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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Thespian Officers as 'Inside Out' (Sadness: Junior Bailey Rossenfeld, Disgust: Senior Maya Hamson, Joy: Junior Grace Warrick, Fear: Senior Rachel Kanevsky, Anger: Senior Cameron Prince, Bing Bong: Teacher Stephanie Siers)

Minimum Day, Maximum Costumes

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor October 31, 2018

During the passing period between 2nd and 3rd period today, an abundance of inflatable dinosaur costumes and cow onesies were seen roaming around campus.  ASB had three trick or treat locations...

Marigolds are typically seen at Dia de Los Muertos celebrations because they are used to help guide spirits with their vibrant color.

Vibrantly Celebrating Life with Dia de Los Muertos

By Lila Schief, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Pergolas dripping with marigolds and delicate paper flags greeted visitors and participants as they entered Solana Beach’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Sunday. Grace Ortega, first time participant,...

The round at the Old Globe where the show was performed. Note the marble painted floor and red design.

Review: Julius Caeser at the Old Globe

By Maya Hamson, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

On Friday the 26th, the theater teacher, Stephanie Siers, took the Advanced Drama Honors class (and a few interested thespians) to go see a special performance of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” that...

A student walking around the halls in 4th period. After hour lunch last week, staff "swept" the campus and gave every late student a detention.

A Crackdown on Tardies at SDA

By Kylie Schwartz, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Twenty-eight students received detentions last Wednesday after hour lunch when assistant principals Katie Bendix, Celeste Barnette, and Robert Caughey caught them late to class. This was the first impromptu...

Principal Adam Camacho greets the SDA Alumni as an old video reel plays.

Alumni Reflect on SDA at Founders’ Reception

By Simmone Stearn, Design Editor October 26, 2018

Alumni met at the annual SDA Founders’ Reception Thursday in the Learning Commons to celebrate the history of the school. About 50 alumni, from the Class of 1940 and onwards, socialized, ate, and looked...

Max the Golden Retriever getting smothered with love and pets.

Calling all Dog Lovers

By Rithika Vighne, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

“THERE'S DOGS!” a girl yelled excitedly into her phone, while throwing her backpack down near the PAC and sprinting towards the bell tower, unafraid of getting her black shirt completely covered in...

Students enjoy their classmate's karaoke in the Mosaic Cafe.

Missed Homecoming? Find out what happened.

By Devlin Ott and Rithika Vighne October 23, 2018

1,100 students attended the 80s themed Homecoming Dance Friday. Spanning from the Mosaic Cafe to the gym and to the courtyard of the math and science building, there were many activities this year. Students...

People from the community came to a forum hosting our school board candidates.

School Board candidates speak at SDA

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor October 23, 2018

During a forum last Thursday, SDUHSD school board candidates Amy Flicker, Melisse Mossy, and Rhea Stewart agreed on the necessity to emphasize proper sexual education among students, ensure school safety,...

Dragon Prince- A new Netflix show co-written by the writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Then, Everything Changed when the Moon Elves Attacked

By Joice He, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

When creating a TV show, it can sometimes be difficult getting people excited for the finished product. Some shows just don’t sound interesting, fade to obsolescence, or fall flat before they’ve even...

Freshman Jojo Bear

SDA Tennis Comes Out on Top After Undefeated Season

By Yarisette Sequeira, Sports Editor October 19, 2018

A stellar 11-0 run for the SDA girl’s tennis team gave them the Avocado East League Championship, Tuesday after their victory over Sage Creek. The Mustangs are 17-2-3 overall and have beaten high-level...

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