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Aiden Fullwood

Aiden Fullwood, Editor-In-Chief/ News Editor

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What was the top political event of the decade?

Politics

By Aiden Fullwood, Editor-In-Chief/ News Editor
January 7, 2020

2010: OBAMACARE PASSED It’s no secret that one of the most controversial political ideologies dividing Republicans and Democrats is healthcare. That’s why Obama’s signing of the Affordable Care...

SDA's current bell schedule

SDA tests out new tardy policies

By Aiden Fullwood, Editor-In-Chief/ News Editor
November 1, 2019

Administration is implementing new policies in place of the Loss of Privileges list this semester in order to combat tardiness and truancy among students at San Dieguito Academy. According to assistant...

Wednesday night SDA held a family forum.

Family Forum helps form better relationships

By Aiden Fullwood, Editor-In-Chief/ News Editor
October 17, 2019

In collaboration with the San Dieguito Academy Bridge Committee, Veronica Mikho, mediator and trainer at the National Conflict Resolution Center, gave a seminar at the Mosaic Cafe on Oct. 16 about conflict...

The SDUHSD malware attack left the student share drive empty.

SDA faces school district’s malware attack

By Aiden Fullwood, Editor In Chief
September 3, 2019

A malware attack launched on SDUHSD online data records on Friday, Aug. 9 resulted in the destruction of student storage drives and a temporary shutdown of the Aeries Portal. No personal data was stolen...

ASB is inviting students to wear yellow on Friday to represent the yellow ribbon.

Campus deals with student death

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
May 23, 2019

On Monday, May 20, San Dieguito Academy teachers announced to their classes that a fellow SDA student died by suicide on Saturday. ASB is inviting all students and staff to wear yellow for suicide awareness...

Students pet one of the dogs brought on campus as apart of the Canine Unwind area during last year's Exhibition Day.

Exhibition Day Forum: schedule, new additions, and more

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
March 26, 2019

The schedule, booths, and possible new additions were hot topics at the Exhibition Day Forum held during lunch in Room 70 Tuesday. Here’s what you missed:   Schedule The schedule will be...

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...

Teachers advocating for the SDFA sponsored candidates at a rally before the elections.

What does your school board care about?

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
December 19, 2018

Newly elected SDUHSD school board officials Melisse Mossy and Kristin Gibson plan on addressing the district budget deficit by streamlining expenses. “I am looking forward to finding cost effective...

The popular petting zoo featured some alpacas, dogs, chickens, a goat, and other animals.

SDA gets Bizarre

By Aiden Fullwood and Rithika Vighne
December 7, 2018

A stray goat jumped over the petting zoo fence and bounced to a patch of grass in time to Scottish bagpipe music. ASB candidates handed out candy and pastries to passerbys, displaying their “VOTE...

LCC will be hosting a presentation about suicide prevention next week, following CCA's presentation today.

SDUHSD Promotes Suicide Awareness

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
November 7, 2018

SDUHSD is hosting two presentations designed to improve communication between parents and children in order raise awareness for self-harm and suicide prevention. The topic of suicide was discussed at a...

People from the community came to a forum hosting our school board candidates.

School Board candidates speak at SDA

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
October 23, 2018

During a forum last Thursday, SDUHSD school board candidates Amy Flicker, Melisse Mossy, and Rhea Stewart agreed on the necessity to emphasize proper sexual education among students, ensure school safety,...

President Trump welcomes the Kavanaugh family as he nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court.

SDA responds to Kavanaugh allegations

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
October 5, 2018

Many SDA students said they believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh are not being taken seriously by politicians. “A person had an event...

SDFA members walking along the side of the district office.

Did You See the Teachers Demonstrating This Week? Here’s Why.

By Taylor Rudman and Aiden Fullwood
September 14, 2018

More than 40 teachers and faculty from the San Dieguito Union High School District rallied yesterday evening outside the district office to show their support for school board candidates Amy Flicker (Voting...

Parents gathering around the PAC-Bell Tower area for back to school night.

Back to School Night: We Got Syllabi

By Aiden Fullwood, News Editor
September 6, 2018

Parents and teachers gathered Tuesday evening at San Dieguito Academy for the annual Back to School Night, where the Academy’s teachers introduced themselves and showcased their semester plans to another...

The Writer's Conference featured seminars by a variety of writers.

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

By Rithika Vighne and Aiden Fullwood
February 26, 2018

Students from San Dieguito Academy, Eastlake High School, Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, Mount Carmel High School – even the homeschooled.  It was a melting pot of sleep-deprived...

From SDA to "Ozark"

From SDA to “Ozark”

By Aiden Fullwood, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018

As a child, he had stars in his eyes. Performing was a passion sparked by his casting as Aladdin in the 5th-grade school play. It was exciting. It was empowering! And then he went to San Dieguito Academy,...

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