The Mustang December 2016

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Volume 21 Issue 3

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FROM THE CONTROL BOOTH A message from your editors.

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s this arguably bitter year comes to a close, it’s apparent that there’ll be a bit of baggage we’ll be bringing into 2017.

At the beginning of 2016, like every year, resolutions were made, but not kept. People went into this year with the ambitious mentality that it would be their year. But as Internet memes have repeatedly expressed, 2016 was not as favorable as we would’ve hoped.

Tensions are heightened from the recent election, which no one can deny will mark 2016 as a year to remember. It seems like anything anyone can talk about revolves around politics, such as various cities and schools declaring themselves “sanctuaries” (“Deportation Threats Bring Worries” on pg. 3 and “Safeguarding San Dieguito Students” on pg. 6). Others are reprimanding the

electoral college, calling for reform (“Amend It, Don’t End It” on pg. 7).

But even aside from the election, other aspects of politics, such as the Dakota Access Pipeline, are stirring up controversy (“Keep Burning Man Out of Sacred Stone” on pg. 8).

We shouldn’t get too wrapped up in all this. It’s important to also reflect on all the great things we’ve been able to enjoy in 2016. In our bubble that is Encinitas, we can take comfort in the small businesses that make our city what it is, such as the renowned Jorge’s Mexicatessen or beloved Surfdog’s Java Hut (“The Food You Know, The Stories You Don’t” on pg. 9 and “Two Gals Sippin’ Joe” on pg. 11).

As we try and remain open to change and new ideas, we’ve learned that hidden adventures are not far from home. Taking a day to explore somewhere new, such as Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, is always worth the trip (“National Treasure” on pg. 15).

As each year does, 2016 has brought us new music, movies, memes, and cultural moments.

And, as always, some are better than others. SDA voted on their favorites, summing up “The Best Of ” 2016 (“Best Of ” on pgs. 18 to 30).

In music, some of the big hits that took the win were “Never Be Like You” by Flume ft. Kai, “Formation”

by Beyonce, and “Famous” by Kanye West. In movies, favorites included “Finding Dory” and “Deadpool.”

From popular electronic songs, to memes that shook the world, 2016 presented us with multiple, welcomed distractions from otherwise chaotic events.

2016 launched SDA into a streak of sports wins. Multiple teams, including Boys Waterpolo, Cross Country, and Girls Tennis, made it to CIFs this year, with senior tennis player Jennifer Kerr taking the Singles Girls Tennis CIF championship for the second year in a row (“Until Next Year, Fall Sports” on pg. 34).

While we won’t be able to leave everything behind in 2016, we should stay optimistic and tackle 2017 with a force to be reckoned with. Also, don’t forget, we still have the holidays to look forward to (“Presents for this Holiday Season” on pg. 32)!

So, when clock starts counting down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, we’d better get our new resolutions ready and our spirits heightened, ready to welcome the new year: 2017.

-Sophie Peeler and Hana Chen

ROLL CALL

The Mustang Staff MANAGING EDITOR Julia Shapero NEWS EDITOR Olivia Olander ASST NEWS EDITOR Lane Levin

Hannah Elias and Melody Sobhani enjoy coffee at Java Hut on pg.11.

OPINION EDITOR Linnea Leidy ASST OPINION EDITOR Mallika Seshadri FEATURES EDITOR Sophie Peeler ASST FEATURES EDITOR Kieran Zimmer ARTS/HUMOR EDITOR Mary Ford ASST ARTS EDITOR Jenna Weinhofer

Beyonce dominates the “Best Of” section with her new album on pg. 20.

SPORTS EDITORS Brittany Serbin Vicky Van Der Wagt ONLINE EDITOR Kate Sequeira ASST ONLINE EDITOR Sophie Hughes PHOTO EDITOR Patrick Hall BUSINESS MANAGER Hana Chen DESIGN EDITORS Hannah Elias Melody Sobhani

KEEGAN LEACH

JOSIE RUGGIERO

Keegan Leach has been hooked on graphic design ever since he took a computer art course at Diegueno in seventh grade. His work with graphic design, although it uses different tools than traditional art, is not unlike the pencil-on-paper style common at SDA. “I basically make [my art] like a normal painting or drawing just with photoshop,” said Leach. Computer art is appealing to Leach because he is “not the greatest at drawing on a piece of paper.”

Graphic design “[allows him] to do more” than he would be able to otherwise.

Junior Josie Ruggiero has been taking photographs ever since she was eleven after receiving her first digital camera. What started as taking nature photographs recently grew into a passion for film photography, “There’s so much competition in digital photos and to be able to be the best photographer, you need to travel everywhere and have a fourthousand dollar camera” …“(with film) I can express myself through a way where I won’t feel intimidated by other people and other people’s photos.”

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STAFF WRITERS Nadia Ballard Maddy Campbell Daniel Chagnon Austin Dilley Devin Gaan Layla Gantus Jack Hauser Julia Lucero Audrey Maskiewicz Taina Millsap Lucas Oldham Derek Sleet ADVISOR Tim Roberts The Mustang is the student newspaper of San Dieguito Academy. Advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper. The Mustang is an open forum which welcomes letters. Letters can be submitted to room 16, emailed to sdamustang@gmail.com or mailed to the address below.

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Deportation Threats Bring Worries

Dreamer students and others react to deportation risks stemming from the recent election. By Olivia Olander.

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he election of Republican nominee Donald Trump last month has left many in the immigrant community, including SDA, reeling. The president-elect has promised to deport 2-3 million of those here illegally, and opened his campaign with a speech in which he called some undocumented Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists.”

Since the election, California state colleges, such as the UC’s and Cal State schools, along with some districts like the Los Angeles Union High School District, have issued symbolic statements to reassure students who are fearful that they may be directly affected by Trump’s immigration policies.

The San Dieguito Union High School District has not made any similar gestures, but Interim Superintendent Eric Dill said that’s because he has never heard of any immigration officials being on campus, as schools do not collect information about the immigration status of students.

“Schools are, and have always been, the safest environment for students. This will continue to be the case,” Dill said. “I understand the concerns the recent election has raised. I hope students persist through adversity and do not let those fears interfere with their education.”

SDA also hosted two workshops to aid undocumented students who are preparing for college.

Students interviewed for this article chose to remain anonymous because they feared repercussions if their names were published. “[Undocumented immigrants] come here usually to the US because they’re searching for jobs… Going back to Mexico would be hard, because there’s not enough jobs, so there’s gonna be a lot of unemployed people that they’re going to deport,” said a sophomore boy in MEChA, a club that promotes Mexican culture, education and political involvement.

“Before [this election], it was like, there’s deportation but not as much.

And now, I feel like there’s going to be a little bit more than we did have, and they’re just not going to give more chances,” said a female senior in MEChA. “I feel like they’re not going to care if you have children.

It’s going to affect a lot of us, definitely, because we have to think a lot about our families now, and ourselves as well.”

“I think [getting deported] would be really difficult for us, because we did grow up in this place and it would be a totally different environment if that actually had to happen,” said another female senior in MEChA. “And obviously, when people tell us [to ‘go back to Mexico’], they don’t see how it does hurt us, because it’s like they don’t want us here, and it’s like, I’ve lived here my whole life. My parents came here for a better life, not only for us but for them too, and… it hurts seeing those people talk to us this way.”

However, in interviews over the last few weeks, some SDA students still expressed concerns that they themselves or their families could be deported due to the possibility of stricter immigration enforcement, or that they may be denied financial aid in college.

English and AVID teacher Ruth Magnuson said Trump’s election could create more barriers for undocumented students applying to colleges. She and lawyer Amie Scully helped hold two workshops in the last month for students applying for the DREAM Act for financial

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College Concerns

Attorney Amie Scully hosts a workshop for undocumented students at the Preuss School at UC San Diego. Photo courtesy of Amie Scully. aid. The California DREAM Act is designed for students who were brought to the US as children by their undocumented parents and are now applying to colleges and seeking financial aid. These students are often called “Dreamers.”

Scully’s organization, Students Without Limits, holds workshops for undocumented students across San Diego. She says the frequency of those workshops has increased since Trump was elected.

Trump has not yet stated a position on the DREAM Act specifically, but said this month that he wants a solution for Dreamers that will “make people happy and proud.”

Scully said that she is not reassured by this.

“I’ve learned through watching his campaign that I don’t try to predict anything, because he is the most inconsistent and unpredictable candidate for president I think that we’ll probably ever see, so we really don’t know what to expect,” she said. “He’s more unpredictable than past presidents, so we really can’t speculate [about his policies]… There was a New York Times article that quoted him as saying that he would try to work things out for Dreamers, but we don’t know what that means.”

This uncertainty has left some current seniors concerned about financial aid, said Magnuson.

“There are students who are undocumented, who have expressed huge concerns about… funding getting cut from their college education, because right now, as it stands, as the DREAM Act stands in California, we’re one of the states who allow students who are undocumented to have in-state tuition, and we also provide funding... so it’s huge,” Magnuson said. “It’s like, really really big,

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because it gives people hope, and it pushes people all the way through four years of college and sometimes beyond. The potential of not having it is really devastating.”

“Being a senior and applying to colleges, now I have to think more about my family than I did before.

I have to think about, like, ‘What if something happens to them and I’m far away?’ you know? You can’t come back quick,” said a female senior MEChA member. “I have to think about not just me anymore, but about my family... And if, let’s say they get deported or something, I need to be there for my siblings.

“Most of our parents are immigrants, so if they get taken out, we kind of don’t have anyone to depend on,” she added.

Recent Reassurances

Scully said some students were concerned about listing their undocumented status on official documents such as the DREAM Act financial aid application, but added that “never before in all of history has the government used those types of information for mass deportation.”

She did recommend, however, that schools take an active role in reassuring undocumented students and students with undocumented relatives by connecting them with resources and “community events where they can get informed.”

“These students have lived in a shadow and in fear for their whole life, and now they are facing their greatest fears in having Donald Trump as president,” she said. “They need all the extra support that they can get, because during his campaign, Donald Trump pledged to do a lot of things that would affect their lives and their families’ lives,

so I definitely recommend that all schools go the extra mile.”

The Los Angeles Union High School District and California state colleges have all made symbolic gestures since the election to reassure students that they will protect students from immigration officials if need be. The San Dieguito Union High School District has not done the same because California schools do not keep any immigration documentation, and because no enforcement would likely be carried out on campuses, which are generally considered “safe zones,” said Dill, who added that he “understands the concerns the recent election has raised.”

Associate Superintendent Michael Grove added that he is “not aware of any situation where we, or any other public school district, have been approached by immigration officials seeking information on the immigration status of students.”

“Our board holds all of our campuses to be safe spaces for every student where they can focus their energies on learning,” said school board clerk Beth Hergesheimer.

“Student physical and emotional health and safety is important. Students have previously expressed that they feel there are adults on our campuses that they can trust for support. I truly hope that they continue to feel that there is always someone, a teacher, counselor, coach or principal, that they can reach out to if they ever have any personal fears.”

To counteract any possible setbacks for Mexican immigrants in the coming months, one of the female seniors said, “[We have to] just try harder… We have to prove [Trump] wrong by going to school, completing an education, and being someone in life.”

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Building New Stories

SDA begins new phase of construction this summer. By Julia Shapero.

