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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Bates Nut Farm in San Diego (shown above) is a fun fall spot to enjoy with family and friends.

Spooky and Fun Halloween Activities To Do

By Ella Hand and Hailey Malwitz October 31, 2023

      The month of October is filled with lots of spooky and fun activities leading up to Halloween. Here are some ideas for exciting or traditional festive activities.       Let’s start off...

Mary Janes are a timeless classic in the world of shoes.

The Rise of Mary Janes

By Katarina Maric, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

      From gracing the feet of 1900s schoolchildren to gaining an insurmountable presence in the theater world, Mary Janes - the iconic rounded, buckle shoes - have been reinvented countless times over...

A rainbow of colors!

The Role of Art in Child Development

By Sarina Sonnenshein, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

     Many of us can likely recall making handprint paintings, playing with clay, or coloring at some point in our early childhood, but the true impact this made on our lives probably wasn’t understood....

A cat stalks a bird on the street.

Cat-astrophe: Uncovering the Silent Ecological Crisis

By Will Ryan, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

      While cats have been cherished companions to humans for thousands of years, it’s crucial not to overlook the threat they pose to our ecosystem. These seemingly innocent pets, with their natural...

The "Door to Nowhere" sits adjacent to SDA's Mosaic Cafe.

The Door to Nowhere

By Katarina Maric, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

“It kinda feels like a Chronicles of Narnia thing,” says San Dieguito Academy teacher Martin Chaker. Cloaked by rustling leaves and covered in pillar-shaped shadows, the ‘Door to Nowhere’ - the...

A How-To Guide to Encinitas

By Aspen Martin and Lana Frazee September 21, 2023

 Encinitas is the typical beach town, with a shoreline stretching about 3 miles, it rests peacefully on the coast of southern California. People from all over the world travel to this miniature paradise,...

A gorgeous sunset at D Street Beach.

Best Beaches: SDA Edition

By Ella Hand and Hailey Malwitz September 19, 2023

      San Diego is well-known for having some of the best beaches in California. The warm water, gorgeous view, shining sun, and great food spots nearby are all factors in San Diego’s fun. Our beaches...

A fall-themed monthly log for September.

Bullet Journaling

By Sarina Sonnenshein, Staff Writer September 14, 2023

            There are a lot of ways to organize your life online these days - digital calendars, note-taking apps, and a variety of other websites and programs. But for paper-pencil people,...

2023 Senior Map

2023 Senior Map

By Jenna Wilson-Levin, Editor-in-Chief/Opinions Editor May 25, 2023

Stats: 101 SCHOOLS 39 IN-STATE 3 STUDENTS PER SCHOOL ON AVERAGE 29 STATES + DC 5 COUNTRIES 20 OF THE TOP 50 SCHOOLS IN THE US MOST COMMON SCHOOLS CAL POLY SLO, CAL STATE SAN MARCOS,...

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Voice actors deserve better

By Kadie McAndrew, Staff Writer May 17, 2023

From beloved children’s cartoons to gritty video game shooters, voice actors carry a lot of weight in building a world for audiences. However, the industry does not treat these performers as well as...

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