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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Art teacher Zachary Ramirez

The tenacity of these tacky tourists

By Isabella Ferrea, Staff Writer October 17, 2019

Thursday was Tacky Tourist Day at SDA, where students pulled out their tropical button-ups and flaunted socks with sandals. ASB also handed out colorful leis before school to further accessorize the...

Art teacher Jeremy Wright prepares for a stand-off in the hallway.

The wild wild west at SDA

By Katelyn Obispo, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

Wednesday, the homecoming spirit day was Western Day, where students dressed up as cowboys in flannels and jeans. Some wore cowboy boots and hats as well. In spirit of the day, there was also line dancing...

Teachers Todd Vollstedt and Melissa Shayegan matching for twin day.

Two is better than one

By Matty Neimark, Sports Editor October 15, 2019

SDA held its unique Twin Day. Many students as well as staff members participated by dressing in matching outfits on Tuesday, Oct. 15. During lunch, ASB had a three-legged relay race which added energy...

This year's Homecoming dance is Halloween themed.

Homecoming is going to be haunted

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor/ Photo Editor October 15, 2019

SDA’s annual Homecoming dance, taking place in several locations with a 'Haunted Hoco' theme, is this Friday from 7-10 pm. According to ASB Director Rod Keillor, this year's dance "will have lots...

Sophomores Nitin Chatlani, Ella Hutnak, and Mikeely Siegel match in their flannel pajama pants.

Need and excuse to wear pajamas to school?

By Zach Joelson, Sports Editor October 14, 2019

Pancakes and pajamas kicked off Homecoming week. Students were encouraged to dress in their pajamas and nighttime attire. Pancakes, donut holes, hot chocolate, and coffee were served by administration...

Galarian Ponyta.

Pokemon Reveals New Galarian Ponyta

By Jeffrey Furgerson, CAF Editor October 14, 2019

On November 15th, Pokemon Sword and Shield will be available for purchase all around the world. As we get closer and closer to this date, the company releases new Pokemon, in-game footage, and new game...

Students and staff competed in a life-size version of Hungry Hippos.

Spaghetti with lotion, a broken skateboard, and an impromptu buzzcut: Homecoming Assembly

By Ava Deluca, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

All SDA students gathered in the gym this Friday for the Haunted Homecoming assembly. The rally gave students the opportunity to watch and engage in ASB organized games, student life videos, and to see...

New bike racks at SDA above the new Arts and Humanities building.

Encinitas’s new bike lane plan may be problematic

By Genevieve Stenger, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

The City of Encinitas has lots of reasons to promote biking. Traffic would decrease if there were more people ditching their cars for bikes, it contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle, and it helps...

Signs indicating what you can recycle help reduce waste.

Band students set an environmental precedent for SDA clubs

By Victoria Lee, CAF Editor October 9, 2019

Over 70 band students in Winds I and II and their parents came together last Wednesday on campus to bond and connect over good food, all while being conscientious of the waste that they produced. “We...

Isabella takes her job very seriously.

I tried every flavor of Cup Noodles the 99c store sells

By Isabella Ferrea, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

#1: Cup Noodles, "Very Veggie" chicken flavor “It’s greeeeeen” Taste: broccoli, corn, hot carrots, chicken broth, rubber Texture: rubber, wet paper, somewhat noodle/broccoli Smell:...

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