June 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) The summertime is truly some of the best time to listen to music. The crystal blue skies and sunny energy can make a kick drum punchier and the energy of any song more potent. We assume over here at the lightning rod you love music just like us, and
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April 30, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: –SSHS Blue and White Award Ceremony: On April 30th at the Maple Ave. Trombley Auditorium the annual ceremony for students nominated by SSHS teachers received awards based on their character (blue) and academic achievement (white) throughout the school year. –Earth day at SSHS: On April 22, about
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April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) I have to be honest. I was not super excited to write this review. It’s neither because I am some devoted Taylor Swift hater, nor because I am filled with fear of angry mobs of Swiftes trying to track down my home address. My problem with the majority
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April 30, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) It’s been highly requested by some of my peers to make a “GRWM to shave my beard” video, as I’m so good at it that you’d never even know I have a beard. However, I decided not to make a video because I believe this is a matter
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April 30, 2024 by Sam Pecota (‘24) While Americans basked on beaches and traveled far and wide for spring vacation, citizens of two countries experienced a very different April. Gazans and Sudanese alike are caught in the throes of genocide, their stories facing censorship by Western media. Their struggles are poignantly detailed by dedicated journalists
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April 30, 2024 by Merrick Shea(‘27) Everyone has had a favorite class. Some choose English class with books and writing fueling their minds, and others argue that their favorite class is math, with problem solving and crunching numbers being their passion. For Mr. Andrew Janack, music was his love. Janack grew up in Galway, New
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April 30, 2024 by Charlie Gleeksman (‘24) I interviewed Olivia Allen on January 31, 2024, with the intention of getting a good grade in my journalism class. Hearing her full story as well as her family’s side struck me, and I was drawn in by her perseverance and strength. I want to dedicate this profile
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April 30, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Released on April 12th, 2024, Alex Garland’s Civil War has seemingly taken the world by storm. For the first two weeks of its release, it managed to stay number one at the box office, despite three new movies coming out last week. Garland is someone who does it
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April 30, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
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April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) 2024 has been a fairly fruitful year in the world of mainstream and underground music. In the mainstream, new records from Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake represent the return of pop royalty along with a genre shift into country influences from Beyoncé. On the more experimental and underground
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March 13, 2024 by Carlie Friedman (’24) If you walk into room G243 at any time between 7:49am – 2:20pm, you are certain to find at least one student who is not supposed to be there. This is not because the student is ditching class or in some sort of trouble. They are choosing to
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March 13, 2024 by Makenna Dicaprio(‘26) Saratoga Springs High School senior Rodell Evans tackles both academics and athletics as he prepares to transition to the competitive D1 lifestyle. With a strong passion for the game and commitment to excellence, he is ready to take on the challenges he might endure at the next level. “My
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March 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Kanye West. Just saying his name recently has caused visceral reactions from anyone you talk to. Kanye’s discography and evolving public image is fascinating, and, simultaneously, horrifying to look at. But this divisive persona is captivating to his growing cult-like fan base that divides music nerds and casual
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