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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

In Memory of Gwen Ifill

In Memory of Gwen Ifill

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor November 17, 2016

The loss of political commentator, journalist, and role model Gwen Ifill this Monday was an unexpected tragedy that brought out strong emotions in me that I was completely unaware I possessed. Learning...

About Last Night…

About Last Night…

By Linnea Leidy, Opinions Editor November 9, 2016

America has just signed on to four years under the leadership of a racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic bigot. DISCLAIMER: This is not an essay ragging on Trump and his supporters, though believe me, that’s...

The bracelet given to students following the group session.

Mindfulness Forum a Bit Disappointing

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor October 28, 2016

As the sun was setting on Tuesday evening, parents hurriedly walked up the steps of the media center. Ironically, they seemed worried and stressed they would be late for a lecture on mindfulness. SDA hosted...

My Message: Let Me Have the Same Opportunities as Men

My Message: Let Me Have the Same Opportunities as Men

By Jenna Weinhofer, Assistant Arts Editor October 20, 2016

Dear future president, Quickly approaching college, I am always asked the question, “What do you want your major to be?” Sure of myself, I say that I want to major in chemistry; however, others...

My Message: Don't Bind My Dreams With Debt

My Message: Don’t Bind My Dreams With Debt

By Kate Sequeira, Online Editor October 17, 2016

Patrick Hall Dear future president, College is expensive. Its lack of affordability binds me. I don’t want my list of colleges to be limited by what my family can and cannot afford. I don’t want...

My Message: Respect Women's Rights

My Message: Respect Women’s Rights

By Linnea Leidy, Opinion Editor October 13, 2016

Dear future president, You are to be a symbol of our country’s ideals and a role model to future generations; I think it’s reasonable to ask that you respect the most basic description of who I am....

Donald Trump: Hitting a New Low?

Donald Trump: Hitting a New Low?

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor October 13, 2016

This weekend, a video was released revealing presidential candidate Donald Trump asserting that his taking advantage of and sexually assaulting women is acceptable because of his celebrity status. Trump’s...

My Message: Control the Growing Population Size

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor October 12, 2016

Dear future president, Do you know how many people live on this planet? As I write this, the current population is 7,449,791,931 humans. And every day, this number climbs by 220,000. With every person...

Clinton chose the traditional approach of directly addressing the "town meeting", Trump spoke to a larger audience.

Trump Slightly Upstages Clinton at Debate; Still, No One Wins.

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor; Humor Editor October 10, 2016

Don’t get me wrong. I’m as much for Hilldigard as the next mildly socialist millennial. However, in terms of debate accomplishments and holding up a strong forefront, I have to give Donald the advantage...

Students Get Down at the Welcome Back Dance

Students Get Down at the Welcome Back Dance

By Melody Sobhani, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

This past Friday night, SDA held the Welcome Back Dance in front of the library. Seniors Natalie Shields and Gabi Gjata were in charge of planning the dance. Overall, the dance was successful. Most...

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