Author name: The Lightning Rod

At the Top of the Charts? Time to Experiment: Ethel Cain’s new Style Change and Album

January 27, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Nothing excites me in the music industry as much as when an artist does something unbelievably strange. There’s something so intrinsically special about an artist that finds the courage to subvert expectations and create something so left-field and experimental to a listener’s ear. 2025 has started with an

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A Week in the White House: The Trump Administration’s First 7 Days

January 27, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) On January 20th, also this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the world witnessed the inauguration of the United States of America’s 47th President, Donald J. Trump. Upon his first moments in office, President Trump already had big plans and executed many of them. Within the first week

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“Wait, so you Mean There’s No Model UN Society in this School?”

January 27, 2025 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) Upon my arrival in Saratoga, I remember exclaiming, “Surely, a school as large as this would boast a Model UN club!” But much to my dismay, it did not. I began asking around, searching for any sign of such an initiative, only to be met with blank stares

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Guide to Toga’s Naturalist Club 

January 13, 2025 by Allison Richard (‘26) As a recent member of the Toga Naturalist Club, I have felt this group is one of our school’s most appealing and beneficial clubs. Upon arrival to my first meeting, everyone was extremely welcoming and I recognized many faces I had not known were existing members. The time

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January at Caffè Lena: 3 Music Events Worth Checking Out

January 13, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) 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 January! Get ready for a

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Five Stars: Carrie Soto is Back, A Book Review

January 13, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Welcome back to Five Stars, where I share my favorite, “5 star” books that left me shocked, reeling, and thinking about them for months. These books are special to me. There’s nothing better than the feeling of opening a book

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