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s the new science and math building opens next fall, SDA will begin a new phase of construction in the 20s, 30s, 50s and 60s buildings this summer and looks to move culinary arts into a bigger space, according to Principal Bjorn Paige.

The demolition of the 19 classrooms in the 20s, 30s and 60s will be followed by the construction of a two-story building set to hold 33 new classrooms, including sculpture and painting classrooms, said Paige.

The building is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019; however, Paige feels that the date is disputable until construction begins. “As soon as we start building, [construction] will take about two years…As soon as I know that we have shovels in the ground, I’ll feel better about saying with confidence it will open in the fall of [2019],” said Paige.

The new building will be

bordered by an additional parking lot where the 30s buildings closest to Bonita Dr. currently stand. From the parking lot, students will be able to walk onto the second floor of the new building.

According to Paige, the new sculpture and painting classrooms are set to each feature two roll-up or fold-up doors, similar to garage doors, that lead into an outdoor art area that will include a kiln for sculpture students. Additionally, the painting room will feature a wall of all windows to let northern light into the painting room.

Construction in the 50s building, which currently houses chemistry classes, will also begin this summer to transform the current chemistry lab into a new culinary arts facility in approximately an 11-week build, according to Paige.

During the construction next year, teachers will be moved around

Renderings of the new buildings feature the L-shaped building set to replace the current 20s, 30s, and 60s building and the rectangular building in the top left set to replace the current 50s building. Photo by Patrick Hall. to accommodate for the new construction. Math and science teachers from the 20s, 30s, 60s and 120s will move into the new building in senior court, while the other teachers in the same area will be moved into any of the empty classrooms that math or science

teachers currently use. Additionally, art teachers in the same area will move into the current culinary classroom, while culinary will move into the 50s building with the new facility. “We have just enough rooms that it’s the same number of rooms as we have now so there won’t be a

problem with that,” said Paige.

With the new buildings opening up the ability for new classes, Paige looks forward to the completion of the facility. “This is going to be an amazing facility and it should be open for business as we start next school year,” said Paige.

Whipping Up New Culinary Classes SDA’s culinary program to expand with the addition of two new classes. By Julia Shapero.

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ith the construction of a new space for culinary arts in the 50s building, SDA will be able to expand the program and open two culinary classes, said teacher Scott Huntley.

As the science classes in the 50s building will move into the new math and science building in senior court next fall, the area will open for the culinary classes to move in. “[The current culinary] room is a trailer,” said Huntley. “It was originally a classroom so we just fit it so that it could be a kitchen.

The new room was originally a chemistry lab so it has a lot more infrastructure capacity, like gas and water and plumbing that you would need in a kitchen as well.”

According to Huntley, the new culinary room will feature a larger ingredient area, a bakery-specific area and improved venting. The

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room will also be connected to a classroom that will allow for both a lecture space and a lab-type space in the culinary room.

With the construction of the new culinary room, the program itself will also be expanded to include a baking and pastry class and a sous chef class.

The baking and pastry class will offer students a choice between two different introductory courses.

“What we’re trying to do is make it more like if you were going to culinary school,” said Huntley.

“You’d make a choice between culinary or baking and pastry and those are two separate tracks, two separate majors. If you choose the culinary track, you get a little bit of dabbling of pastry and baking just so you have the combination of the techniques. If you choose the baking and pastry track, that’s your

complete focus.”

The new class will allow students to learn techniques and work with ingredients that they would in a baking-focused culinary program.

“If they really like doing the cake decorating and learning how to make pastries or breads and stuff like this, this would give them a place where that’s what we’re doing all the time. Then they’ll be able to investigate and research different piping techniques and cake decorations and create little mini projects.”

With the new culinary classes, the program will expand into a complete career pathway. Students will choose one introductory course.

Then, students can continue into international cuisine and the sous chef class, according to Huntley.

The sous chef class will allow students to work as a culinary

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teaching assistant and complete a culinary senior project. “The sous chefs would be in any of the other culinary classes and they would help me move around since they’ve been through the other two culinary classes...The other thing is that in the class they’ll be building a culinary portfolio. So, they’ll pick something that is of interest to them and I’ll guide them through it...Then, throughout the course of the semester, they’ll have little mini projects that they’re working on with the idea that, at the end of the term, they’ll have the portfolio with pictures and recipes,” said Huntley.

Since the program will allow students to take three classes, the culinary classes will be open to more underclassmen. “All the different vocational programs are moving towards career tech education...so the idea is that we want a bunch

of kids who can move through the pathways so they will have taken an introductory, a concentrated and a capstone class,” said Huntley.

According to Huntley, the new classes are in response to the consistently high number of students who sign up for the class, as well as the new building. “Ever since I started teaching [culinary arts]..., there’s always been way more students signing up than could get into the class...So, part of [the new classes] is just trying to give kids what they want. The other thing is that we’ll have this brand new facility.

We’ve always been dealing with facilities that have been half-fixed or half-constructed with [culinary] in mind. This is completely constructed with culinary in mind so, with this brand new facility, it’s a perfect time to almost create a culinary academy within the academy,” said Huntley.

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New Paths Ahead

The end of construction in front of the PAC will open a new walkway. By Kate Sequeira.

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new walkway leading down to the gym from the south side of campus will open in late January, according to Principal Bjorn Paige. The fencing will move back to where it was last year, said Paige. The construction for the bio retention basin, constructed to handle the storm water runoff from the new building, will be completed over winter break, but the area will not be open until later because of a delay with gravel.

The stairs that were located to the south of the gym before construction no longer exist, meaning the walkway will be easier to access, according to Paige.

“They brought the whole level down,” Paige said. “It’s flat so if you’re in a wheel chair or something like that now you can just roll into the front of the gym.”

Plants have been planted in part as a necessary aspect of the filtering system, so there will be plastic fencing left after the walkway is opened so that they can take root. The new walkway will also be wider than the previous, extending to around 12 to 15 feet to prevent students from stepping on the plants, Paige said.

Although the construction will be completed and the fencing in front of the Performing Arts Center will be moved back, the mural in front of it will still stay in place.

“One of the reasons we put it there was so that we could get rid of the fencing and keep the mural so that it wouldn’t be in anyone’s way and you can see it when you walk in,” Paige said. “I’d like it to stay up as long as it seems right.”

Because of the way the mural was built, Paige said that they may be able to take it down and store it for the future.

The new walkway will also lessen traffic, according to Paige.

“This will add another one so another third or quarter more walkways, which is huge [since] I think that that north-south is probably our biggest slow down,” Paige said.

Opening the area south of the gym will also make two walls available for future murals of 24 feet and 54 feet in length.

“I loved the mosaic aspect of the ‘90s and ‘00s,” Paige said. “I mean, I miss the dinosaur. I liked that a lot, so I’d love to see a big project like that going in.”

Construction workers are currently pouring remaining walkways and putting in drainage pipes. Photo by Patrick Hall.

Metal Mustang to Ride Again?

The legendary statue could soon reclaim a spot along Santa Fe, but will need to vault over one last financial hurdle. By Olivia Olander.

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A portion of the statue’s architectual plan. Photo courtesy of Bonnie Wren/San Dieguito Academy Foundation.

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an Dieguito’s iconic metal mustang may soon be resurrected, thanks to a joint effort between the San Dieguito Academy Foundation and community members. The sculpture has been repainted and restored, but now faces a hefty installation cost, according to Bonnie Wren of the Foundation office.

“We’ve got to raise close to $7,000,” Wren said. “We just sent out an appeal to alumni, but haven’t gotten really any response… so we don’t have a timeline.”

The sculpture’s new home will be in the front parking lot, Wren added, rather than its former location by the track, where it stood from 1981 until recent field construction.

The original artist, Susan Williams, said she was asked to help create the mustang during her high

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school days in the early ‘80s.

“I have always loved horses and spent a lot of time drawing them in art class, so when they needed a mustang horse for the school, I was asked if I could draw [it]. The [metal] shop guys cut it out and then brought it back to me to paint,” Williams said of the mustang’s creation.

She repainted it in June, a process which took seven hours.

“I don't remember it taking that long the first time,” Williams said.

“But it was a beautiful day out and I enjoyed it very much. I was thinking of when I was back in high school.”

Instillation is the final expense for putting the mustang back on its feet.

Though the Foundation was able to get it refinished free of charge through Baker Iron Works, and repainted by the original artist, cur-

rent codes require a relatively complex base for the pole, Wren said.

“In the old days, they basically just dug a hole, poured the concrete, and plopped that sign in. But now, because of current codes, it's an expensive procedure,” she said.

She added that community members, including school board member Mo Muir and SDA alumni, have campaigned for the statue’s return.

“This is one of those things that people in the community have tried to save, and we just need this last hurdle to be over,” Wren said.

“I worked hard on it and took time to restore a very special time in history of the high school,” Williams said. “A lot of people... are very excited to see it back up.”

Those who wish to donate can do so at sdafoundation.com/alumni.

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Safeguarding San Dieguito Students

SDUHSD schools protect their undocumented students, but we think reassurance is still needed.

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hortly following his surprising victory, Presidential-elect Donald Trump announced that he planned to deport two to three million Mexican immigrants.

Several school districts, along with the UCs and state universities have made symbolic statements to tell the families of students that they will support them.

The Mustang believes that should Trump actually follow through with this unfavorable plan, he should exclude undocumented students from the threat of deportation.

Regardless of Trump’s actions, our school district should make the protections put in place for undocumented students more widely known, so that kids can have the

security of knowing that they will be safe at school.

President Barack Obama enforced a plan known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in 2012, which protects undocumented students from deportation and provides them with the opportunity to get an education and have a job. Statistics show that students protected by DACA are much more successful than students who arrived in the country before DACA was implemented.

Trump has called the legislation “one of the most unconstitutional actions ever undertaken by a president” (let’s all remember the Alien and Sedition Act, the Watergate Scandal, the Trail of Tears—clearly

Trump needs a refresher in Koda’s and Teisher’s AP US History class).

However, he also recently announced that he was prepared to “work something out” for undocumented students. Trump has famously flip-flopped on almost all of his political stances, but his disapproving position on DACA is actually one that we hope he reverses.

If these students are making the effort to get an education and build a better future for themselves, the threat of deportation shouldn’t stand in their way.

Though it’s not common knowledge, the California Schools actually have many procedures put in place that help protect and provide opportunities to its undocumented

students. Schools don’t demand proof of citizenship from students and don’t require any information that would reveal undocumented status.

U.S. schools are “safe zones,” which means that immigration officials don’t raid campuses. Also, San Dieguito schools provide many programs, such as hosting the DREAM Act Workshop, which helps undocumented students navigate the road to college.

Clearly students are well-protected when they step foot on a SDUHSD campus; however, this isn’t widespread common knowledge. Some high schoolers aren’t aware of all of the protections put in place, which likely means that there

are undocumented students who are afraid and unsure of their security when they go to school.

We believe that the school board should follow in other school districts’ footsteps and release a statement that shows that we plan to support and protect undocumented students and strive to make our schools free of persecution and fear.

Even if the action is symbolic, it can be extremely impactful by providing kids with peace-of-mind and the solace in knowing that we are all on their side.

The staff editorial represents the collective voice of The Mustang staff members in reference to current events

Disunited We Stand

Why total unity isn’t the answer. By Linnea Leidy.

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onald Trump’s unforeseen victory has elicited several reactions from Americans.

