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

The Sage

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

The Sage

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

The Sage

Opinion

Metal straws, bamboo forks and spoons are some reusable household items. These are only a few of the many with others including recycled plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles, silicone food containers and washing bags.

How Eco-Consciousness Will Save the Environment

Holden Kopman, Staff Reporter May 10, 2022

Every year, pollution and acidity levels are at an increase due to carbon emissions, plastic waste, overfishing and more. Making the choice to start using eco-friendly products and taking other steps towards...

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GSA club members Jackson Connolly, Yessenia Sanchez, Ariella Cummins and Benjamin Mendez hold up signs in the village, protesting new bill HB 1557 in Florida. Everyone in the photo here is a part of the LGBT youth club, GSA, at Carlsbad High School.

Don’t Say Gay: GSA reacts

Since when was it illegal to educate in modern times?
Harley Morgan, Staff Reporter Apr 29, 2022

The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual reporters and do not reflect the views of The Sage, Sage Creek High School, or Carlsbad School District. HB 1557 is the legislative...

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A stressed high school student rests her head in her hands. Contemplating college options while simultaneously managing schoolwork can be a lot of pressure for students.

Race to Nowhere: Is it Worth the Stress to Get Into a ‘Good’ College?

Grace Cowart, Staff Reporter Apr 12, 2022

For high school students, there's a lot of pressure to get into a ‘good’ or ‘successful’ college. It's been a childhood dream for many to go to a prestigious university like one of the Ivy Leagues,...

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An organic fresh avocado toast is topped with chopped onion, micro-greens and homemade hot sauce. The ingredients were all washed with and consisted of alkaline water, along with being non-genetically modified.

The Importance of Eating Organics

Holden Kopman, Staff Reporter Apr 7, 2022

For decades, pesticides and insecticides have poisoned crops over the globe. Many people, either unaware or financially incapable, are forced to eat conventional products from grocery stores.  Only until...

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“Convenience Store Woman” Review

Lulu Horne, Staff Reporter Mar 15, 2022

Sayaka Murata’s novel “Convenience Store Woman” is an unexpected and compelling feminist work that explores both gender constructs and their intersection with the human experiences of existential...

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There is a strong need to improve work-life balance since exhaustion is so prominent throughout students. Reducing homework or even having four-day work weeks would allow students to recharge more so they can come back and have more motivation and productivity in class. Not only that, but they could personalize their new free time to help their well-being or get real-life experience.

Four-Day School Weeks Are the Right Move

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor Feb 28, 2022

The lines between personal and work life became blurred two years ago when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and launched a worldwide virtual work experiment in which students fell into a year of online...

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A girl prepares an ice cream cake at her job. If working with ice cream looks fun or interesting to you, you should apply to Dairy Queen or Baskin Robbins!

The Positives of Having a Job

Sophia Tranisi, Staff Reporter Feb 24, 2022

“Make sure to mop the floors before you clock out.” “Greet the people at the front door.” “Could you print the menus? We’re out.” “Please bring the salad to table 7.” If...

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Target has an abundance of cute Valentine’s Day cards that are sure to brighten someone’s holiday. Cards have been a simple yet meaningful gift to give with sweet messages scribed on the inside as well as the outside.

Is St. Valentine’s Day Worth Celebrating?

Leah Ertel, Staff Reporter Feb 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that celebrates love: the love that you have for someone special in your life. Many people believe that Valentine’s Day is only for people who have a significant...

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A local grocery store supplies many choices of vegetarian options which improve the environment. Their options have ranged from burgers to even meatballs.

What if We All Went Vegetarian?

Sophia Tranisi, Staff Reporter Jan 10, 2022

You sit down in a comfortable chair and bite into a juicy, bacon-wrapped cheeseburger. You are starving and ready to satisfy your burger craving. But do you stop to think about the damage you could be...

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Dance Company forms a flowing chain during Ashley Kao’s special piece. The white dresses symbolized innocence, contrasting the vibrant red, which signaled external dangers.

Winter Dance Concert Helps “Re-envision” Society

Benz Lopez, Staff Reporter Dec 17, 2021

Darkness fills the room, the tension of suspense leaving the audience in silence. Suddenly, bright lights, and a beautifully-colored backdrop. On stage, 19 members, all in synchronized movement, mesmerize...

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The Sweet Pea Maze is a location at the the flower fields. It is a one-of-a-kind maze, allowing visitors to be able to smell the fragrant flowers.

Winter Formal Ticket Prices Are Too Expensive

Lana Esquer, Staff Reporter Dec 3, 2021

The 2021 Winter Formal is scheduled for Dec. 4 and will be held at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Many students are excited to go to the event, especially freshmen since it’s their first high school dance....

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Anime over the ages has changed in style, yet remains consistent with incopriating deep themes within the stories. This is important because it allows the viewer torelate and therefore be more engaged with the show.

Stop Overlooking Anime!

Austin Jew, Staff Reporter Dec 2, 2021

Among popular tv shows and movies, the anime category is the one most overlooked. Anime is a style of animation that originated from Japan and is often seen as silly or never taken seriously due to...

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