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Seneca Review: A Refreshing Taste in Saratoga

March 2, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Across the Saratoga restaurant scene, we get this interesting intersectionality of ideas that represent the town’s ethos itself. Decades-old institutions, tourist-catered pop-ups, and the slightly more high-brow New American movement, such as Hamlet and Ghost, Familiar Creature, and today’s topic, Seneca. Walking into the restaurant, it was dimly […]

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Bear’s Cup Bakehouse: Atmosphere, Flavor, and First Impressions

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Upon its grand opening the week of December 19th, the original 1883 Saratoga Firehouse had a brand-new look, and was transformed into a fresh, busy, and vibrant bakehouse. With one other location in Bolton Landing, and a Wilton spot under construction currently, Bear’s Cup Bakehouse was the talk

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Toga Spring Athletics, Rotary Club Art Show, and Iran Bombing: A Global News Update 

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local:  -SSHS Prom Tickets on Sale at the End of the Month: Prom season is upon us! Although it may seem far away, Saratoga Springs High School’s Mamma Mia themed Junior and Senior Prom is fast approaching. The event will be Saturday, May 16 at the Saratoga Springs

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America Finished 2nd at the 2026 Winter Olympics, But Who Got Them There?

March 2, 2026 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) Over the course of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA showed their prowess and delivered a spectacular performance. With a total accumulation of 33 medals: 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals. These 12 gold medals marked Team USA’s best gold medal performance to date while the

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Valentine’s Day: A Celebration of Friendships, Too

Febuary, 9 2026 by Savannah Winter (‘26) What is Valentine’s Day really for? When people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of flowers, chocolate, and red-wrapped teddy bears with a bow. People assume love, romantic gestures, and couples celebrating their relationship. But what if that wasn’t the only meaning of this special, loving day. What

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The True Purpose of Art: Expressing Emotion, Love, and the Human Experience

Febuary, 9 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) From Sidibé’s Nuit de Noël photograph to Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss sculpture, Kahlo’s Frida and Diego Rivera painting to Picasso’s Lovers piece, art has been used for centuries to depict love in all its forms. This is the true purpose of art: to convey emotions so

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Episodes of Beloved TV-Series Perfect for V-Day

Febuary, 9 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Have you made your Valentine’s Day plans yet? If not, here are some of my favorite TV show episode recommendations, so you as well can have the ultimate Valentines Day experience.   FRIENDS: Season 1 Episode 14, “The One With The Candy Hearts” In this episode, we see Ross

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