Author name: The Lightning Rod

NHL Playoff Preview: The Fight for the Stanley Cup Begins

April 20, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) April 16 was the final day of regular season games for the NHL. This exciting conclusion leads us into the Stanley Cup playoffs starting Saturday, April 18. The Eastern Conference: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators Carolina ended the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference

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Easter Uncovered: True Facts and Experiences…

April 1, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Easter is upon us, so here are a few traditions that my friends reported made it a memorable day in their childhoods.   Emma   Kayla: “What are some childhood traditions or memories that made Easter memorable for you?”  Emma: “Um…… *burps*…… ummmm…..uhhhhh…..oh yeah, so like I would do

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Shocking Headlines of the Month: A Global News Update

April 1, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) LOCAL Participatory Budgeting Vote Plagued by Mass Voter Fraud  A Lightning Rod investigation has obtained the voter records for the district’s recent Student Participatory Budgeting Election, uncovering large swaths of voter irregularities. Among the issues found in the voter rolls, multiple students who had entered the school illegally

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Who Needs Google and Science when You Have the Moon, Stars, and Witches?

April 1, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) I am pleased to be the one to inform you: Mercury is finally out of retrograde, so we can stop crying now! I know you were all very upset. And guess what? This month’s full moon (called the pink moon) is happening tonight, April 1, so don’t miss

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The Joys of Life as Highschool Student in April

April 1, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) April. What a great time of year. Personally, my favorite. It’s the perfect mix of cloudy gray gloom and academic burnout that just makes your soul happy. As the murmur of AP exams begins and students start their intense studying journeys, no one wants to admit they’ve been

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How to Know Your Relationship is Absolutely, Completely, Perfect

April 1, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Ah, young love. One of life’s greatest pleasures: two teenagers, helplessly infatuated with each other. Countless songs, films, and myths all the way back to the olden days (like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s relationship back in the 2010s – ancient history) center their focus on this youthful

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SSHS Drama Club Delivers Electrifying Performance of Newsies 

March 16, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) On March 12, 13, and 14, Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club graced the Loewenberg Auditorium stage with its passionate and electrifying performance of Disney’s Newsies the Musical. Year after year, the SSHS Drama Club continues to impress, especially with its annual musical productions. The club had a

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St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Both Nostalgic and Celebratory of Irish Culture

March 16, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) While for most, it may not be among the top tier of holidays like Christmas and Halloween are, Saint Patrick’s day has its fair share of memorable traditions that bring joy to many. Below are a few Saint Patty’s Day traditions that are classics to the month of

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