Millions of citizens all across the country who felt persecuted and disrespected by Trump and feared the possible repercussions of his presidency took to social media to express their anger and disappointment. Others went further and participated in marches and protests.

On the flip side, many were quick to accept the outcome of the election, and claimed that anyone who demonstrated opposition was just wasting his/her time. They side with their President-Elect and argue that as a country, we should instead focus on banding together and direct our efforts towards mending the disunion that occurred as a result of the campaign. Here’s why that argument is short-sighted and selfish.

Both Democrats and Republicans who opposed Trump are now facing the same question: Do we put our beliefs aside for the sake of unity, and work to collaborate with the new President-elect? Or do we forgo the notion of banding together as one nation, and instead focus on standing up for our beliefs?

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The problem with the “unity” argument is that it’s telling you what you want to hear. Of course, when asked blatantly if we should unify or stay divided, your logical response is to support unity. But think about this situation empathetically.

Throughout his campaign, Trump disrespected Mexican immigrants.

And women. And prisoners of war.

And veterans. And journalists. And people with disabilities. And people of color. And Muslims.

By advocating nationwide unity, you’re telling all of these factions that they should shrug off the fact that Trump offended the basis of their identity. What kind of message does that send? It says that you don’t care about their rights, or their opinions, or their wellbeing.

Call me stubborn, or whiny, or a sensitive liberal, but I’m not willing to forget and accept the fact that the President-elect has consistently antagonized the very basis of who I am, and I’m certainly not willing to join together with the voters who supported him in spite of that.

There is a difference between being obstructionist, and standing up for what you believe in. I don’t think

anyone is arguing that we should literally protest every single statement Trump makes, or every piece of legislation he tries to pass. The only time we’re looking to protest is if we believe that it’s harmful to minorities and to the country as a whole.

I’m aware that Trump hasn’t technically taken office yet. However, he’s appointed many positions and he’s openly discussed his plans. A summary of his recent appointments: One is a self-proclaimed alt-right leader, whose news site is praised by white supremacists and anti-Semitics across the U.S. One believes that global warming isn’t concerning. One is a man who has zero political experience (no, this time I’m actually not referring to Trump himself). Trump’s plans include abolishing the Affordable Care Act, repealing women’s reproductive rights, and deporting millions of Mexican immigrants. Excuse us if we decide not to sit quietly and wait until he steps into office and starts to implement these atrocities.

Our country is only able to progress if we take action and advocate for our rights and opinions. That’s the only way to ensure that every-

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Trump marginalized many groups during his campaign and now his supporters want complacency from these groups.

Political cartoon by Stephen Baker. one’s thoughts get heard, and everyone’s wellbeing is safeguarded.

Our walk-outs, our social media responses, and our protests are exactly what we should be doing in order to let our government know that we fear for our safety and our rights.

To those who preach about “uni-

ty” and “supporting the president elect”: We can’t change the fact that Trump was elected. But there are times when total unity is not the answer, and we have not only the right, but the obligation to stand up for our beliefs and safeguard the livelihood of all Americans.

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To Overseas and Beyond International college choices are too often overlooked in the wake of stressful classes. By Sophie Peeler.

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ecember: it’s the most beautiful time of year. The air gets crisp, Christmas lights decorate every possible crevice, and we Californians actually get some rain every once in a while. But for us seniors, we don’t get to enjoy any of that. Instead, we’re sitting at home during winter break, doing what?

College applications.

There’s one thing after another when it comes to applications, whether it’s SAT’s, sending scores, Common App, letters of recommendation, transcripts…(I could go on). And on top that, teachers conveniently forget about the fact that we’re dealing with this, and continue assigning homework and projects and tests like there’s no tomorrow.

It’s no wonder a lot of seniors end up getting lazy when it comes to their applications. We don’t have the time to apply everywhere we’d like to, forcing us to cut a lot of options.

Students are missing out on potential opportunities and limiting their choices to the same schools everyone applies to. Seniors don’t have the time to explore other, more unique options that might fit their preferences better; specifically, I’m talking about international schools.

Other countries have different education systems, especially for university, from academics to accommodation. For example, I applied to Cambridge University in England, and along the way I’ve learned that the way universities work there fits me so much better than schools here, especially for housing. I’m one of those people who strives when I work alone without people around me; I’m an extrovert, I get distracted with others. In England, students have their own room with their own study space; they want to foster an environment that encourages individual learning… which happens to fit my learning style perfectly.

In terms of academics, other countries (particularly in Europe) have a focused outlook in university. You focus on your subject, and nothing outside that realm (No GE’s). This provides a lot of depth as opposed to breadth (American schools). The academics also differ in grading. Instead of having to work and stress all term about your ever-changing grade, grades are determined by final exams. It allows for more time to learn the information in a cumulitive way and get independent help if you need it (which,

by the way, is a lot more accessible because of the college system).

In many of those countries, aspects like community service and extracurriculars aren’t important or cared about; in fact, I wasn’t asked to report that at all on my application for Cambridge. So for students that are very strong academically but not outside the classroom, international schools can be a great option.

Applying to international schools isn’t the same as applying to UC’s or CSU’s, or even Stanford. It gives the prospect of living in an entirely new place where you get to take on a new kind of life.

The main point I’m trying to get across is that applying to international schools should be a bigger consideration, especially for those with any dual citizenship that would make the entire process so easy. It should be encouraged by counselors and parents, especially if their students are finding is difficult to find a college they’re enthusiastic about.

I know I’ve missed the class of 2017 with this, but hopefully this will get directed to future seniors and inspire them to look beyond the fine scope of American colleges (Also, Trump. Need I say more?)

Amend It, Dont End It

A raging liberal comes to terms with the current failed state of the Electoral College. Story by Austin Dilley.

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n what some would call an unexpected outcome, Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. However, he didn’t win the vote of the people; in fact he lost the popular vote by over 2 million votes.

A total sixty four million people decided that he was unfit to be our next executive in chief yet, come January he will put his hand on the bible, swear to uphold the constitution, and carry out the expectations of the president of the United States of America. Whether or not he will uphold that oath is yet to be seen.

Despite losing the vote of the people by more than 2 million, he won the

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vote of the Electoral College, and will still be our next president.

The Electoral College is meant to confuse and subdue the general population. It was created with the Madisonian belief in mind that the general population is far too uneducated and unintelligent to be trusted with deciding who should lead the country. Hence the Electoral College was created; a congressional body of “electors” who decides the president in place of a direct populus vote.

When it was created in 1789 there were no political parties and the majority of the population was uneducated, illiterate, and eligible to vote.

At that time there was a need for the college, the majority of the population was ineligible to vote, most couldn’t read or write, and very few knew or participated in their political system. With that being said, we are now living in an age were those conditions no longer apply, over half of our population is now eligible and registered to vote, information is at our fingertips, yet we are still using an archaic system that no longer represents the will of the people.

There is an argument to be heard that the Electoral College does help smaller populations in so called “Flyover states’” have their voices

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International schools can have lots to offer, including expansive libraries to study in. Photo courtesy of Naomi Peeler.

be heard by politicians who would easily forget them. However, those voices are disproportionately more important to the electoral college , and therefore more important to candidates in their campaigns.

The Electoral College is designed so that no state can have less than three electorates, 2 from the senate, and one based on their number of representatives in the house. The college gives states such as Ohio and Kansas a disproportionate amount of deciding power over the election by not being created proportionately to the populations of each state.

There is a way to mend the inequality created by the college: make each state have an amount of votes proportionate to their populations, and make each elector vote from each state be represented on the same scale. States vary on that level of representation, California gets one delegate per 221,171 residents

whereas Texas receives 168,124 and Wyoming receives 19,876.

The Electoral College in its current form is archaic, outdated, and incapable of serving the needs of the people as it did when it was first created. I wish it was realistic to call for a complete abolishment of the college . However, it still stands that the farmers in those “fly over states” deserve just as much representation and care as those in the large cities.

However, their voices deserve to be heard, but their votes shouldn’t be disproportionately more important than those in California or New York. The electoral college needs to be brought out of the 1800’s and into the 21st century. We should reform the college; make each and every vote directly proportionate to the votes they represent, in doing so we should strive to create a more perfect democracy.

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Keep Burning Man Out of Sacred Stone Don’t let your protest get trendy. By Kieran Zimmer.

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he Dakota Access Pipeline, and the subsequent controversy surrounding it, has quickly become one of the most debated issues in recent history. Protesters at the Sacred Stone camp, in support of the Standing Rock Sioux, garnered the sympathy of many due to the possibility that their sacred sites could be defaced, that reservation water supplies could be contaminated by oil leakage, and that many at the protest site have been critically injured during demonstrations.

Because of the efforts of the Standing Rock Native Americans and their supporters, the Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to look for an alternate route for the pipeline. Although the fight is still far from over, opposers of the pipeline have been celebrating around the world over this victory.

“I wholeheartedly support the Sioux,” said senior Jill Butler. “I see these gatherings as people standing together as protectors of human and environmental rights. These people are making headlines and drawing attention to something the government is trying to sweep under the rug.”

However, even though this is a huge step forward, the road to it was not exactly smooth. In addition to the harsh and often brutal conditions of protests at the Sacred Stone camp, the amount of coverage that the cause was given took the focus away from actual civil rights and turned it into more of a trend than anything else. This seems to be what happens to things when they are in the news every day and are supported by Bernie Sanders. Because of this, many people were under the impression that protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline could be a fun countercultural experience similar to Burning Man or Coachella.

The issue here is one of intrusion, which is nothing new given the history of Native Americans and their interactions with whites. However, this intrusion of the Standing Rock people’s right and home doesn’t just originate from the riot police. White people, seeking an enlightening cultural experience, showed up, violating all sorts of protest ground rules, and disrupting the the peaceful atmosphere.

Native Americans were angry. A Facebook post by protester Alicia

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Demonstrators in San Francisco marching in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen.

Smith, regarding whites colonizing and donating actual money to the set up fires, they litter from time to the camp, read “These people are camp rather than showing up and time. And when what’s done is done, treating it like it is Burning Man or ruining it for everybody else. Or, they pack their bags and go home.

The Rainbow Gathering and I even even better, they could have shown You know who lives on this land? witnessed several wandering in and up and actually donated real, physiAnimals. You know who doesn’t out of camps comparing it to those cal items to the protesters so that like litter, fire, and people? Animals. festivals.” they can benefit the cause in a better So, by process of elimination, who Another post by organizer John way than showing up and commentwill not want to come back to this Petronzio read “YOU ARE NOT ON ing on how they wish they had a land when the protests are over?

VACATION - this is not a campfixed gear bicycle so that they could Animals. Who hunts animals? The ing trip - if you come for god sakes ride to the Temple of Dreams.

