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Molly Jackson, Staff Writer

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Overview: Booker Prize 2023 Nominations

Overview: Booker Prize 2023 Nominations

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
July 29, 2024

Winner of the 2023 Booker Prize: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch  Taking place in Dublin, caught between nightmares too good to be true, and a society on the brink of destruction, Ellish— scientist...

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Ending “willful defiance” suspensions

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023

“Over the last decade, the number of total suspensions for all offenses for students has dropped by 58%, according to California Department of Education data. The number of willful defiance suspensions...

The best way to spend a fall day is curled up with a good book - or in a good bookstore.

Fall Book Recs

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023

For those who only read Sci-fi/Dystopian: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree “Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers...

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The significance of an old-fashioned letter

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021

“Sending a hand-written letter is becoming such an anomaly.  It’s disappearing. My mom is the only one who still writes me letters. And there is something visceral about opening a letter-I see her...

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman speaks at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Youth poet Amanda Gorman recites her inspirational inaugural poem

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021

Amanda Gorman, the 22-year old award-winning poet, spoke at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 21.  Gorman’s powerful, heartfelt poem “The Hills We Climb” described one of the most...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (top), Nancy Pelosi (middle), and Kamala Harris (bottom)

Opinion: Three feminists who defined the decade

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021

Here are three of the most influential political feminists of the decade that have given people hope during these unprecedented times. These are just some of the many women who have made their mark during...

SDUHSD board meeting discusses reopening, health, and inclusion

SDUHSD board meeting discusses reopening, health, and inclusion

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
January 15, 2021
Students, board members, and parents discussed many of the school year’s upcoming plans, questions, comments, and concerns about the latest COVID-19 regulations and reopening procedures at the school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14.
What we can learn from what celebrities are doing during lockdown

What we can learn from what celebrities are doing during lockdown

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
January 6, 2021

While most people are still going through lockdown during the worldwide pandemic, there are many things people have been doing since the very first day of quarantine. These activities include making bread,...

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And your 2020 ASB elected officers are…

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Here is a little bit about your newly elected officers and their plans for the upcoming school year
Jordan Allen and her horse Chevito

Diversity in the Equestrian World

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020

As I was reading in Heelsdown Magazine, I came across this sentence. “Horses come in all shades, so why not their riders?”  Horseback riding is one of the most well-known sports worldwide, with...

The classic tie dye "Keep SDA Funky"

Spirit Week: Wear your SDA Spirit Wear

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020

Students and staff were able to participate by wearing all their SDA gear on Nov. 13. In addition to the dress-up day, ASB held a Mustang Kahoot quiz at 6 pm.

ASB students pose for the camera as they are wrapping up the Q&A session

ASB Executive Interviews Q&A: Get to know ASB at SDA

By Molly Jackson, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020

A total of 41 students attended the Q&A hosted by Associated Student Body students at SDA. We got a chance to learn about ASB and the amazing students that are involved.  During the Q&A, ASB students...

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