April 5, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) Covid 19, often characterized by isolation and fear, can also be described as an era of great insight. When living through a time clouded with uncertainty, it nearly always seems impossible to pause for a moment to see what can be learned from the situation. Everyone, at all
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April 5, 2023 by Darren Pasek (’25) In light of the recent Nashville shooting, the debate of gun violence has resurfaced in the USA. Discussing the answer to gun violence is a pointless debate. Like most public health and political problems, gun violence is so ingrained in the legislation and culture of America that if
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April 5, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) Beloved Utah-based cookie chain with a cult-like following, Crumbl Cookies, just opened a brand new location just 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS). The Latham branch opened on March 31, and we were eager to see if the cookies lived up to the hype. After departing
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April 5, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (‘25) Step into spring with Saratoga’s impressive ice cream shops! The arrival of the spring season brings many exciting things: different sports, nice weather, and most importantly, ice cream. Shops offering a wide range of hard ice cream flavors include places like Ben & Jerry’s, Stewart’s, and Kilwins. Located
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April 5, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Are you looking for ways to spend the springtime that will make the days before summer more enjoyable? Are you wanting to find unfamiliar places to spend the sunny days here in Upstate? From Saratoga’s very own Farmers’ Market to the Albany Tulip Festival in May, there are
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April 5, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (’24) As president of the acclaimed Choraliers and vice president of the drama club, Maddie Cook is an indispensable member of the music and theater program at Saratoga Springs High School. But Cook’s influence is not limited simply to the musical domain: she is also a co-founder, active member,
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March 27, 2023 by Jade Helal (‘23) “The bear. It did f*****g cocaine! A f*****g… a bear did cocaine, dad!” Cocaine Bear, the 2023 movie directed by Elizabeth Banks, is a unique and energetic movie that offers a fresh take on the crime-thriller genre. I watched this movie in theaters at an 8:10 pm showing
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March 27, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (‘23) Based on the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones & the Six debuted on Amazon Prime Video on March 3rd, 2023, and has remained number one for the entirety of its run. Also turning heads is the accompanying album, Aurora, produced by
March 27, 2023 by Heather Flow (‘25) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver is a great book for those who love the coming-of-age, drama, and mystery genres. This book is one that will leave you thinking about it for days–and thinking about how to take advantage of your own life. Samantha Kingston is a typical
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March 27, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24) Saratoga Springs High School sports several exceptional athletes, but one, in particular, stands out. Senior Lillian Bergbom competes at an elite level in a sport few know and even fewer participate in: the obscure figure skating discipline of synchronized skating. Born and raised in Saratoga Springs, Bergbom’s introduction
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March 27, 2023 by Keegan Reinhart (‘25) Since so many high schoolers use the social media platform Snapchat, the news that a new feature had been added to the app’s premium subscription, Snapchat+, traveled quickly. This application uses technology to create an instant-responding AI Snapchat friend. “My AI” is the name you will see pinned
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March 27, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (‘25) March 14th of this year marked the first official day of remote learning instruction taking the place of a snow day for grades 6-12. New York State schools are required to have a minimum of 180 days of teaching, including regular instructional days, two-hour delays, and virtual learning
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March 27, 2023 by Darren Pasek (‘25) Compared to education, there are few debates that are more polarizing. Education is an issue people are unapologetic about; nothing gets in the way of a parent and their kid’s success. Should it be public, private, charter, or in-house? How much money goes toward salaries, research, and technology?
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March 27, 2023 by Mazie Neville (‘24) My neighbor is a Fishman. He is in a fish community. And he is in several committed fish relationships. Shockingly enough, these relationships are not entirely one-sided. Fish have the surprising ability to recognize people, and not only do they acknowledge their friends, but they know their enemies.
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March 27, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) March 27, 2023 photos by Sorell McIntire (‘25) Mamma Mia!, the musical inspired by Abba’s phenomenal and enduring hits, came to Saratoga Springs High School from March 16 through 18. Originating in London’s West End in 1999, then going onto Broadway in 2001, and eventually being adapted into
Review: They Can Dance, They Can Jive–SSHS Drama Club Stuns in Mamma Mia! Read More »
March 27, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) In February, all Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students and families received an email from Principal Michelle Tsao entitled “Vape Detectors @ SSHS” announcing the school’s newest vaping prevention initiative. By March, some students say they have already discovered how to avoid and evade detection. “To be honest,