Sioux. Who will not be able to hunt HELP OUT! Carry something, cook “I only see the problem with proanimals here anymore? You guessed something, clean something.” tests becoming ‘trendy’ if protesters it, the Sioux. Sacred Stone’s popuReports larity could have even result in “I see these gatherings as people been made permanent of protestdamage to standing together as ers using the ecosysprotectors of d o n at i o n s tem, and to buy more the Sioux’s human and environmental rights.” expensive welfare. “f luoride And if you -Jill Butler, Senior free” water showed up instead of to spend the standard tap water. First of all, do not truly educate themselves on donations on “preventing fluorosis tap water is not bad. Restaurants what they are protesting and purely and gastrointestinal disorder” (you serve it. Calm down. Second of all, do it to follow others,” said Butler. know who you are) this is your fault. it is completely disrespectful to arSadly, many protesters at the Sacred To glance at the big picture, this rive to a peaceful protest without Stone camp were doing exactly that, problem of trendiness trumping accontributing in any way, and to innot really educating themselves on tion is not only pertinent to the Sastead spend valuable resources to the issues at hand and instead arrivcred Stone Camp. I’ve witnessed it bring the camp up to your trustafaring to experience the “culture” of a firsthand at SDA. You all remember ian standards. (trustafarian: noun. a human rights protest. children’s cancer awareness week, young person from a wealthy backJokes aside, so-called “colonizaand I’m sure that many of you postground whose trust fund enables tion” of the Sacred Stone camp is a ed pictures of cartoon characters him or her to eschew conventional real, serious issue, one that actually because for a few days, “spreading attitudes to work, dress, drug taking, could damage the environment and awareness” seemed trendy. And it etc). the landscape itself. Here’s why. was great because all you had to do If people wanted to support the When large groups of people was post a picture on Instagram and camp, they should have stayed home show up to a given space, they adapt leave it up for a day. You didn’t actudrinking their fluoride-free water, the space to make it theirs. They ally donate (for all I know), all you

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did was screenshot a picture off of Google Images and post it because it gave you a sense of charitable objectivity.

However, that is simply not enough. Spreading awareness and feeling charitable is a wonderful thing, but it only works if people (and this includes you!) actually take it into their little heads that they can take action. People need to stop posting, stop jumping on bandwagons, and instead start volunteering, start donating, do anything at all that could make a real difference.

It’s not very hard. A lot of you have jobs. I’m sure a donation of $5 could buy a blanket for a child with Leukemia or a freezing Native American. You have the power to do it, so why not really help?

So please. I know you enjoy mutoid vehicles, Bernie Sanders, being edgy, and burning things (which by the way leaves an excessive carbon footprint so your “leave no trace” policy is a lie). However, when it comes down to it, you are not a Native American, you do not live in an area that will be affected by this pipeline, and you are not being affected in any way whether the pipeline gets built or not.

It is okay to make a difference, but there is a right and wrong way to go about it. Kindly listen to and respect these people’s’ demands, and if they ask you to donate food and supplies rather than gracing the camp with ja wondrous presence, chances are you should stay home.

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The Food You Know, The Story You Don’t The Mustang sat down to learn the story behind Jorge’s, a staple of North County Mexican Food.

By Austin Dilley and Kieran Zimmer.

You’ve been there, sick at home with the flu. You want to eat nothing and do nothing. You lie on the couch and marathon six seasons of “Parks and Rec.” You have no hope, but then - wait. Your mother comes through the door with the Holy Grail, everything you need: a bowl of Jorge’s spicy chicken soup with an order of warm flour tortillas. You have a reason to live again.

Sure, we can all agree that this soup has saved many of our lives on multiple occasions. However, we would be willing to bet that none of you know the history and passion behind the culinary cure of all of Encinitas. Fear not, for this is it We spoke to work-shirt and apron-clad Jorge Guerrero outside his Santa Fe restaurant on a cloudy afternoon, after enjoying some of his burritos. We had been warned by his nephew, Angel, who works the counter at Jorge’s, that he might be a little bit grumpy due to his stressful daily routine. However, when speaking to him, nothing could have been further from the truth. He was all smiles, although in his eyes and voice you could sense how deeply he cares about his business.

It’s somewhat hard to imagine, but when Jorge Guerrero opened his first restaurant, Norte, in 1977, you couldn’t find a burrito shop on every Encinitas corner. Jorge’s restaurant, he told us, was one of the first modern Mexican restaurants to open in North County.

He bought the space, which had been a Vietnamese restaurant in a past life, with a partner, and began to serve burritos, tacos, menudo, along with his now-famous chicken soup.

However, that chicken soup didn’t come from just anywhere. It is Jorge’s recreation of the soup that his mother used to serve him in Mexico City. In recreating the soup he relied on his memories of flavor from Mexico to recreate the broth rather than a recipe. The memory of his mother’s warm soup rejuvenating him on a sick day was strong enough for him to be able to recall that taste and bring it to his restaurant in San Diego.

Guerrero’s passion for his food doesn’t end with the extraordinary story of his soup either. He is driven by an intense work ethic which manifests itself in his daily routine, one far more rigorous than the standard 9-5 cash register shift many restaurant owners have to endure.

Jorge lives by the motto of “quality and freshness,” never skimping on quality to save time or money. He wakes up at 6 a.m. each day, and then proceeds to drive all over town to load up on ingredients.

As soon as he returns he begins to cook, and come lunchtime the process repeats itself.

One question that is often asked of Jorge is simple; “What’s next?”

The fact of the matter is that Jorge is 72, not exactly the young buck he was when he first opened the restaurant. Many expect him to retire. As things stand, his answer to the former is a resounding “No.” The reason is simple: “I can’t let go.” If he were to hand off the restaurant to another person, it wouldn’t be Jorge’s anymore; it would likely lose the “quality and freshness” that has driven the restaurant for so long and made his restaurant a quintessential part of Encinitas culture.

Jorge, the owner of one of Encinitas’ most loved Mexicatessens, has a story like no other. Photo by Austin Dilley.

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When Jorge started his culinary journey almost 40 years ago, it was only him doing what he does best: making high quality Mexican food. Now today, straight out of a Trumpian’s nightmare, there are taco and burrito shops on almost every corner, selling the standards set by Jorge all those years ago. While the list of high quality Mexican restaurants continues to grow nearly exponentially, Jorge’s still outshines them all, preserving the freshness and quality of Guerrero’s mother’s cooking, to create a flavor of Mexican cuisine that is unattainable at any other restaurant.

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Java Hut’s black coffee, left, and vanilla latte, right. Photo by Hannah Elias.

Java Hut’s back patio space. Photo by Hannah Elias.

Two Gals Sippin’ Joe Surfdog’s Java Hut is a long-time local cafe, a perfect fit in Encinitas’ community.

By Hannah Elias and Melody Sobahani.

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The History Java Hut was first opened over 20 years ago when Dave Kaplan, C.E.O. of Surfdog Records, purchased a building for his record label.

When he purchased the building, a small coffee shop was already located in the front of the lot; instead of tearing it down, he decided to open it up as his own coffee shop called Surfdog’s Java Hut.

The Beans & Things Java Hut offers affordable but tasty coffee. The smoothies are all made with fresh fruit as well. The most popular drinks include lattes, surfdog smoothies (bananas, mango,strawberry, mango juice) and chunky monkey smoothies (banana, peanut butter, chocolate milk). All the coffee beans are from a cafe down in North Park.

The Place The tropical themed coffee shop is located north of the Self-Realization Fellowship on the 101. The typical customer is a local surfer, hungry for a wide variety of muffins, bagels, smoothies, and coffee.

They receive all their food and coffee from local, organic growers.

Java Hut provides seating both inside and outside; there is a back patio for people to lounge and enjoy the beautiful Encinitas weather. If customers choose to sit inside, there is an assortment of board games ranging from Connect Four to Dominos. In all, Java Hut does an amazing job of providing a safe and comfortable place for customers to relax. The doors are always open, except after 6 p.m.

The Grub Java Hut has an assortment of foods, including vegan and gluten free options. The most popular food item is the Krakatoa bagel (cream cheese, tomato, cracked pepper). All the bakery items at Java are from Honey’s, another restaurant on the 101.

The Details Java Hut’s royal blue back patio features mixed and matched tables and chairs, adorned by various cacti and succulents. Java Hut has also accumulated a number of knick-knacks such as a collection of dinosuars and vases of floweres brought in by customers.

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SDA Soars Above

SDA students and faculty showcase their talents and struggles while learning how to fly and their path to getting a pilots license.

Story by Nadia Ballard.

What do you imagine when you think of pilots? Do you imagine a small two-person plane, a couple filling the air with laughter, all the while a bright red scarf billows in the wind? Or maybe fellow SDA students and staff up in the air, buzzing around in the sky?

Aris Lazerson, has been admiring planes since the SDA junior was potty-trained. The love for planes began when Lazerson’s dad would take them to Palomar airport to watch the planes.

From that moment on Lazerson would begin to develop an obsession with planes that would affect the rest of this young pilot’s life. Flying lessons are expensive so Oracle flight training was the best option for the nine-year-old plane lover and classes began.

As this appreciation for planes grew into a love for flying, Lazerson never stopped visiting the airport: “I’m still a regular. At least once a month I go with my dad to watch some planes and take pictures. We walk into the office and people are like ‘hey, you again!’ Sometimes we see the same pilots and they’re like ‘want to check out the airplane?’ Hell yeah I do!”

While Lazerson does not have a pilot’s license yet, they can still fly with an instructor. Lazerson plans on joining the military and doing what they love most. Lazerson is already ahead of the game, taking lessons with the US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, “the finest flying outfit in the United States,” leaving in 2014 as a Master Sergeant Commander of Alpha Flight.

While Lazerson has never been afraid of flying, it’s hasn’t been all fun and games. Once when flying over Temecula they looked up and saw something fly over the top of the plane. According to Lazerson, “I heard this kind of thunk and the plane started shaking.”

After landing the taillight was hanging off by about a foot of wire.

The plane had taken a crow to the tail. “If that had been about five feet lower I would have had a hole right in my forehead,” Lazerson said. Still unafraid of flying, they claim, “I was cursed because I hit that crow.” The next time flying that plane, two years after the bird strike, they were taking off when the door just popped open.

Another SDA member that flies planes is Ruth Magnuson, English and College Apps teacher. While she no longer makes use

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Aris Lazerson visiting the airport and having flying lessons.

Photo courtesy of junior Aris Lazerson. of her pilot’s license, she can still legally pilot a plane. It all began one day when she went skydiving with friends. “It was like the biggest amazing rush of adrenaline ever.” she said.

After that, Magnuson said, “I gotta. Get. More. I gotta get more adrenaline.” From that moment on, she was hooked.

It was almost like fate when on her way home she passed by a little flight school that was selling flight lessons for $35.

She said, “ I have 35 dollars, I can do that.” She signed up.

To get a pilot’s license, though, you have to do more than just $35 flight lessons. In Magnuson’s experience, she had to “do a bunch of hours. You have to log hours flying solo, flying with an instructor, doing the whole mapping thing, learning to use inflight communication with other planes.”

She also had to learn how to stall during her trainning; it is the kind of thing you see in movies. It’s when a plane stops midair and plummets to the ground. Recalling her expierence Magnuson said, “that’s part of the training, to make sure you know how to get out of stall and it’s frightening, but I loved it.”

For a time, she said, “I taught, I ate, I paid rent, and I flew. That’s all I did.”

Magnuson received her pilot’s license in 2005, but at the present, moment she doesn’t trust herself to land or fly a plane without an instructor.

During her prime, Magnuson once had a close call in Miramar. While flying back from LA in a confusing fog, she mistakenly mistook Miramar for Palomar, and in Miramar they fly huge jets and train fighter jet pilots. She was going straight for their airspace, and because this is highly secure airspace, they got her on the radio and said, “You have to turn around right now, otherwise we will shoot you down.”

While Magnuson was nearly peeing her pants, it an exhilarating experience. She’s also flown in Big Bear where it was snowing and freezing, as well as in Catalina where you have only the flattened top of a little hill to land so you have to time it just right, or you’ll crash into the side or fall off the end.

