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
Nadia Razzaq

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief

Nadia Razzaq is honored to be Web Editor-in-Chief during her final and fourth year with The Sage. This year, she hopes to foster and welcome unique perspectives to the publication. Outside of her work, she loves photography and road trips.

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A Letter to the Class of 2023 from the Editor

A Letter to the Class of 2023 from the Editor

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Jun 6, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: May 31, 2023

Nadia Razzaq and Nick Cepek
May 31, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: May 24, 2023

Jack Donnelley and Levi Underwood
May 24, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: May 10, 2023

Isabella Bernabeo and Leah Ertel
May 10, 2023
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Genius Project coordinator Shannon Alberts passes out name tag lanyards to presenting juniors. Alberts led the busy day on Thursday.

Sage Creek Celebrates Genius Project Forum Day 2023

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
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Track and field teammates and parents celebrate the team's graduating seniors on the field. Celebrations began in advance of the team's final home meet.

Track and Field Seniors Cross the Finish Line on Senior Night

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: April 5, 2023

Seth Fletcher and Jake Householder
Apr 5, 2023
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A student checks their temperature, only to discover they have been plagued by Senioritis. Senioritis has become more prevalent after the end of the second trimester.

[Photo] Senioritis is the Next Pandemic

Levi Underwood, Staff Reporter
Apr 1, 2023
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Students head to their cars while Mason the chimpanzee consumes a banana in the middle of the street. Mason is an enforcer of Sage Creek's new traffic improvement plan.

Sage Creek Toughens Lower Parking Lot Policy with Banana Peels and Contradictory Traffic Signs

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Apr 1, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: March 15, 2023

Leah Ertel and Juliette D’Eliseo
Mar 15, 2023
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Evelyn Nagata loosely holds a surgical mask in her hands. Nagata recently turned 90 years old and has continued her work to chronicle her family’s history.

90-Year-Old Japanese Internment Camp Survivor Writes Her Family’s Story of Hardship and Resilience

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Feb 28, 2023
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The Sage: February 22, 2023

[Video] The Sage: February 22, 2023

Caleb Fletcher and Isaac Flores
Feb 22, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: February 1, 2023

Nick Cepek and Levi Underwood
Feb 1, 2023
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Class of 2023 Commitment Map

Class of 2023 Commitment Map

Nadia Razzaq and Nick Cepek
Jan 30, 2023
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[Video] The Sage: January 18, 2023

Holden Kopman and Helen Hao
Jan 18, 2023
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The Sage: December 14, 2022

The Sage: December 14, 2022

Nick Cepek and Nadia Razzaq
Dec 14, 2022
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The Wellesley College Founders Hall displays the university’s unique and historical architecture. Wellesley is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and is known for alumnae like former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Single-Sex Colleges are Home to an Empowered and Innovative Student Body

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Dec 13, 2022
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A man and woman are illustrated in front of a college campus. Words such as opportunity, equity and experience are written to show some of the factors that go into a student’s decision of where to study for college.

Coeducational v. Single-Sex Colleges

Nadia Razzaq and Isabella Bernabeo
Dec 13, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: December 7th, 2022

Helen Hao and Sebastian Sandoval
Dec 7, 2022
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Natalia Fanucchi and Davian Rangel, ASB seniors and bobsquad presidents, pose with a red balloon that says “live life drug free.” The two incentivize school spirit and participation, evident in their involvement at the assembly.

Red Ribbon Week Assembly Encourages Drug Prevention

Nadia Razzaq and Austin Jew
Nov 11, 2022
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Midterm Elections are Critical to Our Democracy – Episode 1

Nadia Razzaq and Isabella Bernabeo
Nov 8, 2022
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President Joe Biden (left) stands with Chrissy Levin (middle) and Rep. Mike Levin (right) at the end of the event. Biden visited Oceanside in order to rally for Levin’s re-election campaign.

President Joe Biden Rallies for Congressman Mike Levin at MiraCosta College, Urging Young People to Vote

At the event on Thursday night, President Biden emphasized the importance of Americans showing up to vote in the midterm elections.
Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Nov 7, 2022
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The Sage: November 2, 2022

[Video] The Sage: November 2, 2022

Isabella Bernabeo and Leah Ertel
Nov 2, 2022
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Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” cover Monet’s “Les Meules,” leaving Munch’s “The Scream” in shock. The photoshopped piece comments on the current state of climate protests.

