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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

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,...

The remaining 2020 presidential candidates: Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, and President Donald Trump.

State of the race

By Jenna Wilson-Levin, Staff Writer April 2, 2020

States, including New York, Kentucky, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Indiana, Delaware, Connecticut, and Georgia, have postponed their presidential primaries. The last Democratic...

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...

The coronavirus has swept the nation, causing many changes to the 2020 election season.

2020 presidential election campaigns are disrupted due to COVID-19 outbreak

By Madelyn Sequeira, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

In response to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many of the nation’s states have declared a state of emergency and issued “stay at home” orders for their citizens, causing people...

Netflix offers many shows to keep you entertained.

What to binge on Netflix during quarantine

By Kylie Schwartz and Matthew Schwartz March 20, 2020

These past few days of homebound quarantine have not been particularly exciting. When the school bell chimed at 3:10 pm last Friday afternoon, excitement and anticipation tinged the air. SDA staff and...

Olivia Lyons has some book suggestions for those looking for something to read in quarantine.

Books to read while in quarantine

By Olivia Lyons, Business Manager March 18, 2020

Anybody unsure of what to read right now? Well here’s a list of books I would wholeheartedly recommend.   The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken Now, I really am nothing if not a tragic...

The spread of COVID-19 forces people worldwide to stay home and avoid contact with others until advisors state otherwise.

What to do and what NOT to do over quarantine break

By Juan Aragon, Lindsey Hollandsworth, and Brenna Sullivan March 17, 2020

You’re only a student during the COVID-19 pandemic once, so here’s an overview of things you could do when you get bored over the two week break from school. Cup Pong will only get you so far.   ...

Joe Biden addresses his supporters after monumental victories on Super Tuesday

A Surprising Super Tuesday

By Jenna Wilson-Levin, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden had many astounding victories on Super Tuesday, making him the front runner in terms of delegates for the Democratic nomination. Fourteen states and one American territory...

SDA Dance Ensemble students performing during a dress rehearsal.

SDAs first dance ensemble performs

By Rithika Vighne, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

On Friday Feb. 7, San Dieguito Academy’s first dance ensemble performed two contemporary shows at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton E. Liggett Theatre to showcase a blend of dance styles, celebrate...

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