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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

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. 

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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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A duck trudges through oil, covering what once was its beautiful home. Goode believes that oil spills are not only a risk to animal ecosystems but human lives.

Tick Tock goes the Climate Clock: Environmental Crisis Continues

Makena Coleman, Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2025

Since 2015, the Human Impact Lab at Concordia University has tracked global temperatures, carbon levels and time to accurately predict how many years humanity has to fix the climate crisis before fatal...

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AP students manage heavy workloads, with assignments adding up quickly. The demands require strong time management and resilience to succeed.

AP Classes: Are They Worth the Stress?

Aliyah Acosta, Staff Reporter Nov 7, 2024

Imagine waking up early to study for an AP exam, staying up late to finish assignments and watching grades take precedence over things you once loved. For many students at Sage Creek High School enrolled...

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Penn State players watch as the game unfolds vs Akron Fans in the stands are hoping to see a big play.

Why Penn State Football is Overrated

Gavin Femrite, Staff Reporter Oct 30, 2024

It is halfway through the college football session. Various teams clash weekly hoping to improve their chance of qualifying for the 12 team playoff. Among those top teams are Texas, Oregon and Penn State. Many...

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A poster that brings smiles to everyone’s faces is located in Ms. Hurlimann's classroom. One of the many positive posters around school encourages students to think positively and can help with some negative thoughts that can occur when students feel stressed out.

Why Do We Feel Inclined to “Hate?” Recognizing and Addressing Bullying

Alya Alemdar, Staff Reporter Oct 4, 2024

Even though the first word that comes to mind when describing something you dislike is “hate,” we might want to dive deeper into that word. Hate originally stems from a place of extreme dislike for...

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Typically, a presidential candidate’s main issue is their opponent. This year, however, it's shaping up to be musicians instead.

Campaigns and Copyright: Can Politicians Use Copyrighted Songs Without Artist Permission?

Jack Spark, Staff Reporter Sep 17, 2024

With the 2024 local and national elections, politicians are using copyrighted songs to enhance their rallies and political campaigns more than ever before, sometimes against the artists’ wishes. Politicians...

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Why You Should Read Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere Over the Summer

Jake Householder, Staff Reporter Jun 4, 2024

Worlds of ash. Of gods. Of spores. Of darkness. Of islands. Of knights. Of shades. Of deserts. Of cinders. Of color. Of spirits. Such is the nature of the Cosmere. A universe of gods and men, of dragons...

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Taylor Swift’s 11th album “The Tortured Poets Department” was released on April 19, 2024. To celebrate the launch of the new era, the Grove in LA had an exhibit Spotify hosted based on the aesthetic of the album available for three days for the Swifties to enjoy.

The Tortured Poets Department is Wronged, Righted and Redeemed: PG-13 Questionable, Cursing, Name-Dropping and Sugar-Free

Hadley Golden, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

Taylor Swift’s 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is an invitation to read Taylor’s diary as if sitting on her couch with Meredith, Olivia and Benjamin (iykyk). If Swifties were in...

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A rainbow arches over the PAC following rain showers earlier that morning on February 7, 2024. The partial blue sky leaves students hopeful that the rain will cease while they’re at school.

California Students Soaked And Surfing The Stairs- Why California Should Implement Rain Days In Schools

Hadley Golden, Staff Reporter Mar 27, 2024

Despite living in a state that’s primarily known for the sun and surf, when it rains, it pours, and outdoor California schools end up underwater like Atlantis.  Imagine that instead of frozen water...

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