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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

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Opinion

Trump discusses his new tax plan with leaders in Washington D.C.

Trump’s New Tax Plan Benefits the Rich

Carlie Lussenden, Staff Reporter Nov 13, 2017

Over the last three administrations, taxes have been controversial and divisive in this country. The new tax plan from the Trump administration is better than expected, but still hurts the poor and benefits...

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Senior David Fosman surfs the south side break of the Oceanside pier.

Why Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool Will Destroy The Way We Know Surfing

Gabriel Vecchio, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2017

No one would have expected that Lemoore, California— a small town of 26,000 and only 150 miles from the ocean— would be the homeplace of modern surfing. With the recent media attention surrounding...

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Teenage vaping is on the rise but little do teens know, these same devices are no better than the Nicotine in Cigarettes.

Juul’s Popularity With High Schoolers Rises

Christopher Kathman Nov 9, 2017

With the rise of products such as vapes or Juuls, some teens try to impress friends by using them without considering the possible consequences. But why are teens drawn to these products, specifically?...

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Mira Costa college is where many future high school graduates including some of our very own Sage Creek will attend this next year. But, is it truly the best route?

Is Going to MiraCosta Worth It?

Declan Finn, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2017

Mira Costa may seem appealing, but it’s not the best option for all students. As a senior, I often find myself considering my post-secondary options. As any senior can tell you, one of the big decisions...

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The front of the new PAC

Why the Construction of the Performing Arts Center is Worth its Woes

Amanda Klein, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2017

The clanging of metal upon metal. Sparks crackling into the air. The creaking of a crane as it is moves heavy pieces into place. These are the sounds we hear every day at school, sounds that can be...

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The inside of Escondido’s Valley Thrift.

Best Thrift Stores in North County

Samuel Kane, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2017

Over the past year, my friends and I have been going to thrift stores a couple times a week to look for funny clothes, stuff to wear for spirit days, or just regular clothes. I have been to almost every...

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English teacher Corrie Myers helps a student revise his college application.

How English Class Saved my Future

Justin Storrs, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2017

Without English class, I would have been lost. Apart from not knowing how to use a semicolon in a complex sentence, nor what the conch shell represented in the Lord of the Flies, I wouldn’t know how...

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Halloween Horrors and Lacking Late Starts

Halloween Horrors and Lacking Late Starts

Ari Beckett, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017

Until this year we have been given late-start Wednesdays every week. It is an opportunity to sleep in, have more time to get ready, or get a treat from Starbucks in the morning. This year, there are...

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Standing Up For Our Country

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2017

In case you missed it, NFL athletes have been kneeling during the National Anthem to protest racial injustices in the country. The protest started in August of 2016, when the former San Francisco quarterback...

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Is it Appropriate to Kneel During the National Anthem?

Is it Appropriate to Kneel During the National Anthem?

Two students reflect on the controversy of professional athletes kneeling during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Cristian Johnson and Alexander Estes Nov 3, 2017

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The Tricolor Flag

The Missing Exceptionalism Of Sage Creek

Nov 1, 2017

Is it worth it? This is  the question that passes through every single student's head when they think of attending a fundraiser, school-sponsored event, or pep rally. It definitely goes through mine....

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Dear Maddie

Dear Maddie

Madison Young, Staff Writer Nov 1, 2017

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