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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?”: Vol. 6, Mrs. Raga-Barone

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April 26, 2023  by Natalie Rock (‘23) Teacher:  Mrs. Raga-Barone What do you teach?  Mrs. R-B teaches visual art, which includes Foundations in Art, Portfolio I, Digital Video, Computer Graphics II, and C.A.R.E.S Art.  Where did you attend college? Likes? Dislikes? Mrs. R-B attended college at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She loved the classes […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 8 Simple Steps

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April 26, 2023  by Ben Slavett (‘25) A rise in investing amongst our generation may be seen by some as democratizing wealth building,  while others may be more focused on pointing out valid concerns with the risky behaviors, misinformation, and gamification of investing on subreddits like Wall Street Bets (WSB). Investing can be a great

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“Careless Whisper,” Missing Luggage, and Night Soup: The Greece Trip Reviewed

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April 26, 2023 by Olivia Zebrowski (’23) By now, most of the student body is familiar with the Greece trip taken by the International History Club over April break–whether that be through word of mouth or because of the hundreds of Instagram posts made by trip attendees (me included). Those Instagram posts fail to show

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Letter: To Truly Be “No Place for Hate,” Our School Must Do More

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April 26, 2023 by Raveesh Goss (’24) Is our school really “No Place for Hate?” Our administration would agree that we are, as long as the school partners with the Anti-Defamation League and holds three school-wide activities that fight against hate within our school environment. Our administration would agree if the school simply supports student-led

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Sowing the Seeds of Community: Sustainable Saratoga’s April 29 “Tree Toga” Event

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April 26, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (’24) On Saturday, April 29th, the environmental preservation organization Sustainable Saratoga will host its annual “Tree Toga” event starting at Pitney Meadows Farm. Over the course of the day, more than one hundred volunteers will disperse throughout Saratoga Springs to plant trees in the yards of 38 “tree hosts.”

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Data: After “No Place for Hate” and Ally Program Launch, Students Report Mixed Feelings About Inclusion at SSHS

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April 26, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) On Wednesday, April 19, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) hosted its first of three “No Place for Hate” events. The assembly, part of an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) program to improve inclusion, equity, and allyship in schools, included testimonies about experiences of exclusion and inclusion in the SSCSD, and

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The Eras Tour Recaped: Swift’s Enchanting Show is Worth the Price

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April 5, 2023  by Eliza Howenstein (’24) On March 31, Taylor Swift kicked off the third weekend of her record-breaking Eras Tour, a journey through her musical decades in Arlington, Texas. On March 17, the tour started in Glendale AZ, and the city’s mayor temporarily renamed the city “Swift City” to commemorate the historic tour

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Book Review: In the Aftermath of Covid, The Plague’s Lessons Resonate

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April 5, 2023  by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) Covid 19, often characterized by isolation and fear, can also be described as an era of great insight. When living through a time clouded with uncertainty, it nearly always seems impossible to pause for a moment to see what can be learned from the situation. Everyone, at all

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A Definitive Review of Crumbl Latham’s Opening Weekend Selection

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April 5, 2023  by Ciara Meyer (’23) Beloved Utah-based cookie chain with a cult-like following, Crumbl Cookies, just opened a brand new location just 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS). The Latham branch opened on March 31, and we were eager to see if the cookies lived up to the hype. After departing

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SSHS Students Declare Dairy Haus Toga’s Superior Ice Cream Spot

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April 5, 2023  by Maggie Trautner (‘25) Step into spring with Saratoga’s impressive ice cream shops! The arrival of the spring season brings many exciting things: different sports, nice weather, and most importantly, ice cream.  Shops offering a wide range of hard ice cream flavors include places like Ben & Jerry’s, Stewart’s, and Kilwins. Located

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