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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Last week, an unauthorized student was able to breach the district's databanks.

SDUHSD data systems breached by unauthorized student

By Joice He, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

An unauthorized student was able to breach the district’s databanks last week. Though the student gained access to basic directory information such as names, addresses, and school selections, no confidential...

Junior Amelia Kaiser dressed up as English and Journalism teacher Tim Roberts.

Spirit Week: Teacher Appreciation Day

By Rayelyn Burrell, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Today was teacher appreciation day, where students were encouraged to dress up like their favorite teachers. During homeroom, ASB student came into different rooms and students were asked to write...

Junior Chloe Lighterink went to Sacramento on a trip with Youth and Government.

Teenagers take charge of the capital: ‘You can actually make a difference’

By Carolina Gutierrez, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

The governor, justices, chief whip, and other officials have gathered in a convention center in Sacramento to carry out their political duties. But something peculiar is happening. They chant, in unison,...

Mission Vista High School freshman, Jada Erold, gives her speech on gun violence.

Students conquer America’s number one fear

By Maya Janaswamy, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

            Echoes of laughter and speeches bounced through the normally empty hallways last weekend. A dewy mist settled around the SDA campus. Colorful,...

SDA Forum discusses Exhibition Day

SDA Forum discusses Exhibition Day

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor February 25, 2019

Reimagining and promoting Exhibition Day and the prospect of a mental health awareness day were the top issues at Monday’s Forum. Visiting WASC members had a chance to see the student involvement and...

One of many signs posted around campus advertising the forum.

February Forum: Here’s What You Missed

By Shayna Glazer, Online Editor February 8, 2019

Sunset moving in? The girls basketball team’s home court advantage up in the air? Students  packed room P2, the art classroom, in order to get answers to those questions and more this Friday’s Forum...

Ryan Cardenas helps his students line up for the shot.

An A-peeling Time Launching Potatoes

By Jenna Weinhofer, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Ryan Cardenas’ college prep physics classes launched potatoes with their “starch projectile launcher” today. This contraption made of PVC pipe sent potatoes over 250 feet in the air and over 85 miles...

Saturday's ACT at LCC has been canceled due to a "security breech."

ACT at LCC postponed due to “security breach”

By Joice He, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Students scheduled to take the ACT this Saturday at the La Costa Canyon test center received an email this morning stating that the test was postponed to an undetermined later date. “Please do not...

A huge crowd came out for the game.

Awww Pink Out!

By Alexis Price and Yarisette Sequiera February 4, 2019

On Friday, the SDA community brought a strong crowd of fans for both boys and girls basketball pink-out games, as this game held a special place in the hearts of SDA community. The game supported SDA’s...

The egg that tried to break the Instagram like record has succeeded, standing tall at 35 million likes and counting.

Which came first – Kylie Jenner’s baby or the egg?

By Alexis Price, Online Sports Editor January 14, 2019

Despite being on day 24 of the government shutdown, SDA students and a large portion of Internet users are focused on another issue - The World Record Egg. On Jan. 4 the Instagram account @world_record_egg,...

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