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The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

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The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

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A young boy enjoys a DVD film. Before streaming services were created, many children used DVDS so they could watch their favorite films.

To Choose or Not to Choose: Why Company-Specific Streaming Services are Bad

Kyla Smith, Staff Reporter Nov 20, 2020

Since COVID-19 spread across the world rapidly, it changed the daily lives of humans dramatically, many people have needed a way to cope. In these times of dire need, Netflix and other streaming services...

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Students sitting in a classroom with a classroom with new COVID-19 restrictions.  Carlsbad Unified School DIstrict deemed their high schools and middle schools would return to in-person learning on Jan. 5. The decision has been controversial due to varying levels of health concerns for families and staff.

The Pros and Cons of The School Board’s Decision to Return to In-Person Learning on Jan. 5

Tiffany Leyva and Nick Cepek Nov 19, 2020

The Carlsbad Unified School District’s decision to reopen in schools in January is perceived as both a positive decision and a negative decision. On one hand, it's a relief to families and staff who...

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A medical assistant holds a swab after testing a man on at new COVID-19 testing facilities in Boston. With 88,500 new coronavirus cases, new testing facilities are being put around the country.According to CNBC, “The U.S. reported more than 88,500 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, [October 29] a record daily high since the beginning of the pandemic”.

A New Influx of COVID Cases Might Lock Us Down Again

Duke Donnelley, Staff Reporter Nov 6, 2020

While there are still many facilities that people use today and used to use on a regular basis in their formerly normal lives, it is common knowledge that closures and restrictions have been put into place...

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Most MLB stadiums flourished with cardboard cut out pictures of fans throughout the 2020 MLB season. Most teams limited fans one per stadium with select prices depending on the team.

Fans Believe it’s Time to Return Back to Sporting Events

“People love sports, they want to be able to go back to sporting events, so as long as they can remain healthy, it seems like the positives will outweigh the negatives.”
Cooper Hancock, Co-sports editor Oct 30, 2020

If you sit down with anyone and ask them what COVID-19 took from them, they could talk for hours. For sport fans, the cancellation of all professional sports amid the pandemic would be on the top of their...

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden debate in Cleveland, Ohio. This was the first of the debates between the US presidential candidates.

The Presidential Debate: How the Lack of Order and Truth Undermined Effectiveness

Lulu Horne, Staff Reporter Oct 29, 2020

Televised presidential debates have been held in the United States since 1960 when John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon decided to make a shift from radio debates to the new format. Since then, it has been...

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NBA players stand with the Black Lives Matter movement by wearing phrases in place of their names. Most NBA players have opted to wear phrases.

Pro Sports Stand with Black Lives Matter

Pro sports supporting Black Lives Matter has made an impact on all viewers, especially a younger generation because they have seen a  glimpse of peaceful protests on a national scale.
Erik Larsen, Staff Reporter Oct 20, 2020

2020 has been a year of tribulation for every major sports league in the United States. While COVID-19 has played a massive role in shaping the 2020 sports season, so has the Black Lives Matter movement. In...

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters about the states response to the coronavirus during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom, a Democrat who leads the nations most populous state, has won praise from both sides of the aisle for his approach to the coronavirus crisis though hes been less aggressive than some other governors and local leaders. Newsom is accompanied by California Department of Public Heath Director and State Health Officer Dr Sonia Angell, left, and California Health and Human Services Agency Director Dr. Mark Ghaly, right.

Small Businesses Have Been Negatively Affected by the Order of Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom Fails to Save Small Businesses
Kyle Gatti, Reporter Oct 14, 2020

Gavin Newsom, the governor of the state of California, was tasked with leading the state through one of the biggest crises in the 21st century: the coronavirus pandemic. During this time, Governor Newsom...

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With the world universally shifting online, online resources have become more accessible. Khan Academy has released SAT resources and Udemy has put together courses to help in personal finance. Concurrent enrollment is also another great option for students to be enrolled in virtual classes outside of school.

3 Free Online Resources You Should Take Advantage Of

Accelerate the Process of Expanding Your Knowledge by Prepping for the SAT, Learning Life Skills or through Concurrent Enrollment Using These Three Resources.
Nancie Huang-Ball Oct 1, 2020

If there’s one benefit from online learning compared to in-person learning, it’s that many people have become more tech-savvy from it. Fortunately, a wide range of free online resources happen to be...

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Donald Trump facing Joe Biden in the race to the Presidential Election on November 3rd. As voting beings, it’s important to know not just who, but what values and changes a vote is going toward. (Visual by Tiffany Leyva)

America is in Great Need of a Rational Leader: Joe Biden

It is undeniable that the president elected this year should be one who will fortify the country from an economic, medical, and equitable standpoint. Ultimately, Joe Biden's values are the most promising when looking at what our country needs from a rational viewpoint.
Miles Huerta Oct 1, 2020

The presidential election is right around the corner and now more than ever, it's important to have strong leadership in our country. This November, it's vital that people know the facts about both candidates...

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Photo Taken From Greenpeace

5 Ways to Combat Racism

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor May 30, 2020

It is common that in the past few days your household has been filled with the commanding sounds of a protest streaming through your living room television. It is common that the names Ahmaud Arbery...

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(left to right) Steve Kerr, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, and Phil Jackson on the front cover of The Last Dance. ESPN airs two new episodes every Sunday of The Last Dance.

“The Last Dance” is a Slam Dunk Series Spotlighting the Success and Struggles of the Chicago Bulls

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter May 6, 2020

Amidst recent sports cancellations, ESPN’s “The Last Dance” is a must-watch recollection of the triumphs and hardships overcome by the matchless Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls that...

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Each year the SAT gets over 2.2 million students. Out of these students only 500 are able to make that perfect score which is less than .5%

The SAT Should Be Optional

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor May 6, 2020

Imagine going into a classroom on a Saturday morning after you have been out of school for over five months. Now, this in itself can be daunting, unfamiliar and out of place. Now imagine sitting there...

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