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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

SDA’s Writing Lab Reopens

SDA’s Writing Lab Reopens

By Lauren Lucero, Staff Writer October 29, 2020

Sam Shrader has been the Writing Lab coordinator since 2017. Shrader is an alumnus who graduated in 2012. He attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and then became a substitute teacher. Rob Ross,...

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Six Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020

By Gigi Lea and Sydney Randolph October 28, 2020
Halloween is going to look a little bit different this year, so we created a guide to help you fill your day with some festive activities. We hope that you have fun this weekend but remember: stay safe and social distance
SDA Welcomes New Staff Members Part Two

SDA Welcomes New Staff Members Part Two

By Beginning Journalism October 22, 2020

You may have seen some new faces or heard new names. They came from all walks of life from Canyon Crest Academy to Orange County. But the common thread that holds them together: the love for fostering...

Mrs. Coppock's view as she recovers from COVID-19 on the hospital bed in Scripps Hospital in Encinitas

An inside look into living with COVID-19

By Sydney Randolph, Staff Writer October 21, 2020

Susan Coppock, the photography teacher at San Dieguito Academy, had been feeling fairly unwell for a few days before she called her doctor, worried about COVID-19. “He took one look at me when we were...

Wow, my name is up in the sky!

A Letter from the Editor

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2020

Have you stood up today between your classes? To go to the bathroom or to get something to eat?   Or at all?  Perhaps today, Monday, of all days, felt like the day to take...

SDA Welcomes New Staff Members

SDA Welcomes New Staff Members

By Beginning Journalism October 9, 2020

You may have seen some new faces or heard new names. They came from all walks of life from La Costa Canyon to France. But the common thread that holds them together: the love for fostering a connection...

Wow, my name is up in the sky!

A Letter from the Editor

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2020

So, here we are. In front of our computers yet again. Did you have a good day at school? Or, rather, at your desk. Or on the couch. Or in your bed.  Hey, no judgement. You're having to do school from...

Lots of students are looking forward to reconnecting with their friends after quarantine.

Things to look forward to after quarantine

By Emily Broyles, Staff Writer May 3, 2020

As everyone knows students, teachers, parents and everyone else are currently stuck in quarantine. It’s a hard time and I’m sure most people, just like me, are getting tired of being so limited on...

SDA's annual Battle of the Bands shows how much SDA is connected by music.

If SDA was a song

By Sydney Randolph, Staff Writer April 30, 2020

We all know that the student body of SDA is brought together by music. It brings a sense of unity to campus, and is a significant part of all of our lives. So, if SDA was a song itself, what song would...

How to support our local restaurants without breaking quarantine

Eating Local During a Global Pandemic

By Brenna Sullivan, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

Over the past month, we’ve watched our communities almost entirely shut down as the world finds itself in unprecedented times. Our schools, beaches, parks, stores, as well as nearly all other public...

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