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
Bella Niems

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor

Bella Niems is so humbled to be an editor this year and can’t wait to grow The Sage! Bella hopes to keep capturing the hidden stories and informing our student body.

All content by Bella Niems

The Sage: May 26, 2021

Christopher Kathman and Bella Niems
May 26, 2021
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Ron Cordell poses for the camera. Cordell has always been an extremely bubbly personality and has carried that into his teaching.

Cordell: Anything but Ordinary

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Feb 16, 2021
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New School Year, New Opportunities

Bella Niems, Web Editor-in-Chief
Feb 10, 2021
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Carlsbad Unified School District board members and Superintendent Churchill fill the screen. They met on Dec. 16 to finalize a date to safely re-open schools in the new year.

December 16 Board Meeting Update

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Jan 14, 2021
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A Zoom call for the journalism class is currently in session. It is apparent that students have a 50/50 liking to the camera policy. Some still opt to have their camera's off for privacy or personal reasons, and some enjoy having them on to engage with other students.

Sage Creek Requires Cameras On During Online Learning; Student’s Reactions are Mixed

Bella Niems, Web Editor-in-Chief
Jan 11, 2021
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An ornamental Carlsabd santa hangs from a gift bag. As part of the event, all teachers who stopped by for a treat were entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of the wonderful baskets made by PTSA. The baskets contained games, gift cards, and lots of fun holiday decorations.

Treats For Teachers

Bella Niems, Web Editor In Chief
Dec 16, 2020
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Jones stands in front of his helicopter. Jones served in the military for 20 years.

Jerry Jones

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Jaydee Ross poses for a military photo. Ross served from 1976-1980 in the Marine Core.

Jaydee Ross

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Schmoll poses for a military portrait. Schmoll served for four years from 1984-1988 in the Marine Core.

Anastasia Schmoll

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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The image shows a helicopter flying over Vietnam. The painting was made in honor of an interview with Hougesen to auction the prints off for money.

Bill Hougesen

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Vasquez stands at base in Vietnam during his deployment. Vasquez served for 20 years from 1957-1977.

In Loving Memory of Leonard Vasquez

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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David Murphy poses for a photo in uniform. Murphy served for 31 years from 1987-2018.

David Murphy

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Ryan Clear stands in St. Croix. Clear served for four years from Oct. 18, 2011- Jan. 26, 2015.

Ryan Clear

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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The Navy stands next to the American Bald Eagle. Alan Marblestone served in the Navy for four years during the Korean War.

Alan Marblestone

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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John Lewis poses for a military photo. Lewis served in the military for 20 years from 1954-1974.

John Lewis

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Pictured are a plethora of Carlsbad's community veterans. Many of the veterans pictured have served in times of peace and in times of war.

In Honor of Our Communities Veterans

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 11, 2020
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Sage Creek campus is empty without students. CUSD board members say that students will be able to come back to school campuses in January.

Students Will Return to Campus Jan. 5, 2021

Bella Niems and Tomiris Gumar
Nov 10, 2020
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Above is a map depicting all 50 states and how they are voting. 2020 is one of the most controversial election years and as the votes roll in the map will be updated.

Election Day Results

Bella Niems, Web Editor-In-Chief
Nov 3, 2020
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Morgan Mayorga and Maya Grudman stand in their floaties and matching outfits holding their “weapons” of choice. The pair are two of the game coordinators who organize the event.

Senior Assassins Continues Despite COVID-19

Bella Niems, Web Editor in Chief
Oct 26, 2020
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The CUSD board of trustees met on Sept. 11 to make their final elementary reopening decision. The goal was to find a plan that would be the best transition from online to at campus learning.