Climate Protesters are Taking it All Out on Art

First, it was Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” with tomato soup. Next, it was Monet’s “Les Meules” with mashed potatoes. Then, a Madame Tussauds figure of King Charles III took the cake, quite literally.
Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Oct 24, 2022
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PALs Reflect on the Program’s Growth since its First Year – Episode 2

Nadia Razzaq, Web Editor-in-Chief
Oct 14, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: September 28, 2022

Drake Tieger and Jake Householder
Sep 28, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: September 21, 2022

Nadia Razzaq and Nick Cepek
Sep 20, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: September 7, 2022

Austin Jew and Samuel Daher
Sep 7, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: Special Edition Part 2

Lulu Horne and Cooper Hancock
May 24, 2022
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Craft Meets Community at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire

Craft Meets Community at the Carlsbad Village Street Faire

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
May 2, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: April 27, 2022

Austin Jew and Holden Kopman
Apr 27, 2022
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The Sage: April 13, 2022

Isabella Bernabeo and Nadia Razzaq
Apr 12, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 23, 2022

Austin Jew and Holden Kopman
Mar 22, 2022
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Baker Keira Chen, owner Susan Fraijo and baker Heather Curtis-Bargas pose in front of the display case. The team works seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to fulfill custom cake orders and to provide authentic goods at the heart of the Carlsbad Village.

Carlsbad Danish Bakery: The Icing on Top of the Village for 38 Years

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Mar 18, 2022
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The Sage: March 16, 2022

Juliette D’Eliseo and Nadia Razzaq
Mar 16, 2022
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Photography teacher Jodi Williams and freshmen Robyn Ettesvol and Mariah Mattull showcase the equipment utilized within digital photography courses. The Digital Photography Pathway offers experience not only behind the camera, but with editing softwares as well such as Adobe Photoshop.

Choose Your Path Showcase Displays Bobcat Pride

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Mar 4, 2022
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Beautiful purple flowers bloom alongside the hedges of the Plant Power dining area. Plant Power grows flowers and plants around their establishment for all to marvel at.

Plant Power: Fueling the Future of Fast Food

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Feb 22, 2022
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Two seniors complete a care package with an encouraging note. Happy Period events draw in people of all backgrounds and genders, allowing the club to achieve its aims with the help of the many students passionate about the cause.

Happy Period Club is a Step Closer to Ending Period Poverty

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Feb 17, 2022
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The team poses for a photo at the end of the game after a win. The team had a 533 point differential this season.

JV Girls Basketball in their Final Game of the Season

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Feb 15, 2022
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PALs: Sage Creek’s Support System – Episode 1

Nadia Razzaq, Host
Feb 7, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 26, 2022

Leah Ertel and Isabella Bernabeo
Jan 26, 2022
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An FDA infographic explains the age requirements, timing, and brand of booster vaccination. The booster interval has been changed for those 12 years of age and older as of Jan. 3, a motion that impacts many students who may be at high exposure.

The FDA’s Emergency Authorization of Booster Shots for 12 to 15-Year-Olds: A Call for Action

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Jan 4, 2022
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The Art Wall brightens up Tyler Street Alley. Six artists are left to paint the wall, including Snyder himself.

Snyder’s Alley Art Wall Plans For Public Access in January 2022

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Dec 14, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: December 8, 2021

Leo Ambrogelly and Sophia Tranisi
Dec 8, 2021
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Henry and Stella Snyder plan out what they will be painting when the mural is open to the public. The project aims to inspire people of all ages to join in the Carlsbad art scene.

Bryan Snyder Fosters Culture and Creativity in New Alley Art Wall Project

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Nov 8, 2021
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Club President Ali Elfarra poses before the club’s first meeting begins. The first meeting was on Oct. 22 in room 3202.

The Muslim Student Association’s Purpose Goes Beyond Faith

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Oct 27, 2021
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Shali (left) and DeLeon (right) pose in front of the librarians’ desk. The two librarians have worked together previously at Aviara Elementary and Middle School, an experience which has strengthened their bond as counterparts and close friends.

How a Dynamic Duo is Redefining the Sage Creek Library

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Oct 20, 2021
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The Sage: October 20, 2021

Nadia Razzaq and Sophia Tranisi
Oct 20, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: September 29, 2021

Nick Cepek and Jacob Fletcher
Sep 29, 2021
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Carlsbad Pipelines t-shirts are for sale on the table at the front of the shop. Pipelines apparel has become a Carlsbad classic.

Witt’s Carlsbad Pipelines: A Sage Creek Family’s 37 Years of Business

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Sep 28, 2021
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Sunlight beams through the trees onto the fairy house at Agua Hedionda Lagoon’s Fairyland. Children and families can be spotted often enjoying the magical display.

Carlsbad Village Fairies Enchant People of All Ages

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Sep 20, 2021
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Vinaka Cafe hosts a large breakfast crowd. The coffeehouse’s outdoor deck overlooks the Village Faire courtyard, making for a scenic morning with the sound of ocean waves crashing in the background.

