’re reading and socialize with other members
Omar had a mini photo shoot after his picture day near the school garden on Jan. 9, 2021

Finding Omar: The Hashtag That Started It All

By Taylor Lee, Online Editor February 3, 2021

It all started with a photo Assistant Principal Celeste Barnette took of Omar Hernandez, a senior, who stuck his head out the window with a wide grin and two thumbs up on Oct. 1, 2019.  Now, Hernandez...

Embodying Self Love Club’s three leaders co-president Manelle Tounzi (top right), co-president Ellika Mohler (bottom left), and vice-president Simone Boutelle (bottom right)

Embodying Self Love Club helps students embrace body positivity

By Skyler Martin, Staff Writer January 29, 2021

One day last summer, junior Manelle Touzni had an idea. “For a long time, I struggled with body image and self-acceptance to an unhealthy degree," said Touzni. "I learned a lot from my experiences, and...

Romero contagious smile makes the campus feel a bit brighter

Cleaning with a passion: Romero’s exuberant energy shines on campus

By Taylor Lee, Online Editor January 27, 2021

As teachers and students are ending their school day, the custodians are just beginning.  Carmen Julia Romero is one of the seven custodians at San Dieguito Academy making her daily rounds in each...

Mr. Ramirez poses in front of a soccer stadium rooting for USA

SDA welcomes Alex Ramirez to staff

By Emily Broyles, Staff Writer January 23, 2021

San Dieguito Academy's strong community is continually growing, and we now have a new staff member to welcome: Alex Ramirez, SDA’s new front office assistant. Ramirez grew up in the Vista/Oceanside...

Cassie Miller, San Dieguito Academy junior, speaks out about her concerns regarding reopening schools on Dec. 15, 2020

Cassie Miller amplifies San Dieguito community voices

By Sasha Marc, Staff Writer January 22, 2021
Miller reflects on her experience being school board representative and reopening meetings
Twilight soccer at San Dieguito Academy Stadium during the 2016-2017 boys soccer season

San Dieguito coaches face difficult decisions amidst the pandemic

By Armand Martinez, Staff Writer January 18, 2021
Although it is possible for some sports to be put on hold, SDA will still have some teams fighting for the Mustangs
Bianca Miller doing a kipping-pull up for the pit fitness ranch elite teen throwdown on Sep 3, 2020, through Sep 6, 2020

Weightlifting Champion Bianca Miller discusses her journey

By Kaya Simcoe, Staff Writer January 17, 2021

What do you picture when you think of an accomplished weightlifter? Whatever it is, I’d assume it is at least slightly different than a full-time SDA student, trying to navigate distance-learning like...

SDUHSD board meeting discusses reopening, health, and inclusion

SDUHSD board meeting discusses reopening, health, and inclusion

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer January 15, 2021
Students, board members, and parents discussed many of the school year’s upcoming plans, questions, comments, and concerns about the latest COVID-19 regulations and reopening procedures at the school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Wow, my name is up in the sky!

A letter from the editor

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2021
What ever happened to dystopian novels?
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