She said,“All those little things you freak out about on a daily basis melt away when you’re flying. You have to focus on the flying so it’s just you and the sky and it couldn’t get more beautiful.”

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Seniors Max Phleger and Chase Heath cramming in the time to read while waiting for lunch. Photo illustration by Patrick Hall.

Finding the Time to Read To all readers: you are not alone. SDA students and teachers alike have trouble reading too.

By Jenna Weinhofer.

During dinner, I find myself, more often than not, reading realistic fiction novels instead of in a conversation with my family. These are drastic measures I, an avid book lover, have had to take in order to read between school, soccer, volunteering, and sleeping.

It may seem quite odd that I choose to read during dinner, but to me, I have to read; it is part of my routine. I love feeling an emotional connection with the characters as if they were someone I knew myself.

Books give me a life to be in other than my own.

Squeezing It In I am not the only one with this problem. Students and teachers who like to spend their free time reading know that there is only a limited amount of opportunities to do so.

“It typically takes me three days to finish a book, and I am able to do that by reading during passing periods, homeroom, and in the car,” said Kalo Grimsby, junior. “Sometimes my parents get annoyed when I do not talk to them, but I have to read until I’m finished.”

English teacher Leona Mullen said that she spends her time reading in all the little moments she can. “I read every day in the morning for 20 minutes and I always have a book with me,” she said. “I read at the dentist, grocery store, while waiting in line, and at any time I can.”

Also, Mullen, a new mother, takes the time to read renditions of the classics, like Shakespeare, with her child each night.

Haley Kawar, freshman, said, “It’s a little challenging with sports and homework [to read,] but I always try to fit it into my schedule. . .Even if it is only 5 to 10 minutes.”

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“Yes, I don’t have enough time to read. So, I lose hanging out with my friends and sleeping because I have to do it at night,” said Ava Jakubowski, sophomore.

Kerri Leonard, English teacher and co-department chair, also said that she reads for 15 minutes before bed throughout the week. Also, she enjoys listening to audiobooks while walking her dog, cleaning her house, and working out.

How Could You Not All of them agree that finding the time to read is quite challenging, but, to them, reading is important enough to make time for it in their schedules.

Learning and living the story is so special that she must find the time somewhere, said Grimsby.

Jakubowski said, “It is an adventure without leaving the bedroom.”

“Literature is where we learn to be human,” said Leonard. “I think that because when you read, you learn empathy and understanding and learn about things you will never have the opportunity to experience.”

“The stories are so interesting and keeps me thinking creatively,” said Kawar.

Reading gives people “the ability to be so engrossed. . .[and] to be able to forget your problems and to-do list,” Mullen said. “It is pure magic to be reading and be one with a story.”

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At the Visitor Center, guests can talk to park rangers, watch informational movies, and museum displays on the history of the area. Photo by Hana Chen.

National Treasure Two girls lost in nature and history.

By Hana Chen

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hile many of us have lived in San Diego for the majority of our lives, I’ll bet that most don’t know about the cultural, national park lying just 45 minutes south of Encinitas: Cabrillo National Monument.

The day we visited, the weather forecast reported that a high chance of rain would be pouring down, but we didn’t let that stop us. My advice: let that be your life motto. Don’t let anything get in the way of an adventure.

After navigating the confusing streets of Point Loma with the help of our trusty friend Google Maps, we saw a sign that said something along the lines of “Entering Naval Base.” Do not be alarmed (we were at first); you are not trespassing on secret government property (but what a story that’d be!).

Driving further on, both sides of the road are surrounded by the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, made up of perfect lines of white tombstones on green grass. Additionally, be aware of bicyclists, as there are plenty on the roads around the area.

At the entrance, we flashed our annual pass to the welcoming ranger who handed us a park brochure. The prices are $20 for an annual pass and $10 per vehicle for 7-days.

After easy parking, we stepped out to find ourselves seemingly on top of the world, with perfect views of the downtown San Diego skyline and Coronado.

Wanting to get a better view, we put two quarters in a viewfinder, but alas, it ended up not working. We did manage to meet a lady and her small child, whom she had on a leash.

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Here comes the dramatic part: a gust of wind stole a $20 bill from my friend’s wallet and blew it down the hill into a spiky bush. In a sudden, daring act, she bolted down the hill to retrieve the $20. Though we risked injury and national park damage, it was worth it.

We ventured into the museum exhibits at the Visitor’s Center that talked about the expeditions of various explorers including Cabrillo. What sets this place apart are its cultural history and resources. Through interactive displays, we learned that Point Loma was the place Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo docked when he sailed into San Diego in 1542. The national park pays homage to Cabrillo with an iconic statue that makes for a perfect photo-op.

After the cultural immersion, we took a short walk to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, another key destination. We went inside and walked up and down the winding staircase (Warning: not appealing to people with claustrophobia).

Our stomachs were grumbling a bit by this point and we regretted not bringing snacks. We overheard a nice old man talking about how he was craving minestrone from a nearby place. Sadly, we did not get to figure out where that was.

As hiking enthusiasts, we then embarked on the Bayside Trail, a roughly 2-mile round trip scenic hike. We got views of the cliffside, boats on the water, and military planes landing on Coronado. In a strange occurrence, we bumped into a clan of middle-aged adults playing Pokémon Go.

After all the adventuring and learning about the history of adventurers, we headed over to Del Mar for some much needed sustenance at Board and Brew.

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Dialogue with Deaver

What led you to writing novels?

“When I was about 10 or 11, I didn’t have any interest in sports. I wasn’t very talented in sports and I was kind of reclusive. So, I spent a lot of time by myself reading, and I read books from authors like Agatha Christie, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and I liked them. But I thought, ‘I think I can tell stories, too.’ So, when I was 11, I wrote my first book. It was actually just a short story, but I divided it into two chapters, and I did the cover art myself.

And, even though it was a terrible story, I felt ‘I wrote a book. I can do it.’ I knew then, at age 11, I was going to be a writer, a novelist.”

A Thanksgiving day interview with bestselling author Jeffrey Deaver. By Mallika Seshadri.

Working on a Bond novel/film, how does one maintain a balance between being new and innovative while staying true to the original ideals? “‘Carte Blanche’ was based on the James Bond character that not only Ian Fleming had created and written about, but [also] about four other authors.

When I was asked to write the book, I said [to the people who have the rights to James Bond] ‘Well, I am very honored. Thank you so much. I will be happy to do it, but I have to write a Jeffery Deaver book…’ My books are very, very fast paced. They have a lot of reversal. I also said that I want the book to be set in the present day, because the original Bond books were set in the 1950s and 60s. And I thought that was too far removed. I wanted the Bond books to be in the forefront of today’s current events. But the one thing I was very aware of was that many of James Bond fans are very devoted to the character. And so, I was not going to do anything that made Bond different. It’s set in the present day, but he’s still a tough guy, he’s courageous, he’s very smart.”

How did you deal with the fact that the Bond films are known for portraying women in a sexist/objectified way?

“Absolutely true. I have been very conscious in all of my [novels] of equality on all fronts: ethnicity, gender, race, nationality. And, I tend to have villains who do not have that approach. In the Bond book for example, there are actually three very strong women characters…. I’ve been to South Africa where the book is set, and there has always been a history of racial discrimination, of course, with apartheid, but also of gender bias and discrimination. And so, in my Bond book, I was very clear to make sure that [the women in my book] were very strong. Bond could not have been successful in the book without the partnership of actually two women involved in the case.”

Jeffrey Deaver and his dog. Photo Curtesy of Jeffrey Deaver.

Jeffery Deaver, an international number-one bestselling author, is known for his murder mysteries and crime fiction novels. Worldwide, he has sold 50 million books in 150 countries, including “The Bone Collector” and “Carte Blanche,” the second James Bond book to be written by an american author.

Deaver spent Thanksgiving with my family. Before cramming final dinner preparations into just over an hour, we took a leisurely walk at Cardiff State beach. Both at the beach and during his stay, Deaver shared an array of stories, most of which were augmented by his sense of humor.

After his work as a journalist, Deaver has written 38 thrillers, with his 39th, “The Burial Hour,” coming out in April 2017.

In an interview, Deaver spoke about what led him to novel writing, his work writing a Bond book and his involvement in the filmmaking process.

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What is it like to see your novels adapted to the screen? How involved are you in that process?

“When I write, I try to tell my stories on the written page in a very short period of time, in a very graphic and visual way. So, therefore, you would think that I would like to be involved in making of movies. No. I don’t want to go through the trouble of coming up with an idea that I know is going to be good for my viewers, and then not see it or have it appear differently. So, I am not involved at all in the making of films. I am not involved in the translation of my things to the movies. But, having said that, I will add that I am delighted that I am able to see it up on a screen. I don’t care if it’s similar or different.

I have nothing to do with the movie, and I love seeing characters say lines that I’ve written, but movies and books are two entirely different things....I would love a TV show…. [a 6-10] episode series is really the way to go.”

What kinds of characters do you write about and do you ever interject yourself into your books?

“The characters I create and whose point of view I write from include a 16 year old African-American girl in New York, an elderly Chinese illegal immigrant, a Mexican detective, a quadriplegic, women characters of all ages and it isn’t really that difficult for me to step into the minds of people, with a little research…. I do not let any of myself into the book. I try to become the character. And I think that makes the book a more intimate experience for my readers because they, too, step into the mind of that asian-american character, or the 16-year-old girl who’s living in Harlem…. But writing about these characters, I step into their shoes and forget myself completely.”

To read more of the interview with Jeffrey Deaver, visit our website at sdamustang.com.

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rom pop culture to politics, change was promised and delivered in 2016. Artists released experimental, markedly controversial music inspired by the sounds of yesterday. Athletes set unprecedented records and made comebacks 100 years in the making to inspire the now. Stunning populist uprisings worked to shape the world of tomorrow.

And as the year winds to an uncertain close, The Mustang asked San Dieguito students to choose what they thought to be the best and most important moments of 2016. The 500 students surveyed answered questions as all-encompassing as possible, simultaneously weighing the “Best Meme” with the “Most Impactful News.” Others were asked to give their personal favorite moment of the year.

Some of the answers were funny, in that sad, ironic sort of humor so popular in a generation connected by technology. Students wrote personal manifesto on the surveys, drew detailed middle fingers as they answered questions, or wrote in “their mixtape” as the “Best Pop Song” of 2016. The tragic death of the gorilla Harambe was made a meme, and the exhausting political contests were as well. They show that the gravity of a situation can be deflected by well-timed humor and persistence

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If anything, this survey is a reflection of 2016 in that citizens were asked to consider what really mattered to them. Like in popular elections, students left blank certain sections on the survey, like those dealing with music or politics; whether they did so through unfamiliarity or silent protest is not certain. Others returned them blank, like 43% of American voters, according to polling site FiveThirtyEight.

There is always a problem about surveying a year without it being totally over. We missed the miracle victory of The Dakota Sioux, as the Dakota Access Pipeline gets re-routed away from their tribal lands. The death of former Cuban communist leader Fidel Castro was an expected shock, calling on Americans to reflect on a foreign leader who did so much to and for his people, as well as the United States.

