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Welcome to the College Fair

Welcome to the College Fair

By Shayna Glazer and Ally Joelson, Online Managers May 2, 2018

With the sun setting in the background, students entering the Del Mar Fairgrounds felt flashes of nostalgia as their minds wandered towards memories of ice cream and roller coaster filled summer days....

NAMI club members, friends, and dogs participated in the NAMI Walk San Diego on Saturday, April 28. The SDA team raised $600 for the organzation.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

By Alexis Price, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2018

Focusing on raising awareness for mental illness, the NAMI club, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Psychology teacher, James Hrzina are spreading information about this issue throughout the...

Some students expressed concerns about the Bollywood theme of Prom this year.

Bollywood Prom Theme Faces Harsh Criticism from Students

By Joice He, Staff Writer April 27, 2018

This year’s Bollywood prom theme was met with raised eyebrows and skeptical glances when ASB introduced it to the student body. Several students raised concerns about cultural appropriation, and a forum...

The Grades app has been convenient and helpful for many SDA students.

Grades App Fails to Exist

By Mallika Seshadri, Opinions Editor April 27, 2018

The Grades App is going to be shutting down on April 30. According to its makers, those who currently have the app will have continued access for a brief period of time past the official shut down date,...

Team Paradox attended the robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas

SDA Robotics Team Reaches Quarterfinals in Robotics World Championships

By Joice He, Staff Writer April 27, 2018

Team Paradox 2102 attended the first robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, taking fourth place in qualification rounds and reaching the top 50 teams worldwide during the three-day event from...

Two officers arrived at the scene.

Street Preacher Comes to SDA

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor April 26, 2018

A street preacher, with a speakerphone, shouting for students to repent, took up his post on the corner outside of the front parking lot after school on Thursday. A group of about 45 students gathered...

SDA students support the boys lacrosse team in their game.

SDA Boys Lacrosse Makes a Strong Comeback

By Erin Maxwell, Assistant Features Editor April 26, 2018

After a rough start put the boy’s lacrosse team behind by three points, SDA came back in the last quarter to win 10-7 against Murrieta at a home game Tuesday. The game started off quickly, with a...

Jana holding up her certificate!

Jana Roper Awarded Dean’s List Finalist

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer April 25, 2018

She felt honored to receive this award at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics Competition in Boise, Idaho. Mentors on Team Paradox 2102 nominated Roper, then...

Some students expressed concerns about the Bollywood theme of Prom this year.

Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Upcoming Meeting on Prom Theme

By Taylor Rudman, Arts Editor April 24, 2018

After students voiced concern over cultural appropriation, a meeting is being held to discuss the Prom’s “Bollywood” theme, according to ASB teacher Rod Keillor. The open forum will be hosted by...

Freshmen dance to the song YMCA in the gym

Today at SDA – Sun still shines in the gym

By Amelia Kaiser, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

During a long and crowded study hall, a freshman decided to take a risk which truly added entertainment and excitement to a gymnasium full of restless, annoyed students.  Sunshine Harris lit...

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