Author name: The Lightning Rod

They Are Trying To Break Your Heart: Exploring Alternative Country

October 15, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) MJ Lenderman and Why Alt Country is Producing Modern Indie’s Best Songwriters   Walking into an MJ Lenderman show, it’s almost guaranteed you will see two things. Flannel shirts and 70% of the audience wearing various shades of blue jeans. For a traditionally insular genre like Country where plenty […]

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Hurricane Milton Adds to Storm Damage in the Southeast U.S.

October 15, 2024 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) On September 26th, Category 4 Hurricane Helene made its dreadful landfall in Florida, decimating the South. Strong winds, surging waters, and flash floods of up to 15 feet smashed homes – and records – marking it as the deadliest hurricane since the infamous Katrina in 2005. Although hurricanes

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Senior Fog: Not Much Sun for this Year’s Senior Class 

September 30, 2024 by Emma Gowen (‘25) This past Friday morning, Saratoga Springs’ class of 2025 trudged onto the football field for the kickoff of their senior year: Senior Sunrise. Dressed in sweats, carrying fluffy blankets, and double fisting caffeinated beverages, everyone was anticipating the sight of warm hues painting the sky. With students huddled

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Saratoga Varsity Football Captures Upset Win Over Niskayuna

September 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger&Kazuki Borchardt(‘26) The Saratoga Springs High School football team was able to capture an upset 31-28 win over Niskayuna in Friday night’s energy-packed White Out game on Saratoga’s own homefield. The game was built on a swift back and forth with several lead changes throughout the game. In the end,

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