Author name: The Lightning Rod

I Am Music: Analyzing Playboi Carti’s Highly Anticipated Album

March 17, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) and Max Vogel (’26)  Well everybody, it’s finally here. After over four years of self-indulgent, frustrating teases of snippets on a dormant Instagram account along with a handful of new singles, influential and cult favorite rapper Playboi Carti has given us a new album. We can dive into […]

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Saratoga Drama Club’s Legally Blonde: A High-Energy, Heartfelt Story of Empowerment

March 17, 2025 by Isabella Barrett(‘26) In a world where pop culture often glamorizes beauty, wealth, and external perfection, “Legally Blonde” shines through that with an empowering message that defies these superficial expectations. Based on the 2001 film, this musical delivers a captivating blend of catchy songs, witty humor, and an inspiring story about self-discovery

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Toga Shades of Blue Club: Creative Writers and a Community

March 17, 2025 by Allison Richard (‘26) Saratoga Springs High School has many clubs, one for every type of person, and for almost every interest. The Shades of Blue club provides a platform for students to express themselves through written words and community involvement. The club’s vice president, Charlotte Demott, expressed her insights on the

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The Only Woman You Should Be Celebrating This Month: Me

March 17, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) The other day someone emailed me “I love your articles, please don’t die”. Most people think this is funny, but I took it very seriously. I know I’m going to die one day; the question is, who will replace me? After careful consideration, I’ve decided to leave it

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Festivity Finds: This Week’s Celebrations around the World

March 17, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) This week, people around the world have recognized and celebrated a wide range of vibrant holidays, each one unique and reflective of historical, religious, and cultural occasions. So far, March has seen diverse celebrations, from honoring the achievements of women to preparing for multiple cultural traditions. Read on

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Celebrating Women, This Month and Always

March 17, 2025 by Allison Richard (‘26) Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, is a dedicated time to recognize the contributions of women throughout history across various fields, the everyday women in this world today and to advocate for women’s rights. This month provides an opportunity to highlight women who have reached achievements, made discoveries,

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Women’s Marches, the Pope, and Ukraine: A Global News Update 

March 3, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local:  -Women’s March in Glens Falls to be Held March 8th: To kick start Women’s History month, Glens Falls is organizing a march for “equality, justice, and human rights” states glensfalls.com. Starting at 9:00am and ending 2 hours later, the event will begin on 251st Glen St with

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Tate McRae and Her Newest Album: So Close To What

March 3, 2025 by Alex Wersten (‘25) She did it again. “Miss possessive,” a.k.a. Tate McRae, released her highly anticipated, brand-new studio album So Close To What on February 21st, 2025, filled to the brim with new pop hits including “Sports car,” “It’s okay I’m ok,” and “2 hands,” alongside twelve other tracks. With collaborations

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The Best Songs of January and February 2025 

March 3, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Music in 2025 has gotten off to a hot start. From major hip hop and R&B releases from Mac Miller and The Weeknd, to a plethora of underground indie gems, here are the most compelling songs I’ve heard to start this year.  Check out this list and other reccomendations

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