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Opinion: As Arab-American Heritage Month Concludes, Two Genocides Continue 

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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Three 2024 Albums to Check Out Now

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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Kanye Vultures: Can You Separate the Art from the Artist?

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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SSHS’ Head Over Heels: Straight from the Cast

March 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) From Thursday, March 14th through Saturday, March 16th, Saratoga Springs High School’s drama club invites you to the kingdom of Arcadia for their production of Head Over Heels. The show’s plot takes after The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia from Sir Philip Sidney of the 16th century. Originally created

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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Female Photographers 

February 14, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Tiffany J. Sutton – @tiffanyjoy1955  Artist Biography from her portfolio:   “Her work is characterized by the Black gaze, dual perceptions, and unique landscape; by placing Black femininity at the forefront; through complex, layered images, and introspective portraits. She has attended community colleges and Washington University in St. Louis.

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