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
All content by Alexander Estes
Taken by Kanye West hours before the album release, it reveals the graceful mountains of Wyoming with the text, “I hate being Bi-Polar its awesome.” This reveals for the first time Kanye’s Bipolar disorder, and gives us a teaser of what kind of album “Ye” will be.

Kan”ye” Goes Personal Over Political- Kanye West “ye” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2018
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In light of recent negative press surrounding many different prominent artists, XXXTentacion, along with many others, has been affecting by their recent “Hate Content & Hateful Conduct” policy.

Spotify Removes Artists’ From Its Playlists As Part of New Hate Content Policy

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
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The cover for “beerbongs and bentleys” is likely inspired by Kanye West’s album “Yeezus,” of a picture of a CD. It has barbed wire wrapped around it with a yellow background, similar to the marketing style of this album.

Emotion, Bangers, and Country?: Post Malone “beerbongs and bentleys” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
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Album cover for “KOD”, shows a very dreamy picture of multiple kids doing different drugs such as smoking marijuana, snorting cocaine, and taking pills. All of this is the general theme of the album, and what J. Cole is advocating against.

This is What Millennials Need to Hear: J. Cole “KOD” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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Relaxing in a "Vacation in Hell"

Relaxing in a “Vacation in Hell”

Flashbush Zombies Album Review
Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2018
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Album cover of “?”, with a question mark in the middle symbolizing the confusion and theme of the album.

A Questionable Album: XXXTentacion “?” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Mar 30, 2018
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Albums like Tupac Shakur’s “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory” have few songs which are, generally, all good, while albums like Migos’ “Culture II” are pushed to have higher numbers of song per album while sacrificing quality.

Albums and Length: Streaming Services and The Dirty Business

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2018
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The “DAY69” album by 6ix9ine released on Feb. 23 demonstrates an abstract cover making a parody of the cartoon, “Adventure Time”.

6ix9ine Mixtape Exceeds Low Expectations

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2018
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“DAY69” with it’s abstract mixtape cover making a parody of the cartoon, “Adventure Time”.

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The album cover of Saturation III, the last of the trilogy, features member Ameer Vann as did the two previous albums did, this time in a jumpsuit with a single tear.

The Ending of an Innovative Trilogy – Saturation III Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2018
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Standing Up For Our Country

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2017
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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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Lil Pump's "Lil Pump" by Lil Pump

Lil Pump’s Debut Album Will Make You Lose Brain Cells

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2017
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Dead by daylight a survival horror game created by Behavior Interactive.

Dead by Daylight Game Review

Alexander Estes and Brady Caskey
Dec 8, 2016
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Third-party Presidential Candidates

Third-party Presidential Candidates

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2016
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