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Six Months In: Saratoga Springs Riders Adjust to CDTA’s New On-Demand Transit System 

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May 18, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) On November 30, 2025, the Capital District Transit Authority discontinued its two Saratoga Springs-based fixed bus routes, the #451 and #452, replacing them with a new on-demand “FLEX” service. Six months later, the transition has drawn a large swath of reaction, from praise from certain riders and the agency to

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Senior Assassin, Local Murder Charges, and the Strait of Hormuz: A Global News Update

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April 20, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Gear Up for Senior Assassin: Senior Assassin season is approaching as swim goggles, floaties and water guns have begun selling out in local stores. The Toga Senior Assassin Instagram page has begun gaining followers, and targets will be assigned May 3. Senior Assassin is a game that

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The History, Humor and Charm of SNL Never Gets Old

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April 20, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Picture: Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker sketch. David Spade, Chris Farley, Julia Sweeny. S18, E19 At 11.30 pm every Saturday night, millions of people grab the remote and turn to NBC to watch one of the most beloved shows of our time, Saturday Night Live. A 1.5-hour late night

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NHL Playoff Preview: The Fight for the Stanley Cup Begins

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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…

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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

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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?

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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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