February 10, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Winter Storms Pummeling the Northeast: Last Thursday, the Saratoga Springs School District got their first Snow Day of the 2024-2025 school year! While some may have their doubts there will be more of these snowy days off, there is a possibility it may be in the cards […]
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February 10, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) When I was told we were doing a Valentines edition of the paper, I knew I had to help out the poor students at school with one thing, love. So, here’s my expert (and slightly satirical) advice for that pesky date that some of us just dread, February
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February 10, 2025 by Kazuki Borchardt (‘26) & Ava Tatum (‘25) Chowder Fest is an annual Saratoga tradition where chowder fans unite to test different chowder recipes from over 80 businesses downtown. Representing the Lightning Rod’s official chowder tasters are Kazuki Borchardt and Ava Tatum. Our writers’ choices of vendors were Rhea’s Seafood Corn Chowder
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February 10, 2025 by Emma Gowen (‘25) With all the bus cancellations that have been impacting the Saratoga Springs City School Districts’ students this year, the need for a solution to the recent lack of busing is a hot topic among students and parents alike. The SSCSD administration has been diligently working behind the scenes
A Word from Dr. Patton: The Struggle Bus that is School Transportation Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) As Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) is in the middle of asking students about their course selections for next year, it is important to recognize the different course levels offered. Many high schoolers looking to attend higher education or college seek preparation through courses and curricula that are
The Age-Old Question: AP or College Level…Which Class is Right for You? Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) PROMOTION: Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends like Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for great shows in February, coming from me,
February at Caffè Lena: 3 Music Events Worth Seeing Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Max Vogel and Thomas Isenovski (‘26) Over the past week, two tragedies in aviation have unfolded in the United States, breaking the nation’s streak of almost 16 years without a single fatality in a commercial plane crash – the last being in 2009 involving Colgan Air flight 3407 over Buffalo, NY.
Two Crashes and 73 Victims: Devastating U.S. Plane Accidents this Past Week Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) Once again, welcome back to Five Stars, where I share my favorite “five-star” reads that stood out to me for their distinctive plot, ingenuity, entertainment value, or for some intangible wow-factor. I’ve read a good number of books, especially in the past 3 years, but only a select
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February 6, 2025 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) On Thursday, January 30th, Saratoga Springs High School’s Science in the Community Club hosted Congressional Representative Paul Tonko, for a discussion on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education. He discussed his experiences, then opened the meeting to any questions the students might have. The meeting began with Representative
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February 6, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) With the Super Bowl approaching this weekend, every family has their own staple foods. From wings to chips and dip, these foods are an iconic part of a true Super-Bowl Sunday. Here are a few of my own recipes perfect for this coming weekend or anytime they seem
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February 6, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Saratoga Springs High School’s Winter Dance this Weekend CANCELED: On February 8th, Saratoga High School planned to hold their annual winter dance. Starting at 7pm, the Valentine’s Day themed school event was planning to be a night of photos, music and of course dancing. However, due to
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January 27, 2025 by Emma Gowen (‘25) Considering the emotions faced by many whenever they lose a loved one or friend, and the terrible loss of one of our beloved students and alumni Olivia Allen this past March, Saratoga Springs High School has developed new methods of grief counseling to better serve students for the
The Door is Always Open Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Since starting the school paper, I have gotten bombarded multiple times, with requests to start an advice column, but I simply just don’t have the time. So, I thought, let me bless Saratoga Springs High School with some of my best advice, with hints of the satire I
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