December 16, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Many holidays are celebrated during this time of year, and I wanted to spotlight a holiday few people realize is celebrated this winter around the world. Kwanzaa is a holiday that was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga. Kwanzaa goes from December 26th to January 1st all […]
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December 16, 2024 by Allison Richard (‘26) We are knee-deep in the holiday season and by now, most people are beginning to enjoy the tradition of watching classic holiday movies to get into the festive spirit. There are so many heartwarming and entertaining films to choose from, but I have a few personal favorites that
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December 16, 2024 by Emilia Hall (‘26) While we are in the middle of the holiday season when cooking large meals and extensive dessert trays are in full force-it’s a great time to spread some holiday cheer and enjoy bites to eat with family and friends. Starting with thanksgiving, most people take advantage of the
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December 16, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Toga Varsity Hockey Begins their Season: Since December 4th, the Toga Hockey team has filled the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink with its school spirit for a new season on the ice! Already 4 games into their season, the team is off to a great start- winning their
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December 16, 2024 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Welcome to the second edition of Five Stars, where I’ll share my favorite, “five-star” reads! These had me hooked from the first page to the last, and I still think about them to this day. As the year comes to
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December 16, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Have you ever wanted to go back to early 19th century rural New England? If so, Old Sturbridge Village is the place for you! It’s about a two-hour drive from Saratoga and $25 a ticket, but it’s worth it to see the almost 240 acres of museum. It’s
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December 3, 2024 by Max Greenblatt (‘26) Every year, thousands of locals show up on Thanksgiving morning to run in Saratoga’s 23rd annual Christopher Dailey turkey trot. The race begins at 8:30, and participants make a 5km loop- starting at the corner of Broadway and Lake Avenue and finishing on the corner of Route 50
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November 25, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Robert Smith’s disintegrating world view, The Cure’s Songs for A Lost World and The Art of their Late Era Album The Cure’s Songs for a Lost World may go down as possibly one of the most timely and relevant album titles of all time. In a time of
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November 25, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Thanksgiving break is coming up, and with this season, the words “thankful” and “gratitude” seem to appear everywhere. While it may sound corny to some, understanding the meaning of these words is important not just for the time surrounding thanksgiving, but all year long. Yes, it can be
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November 25, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Downtown Saratoga’s Annual Victorian Streetwalk to be Held December 5th: From carolers and hot chocolate to the Saratoga Tree lightning, ballet dancers in windows and all the magical and festive ambiance in between, Saratoga Springs will be holding its annual Victorian Streetwalk on Broadway next Thursday, December
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November 25, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Almost everyone has heard the name Van Gogh, and they might know him for a multitude of reasons: his beautiful collection of sunflower paintings, his famous work “Starry Night,” or even how he supposedly chopped off his own ear. But how many people actually know Van Gogh’s story,
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November 25, 2024 by Emma Gowen (‘25) In the lead up to Thanksgiving on November 28th, The Rod sent out a survey to learn more about how Saratoga Springs High School’s student body gives thanks. Between the Macy’s Day Parade, feasting on delicious food, and just being grateful for friends and family, SSHS students sure
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November 25, 2024 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) Each year, Rockefeller Center picks out a Christmas Tree to display in the center of Rockefeller Plaza, in Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Center’s workers decorate the tree with colorful and varying ornaments, and after this process, the tree is lit throughout the month of December. It has become an
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November 25, 2024 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) From the bustling streets of Pakistan to the quiet suburban lanes of America, specifically upstate New York, my journey as an exchange student has been a whirlwind of discovering parallels. I love Lahore — a city that teaches you something new every day. Whether it is navigating the
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