People tend to describe a year, to categorize it, using words like “huge” or “crazy” or phrases like “so much has happened” or “what a year.” Of course, these descriptions don’t mean too much but somehow, everyone understands what they mean. We all speak that silent language, forged with some through music, others through burritos. So whether you look toward 2017 with a glimmer of hope or weariness, feel that 2016 connection with those around you.

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The soulful “Rolling in the Deep” singer, Adele, made a huge comeback in her music career this year, pumping out tons of hits. The most popular was “When We Were Young,” a pop ballad about reconnecting with a past lover. Calling back on all her past romantic experiences at the ripe old age of 28, Adele gives us a story we can all relate to when it comes to love and loss. We’ve found that the best way to get the full experience when listening to this song is by putting your earbuds in, gazing out the car window on a rainy day, and pretending you’re in a movie.

Teens everywhere were blasting “Never Be Like You,” this year, a smash hit by cute Australian music producer Flume. Released as the lead single to his album, “Skin,” this song features artist Kai and is described as having “twisted techno mutations” with “spacey ambient noise” by Rolling Stone and Billboard. It went platinum in the United States, in addition to 4x platinum in Australia. “Never Be Like You” became a constant on the radio, and this past summer, Flume stopped by San Diego on his world tour, a concert that many SDA students attended. asdfasdf

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The Queen B has done it again. Her hit single, “Formation,” has become the highest-debuting single of Beyoncé’s career and took the world by storm along with the secret release of the “Formation” music video. The chart topper has become an anthem for black pride and generated extreme controversy after Beyoncé performed it at the 2016 Super Bowl. Thanks to the “Formation” lyric, “I take his ass to Red Lobster,” Red Lobster sales spiked 33 percent! Let’s be real—no one but Beyoncé could dream of releasing a single as impactful as “Formation”…“‘cause she slay.”

Drake has done it again, releasing another hit that captivated the world. Even without a music video, “One Dance” topped Billboard’s Hot 100 charts for 10 weeks straight during the summer. With catchy hooks and under-the-radar guests Wizkid and Kyla, the song resonated with SDA students as they chose it as the best R&B song of the year. The mix of reggaeton inspired beat and Arabic guitar along with Drake’s signature touches made this song go 4x Platinum in the United States alone.

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Just like any year, 2016 has given rise to many songs shamefully loveable. Students at SDA feel that “Closer” is the best guilty pleasure song of 2016. “Closer” sat nice and still for some time at the top of Billboard charts, so if you’re feeling guilty for singing along, you are not alone in your love for this Halsey and Chainsmokers collaboration. The catchy lyric could stay locked in anyone’s head for ages. The critics may call it cliché or boring, but it has remained in the top ten for over four weeks. So if “Closer” is your jam, embrace it.

Kanye West’s song “Famous” rose to the top of the charts after its release in early 2016, and remained a favorite among SDA students. The song, featuring vocals

by Rihanna, can still be heard blaring through car radios or streaming on Spotify.

The song caused some (more) celebrity drama between West and Taylor Swift, who claimed that West recorded lyrics about her without her permission. Despite that, “Famous” adds to the already long list of controversial Kanye songs, and definitely won’t be the last.

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ATTENTION: If you or a loved one has been affected by the hit fad song “Juju on That Beat,” by Zay Hilfigerrr, you may be entitled to emotional compensation.

“Juju on That Beat,” is this year’s Most Overplayed/ Annoying Song and is linked to the Running Man Challenge. Exposure on Instagram, Facebook, and Vine (RIP) may have put you at risk, causing side effects like elevated heart rate, nausea, and grainy dance videos posted on Instagram and immediately regretted. Please, don’t wait. “Juju on That Beat” fanatics, CALL NOW!

Between commercials, movies trailers and television shows, The Lumineers’ breakout song “Ho Hey” was impossible to escape for four years. Many believed that this indie trio would fade away with time, but they came back strong with their hit song, “Ophelia,” of the 2016 album “Cleopatra.” Throughout the song, the piano fits hand-in-hand with lyrics, describing how painful love can be. You cannot help yourself from singing “Oh, Ophelia” throughout the chorus. Even though the song is slower than “Ho Hey,” “Ophelia’s” funky tune and lyrics will keep you singing.

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The old proverb “Only Beyoncé can top Beyoncé” held true with her latest album release this year, “Lemonade.” After Beyoncé dropped her album “Beyoncé” in 2013 with a music video for every song and without any type of promotion or hint, she left her fans, the Beyhive, wondering how she would do any better than that. She answered back in 2016 with “Lemonade,” released at first on HBO and Tidal exclusively, as a full visual album. The visual album was the first of its kind, as more of a movie set to her music. The hour-long video contained all songs off the album, along with breaks that she filled with spoken word poetry. It told a story of betrayal, forgiveness, and black pride making it the best thing to happen this year.

Beyoncé created a masterpiece, including sounds from every good genre out there, as well as country; she completely destroyed the idea that music must fit into one genre. The album has launched her into the most successful tour of the year, and she even stopped in San Diego. Beyoncé remains the queen and is undoubtedly the best artist and performer of our generation.

After four years of absolute silence, everyone’s favorite multitalented singer/rapper/songwriter Frank Ocean came back stronger and better than ever with the release of his second full- length album, “Blonde.” Ocean is considered one of the most intelligent musicians of this generation, and his previous album “Channel Orange” shook the world with its revolutionary sound. Songs like “Super Rich Kids,” “Pyramids,” and “Lost” left listeners wanting more of Ocean’s smooth sound. But when the world needed him most, he vanished. Since July 10, 2012, the last time Ocean released new music, Ocean’s fans across the world have been left in the dark without any upcoming releases. Countless rumors built up hype, but over and over our hearts were broken. So on Aug. 20 when Frank released “Blonde,” the world nearly had a heart attack. Along with the album, Ocean released a 45- minute visual album called “Endless” and an extensive magazine called “Boys Don’t Cry” that featured pictures, interviews, and more artistic work. The sudden burst of Ocean content most likely caused him to be SDA’s 2016 comeback artist of the year.

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is a franchise that appeared in Encinitas in the beginning of summer 2016. The popular ice cream parlor is just steps away from Moonlight Beach and Coast Highway 101, making it a very popular stop for locals and tourists alike. Their extensive flavor offering cover all cravings, from the fruity (Blueberry Cobbler or Strawberry Cheesecake Chunk) to the chocolatey (Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie or Fudge Ripple) to the unusual and rare (Blue Moon or Tin Lizzy). And not only are their flavors plentiful, their sizes are three times bigger than described (you might not be able to finish your treat if you order a double scoop). Along with their creative ice cream flavors, they have multiple types of sherberst and ices in fruity flavors such as Red Rasberry or Pineapple Sherbert and Sour Green Apple and Mango Ice. Because of their wide variety, Handel’s can always be seen with a line out the door, from morning until night year-round. The ice cream parlor is originally from Ohio, but it has now spread to seven states throughout the country. But to this day, Ohio still boasts a total of 24 stores scattered throughout the state.

San Dieguito Academy has voted the beaches in Encinitas to be the best hangout spot around. It’s not too surprising, as SDA has an ocean view from most places on campus and is surrounded by beaches like D Street, Swamis, Cardiff, and Pipes. The accessibility can’t be beat and there is almost always somewhere to eat nearby. Even Moonlight has its own snack shack, and the shops and restaurants on the 101 are a quick walk away from pretty much anywhere along the Encinitas coast. The beaches accommodate everybody. Maybe you’re a surf dog that likes to wake up at the crack of dawn before the crowds and catch some early morning waves. Maybe you love having a place to cool down or to bathe in the sun. It’s a nice respite from the terrible San Diego weather. Isn’t it hard to live in a place that is almost always 70 degrees and sunny? Enjoy the waves, keep up that California-sun-tanned look, and hang out with friends at an evening bonfire. The Encinitas beaches are where it’s at. The sun’s out, so surfs up!

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Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince, Camille, The Artist Formerly Known as “Prince,” and The Artist, was one of the most recognizable performers of the 20th and 21st centuries. His flamboyant looks, unique songwriting style, and incredible guitar playing earned him fandom and decoration from around the world.

Prince certainly had a fandom at SDA not just because of his songs, but because of his celebration of individuality, something that we encourage heavily at our school. Tragically, he passed away on April 21, 2016, at age 57. Following his death, legions of fans mourned, holding tributes and vigils to the artist they loved. He lives on through his music, and we can be sure that his legacy won’t fade away anytime soon.

SDA students, being the smartest in the district (obviously), tend to show their intelligence through the use of high level academic vocabulary in conversation, especially “savage.” The word, originally defined as “fierce, violent, and uncontrolled” has taken on a new meaning at SDA this past year. According to SDA students, to be “savage” is to insult someone past the point of return, and it’s safe to say that this plague of savage behavior is displayed not only by students, but by teachers as well. Mr. Davidson tells all the other periods but yours about the chemistry final? Savage. Mr. Chaker sends you outside because you’re insulting him and he needs time to think of a comeback? Savage. You ask Mr. Roberts a valid question and he stares at you with a blank face until you cry? Savage. The kid sitting next to you in history reminds your teacher to assign the homework that you came so close to avoiding right before the bell rings? Savage. SDA has been forever changed by the term “savage”, and it will serve as a key term in history books for years to come.

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Over the summer a certain group of digital creatures took the world by storm. The latest reiteration of the wildly popular Pokémon series paired the small creatures with augmented reality and GPS tracking to create the more entertaining version of a treadmill.

The game quickly became a worldwide sensation with hundreds of people showing up to play in groups at public locations such as Carlsbad Village, Balboa Park, and La Jolla Shores. The game was wildly popular at its peak garnering over 700,000 downloads per day; however, due to poor communication on the part of the game developers the game quickly faded out of the popular eye.

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Another victory was ripped from the hands of Hillary Clinton by the people of the United States, as billionaire bigot Donald Trump ascended to the title of President-elect. The news coverage was brutal and so were debates. The candidate pool went from “there are so many, I can barely remember anyone’s name” to “how did we get to these two?” A different side of students across the nation, from dissolved friendships to student led walkouts, was exposed in the face of political strife, as everyone from CNN to your weird cousin Lin had something to say. Sayings like “It’s gonna be YUGE!” became big. On October 31st, a few of the candidates even visited SDA. Late Night talk show hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon had so much material. SNL became popular and controversial again. Lewd comments and emails led to doubts and had never been more exhausting to talk about. The polls were so, so wrong. But let’s all take a deep breath and count to 10. The world hasn’t ended...yet.

If you thought 2016 was interesting, batten down the hatches for the dissent and division to come in 2017.

A four-foot-nine, 19 year old girl made history this summer along with some other old dudes. Simone Biles and Michael Phelps, representing the United States, and Usain Bolt, representing Jamaica, dominated the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympic Games to become the top sports stars of the year. Biles earned four golds and a bronze in women’s artistic gymnastics, securing her spot as the best gymnast of all time. Returning champion Phelps earned five golds and a silver in multiple swimming events bringing his Olympic medal count to 23 gold medals and 28 overall medals, in what was hopefully his last Olympic Games (the man is about to die of old age).

Finally, Bolt won three golds in the top three sprinting races for his third consecutive Olympic sweep. Bolt came into the competition as confident as ever wearing shoes made with real gold so it would’ve been pretty awkward if he didn’t win. Overall, even with people doubting Brasil’s skills to host the biggest sports event in the world the 2016 Olympics went off without a hitch and provided a light hearted distraction from this dramatic year.

