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Basketball: Blue Streaks Defeat Burnt Hills in Boys Season Opener

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By Isabelle Kelly and Julian Silva-Forbes    The Saratoga Springs Boys Varsity Basketball team tipped off their 2021 season in a near-empty gym last Friday, wearing masks throughout the game. The Blue Streaks held off the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans to begin the season with a 64-54 victory.  “It was great being back out there. I missed it all winter, but it was a nice surprise

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Six Free Movies to Kick Off 2021

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By Julian Silva-Forbes   Movies did not escape 2020’s weirdness. Coronavirus pushed franchise films like James Bond: No Time to Die, Black Widow, and Top Gun: Maverick into 2021, and we watched the year’s best movies from our phones and laptops.   Yet, in the middle of this weirdness, fantastic films were released on various platforms and services. With the arrival of the new

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Season on the Line for Saratoga Hockey

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By Isabelle Kelly    You step onto the freshly shaved rink, the chill and the clicking of the skates across the ice dissolves into the energy of the crowded arena. The horn sounds to signal a goal. Tension builds between the Section II rivals in the fight for the championship. A puck deflects off a goalie’s mask. Game over.   For Saratoga center Devon Wormley, this loss may have been the last game of his high school career.   As the disappointment of the Sectional loss

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SSHS Students’ Opinions on the Presidential Election

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By Elle Wilcox   While the Presidential Election may have passed, views on the candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have not. Student voters around the halls of Saratoga Springs High School have given statements on their views on the 2020 election. Some support Biden, and some support Trump. Either way, many students at Saratoga

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The Legacy Project: Potential Renovations to SSHS

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By Julian Silva-Forbes   On December 8th, SSCSD residents will vote on whether to approve the Legacy Project, which would provide improvements and renovations to buildings throughout the school district. At Saratoga Springs high school, featured projects would include cafeteria renovations, a new fitness center, select classroom renovations, enhanced security, traffic improvements, and general building

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Sleep Deprived: Waking Up in High School

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A documentary about sleep deprivation at Saratoga Springs high school. Researched, reported, and created by the students of Introduction to Journalism (2018-2019). Editing by Tyler Charnik, Ryan Ragaini, Jake Somoza, and Danny Somoza Animation by Carter Kavanagh Special thanks to the students of Saratoga Springs high school, Dr. Patton, Mrs. Friedman, Ms. Fairson, the SSCSD

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Mr. Wierbinski: Great Coaching in the History Department

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by Jackson Cherry Saratoga Springs High School’s newest and youngest Social Studies teacher, Mr. Wierbinski, is making a big impact among students and staff. Since he graduated from The State University at Albany, where he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies just three years ago, he has become a well-known and respected teacher and coach

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Mrs. Chudy: Discipline on the Court, Commitment in the Classroom

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by Liam Epstein Since this profile was written, the Saratoga Springs High School Girls Basketball team ended their 2020 season in the sectional finals. The team had a record of 21-2. Though she seems a normal teacher to some, her girls are at a pivotal moment not only for the basketball team, but for Saratoga Springs

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