Labor Day Weekend in Carlsbad

Nadia Razzaq, News & Feature Editor
Sep 10, 2021
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A man stops at the light while cruising along the Carlsbad coast. Bicycling, as a whole, has seen a major increase in popularity that some call the “bike boom”.

Electric Bicycles Are on the Corner of Every Street

Nadia Razzaq, Opinion Editor
Jun 2, 2021
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Beyond the workshop, hundreds of glass pieces glimmer in the gift shop. Visitors can take a piece of the studio home by purchasing a premade piece or joining in with the Make-your-Own program.

A Studio for the Neighborhood: Barrio Glassworks blazes its way into Carlsbad

Nadia Razzaq, Opinion Editor
May 11, 2021
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AP European History Teacher Todd Beach lectures students on the subject of World War II. AP Classroom provides course-level resources that comply with units being taught.

The 2021 AP Exams Disregard Our Distress

Nadia Razzaq, Opinion Editor
Apr 19, 2021
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The Sage: March 10, 2021

Nadia Razzaq, Anchor
Mar 10, 2021
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Week In Photos 1/11/21-1/15/21

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Feb 16, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: January 13, 2020

Jason Chase, Anchor
Jan 13, 2021
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Bobcats Reflect on a Tumultuous 2020 and Look Forward to 2021

Bobcats Reflect on a Tumultuous 2020 and Look Forward to 2021

Nadia Razzaq, Business Manager
Dec 31, 2020
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New Year, New Learning Model

Nadia Razzaq, Business Manager
Dec 11, 2020
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“A Place Called Home” installation by Kline Swonger is made of collected soil from people’s homes that is casted onto door knobs. The 117 door knobs represent a part of the 117 homes.

Cannon Gallery Reopens with the Spotlight on Local Women Artists

Nadia Razzaq, Business Manager
Nov 25, 2020
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Teacher’s Take: Are You Comfortable Returning to Campus?

Nadia Razzaq
Nov 16, 2020
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A student heads to practice while passing a sign reinforcing social distancing on Oct. 13. Social distancing is one of the ten protocols to ensure on-campus safety.

On-Campus Activities: Will Bobcats Be Taking Part?

Nadia Razzaq, Business Manager
Oct 26, 2020
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The Sage: September 23, 2020

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Sep 23, 2020
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(left to right) Steve Kerr, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, and Phil Jackson on the front cover of "The Last Dance." ESPN airs two new episodes every Sunday of "The Last Dance".

“The Last Dance” is a Slam Dunk Series Spotlighting the Success and Struggles of the Chicago Bulls

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2020
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The Sage: May 6, 2020

Nadia Razzaq, Anchor
May 6, 2020
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Course requests forms are in the process of being reviewed by counselors with the students as the 2020-21 school year approaches. The forms guide students to formulate the perfect balance for their needs and requirements next year.

New 2020-21 School Year Brings New Course Options

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Feb 27, 2020
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Paws of Sage Creek

Paws of Sage Creek

Nadia Razzaq and Ella Paustenbaugh
Jan 28, 2020
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ASB members Ty Runner (left), Jacob Caruso (middle), and Hannah Campagna (right) wait for students to come in the Bobshop and purchase Hoopcoming tickets. Tickets are being sold for $35 with an ASB sticker and $40 without until February 2nd.

1/13/20-1/17/20: Week In Photos

Harper Hughes, Nadia Razzaq, Tristin Hoffman and Christopher Kathman
Jan 22, 2020
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Eight bobcats reflect on their best memory from 2019, followed up with where they think the new year will take them.

Bobcats Farewell to 2019, with Welcoming 2020 Goals

Eight bobcats reflect on their best memory from 2019, followed up with where they think the new year will take them.
Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Dec 18, 2019
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Sage Creek claims the ball and runs through Coronado’s defense to gain the advantage. Sage Creek and Coronado were on the move as both teams tie up the points.

12/2/19-12/6/19: Week In Photos

Leo Ambrogelly, Cooper Hancock, Kyle Ayson and Nadia Razzaq
Dec 10, 2019
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Government Against the Press

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Dec 9, 2019
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The Statue of Liberty upholding the newspaper to symbolize America's freedom of press. The topic of freedom of press dates all the way back to the creation of the printing press and carries on as a relevant topic into the modern day.

The Government vs. the Press: An Argument Into Today

Mi Jin Son and Nadia Razzaq
Dec 9, 2019
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Carlsbad Windmill Turns to Trendy Food Court

Carlsbad Windmill Turns to Trendy Food Court

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Oct 22, 2019
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