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The Mustang

Balboa park is still closed during this quarantine.

San Diego discusses the re-opening of parks

By Georgia Villarreal, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

The San Diego Union-Tribune released an article about if San Diego should reopen beaches,  parks, and other businesses. Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county’s public health officer, reiterated her recent refrain...

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Grade Paradigm: SDUHSD students advocate for a new grading model for fourth quarter

By Taylor Lee, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

In response to the San Dieguito Union High School District decision to do credit/no credit grading system, students are petitioning for a “Double A” system that would allow for an A or A- on their...

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...

A delicious, crusty, and easy French baguette!

Quick Quarantine Recipes

By Jenna Wilson-Levin, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

Baking and cooking are becoming very popular during self-isolation, but it is also harder to find ingredients and harder to stay healthy at this time. I am sharing with you a few easy and/or popular recipes...

Photo Caption: Having a daily schedule can help you in more ways than you think.

The Importance of Maintaining a Routine

By Lindsey Hollandsworth, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has consumed a majority of everyone’s lives, ranging from constant news broadcasts to a complete setting change in terms of work or school. It can become overwhelming when your...

Isabella wears a stylish face mask while she thinks about quarantine.

My thoughts on the global quarantine

By Isabella Ferrea, Staff Writer April 14, 2020

It’s officially been a month since school closed, a month we’ve all been cooped up in our houses for weeks. Despite the desperation of wanting normal life back, time has really flown by. When we have...

Kate pondering life in her room.

Realizations I have made in quarantine

By Kate Paxton, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

There’s been a lot of time to think these past few weeks, especially when my entire routine is out of whack. And, there’s quite a few things I’ve realized. Firstly, I’ve begun to accept the...

This year's AP Exam schedule is the same, but the exams are changing.

The College Board announces AP Exam changes in response to COVID-19

By Taylor Lee, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

Students registered for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the San Dieguito Union High School District will not take their exams in the large Del Mar Fairgrounds halls or high schools but at their homes...

The 2020 summer olympics have been postponed.

2020 Olympic Games Postponed from Coronavirus

By Sydney Randolph, Staff Writer April 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, better known as the Coronavirus, has affected thousands of people and countries worldwide. People have been told to practice “social distancing” and to avoid contact with others,...

April Fools’ Day is landing in the middle of our break, but that won’t stop us from celebrating from a distance.

How to pull April Fools’ pranks from a distance

By Rithika Vighne, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

Although social distancing has become the new norm, there’s no need to drop those pranks you had had in mind when you can go online with them. Thankfully, there are hundreds of pranks you can pull off...

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