Author name: The Lightning Rod

The Art of Mary Cassatt: A Closer Look at Daily Life

April 28, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Mary Cassatt was an incredibly influential painter during her time, and still today. Her work, usually portraits of mothers and their children, was outstanding in that very few Impressionist artists were  commercially successful in America at the time, and even less so female Impressionists. Her paintings aided in

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Nationwide “Hands Off” Protest Made it to Downtown Saratoga

April 11, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Last Saturday, April 5th, the nationwide “Hands Off” protest took place in over 1000 cities. The protests were organized by environmental groups like Third Act, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement. These groups advocate against the Trump Administration’s handling of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid, and

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A Minecraft Movie: A Movie Worth Experiencing?

April 11, 2025 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) Just last Friday, a movie many fans have wished for their whole lives was released. A Minecraft Movie. After trailers and countless memes, the movie was finally released for everyone to experience. With such excitement, did A Minecraft Movie truly live up to all its hype?  For anyone

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Board of Ed. Reaffirms the District’s “Safe, Inclusive and High-Quality Education for Every Student” Resolution

March 31, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) On Thursday, March 27th, Saratoga Springs’ Board of Education held a meeting in the Teaching Auditorium of Saratoga Springs High School, with their main goal being to vote on the reinstatement of the “Affirming our Support for Every Student” resolution. Seven Board Members voted “Yes” to this resolution,

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Prom Tickets, the Department of Education and ICE: A Global News Update  

March 31, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local:  -SSHS Junior/Senior Prom Tickets are on Sale: Prom season is upon us! The joined Saratoga Springs High School prom for Juniors and Seniors will be May 17th at the Saratoga Springs City Center 6pm-10pm. Ticket sales will begin on April 2nd and end May 2nd online and

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