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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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 Texas Senator Ted Cruz left his state Wednesday flying to Cancun, Mexico to escape the winter storm. He flew back to Texas Thursday after receiving criticism over his departing during the crisis.

Texas- Cruz Steps Out While Other Politicians Step In

Madeline Mack, News and Feature Editor Feb 20, 2021

Texas is continuing to feel the effects of the historic Arctic storms the state experienced this past week. Many Texans now have power but are staring down a growing water crisis due to the storm's...

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Pictured at a vaccination site, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom announces that he and legislators have agreed upon a stimulus package for Covid-19. The distribution of the Covid relief package however, is going to those who need it most first and then forth throughout the legible groups that can receive the stimulus check.

California Receives Crisis Stimulus Package

Kayley Teagle, Staff Reporter Feb 18, 2021

On Feb.17, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new crisis stimulus package, 9.6 billion to help with economic recovery, aiding low income individuals and small businesses.   The package provides a $600...

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The Compass welcomes diners back after reopening for in-person dining. The Compass has gathered lots of support from restaurant-lovers for their offer of inside and outside dining during the pandemic.

Carlsbad Village Restaurants Protest Against Shutdowns

Restaurants Open For In-Person Dining
Becca Petty, Staff Reporter Feb 9, 2021

On Dec. 11, the scene of the pandemic in Carlsbad dramatically shifted as restaurant owners defied stay-at-home county mandates and re-opened their restaurants in a state of “peaceful protest.” In...

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 Sage Creek remains empty with the exception of a few staff and custodial members on campus. This will soon change with the planned hybrid opening date of Jan. 25, 2021.

Sage Staff Mixed on Return to In-Person Instruction

Madeline Mack and Aedia Hamilton Jan 20, 2021

On Dec. 16, the CUSD board decided to push back the return date to Jan. 25. On that day, some students will be continuing distance learning while others will be returning to campus two days a week.  After...

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Carlsbad Unified School District board members and Superintendent Churchill fill the screen. They met on Dec. 16 to finalize a date to safely re-open schools in the new year.

December 16 Board Meeting Update

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief Jan 14, 2021

This is a continuation of successive Board Meeting updates. Carlsbad Unified School Board decided to push the re-opening date to Jan. 25 in their last board meeting of 2020. This decision was made out...

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A Zoom call for the journalism class is currently in session. It is apparent that students have a 50/50 liking to the camera policy. Some still opt to have their camera's off for privacy or personal reasons, and some enjoy having them on to engage with other students.

Sage Creek Requires Cameras On During Online Learning; Student’s Reactions are Mixed

Bella Niems, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 11, 2021

Upon the return to the second trimester of the school year, students were met with a new requirement: having cameras on during all of their classes throughout the school day.  Previously, this was...

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Trump supporters breech the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Lawmakers were evacuated and more information continues to unfold.

Live Updates: Pro-Trump Mob Breaches Capitol

Madeline Mack, News and Features Editor Jan 6, 2021

Today, lawmakers were proceeding to count the electoral votes (which Vice President Pence was to oversee) and make President-elect Joe Biden the official winner of the 2020 election. Encouraged by President...

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From a global pandemic to an economic recession the year 2020 is coming to a close. So many unexpected and unheard of events happened in only one year. Looking back on the year, all of the chaos that ensued was quite hard to believe but alas, this year comes to a close and brings in 2021.

A Recap of One of The Most Chaotic Years, 2020

Maya Chinai, Staff Writer Dec 27, 2020

From the moment the clock struck twelve on New Years’, 2020 has thrown the world one too many unexpected curveballs. So as this chaotic year comes to a close, here is a recap of all that went down. Already...

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An ornamental Carlsabd santa hangs from a gift bag. As part of the event, all teachers who stopped by for a treat were entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of the wonderful baskets made by PTSA. The baskets contained games, gift cards, and lots of fun holiday decorations.

Treats For Teachers

Bella Niems, Web Editor In Chief Dec 16, 2020

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Nigerians protest against the SARS police force in Nigeria. These protests have been going on for months, but have recently been spurred by a video of a SARS officer shooting an innocent man.

Nigerian SARS Protests: Why thousands of Nigerians are demanding accountability from the police agency

Lulu Horne, Staff Reporter Nov 30, 2020

Widespread peaceful protests against a corrupt branch of the Nigerian police force, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), have been taking place since 2017. Thousands of Nigerians have taken part in demonstrations...

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The club prepares for a conference by doing a mock conference. The members were prepared and competitive despite being told by the leaders that it was only a practice conference.

MUN Club Works Harder than Ever Before Regardless of Online Setbacks

Model United Nations club receives new members and adapts to distance learning despite not being able to participate in in-person conferences and debates
Aedia Hamilton, Staff Reporter Nov 25, 2020

Despite the struggles of online learning, the Model United Nations club has quadrupled in size since last year.  The main cause of this drastic increase in numbers was a change in leadership and passionate...

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A typical school setting nowadays looks a bit different, it might be a table or a desk in one's house. A recent board meeting discussed that students will not be returning to school until January.

Is Distance Learning Just One Big Struggle for Students and Teachers?

Emma Velchek, Staff Reporter Nov 18, 2020

The 2020-2021 school year has been online for just over three months now, and students have been counting down the days until they can return to school.  Hopes were high for many students, teachers,...

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