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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

The Sage

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

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A HOV lane access sticker is placed on the side of Obenshain’s car. Before Oct. 30, those driving in an electric vehicle would be able to use the carpool lane even with only one person in the car.

The Environment and Economics: California Electric Vehicle Incentives Expire, Not Renewed

Jack Spark, News and Features Editor Oct 7, 2025

On Sept. 30, the government incentives to purchase an Electric Vehicle (EV) expired. Since then, those who decide to buy an EV and meet the previous income requirements will no longer receive the $7,500...

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Lee Rodriguez participates along with many other students. His paper stated: “I don’t remember run, hide, fight being on the S.A.T.”

Sage Arms Itself with a Voice

Omar Gomez, Staff Reporter Oct 3, 2025

On the afternoon of Aug. 27, 2025, 23-year-old Robin Westman entered Annunciation Catholic School and fired his weapon, killing two children and injuring 17 others. This marks the 44th school shooting...

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Beneath the American flag lies shuttered buildings and a "Closed" sign. This is a stark reflection of resilience tested in uncertain times.

Federal Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails to Reach Deal

Alya Alemdar, Opinion Editor Oct 2, 2025

At 12 a.m. on Oct. 1, the federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a budget agreement amid disputes between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over a potential expansion of...

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The U.S. and the EU both recently declared Google a monopoly and declared that it violated antitrust laws. Trump has threatened retaliatory tariffs after the European Union fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion).

EU and United States declare Google a Monopoly, Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs Investigation

Jack Spark and Jacob Vermillion Sep 24, 2025

The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the European Commission (the executive branch of EU politics and lawmaking) recently both declared Google a monopoly. Following the Commission's €2.95 billion ($3.5...

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Lisa Cook is a member of the Board of Governors. She sued Trump for attempting to fire her from her position.

Trump Tries to Fire Federal Governor Lisa Cook, is Sued

Serene Fan, Staff Reporter Sep 14, 2025

On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, Federal Governor Lisa Cook sued the President of the United States, Donald Trump, after he tried to fire her. According to BBC News, this started a high-stakes legal battle...

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Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter, and Travis Kelce, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, pose for an engagement photo in 2025. The couple announced their engagement on Aug. 27.

The Eras Tour Gets a New Chapter: Students’ Takes on Taylor Swift’s Engagement

Emmet Conkey, Staff Reporter Sep 9, 2025

“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” After two years of dating, mega pop star Taylor Swift and former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement...

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CDC Director Susan Monarez testifying at her confirmation hearing June 25. This was the first time a CDC Director was required to do so.

CDC in Crisis After White House Administration Fires Director

Jake Householder, Staff Reporter Sep 5, 2025

Last Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the CDC director, Susan Monarez, had been fired. However, her lawyers claim otherwise. Mark Zaid, one...

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A Cessna 550 flies through clear skies. This was the plane that crashed into the San Diego military neighborhood.

Plane Crash Rattles San Diego Neighborhood

John Picchi, Staff Reporter May 23, 2025

On the morning of May 22, a plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, resulting in the loss of all six passengers aboard the jet. Residents reported hearing a loud boom at impact. First responders made...

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Mrs. Porter leads a Q&A at the end of SpongeBob Musical. She stands with her students in the crowd.

Mrs. Porter leaves for Kelly Elementary School; Mrs. Hunter Takes Her Place as New Drama Teacher

Leah Mennie, Staff Reporter May 19, 2025

If students think about all the theater productions at Sage Creek over the years, they’ll tie them back to the teacher who produced them all: Mrs. Jillian Porter has worked here for 11 years and has...

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Pope Francis (left) and Pope Leo XIV (right) addressed crowds. Leo was elected pope by a conclave on May 8, 2025

A New Pontiff enters the Papacy

Sunil Musson, Staff Reporter May 15, 2025

On April 21, 2025, Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in his home in the Vatican, ending his 12-year tenure. Catholics worldwide mourned the loss, with over 250,000 attending...

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DeepSeek was released on Jan. 20 and made massive advancements in the AI field. However, DeepSeek may not be all positives

Deep Dive into DeepSeek: What Could be the Next Generation of AI

Jack Spark, Staff Reporter Apr 7, 2025

On Jan. 20, the start-up DeepSeek released DeepSeek-R1, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot that rivals the quality of ChatGPT and other large AI companies and products. Hrishiraj Ramachandran...

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Firefighting personnel work to contain the Palisades fire in Northwestern Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire has already destroyed thousands of structures and caused an estimated $25 billion of damage.

Aftermath of The LA Fires: Insurance Claims And Legal Hurdles

Kash Shirvanian, Staff Reporter Feb 7, 2025

As the last of the flames of the 2025 Los Angeles fires were extinguished, many people and animals were left without homes, and some lost everything. Homeowners are now rushing to file claims for their...

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