October 28, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) “You, Disappearing” by Alexandra Kleeman is a short story about a woman grappling with an apocalypse. This eerie and somber story discusses themes of mortality and the inevitability of death. Unlike the typical apocalypse you might see in “The Walking Dead” or “I Am Legend”, there is nothing […]
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October 15, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Have you seen the TikTok trend where people go up to strangers and ask them if they can borrow $100? It sounds silly but this is a real self-help method where people will look to be turned down so that they are desensitized to the anxiety of being
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September 30, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) September was National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and as the month comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my experiences with losing a loved one to suicide as a teen. In June of this year, I lost my father to suicide. It has been the hardest
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Olivia Clemmensen, Editor-in-Chief Olivia is a Junior and Editor-in-Chief of The Lightning Rod. She has been writing for The Rod since she set foot in the High School and has written many articles including those on life in Saratoga and her series, “Global News Updates”. She is extremely proud of the paper and all its
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