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

This year’s controversy over the unsettling lyrics from the 1940s song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” highlights why we need more modern Christmas music. The majority of complaints were about the song’s lines sounding like a date-rape situation.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside Controversy Reveals Why Our Christmas Music Selection Is Frozen In Time

Ari Beckett, Entertainment & Opinion Editor Dec 20, 2018

We have been decking the halls to the same loud, jolly songs for too many years. Let’s dig into how this year’s controversy over the academy award winning song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is a sore...

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Top 115 Throwback Songs

Top 115 Throwback Songs

Depending on your mood, all of these songs offer a great variety. From upbeat to slow songs, and songs from the 70s all the way to the mid-2000s, these playlists have you covered.
Haili Ballard and Morgan Mayorga Dec 13, 2018

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Notes Behind Music Monday

Brady Caskey and Gavyn Townsend  Dec 5, 2018

The first Monday of every month has become something special here at Sage Creek. Students from band have started playing live jazz music during lunch time on Monday’s. Here is an inside look at the...

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The Sage: December 05, 2018

Taylor Riley and Boyce Hartsell Dec 5, 2018

Broadcast from December 05, 2018 Anchors: Taylor Riley & Boyce Hartsell Edited by: Brady Caskey, Sophie Mostamand, Bryant Kitisin & Kylie Valency   Stories Covered: Music...

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The iridescence album cover shows a pregnant women posing in front of a thermal camera. Although the meaning of this is still lacking, it is rumored that because the album is the first of the trilogy The Best Years Of Our Lives, the next two covers will show growing of the child.

A Cloudy Start To Their Bright Future: iridescence Album Review

Alex Estes, Staff Reporter Oct 30, 2018

Following a rough start to their 15 million dollar record deal with RCA (Radio Corporation of America), Brockhampton has run into many problems. From canceling every show of their tour, scraping their...

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Frank Ocean posing in just one of his many cars, featured in Boys Don’t Cry. Portraits of Ocean are hard to come by already, but to see a portrait of him smiling is quite a sight to be seen.

Why “Blonde” Will Forever Live On

Tristin Hoffman, Staff Reporter Oct 9, 2018

“Blonde”, Frank Ocean’s sophomore album from 2016, was and always will be an instant classic. Following his smooth, rich R&B debut album, “Channel Orange”, “Blonde” addresses Ocean’s...

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On Aug. 3, Travis Scott released his new album, Astroworld. This long awaited album had his fans excited to see what it offered.

Is “Astroworld” Travis Scott’s Best Album Yet?

Album Review
Andrew Emde, Staff Reporter Sep 30, 2018

Travis Scott’s album “Astroworld” was inspired by a theme park that he went to as a kid. He was teasing the album for about two years making his fans anxious about when the release date was going...

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Best Albums of Summer 2018

Best Albums of Summer 2018

What Came Out on Top?
Alex Estes, Staff Reporter Sep 26, 2018

If you have been following music releases, you know this summer has been busy. Loads of albums were released this summer in large waves in comparison to the past summer. From the manic weekly albums of...

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These sculptures on display at the Gala, show different types of art and were on sale to raise money for the VAPA program. Students were able to volunteer to help create and set up these LED light and wood sculptures over the summer.

Defying Gravity Gala 2018 Photo Gallery

Juliana Renert, Staff Reporter Sep 19, 2018

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Album cover of “?”, with a question mark in the middle symbolizing the confusion and theme of the album.

A Questionable Album: XXXTentacion “?” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2018

XXXTentacion, also known as just “X,” has always been a very peculiar artist in the music industry. His music ranges from hip-hop, rock, R&B, pop, or even straight-up metal. Not only is his music...

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The “DAY69” album by 6ix9ine released on Feb. 23 demonstrates an abstract cover making a parody of the cartoon, “Adventure Time”.

6ix9ine Mixtape Exceeds Low Expectations

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2018

One of the most controversial artists has finally released his mixtape “DAY69.” The rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi, has released three total singles, “GUMMO,” “KOODA” and “KEKE”...

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The choir stands while practicing the alma mater. The class is spending time
learning the song for the hoopcoming assembly.

Passion and Music Combine in the Creation of New Choir Class

Reilly Cornwall, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2018

Anyone who has had a class in the 5000 building at Sage Creek High School is familiar with the sounds of the band classes. From trumpets to saxophones to violins, even with the door closed it’s easy...

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