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Homeroom Olympics: Arm Wrestling

By Gabby Catalano, Arts Editor
March 21, 2014

Crowds of students and teachers rushed into the gymnasium during homeroom on March 21 to watch the arm wrestling tournament for Homeroom Olympics. A girls’ table, a female teacher’s’ table, a boys’...

The Monuments Men

“Monuments Men” Review

By Gabby Catalano, Arts Editor
February 10, 2014

Based on a true story, “The Monuments Men” tells the journey of a group of men during World War II who are on a hunt to find artistic masterpieces that were stolen by Nazi thieves. These men travel...

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The Ash Girl

By Gabby Catalano, Arts Editor
January 13, 2014

The third period Drama Production class delivered a sinister twist to the “Cinderella” fairytale in the play “The Ash Girl” by Timberlake Wertenbaker last week. The play follows the traditional...

Jake Bugg’s “Shangri La”

By Gabby Catalano, Arts Editor
November 19, 2013

Jake Bugg, an emerging musician, singer, and songwriter, takes an edgier turn on his newest album by incorporating strong guitar riffs, quick-to-slow tempos, and a sixties vibe. His second studio album...

COMEDYSPORTZ

Comedy Sportz Returns

By Gabby Catalano, Arts Editor
September 12, 2013

Urinetown: Spring Musical Preview

By Charlotte Ohrbom, Staff Writer
May 11, 2012

Don’t hold it in, because with this spring’s musical, you just might be peeing your pants with laughter. Starting on the first of June, the Musical Theatre Production class will present “Urinetown:...

Good Christian Belles

By Charlotte Ohrbom, Staff Writer
March 12, 2012

I am no fan of reality shows. I cringe at Kardashians and run from anything with the word “wives” (from basketball, to mob, to sister, and house). But, ABC’s newest show “GCB,” which stands for...

Winter Formal Assembly

By Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012

The 2012 winter assembly: packed with SDA students cheering, chanting, and participating in the fun-filled activities, while enjoying many performances and videos. The winter assembly took place on Jan....

The alumni soccer game during the event. Photo by Gabby Catalano.

Alumni Soccer and Goal-A-Thon Event

By Gabby Catalano, Writer
January 18, 2012

Many parents and students braved the cold weather to watch the SDA alumni soccer game on Jan. 7 at the SDA stadium. Families were bundled up in winter clothing, sipping hot chocolate and cheering on the...

SDA students and alumni competed for laughs at the Jan. 6 Comedy Sportz game.

Comedy Sportz with an Alumni Twist

By Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012

Step aside Drew Carey, Comedy Sportz rocked the new SDA theater again on Jan. 6 by delivering a full house of laughs, clapping, whistle blowing, and audience participation to this competition.  A slight...

Nirvana Tribute Preview

By Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer
September 29, 2011

In the late 1980’s, American rock music re-established itself with the birth of the Seattle “grunge” scene. From powerful chords to heart pounding bass-and-drum grooves, grunge music was paving the...

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

By Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer
September 14, 2011

Some say that they have unusual and strangely creative music, others say that they are highly impressive and are able to establish a stimulating, yet melodious theme. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) is...

Natalie Portman reveals her inner ordeal.

“Black Swan” Review

By Charlotte Ohrbom
January 12, 2011

“Black Swan” has caused a stir for everyone who has seen this psychological thriller. Since its release in early December, it has already created an Oscar buzz, and for good reasons. The film has passionate...

Glasses: No Longer the Mark of a Nerd

By Charlotte Ohrbom, Staff Writer
December 16, 2010

Eyeglasses. Spectacles. Pieces of glass in front of your eyes. Ridiculously expensive. Glasses are everywhere and are here to stay. Gone are the times when one would have to deal with items becoming fuzzy...

SDA rebalances budget to make CCA jealous

By Charlotte Ohrbom, Staff writer
December 10, 2010

In an attempt to redefine its image and trump neighboring schools, SDA has rebalanced the budget to redirect textbook money toward providing luxuries for the students.The gym will get a makeover, which...

Marine Recruitement at the Academy

By Charlotte Ohrbom, Staff Writer
November 18, 2010

Junior Jonathan Garcia is considering joining the Marines. “I like the idea of being a mentor and a teacher,” he said. Sgt. Hugo Delgado came to San Dieguito on Tues Nov 16 to speak with possible...

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