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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

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Nancie Huang-Ball

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor

Nancie Huang-Ball is a senior in her third year with The Sage and is thrilled to be an editor this year. She especially enjoys writing feature articles but also loves being in front of the camera. In her free time, Nancie often practices classical music on the piano and draws realistic portraits.

All content by Nancie Huang-Ball

[Video] The Sage: Special Edition Part 2

Lulu Horne and Cooper Hancock
May 24, 2022
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The Sage Special Edition: Part 1

Nancie Huang-Ball and Narnia Choi
May 24, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: May 11, 2022

Benz Lopez and Jason Chase
May 11, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: May 4, 2022

Nick Cepek and Jacob Fletcher
May 3, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: April 13, 2022

Isabella Bernabeo and Nadia Razzaq
Apr 12, 2022
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The marketing team works on making digital flyers and a social media page on Instagram and Nextdoor. They’ve largely been using Canva, a graphic design website, and have realized that they’ve become very good at it.

Upcoming Eagle Project Food Drive

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor
Mar 23, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 16, 2022

Juliette D’Eliseo and Nadia Razzaq
Mar 16, 2022
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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
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[Video] The Sage: January 26, 2022

Leah Ertel and Isabella Bernabeo
Jan 26, 2022
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The Sage: January 19, 2022

Nancie Huang-Ball and Nick Cepek
Jan 19, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 12, 2022

Lana Esquer and Juliette D’Eliseo
Jan 11, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: December 15, 2021

Nick Cepek, Anchor
Dec 14, 2021
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The Sage: November 9, 2021

Nancie Huang-Ball and Isabella Bernabeo
Nov 9, 2021
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Gun violence survivors stand in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. They gathered on the day of oral arguments in NYSRPA v. Bruen: Nov. 3

New York State Rifle v. Bruen Supreme Court Case

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor
Nov 4, 2021
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“Squid Game” is the first Netflix show to surpass 100 million viewers within the first month. For the last several years, Netflix has focused more on international growth, having invested greatly into shows and films with foreign languages.

We May Just Be Living in Our Very Own “Squid Game”

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor
Nov 1, 2021
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Students focus on their SAT. The tests are starting to fade away as many colleges and universities have stopped requiring SAT scores for admission.

Downfall of SAT Paves Way for Equity in Standardized Testing

Nancie Huang-Ball, Opinion Editor
Oct 11, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: October 6, 2021

Isabella Bernabeo and Lulu Horne
Oct 6, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: September 8, 2021

Cooper Hancock and Madeline Mack
Sep 8, 2021
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Music’s 2021 Star Wars Concert

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Jun 2, 2021
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Dance 2 and 3 open their Hip-Hop performance, part of the Dance program’s upcoming show “Elevate”. The show will be live-streamed at https://schsdance.weebly.com on May 21 at 7 p.m.

Week(s) In Photos 5/3/21-5/14/21

Christopher Kathman, Nancie Huang-Ball, Miles Huerta, Isabella Bernabeo, Leo Ambrogelly and Tiffany Leyva
Jun 1, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: May 12, 2021

Duke Donnelley, Anchor
May 12, 2021
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A message of motivation is displayed for staff and students on campus. It has been over a year since quarantine started, and many people have realized the importance of staying connected and getting through this all together.

Opinions on In-Person Learning

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Apr 2, 2021
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Students Raise Funds to Help Fight Blood Cancer

Nancie Huang-Ball and Jason Chase
Feb 17, 2021
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High School Rock Band Liberosis Perseveres Through COVID-19

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Jan 27, 2021
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A cat attempts to climb the Christmas Tree. Since everyone has been stuck at home, pets have begun to take up a greater part of our lives by barging into our classes and hanging out with us during Lunch.

Week In Photos 12/7-12/11

Leo Ambrogelly, Madeline Mack and Nancie Huang-Ball
Dec 14, 2020
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How the Music Department has Adapted to Virtual Learning

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Nov 16, 2020
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A voter drops in their ballot into the official ballot drop box. Many Americans used these ballot boxes located at polling stations to combat the long Election Day lines.

What Nov. 3 Had in Store for Election Day

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Nov 8, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: October 21, 2020

Becca Petty, Anchor
Oct 21, 2020
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AP Biology teacher Allison Magee does a lab with her son while her students begin theirs at home. Students in AP Bio had been studying osmosis and were given a 3-day lab to see how eggs react in different solutions.

9/28/20-10/2/20: Week In Photos

Isabella Bernabeo, Emma Velchek, Nancie Huang-Ball and Miles Huerta
Oct 8, 2020
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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
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Americans get transferred to military bases in the United States after COVID-19 spread through their cruise ship, the Diamond Princess. The ship had docked in Japan when the virus made its way on board.

What to Know About the Coronavirus

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Mar 4, 2020
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The Sage: February 26, 2020

Cassie Hallack and Nancie Huang-Ball
Feb 26, 2020
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Walther’s primary instrument is the viola. She’s also able to play the violin and a bit of the piano, but she finds herself favoring the viola because of it’s richer sound.

Kerry Walther: A High Schooler Playing in National Orchestras

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Feb 12, 2020
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Junior Nicholas Tappin helps conduct the pit orchestra as the Matilda cast rehearses in the gym. They will be performing “Revolting Children” at the pep rally on Friday.

2/3/20 – 2/7/20: Week In Photos

Chloe Neal, Nancie Huang-Ball and Gavyn Townsend
Feb 11, 2020
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California steps forward to enforce strict rules upon vehicles that state agencies may buy as greenhouse gas emissions rise. There will be two changes: state agencies can’t buy cars solely powered by an internal combustion engine, and state agencies can only buy vehicles that adhere to CARB’s standards.

California Will Not Be Buying Gas-Powered Cars

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Dec 2, 2019
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What to Watch to Get Into the Spooky Spirit

What to Watch to Get Into the Spooky Spirit

Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Oct 28, 2019
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Set apart from her entire school, Jodi Kreyman has been the tallest in her grade for as long as attending school. That is, until a foreign exchange student comes and catches her eye.

Tall Girl Movie Review

“Tall Girl”: Netflix’s newest edition that falls short
Nancie Huang-Ball, Staff Reporter
Oct 8, 2019
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Interact Club holds up posters to promote their program and other activities they do. Club Rush took place on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

9/30/19 – 10/04/19: Week in Photos

Nancie Huang-Ball, Isaiah Felix-Chan and Becca Petty
Oct 8, 2019
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