CUSD Elementary Students Will Return to Campus on Sept. 28

Madeline Mack and Bella Niems
Sep 21, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: September 2, 2020

Christopher Kathman and Bella Niems
Sep 2, 2020
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Photo Taken From Greenpeace

5 Ways to Combat Racism

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 30, 2020
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Christian Dorsey-McQueen

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 23, 2020
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Destini Perkins

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 23, 2020
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Brooklyn Branson

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 23, 2020
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Intolerance Runs Deep

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 23, 2020
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(Race)ism: The Rippling Effect of Ahmaud Arbery on the Community

(Race)ism: The Rippling Effect of Ahmaud Arbery on the Community

Chloe Neal, Harper Hughes and Bella Niems
May 23, 2020
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Class of 2020 Commitment Map

Class of 2020 Commitment Map

Chloe Neal and Bella Niems
May 11, 2020
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Each year the SAT gets over 2.2 million students. Out of these students only 500 are able to make that perfect score which is less than .5%

The SAT Should Be Optional

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
May 6, 2020
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The Sage: April 29, 2020

Bella Niems, Anchor
Apr 29, 2020
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The coronavirus particle. The particle is spiked and can easily latch onto cell membranes which then enter human cells, causing the virus to enter the body.

Coronavirus Updates: Sage Creek High School to Close Monday, March 16

Tristin Hoffman, Bella Niems and Duke Donnelley
Mar 13, 2020
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Stick check! The girls cheer on their fellow teammates right before the start of the game.

3/2/20 – 3/6/20: Week In Photos

Emma Paul and Bella Niems
Mar 10, 2020
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Teen Job Prep has an online website that is accessible free to all. The website is geared towards students and the jobs reflect the availability of a student's schedule.

Help Your Hiring Process

Bella Niems, News & Feature Editor
Feb 28, 2020
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The Sage: February 12, 2020

Christopher Kathman and Bella Niems
Feb 12, 2020
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First year art students indulging in a whirlwind of color. The art students are working on their shading techniques.

10/21/19-10/25/19: Week In Photos

Emma Velchek, Nick Cepek and Bella Niems
Oct 30, 2019
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The Sage: October 30, 2019

Bella Niems and Nick Cepek
Oct 30, 2019
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Syrian Rebels ride into the Syrian-Turkish border, backed by Turkey. On Oct. 9, Turkish Troops moved past the border into Syria.

Turkey’s Attack on the Kurds

Bella Niems and Christopher Kathman
Oct 9, 2019
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The Sage: September 25, 2019

Bella Niems and Paige Zepeda
Sep 25, 2019
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Hope Elementary on Precautionary Lockdown After Suspected Gunshots Near Campus

Hope Elementary on Precautionary Lockdown After Suspected Gunshots Near Campus

Bella Niems, Tristin Hoffman and Christopher Kathman
May 15, 2019
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Junior Colin Schmitt, leading the 1600m race at the Track and Field team’s first home dual of the season. Schmitt crossed the finish line not only coming in first, but also broke his personal record with a 4:45 mile time.

4/08/19-4/12/19: Week in Photos

Bella Niems, Jenny Tucker, Ari Beckett and Juliana Renert
Apr 17, 2019
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[Video] PSA: How Climate Change Affects a Surfer’s Passion

Bella Niems and Matthew Thornton
Mar 29, 2019
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[Video] Closure of Puppy Mills and Its Impact On Humanity

Bella Niems and Christopher Kathman
Mar 14, 2019
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[Video] Austrian Students Visit Sage Creek

Bella Niems, Staff Reporter
Feb 27, 2019
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Freshman Zoebelle serves cotton candy to little kids before the start of the game. The athletic mall was filled with booths ranging in candy to games, to satisfy each students perfect idea of Hoopcoming.

1/28/19-2/01/19: Week in Photos

Bella Niems, Tristin Hoffman and Boyce Hartsell
Feb 5, 2019
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The Sage: December 12, 2018

Bella Niems and Lily McCoy
Dec 12, 2018
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The team is passing the ball for their pregame warm up. Some of the players gathered in a circle, and were stretching, passing and encouraging each other before the game began.

A Pair of Shorts and a Pair of Wins to Match

Bella Niems, Staff Reporter
Nov 15, 2018
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Officer Kam Valentine is Sage Creek's full-time Safety Resource Officer. He joined the team after working on the police force for 10 years.

Kam Valentine: More than Just an Officer

Bella Niems, Staff Reporter
Sep 26, 2018
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Sage Creek’s girls tennis team conclude their game against Rancho Buena Vista with handshakes and smiles. The tennis team took home a win with a score of 16-2 against the longhorns and will be competing against San Dieguito Academy at 3pm this Thursday, Sept. 27.

9/17/18-9/21/18: Week in Photos

Jessica Tipton, Bella Niems and Tristin Hoffman
Sep 24, 2018
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