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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

The Sage

Opinion-Editorial

The three biggest trending water bottle brands, Owala, Hydro Flask and Stanley, sit side by side in the sun at Sage Creek High School.

How Consumerism Affects Us

Grace DeSimone, Staff Reporter Sep 29, 2025

Have you ever walked into a store looking for one thing but walked out with more than you needed? Or bought something because of a social media trend?  Here is a simple explanation of why you feel the...

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Coldplay’s Chris Martin steals the spotlight in Mexico City in 2022. A couple joined in the moment in 2025

The Kiss Cam That Stole the Spotlight from Coldplay

Zelia Ortiz, Staff Reporter Sep 17, 2025

On July 16, 2025, Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium gave fans more than just music.  Chris Martin, the band’s lead singer, ended up calling the night’s big moment a “debacle” after the...

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Labubus sitting in a basket for purchase. Labubus can be found in almost any collectible store.

Labubus: Are These Toys Worth the Hype?

Leah Mennie, Entertainment Editor Sep 17, 2025

Surely everyone today has heard of Labubus. A recent surge in their popularity has caused people worldwide to rush and purchase their own version of this toy.  So what is a Labubu? Their title comes...

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Trisha Paytas’s fans disregarding her controversies on social media platforms X and YouTube. The internet star expressed her gratitude for the support through an X post on April 28, 2024.

Cancel Culture Vultures are Mythical Creatures and Cancel Culture Itself is a Myth

Jojo Huynh, Staff Reporter Sep 15, 2025

I’ve encountered countless gossipers having discourse pertaining to other people’s characters and how they are perceived as a person. For those who have been the subject of those conversations, it...

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Slop: the term is used to describe something that is low quality and/or mass-produced. However, as time has passed and more people have begun to use it, it has lost most meaning.

Why the Term “Slop” is Misused

Dean Gross, Staff Reporter Sep 9, 2025

In recent times, a new term has been gaining popularity online: “slop.” The term is used to describe something that is low quality and/or mass-produced; however, as time has passed and more people...

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Scherrer has been writing since she was a little girl. She will continue her journalism studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

A Letter From the Editor

Georgia Scherrer, Web Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2025

It’s a Sage Creek tradition to have students write letters to their future selves as freshmen. Then, the English department holds onto these letters and delivers them to graduating seniors a couple of...

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At its heart, manifesting is just a way of thinking. It is simply self-confidence, positive thinking and believing success is possible through personal motivation and action.

Is Manifestation Real? The Power of Manifesting

Sunil Musson, Staff Reporter May 8, 2025

Put simply, manifestation refers to bringing something into existence, abstract or physical, through thought and action. Manifestation is not to imagine for something to materialize instantly; that would...

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A graphic showcasing compactable space travel. The graphic illustrates the owner, Jeff Bezos’ and his Blue Origin take off on April 14, 2025 in Texas at 8:30 am with a goal of making space travel more accessible for the future

Branding Feminism for the Elite: The Performative Act of the Blue Origin Flight

Alya Alemdar, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Feminism has been hijacked, not by men this time, but by marketers for the super-elite.  Six women on April 14, 2025, made their way to space and are considered as one of the first all-female crews...

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ChatGPT and many similar AI services are very easy to use. This has led to easy use for legitimate and illegitimate purposes.

The Sage Explores: Opinions on AI in Education

Jake Householder, Staff Reporter Mar 25, 2025

These past couple years, AI has been forcing teachers and students alike to adjust to a new dimension of education. However, this begs a couple questions: Is AI really that bad? Or is it as big a threat...

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A TikTok loading screen is displayed on top of a book. It showcases the normalized prioritization of social media over knowledge.

TikTok vs. Global Issues: Why We Need to Focus on What Matters

Alya Alemdar, Staff Reporter Mar 5, 2025

The future of our planet is at risk, and this time, it’s not from unnecessary wars, gun-fueled violence or climate change. Let’s put it into perspective: The Supreme Court is the highest court in...

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President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025 and appointed Elon Musk as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Both are working to dismantle DEI policies and public favor for them. 

   Photo by  Buaidh  is licensed under  CC BY 1.0 DEED.

How the Plane Crash Killed DEI – And Why That Hurts You Too

Sage Kamocsay Mar 4, 2025

  Every tragedy needs a scapegoat. For the plane crash over the Potomac River on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board both a passenger plane and Blackhawk helicopter, that scapegoat is...

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A Latin Grammy award given to Camarón and Tomatito for Best Flamenco Album in 2000. Modern Grammy awards still look the same.

Grammy Garments: Attendees Make Bold Fashion Statements at 2025 Grammy Awards

Violet Churchill and Emry Molina Feb 20, 2025

The 2025 Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Crypto.com arena invited many different fashion choices. Since 1959, the Grammys have been an annual tradition where artists are recognized for their musical accomplishments....

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