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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

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San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

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Start Smart: Necessary but Hard to Watch

September 27, 2016

As a part of SDA’s prerequisite to use the two student parking lots, students, accompanied by their parents, must attend a two-hour PowerPoint presentation by a California Highway Patrol officer in the...

This is a map of the area that the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument covers.

Earth’s Beauty Needs Preserving

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor September 26, 2016

Growing up on the Southern California coast, living a carefree life filled with wonderment and awe of the ocean, it is easy to take it for granted. For many of us, the ocean is an integral part of our...

Trump's Comments on Sexual Assault Offensive and Unwanted

Trump’s Comments on Sexual Assault Offensive and Unwanted

By Linnea Leidy, Opinion Editor September 9, 2016

Breaking news: Donald Trump has tweeted something completely uneducated and offensive, making a further fool out of himself. This shocking and totally unexpected headline refers to comments Trump, the...

iPhone 7 Setback?

iPhone 7 Setback?

By Vicky van der Wagt, Sports Editor September 7, 2016

Earlier today, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 7 at an annual conference that took place in San Francisco. There are many improvements to the home button, the camera, and the battery, although there was...

Heated: Lack of Air Conditioning Unsatisfying

Heated: Lack of Air Conditioning Unsatisfying

By Luke Oldham, Staff Writer September 7, 2016

One of the best things about Southern California is the warm weather. Kids can go to the beach all summer to escape the heat, but once school starts back up there is no avoiding the uncomfortable temperatures....

The U.S. Has Reached its 10,000 Refugee Admittance Goal. Should They Let in More?

The U.S. Has Reached its 10,000 Refugee Admittance Goal. Should They Let in More?

By Linnea Leidy, Opinion Editor September 2, 2016

Last fall, Obama announced a new resettlement program that promised to admit 10,000 refugees, in response to the crisis in Syria; On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the United States its final refugee who was promised...

Chalk the Lot: A Tradition Violated

Chalk the Lot: A Tradition Violated

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor September 2, 2016

There always seem to be a bit of an air of excitement on the first day of school. New year, new you, as the cliché goes. Most kids walk around with confidence. Freshmen walk around in confusion. There...

Womanly Month of March: Rewriting SDA History

Womanly Month of March: Rewriting SDA History

By Mary Ford, Features Editor March 11, 2016

Hey SDA! Guess what we are celebrating this month? Just guess. If you said Manly Month of March, you are technically right. Here at SDA, we have chosen to dedicate a whole month in celebration of testosterone-fueled...

Senior Out: Day 7

Senior Out: Day 7

By Sarah Hernandez, Staff Writer March 10, 2016

Senior out is officially coming to an end, as is my motivation to stay in the game. Although, for those successful seniors, the excitement is still on and going strong on this last full day. As students...

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