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The year 2016 will be remembered forever as a year of mourning and despair. On May 28 something so tragic happened that some people are still recovering from this horrible incident. The gorilla Harambe from the Cincinnati Zoo was shot and killed after a child climbed into his enclosure when his mother wasn’t watching.

The child was so amazed by Harambe he had to shake his hand. In order to protect the scared child, the zoo had to shoot and kill the gorilla himself. After Harambe quickly caught national attention, he instantly became a fan favorite. People began to come up with catch phrases remembering the amazing being. Along with this, many people created merchandise for him and its quite the hit. But the biggest thing to come out of this is his blowup on social media. He instantly became the biggest meme of 2016 and possibly the biggest meme of all time. People have created songs and videos honoring the gorilla. Harambe has been immortalized himself in our hearts. Rest in peace you beautiful gorilla.

After the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” many fans were saddened to part from the magical world after our final glimpse of Harry and Ginny sending their children off to Hogwarts.

However, with the release of the script for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” fans were fortunately immersed once again into this magical fantasy world. Taking place 19 years after Harry’s victory over Voldemort, this story revolves around his son, Albus, and his four years at Hogwarts. The boy who once feared being sorted into Slytherin surprisingly befriends Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Harry’s school rival, Draco. Both Albus and Scorpius are sorted into Slytherin. Later, the two decide to travel back in time along with their friend Delphi and enter the years of Harry’s youth to try to fix his father’s past mistake. Causing trouble in present time, the trio must try to change things back to the way they were before. This story focuses on the struggles Albus faces to live up to his family’s legacy at Hogwarts as well as the tense relationship that forms between the legendary father and his son.

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2016 came with a multitude of horror movie flops, but one movie defied the standards and became SDA’s favorite of the year: The Purge: Election Year.

The movie centers around presidential candidate Charlie Roan, who sets out to avenge the death of her family during a purge 15 years ago by permanently eliminating the”purge.” The Purge: Election Year is a movie for everyone, as it brings up the issue of the election, something everyone can relate to this year, and provides the scare factor for thrill-seeking audiences everywhere.

Making his entrance, Wade Wilson, or Deadpool, jumps from a bridge and into a villain’s car, screaming “Maximum effort!” That is one of the reasons why “Deadpool” has been voted as the best action movie this year. Deadpool’s amazing strength and accuracy is something many teenagers dream about. Besides that, you cannot stop yourself from laughing along with his childish, sadistic humor.

And yes, some say that “Deadpool” was over-the-top with violence, but the movie being as obnoxious as it was made the fans want more.

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From the hilariously dirty mind of Seth Rogan, “Sausage Party” emerged as the best comedy of 2016 at SDA. The movie follows Frank the hot dog, his lover Brenda the bun (yeah, think about it), and other animated grocery store foods as they embark on an epic journey to discover the unfortunate truth behind why humans purchase them, all while being hunted by an evil douche. “Sausage Party” was surely an unforgettable experience that will leave you in stitches.

Teenagers relived childhood with “Finding Dory” this year, rewinding to the glory days of sea creature animation. The famous characters Nemo, Dory and Marlin return in a similar plot to “Finding Nemo,” but this time Dory is the one that needs to be found. Worried about their forgetful friend, Nemo and Marlin search after Dory, who has gone off on her own in search for her parents. Filled with flashbacks to an adorable baby Dory’s childhood and an assortment of eccentric friends met along the way, it’s no wonder that SDA voted “Finding Dory” best animated movie.

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No other television series has garnered such universal acclaim in a matter of days than has Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” The show’s Directors/Writers, The Duffer Brothers, flawlessly crafted a classic eighties mystery. The lead cast, particularly the children, did an impressive job portraying refreshingly original characters, like the science experiment turned badass telepath “Eleven” and heartbroken mother Joyce Byers. If you haven’t given this one a watch yet, you’re missing out on what will probably prove to be a hallmark show symbolizing an era of amazing television.

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After its strategic release date in the middle of July, during the peak Netflix marathoning season, “Stranger Things” quickly reeled in lots of support and a huge fan base. The suspenseful show revolves around a paranormal being who captures people and tries to kill them, and a girl with supernatural powers. The plot includes multiple twists and elaborate character development. Because of its success, this Netflix-original show will have another season which is scheduled to premiere in July 2017.

Reality TV, despite the name, cannot be considered an actual reflection of real life, especially with shows like “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” Following around the lives of people famous for being famous, SDA voted that “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is the show that needs to end. After 12 seasons of this show, most people have seen enough of the Kardashian sister’s petty arguments and one too many family vacation specials. Whether or not you think this show should end, their iconic blend of trashy and classy is the show millions of people love to hate.

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1. Nacny Saltamachio, Sophomore “This is from over the summer when my family and I went to New York City and went to the top of the Empire State Building.”

2. Jana Roper, Sophomore “My best 2016 moment was our Robotics making it to championships! It was my first year of the team and we were in the last match – it was super close. When the scores came up and our alliance had won we were all so happy and I was balling tears of joy. It was one of the best mo-

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3. Jon Riveria, Senior “This is a picture of me when I met one of my favorite artists King Krule.”

4. Jennifer Kerr, Senior “The best moment for me of 2016 was when I verbally committed to Columbia University for tennis. It was a really unique moment because I feel like I’d been working so hard for so long in tennis. It gave me a piece of mind because i knew it would make senior year a little bit less worrisome and filled with anxiety over college.”

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5. Kekoa Wheeler, Junior “This summer I traveled to Washington with my family for a couple weeks. While we were up there, we went whitewater rafting. The water was freezing, but we had a ton of fun paddling down the river and going through the rapids.”

6. Brandon Bass, Senior “The shelter tour was true spectacular and it left me speechless. Best night of my life is an understatement anyone that can see Porter Robinson or Madeon live should definitely go see them.”

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Presents For This Holiday Season Getting them that gift they never knew they wanted. Story by Mary Ford.

1.Bestselling Book, “How to Fake A Canadian Accent and Get Citizenship Quick for Dummies.”

Mysteriously rocketing up the charts after Nov. 8, this quick and easy survival guide highlights everything from the proper way to say “eh” to the best techniques for harvesting the national Canadian sustenance, Maple Syrup. Buy it for that special liberal in your life and see their eyes light up.

Free gifts with purchase include a moose and a signed photo of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

popping up along the San Dieguito campus, your favorite board game company has come out with something everyone in this school can relate to.

Was it the Transportation Department in the auto shop with the sausages? The sophomore in algebra II with the approaching math test? Culinary arts students in Huntley’s room with the Creme Brulee torch?

With a detailed map of the school (even including the construction zones!), pick up this memento for your loved ones and find out “Who Done It” before it’s gone forever.

2. Clue: Fire Alarm After a string of “fires”

3. Mr. Paige Calendar Your favorite red-headed

source of authority is back in this year’s edition of the Mr. Paige 2017 Calendar!

Every month offers a new look into the world of SDA’s beloved principal. Catch him whistling down the hallways, reenacting cliche 80s movie soundtracks, tackling 115 pound boys in the studentteacher flag football game, and sitting in the back of classrooms to make teachers mildly nervous and stop endorsing communism. Pick up one for your troubled friend to instill some fear into him, and one for yourself as well: they’re just $15 each!

4. Mosaic Cafe Gift Card Here’s one that everyone will love. Just announced,

A preview of the award-winning calendar, unapproved by Paige. Photo by Austin Dilley.

the Mosaic Cafe gift card is the gift that keeps on giving.

Redeemable at both the cafe and the food cart, your favorite freshman will be forever indebted to you once you hand him this smokin’ hot item. That cardboard pizza is sure to up his street

cred with the senior skate rats. And those sugar crumbs he spills on his shirt from double fisting churros? Consider the girl of his dreams his Formal date already.

Sagittarius Some people might say that you need to get off your high horse. The next time someone says that about you, get off your high horse and get on an even higher horse. Better yet, get on a reindeer and just fly high into the sky.

Aquarius It’s christmas time and you might not have a bae, however, continue to hope because one day you might be able to 3D print someone who loves you.

HOROSCOPE Trust the stars to make your decisions for you. By Nadia Ballard.

Aries You feel like it’s too cold outside, but just remember that if it gets cold enough where you live and global warming speeds up, the penguins will have to migrate to where you live.

Gemini You have an inquisitive mind.

You are always thinking, always wondering. If you had the means, you would water apple trees with apple juice to see if you could breed cannibalistic apples.

Taurus Be careful what you wish for, because at first you’re just wishing on those promotional holiday soda commercials that tell you to believe and next thing you know you’re toiling away in Santa’s sweatshop. Be wary.

Cancer It’s the holiday season and you can feel the holiday cheer flowing through your veins. You’ve seen Rudolf, The Red Nosed Reindeer 17 times and already have bought 32 ugly holiday sweaters. There’s nothing stopping you.

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Leo Your greatest strength is your confidence. Your greatest weakness, is that you are easily manipulated by dogs.

Virgo You likely struggle with speaking up but just remember that the prettiest polar bear in the tundra is the one that roars the loudest.

Libra Surprise people, keep them on their toes, steal Christmas presents, be the Grinch.

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Capricorn You tend to have trouble when you’re shopping for others. You spend an hour debating with yourself over the gift you chose and a store attendant has to get invovled.

Pisces You saved cookies for Santa, but someone’s eaten them all and it wasn’t Santa.

Scorpio You like your coffee like you like your nights, dark, endless and impossible to sleep through.

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Excessive Accessories SDA athletes give their take on recent trends in athletic fashion. By Devin Gann and Daniel Chagnon.

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n sports, every athlete is required to wear specific uniforms and gear, ranging from appropriate shoes to team jerseys. In addition to these mandatory articles, there are some athletes who, for various reasons, prefer to wear supplements. For example, some players might wear knee pads for safety reasons, while others might wear leggings for style.

While these articles can be worn for legitimate purposes, there are those who sport them for reasons other than their originally intended use, which has resulted in some of these accessories gaining a negative stigma with athletes in various sports.

This article does not seek to discourage athletes from continuing to wear these accessories, but rather highlight viewpoints that exist in relation to them.

Here are some examples of different perspectives around SDA:

The Shooting Sleeve:

In basketball, one of the signature accessories worn by players is the arm sleeve, or shooting sleeve.

It was originally made famous by NBA legend Allen Iverson, who wore the sleeve during the 200001 season to treat inflammation in his elbow and continued to wear it after his condition dissipated.

Following Iverson’s example, many professionals and players around the world began to wear shooting sleeves as fashion statements and apparent performance supplements.

The general belief is that the sleeve’s compression provides the muscles in the arm with warmth and flexibility, though there are no definitive studies on the medical benefits of wearing a shooting sleeve.

Although there are supposed perks to wearing a shooting sleeve, there are some players that believe it is unnecessary. Former basketball player senior Niyanth Sarathy said, “I think they’re useless.

They don’t protect your elbows or anything. I’ve worn one before and I didn’t think it helped at all.”

Another viewpoint claims that shooting sleeves are more of a fashion statement and can only be worn by the game’s best players. Former basketball player senior Jake Mendes said, “ It depends on the skill level, environment, and the success of the

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Senior Devin Gaan models the shooting sleeve. Photo by Patrick Hall. team. Those are the determining factors for whether or not the top three players on a team can wear shooting sleeves. If you’re not good at basketball and you wear a shooting sleeve, you just look dumb.”

