October 28, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) It’s Halloween season! Of course with a holiday so focused on its vibes and unique energy, it’s only fitting that I create a playlist to fit the dark, spooky, and best parts of late October! And, let’s be real: making a Halloween Playlist is hard. But you’re in […]
The Lightning Rod’s Thrilling Hallo-week Playlist Read More »
June 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) The summertime is truly some of the best time to listen to music. The crystal blue skies and sunny energy can make a kick drum punchier and the energy of any song more potent. We assume over here at the lightning rod you love music just like us, and
The 2024 Lightning Rod Summer Playlist Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (‘23) It’s almost summertime, Toga! As school finishes up, we wanted to leave you with something you can use over the next few months. Here’s a playlist for all your late-night drives, beach days, and summer fun, have a great rest of the year! Check it out on Spotify!
The Lightning Rod’s Ultimate Summer Playlist Read More »
May 10, 2023 by Darren Pasek (‘25) The Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD) school board is made up of seven seats, with three openings for this year’s election cycle. There are five candidates, two of whom are already on the board: Tony Krackeler and Anjeanette Emeka. The Lightning Rod sent a survey to each
Meet the Candidates: The Lightning Rod’s Guide to BOE Elections Read More »
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Video by Eli Fisher Congratulations to Kevin Posthelwait on another contest win, and thanks to all who participated or helped out. Special thanks to Stewart’s Shops for donating dogs and buns.
VIDEO: The Lightning Rod’s 2015 Hot Dog Eating Contest Read More »
January 11, 2014 This video is an entry for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s 2013-14 Battle of the Fans contest, produced by Saratoga Springs High School’s online student-run newspaper, The Lightning Rod. The music is “Just Stay” from SSHS student band Blue Streak Blvd.
VIDEO: The Lightning Rod’s entry for New York Battle of the Fans Read More »
From the Editors We will be filming the Saratoga student section this Friday, December 20th at the home high school hockey game against Shaker (6:45 PM at Weibel Ice Rink) for a NYSPHSAA video contest. Email us at editor@thelightningrod.net or comment on this post if you would like to be part of the interview segment
Lightning Rod to film student section for NYSPHSAA contest Friday Read More »
Meetings are every Monday after school in room B118. All are welcome! If you would like to contribute, you can come to our informal meetings each Monday after school in room B118, text 518.817.1172, or email editor@thelightningrod.net. If you can’t make the meetings, email us your submissions (but do try to come to the meetings).
Contribute to The Lightning Rod Read More »
If you are interested in contributing, see the page about that. Email editor@thelightningrod.net for letters to the editor, corrections, and anything else. For letters, send an email with “Letter” in the subject line. For corrections, send an email with “Correction” in the subject line. For news tips or story ideas, send an email with “News
Contact The Lightning Rod Read More »
