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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

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 so 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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Mas Fuego’s main entrance is located near the Marron Road entrance  to the mall. It operates next to Yard House and the Regal Cinema.

Mas Fuego Brings the Heat With its Unique Fusion Foods.

Darby Hunt, Staff Reporter Mar 12, 2024

The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall has 17 restaurants offering a wide variety of options such as ramen, poke, cheesecake, and chicken. However, one place recently opened stands out for its unique style of Latin...

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A tree sits on the top of a slope between the 3000 Building and the Teachers’ Parking Lot. Jacaranda trees, one of the most popular trees in San Diego, are covered in purple flowers in the spring and create a gorgeous canopy over local streets. They have also been used as an indicator for climate change, raising alarms when they bloom too early.

To Help Our Community, Plant a Tree

Sam Carroll, Staff Reporter Feb 27, 2024

We need more trees throughout our cities, schools and neighborhoods. Trees are a necessary part of the environment as they keep the planet clean and healthy. The tall, typically green and brown plants...

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A Canon camera is posed towards two student journalists preparing to film. According to Pew Research Center, 9% of state capitol reporters in the US are student journalists.

Journalism’s New Face is Changing Ours: TikTok’s New Form of Journalism

Georgia Scherrer, Web Editor-In-Chief Feb 15, 2024

In the modern age of social media, journalism and trustworthy news have formed a blurry line between invasive,  and non-consensual interviews and real-world journalism. The former is most commonly found...

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Kung Fu Tea presents their top ten best selling boba drinks to boba tea lovers outside their cafe. Kung Fu Tea is one of the most popular boba tea shops around North County.

Sage Creek Students Determine the Most Popular Boba Drinks on Campus

Isaac Danon, Staff Reporter Jan 16, 2024

At Sage Creek, many students see boba tea as one of the tastiest refreshments around.  For flavors, according to TastingTable, taro remains the most popular boba tea drink. It may sound weird to be...

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Finally, science confirms music’s positive impact. Music boosts focus and creativity and reduces stress.

The Mark of Music: The Impact on Students’ Mood, Concentration and Mental Health

Breaking news: music can cure homework blues. Even though the parental jury may be out, psychologists are stepping up to the mic and singing music’s praises.
Hadley Golden, Staff Reporter Jan 9, 2024

Since the first heartbeats, music has significantly influenced humanity’s way of life. From instruments carved out of ivory, bones and brass, to everyday objects being powered by electricity and digital...

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The Sage Reviews The Top Five Thanksgiving Foods

The Sage Reviews The Top Five Thanksgiving Foods

Isaac Flores, Staff Reporter Nov 17, 2023

Pumpkin Pie Starting off in the #5 spot, we have an important player in any Thanksgiving dinner: the pumpkin pie. No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a good ol’ pumpkin pie. With its buttery...

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