For those who wear shooting sleeves, many may take inspiration from professional athletes, such as NBA players Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Chris Paul, all of whom have worn shooting sleeves and are some of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. Sophomore Jacob Bear said, “It’s really cool when you see someone like Kobe or even a really good player in college or high school wearing one; I think that’s pretty acceptable.

But it’s kind of stupid when you see a really bad player wearing one.”

There are clearly multiple factors as to why players wear shooting sleeves and why others view them in a negative light. The main school of thought for those like Mendes and Bear who disapprove seems to be that shooting sleeves look awkward on those with low skill levels.

Though there are supposed benefits to wearing a sleeve, based off of opinions such as Sarathy’s, shooting sleeves do not provide a significant boost to on-court performance. The compression they add in some cases can even be uncomfortable, and the only real reason players seem to wear shooting sleeves is to display their egos.

To reitorate, the point of the

article is not to discourage players from wearing shooting sleeves.

Athletes have the freedom to wear what they want on the court as long as it fits within the bounds of dress codes that are determined by the rules of the sport.

This piece simply highlights the fact that there are many at SDA who, when given the choice, would prefer not to wear shooting sleeves.

The Titanium Necklace:

Baseball is known for being a sport of excess. Between its lengthy time configuration and substantially slow pace, the game has little regard for concision.

Nonetheless, it is America’s pastime and a treasure in the world of athletics that could never be diminished in the eyes of those who understand its complex beauty.

The purpose in my writing does not focus on baseball as a whole, but rather a relatively recent emergence in the fashion of the game that has added to the argument of those who scrutinize it for being exorbitant: the titanium necklace.

This excessive accessory appears to be your average necklace composed of a simple knitted fabric infused with a small amount of titanium for support; however, according to companies that manufacture them and players who are gullible enough to buy into them claim they possess a unique “power” that enhances balance and helps facilitate electrical flow throughout the body.

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Supposedly, the magnetic force of the special titanium material can strengthen the signals the nervous system sends to the rest of the body through electrical currents, but scientific inquirers say otherwise. Dr. Orrin Sherman of New York University cited that “there’s no science and physiology” when discussing the necklaces in 2008 Science Line article.

This fact doesn’t stop naive baseballers from investing large sums of money in the product with the hopes of improving their performance.

Prominent corporations such as Phiten in Japan have been headlining the accessory in advertising campaigns for years, placing it on the market for prices upwards of $40! It has clearly become a money-making scheme that doesn’t serve the game any purpose.

The titanium necklace is alive and well and has spread throughout the land of baseball like an infectious disease. Now, it is so common that it has developed its own reputation and is quickly dismantling those of its victims.

Sensible players understand the gimmicky nature of the necklace and so many are quick to label those who still wear it as ignorant for believing they enhance ability, or self-absorbed for thinking that it will elevate their status on the field.

SDA junior and member of the school baseball team, Jack Kulick, weighed in on the accessory, sarcastically stating, “The Titanium Baseball necklaces are the coolest possible apparel you can wear on the baseball field.” Kulick added, “when I see someone on the ballfield with one of them on, I automatically know they’re way better than me.”

Lacking any proven benefits and overwhelmed by dissenting opinion, the titanium necklace isn’t welcome in a game with so much reverence like baseball.

It has become a symbol of arrogance and idiocy and doesn’t provide any asset other than acting as a placebo to fool the player into thinking they are better than they truly are.

Do yourself a favor, save yourself the money and embarrassment, and never buy a titanium necklace.

stats:

Girls Water Polow0-6 12/6 vs. Mission Hills Freshman Siona Rector scored the majority of the points.

Score: 6-9

Boys Basketball 1-4 11/28 vs. Animo South LA SDA boys took a great lead in this tournament game, led by many points from Senior Daniel Chagnon.

Score: 70-44

Girls Basketball 2-1 12/7 vs. El Capitan This tournament game was a tight battle, although SDA girls fell short at the end.

Score: 16-9

1-4

Boys Soccer 12/12 vs. Del Norte

Junior Patrick Rahilly scored the first varsity goal of the season.

Score: 1-3

5-1

Girls Soccer 12/6 vs. Mater Dei

Junior Brittany Reppenhagen and Sophomore Yarisette Sequeira each scored hat tricks.

Score: 8-0

upcoming home games:

Girls Water Polo Jan.4 6:15 vs. Santa Fe Christian

Boys Basketball Dec.16 7:00 vs. Tri-City Christian

Girls BasketballJan.6 7:00 vs. Del Norte

Boys Soccer

Jan.12

6:00 vs. Mission Hills

Girls Soccer

Dec.16

4:00 vs. Santa Fe Christian

Source: Maxpreps.com

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Until Next Year, Fall Sports

As the winter sports season begins, fall sports finish up CIF Finals with success. By Sophie Hughes.

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DA had four fall sports teams that made it to CIF Finals this year. Cross Country had 13 qualifying runners, Boys Water Polo nearly became champions, Girls Volleyball was knocked out in their first round against Francis Parker, High School, and Girls Tennis’ Jennifer Kerr won her second CIF title.

Cross Country made huge strides this season, sending 13 athletes to CIF Finals at Morely Field on Nov. 19. The Boys Varsity team finished sixth out of 18 teams, with senior Gavin Susalski and sophomores Connor Oldham and twins Zackery and Conner Edwards coming in with top 50 placements out of 125 athletes in the 3.04 mile race. Girls Varsity finished ninth out of 14 teams. Out of 109 runners, seniors Veronica Ness and Kyra Benowitz and juniors Sarah LaVake and Josephine Leiber claimedtop 60 placings in the 2.75 mile run.

SDA Boys Water Polo had an incredibly successful season, making it all the way to CIF Finals, and coming in as the runner-ups after a close 6-8 loss to Helix Charter School on Nov. 18. It was the first time since the start of Water Polo at SDA in 2010 that the Mustangs won a playoff game.

The team bid farewell to five seniors this season, Scott Anderson, Connor Dahl, Sam Dumont, Michael Vickery, and Eric Wimsatt.

Sophomores Matheus Gensler and Dylan Herrera also were large contributions to the team. Junior Carl Winner, who won MVP in the CIF semi-final game, said, “[Gensler] is a huge source of our offense and we rely on him to score in every game.” Herrera stepped in for the goalie, Dahl, after he suffered a fractured thumb.

In the first half of the final CIF game at La Jolla High School, SDA won the sprint, but the first two shots from junior Nate Conger and Gensler were blocked. Helix scored once with 20 seconds left in the first quarter. The Mustangs jumped back with three goals all from Gensler, but unfortunately, by the end of the half Helix had retaliated, leading

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the game 4-3. Winner put in a goal at the beginning of the second half to tie it up. Conger scored as well, and the game was tied 5-5 with one quarter left. Winner managed to put in another goal, but not before Helix scored three more times, ending the game with the final score SDA 6, Helix 8. Winner added, “I didn’t expect us to make it this far, I’m disappointed we lost obviously, but I’m proud of our team.”

Girls Volleyball lost to Francis Parker in the first round of CIF Finals on Nov. 11. The matches ended with scores of 16-25, 25-15, 15-25, 16-25. During the season, both senior Kiani Kerstetter and junior Sarah Colla committed to playing volleyball in college, Kersetter signing to Stony Brook University in New York and Colla to Campbell University in North Carolina. SDA also bids farewell to seniors Ashley Fonte, Kiana Holeman, and Savannah Casey this season.

The Girls Tennis team was beat

by La Jolla High School in the CIF semi-finals on Oct. 26, after beating Mount Carmel the day before in quarter finals. However, the team sent standout player Jennifer Kerr to individual CIF Finals, where she beat out over 50 players for the over-all championship title. Kerr faced opponents from high schools across San Diego County, including Classical Academy, Torrey Pines, and Mount Carmel.

In her first round, Kerr won against Hannah Quirk from Coronado High School, advancing to the final 16 on Nov. 19. There she faced Angela Liu from Rancho Bernado, and advanced throughout the quarter and semi finals, facing players Britney Pellechoud and Frances Cornwall.

The championship match was held on Friday Nov. 11 where Kerr faced Jennifer Richards from La Jolla Country Day, winning her consecutive CIF Player of the Year title. Kerr has also comitted to play for Columbia University next fall.

-Jack Hauser and Julia Lucero contributed to this story.

Sophomore Matheus Gensler scores against Classical Academy during the semi-final game on Nov. 11. Photo by Mark Gensler.

SDA sent four girls to CIF Finals this season, with senior Jennifer Kerr (far left) winning her second consecutive title. Photo by Tracey Weingarten.

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Holiday Surfer vs. Skater Freshmen Surfer Ryan Adams and Skater Jake Casazza tear down your favorite holiday traditions. By Mary Ford.

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hy are there twelve days of Christmas?

Skater: Because in Hanukkah there are twelve days.

Surfer: Because it takes Santa twelve days to get around the world.

Skater, although I’m not Jewish, I don’t that this answer is totally correct. I agree that there are days in Hanukkah, and more than one, but I don’t think there are twelve.

Counting the menorah I keep in my back pocket to remind me to remain festivew, there are nine prongs. In other menorahs, there are seven.

So I’m going to round between the two and check Google as well. Not surprisingly, because my math skills rock like they’re going around the Christmas tree, there are eight days.

That’s the number of points you get.

Surfer, I think that this would be true if Santa actually obeyed the laws of physics but I don’t think he does. Santa has 24 hours to give all

the good little boys and girls presents, and as of about 26 percent of the world is under 15, without magic, there is no possible way to do this.

Santa has to travel at “a whopping average speed of 5,083,000 mph,” according to the website Popular Science, unless he can bend time into relativity clouds like a rubber band.

Therefore, magic exists and you are wrong. However, that was a nice hypothesis and I like you because it’s Christmas so you get 10 points.

What does the word Christmas mean?

Skater: I don’t know. I wanna skip this one.

Surfer: It means more Christ because “mas” in Spanish means more.

I’m pretty positive actually.

Me too, Skater, me too. Nice point. Ten of them actually.

Well, Surfer, you are positively incorrect. It actually means

Crīstesmæsse (bless you) in Old English, which translates to new English as Christ’s Mass. According to some scholars, and against the disbelief of the billions who celebrate Christmas, including my grandma who sings “Happy Birthday” to Jesus every Dec. 25, it may not actually be his birthday. Think about it. Shepherds would not be out in the freezing cold watching the sky at midnight in December.

I’ll give you 12 points for the days of Christmas.

Why does Santa come down the chimney?

Skater: I got this one. Usually trees are near the chimney, so it’s easier access.

Surfer: I just think it’s because he can’t fit through the door.

Sure, sure Skater. That might be true. I don’t know because this is southern California so I don’t have a chimney. But thinking about that,

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isn’t having a highly flammable material that also sheds highly flammable material near a live, sort of contained fire a bit dangerous? Just food for thought. It’s fire season year-round in this drought.

Surfer, I think that is a truth. A man can only eat so many chocolate chip cookies before it starts to show on his waistline. And if everyone puts out cookies for Santa, that is a whole bunch of cookies. What a fair contention. And just for fun,

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what do you call people scared of St. Nick? Claustrophobic. What does Santa take pictures with? His North Pole-aroid. Six points. Have a happy holiday.

Skater: 70 points Surfer: 80 points Congratulations, Surfer. You win nothing!

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