EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is the first part of a series by Caleb Cohen on the Common Core State Standards. January 21, 2013 by Caleb Cohen The national standardization of our education system is an idea that has sparked much debate in recent years. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a nationwide program to […]
SSHS principal: Common Core change is smaller for high school Read More »
UPDATE: Winners of Poetry Out Loud at the school level are Nora Donnellan ’17 and Liam McKenna ’16. January 16, 2013 Photos by Eli Fisher On Wednesday afternoon, the teaching auditorium was filled by a group of over 20 students reciting poems they had memorized to judges (a group of six teachers) and spectators for
PHOTOS & AUDIO: Poetry Out Loud’s first day brings out more than 20 contestants Read More »
January 11, 2014 This video is an entry for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s 2013-14 Battle of the Fans contest, produced by Saratoga Springs High School’s online student-run newspaper, The Lightning Rod. The music is “Just Stay” from SSHS student band Blue Streak Blvd.
VIDEO: The Lightning Rod’s entry for New York Battle of the Fans Read More »
January 10, 2014 by Amanda Cummings Have you ever thought your life was so obscenely normal that you`d do anything for some excitement? Well, this is the last thing Lizzie Brown wants. Her normal life all changed when her long lost biker grandmother came through her front door. Yes, that’s pretty normal compared the fact
BOOK REVIEW: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox an intriguing read Read More »
January 5, 2014 by Justin Penman and Eli Fisher Photos by Eli Fisher The announcer at Friday’s hockey game noted that the temperature outside would reach minus 20 F that night, while the temperature inside was “a balmy 25.” The atmosphere in the Glens Falls Recreation Center rink seemed warmer still, with a tense game
Streaks hockey rallies to 3-3 tie after slow start against Rivermen Read More »
December 28, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher Saratoga’s varsity ice hockey team suffered a 3-0 loss to Pittsford on Friday, by a larger margin than last year’s state-champion team, who lost to Pittsford 5-4. However, they did better Saturday with a 3-2 win against Williamsville North. The Blue Streaks’ defense was hit-or-miss. While
HOCKEY: Streaks break streak, but make important 3-2 win Read More »
December 26, 2013 by Justin Penman and Eli Fisher Photos by Eli Fisher Saratoga hockey dominated the Shaker/Colonie team in a 6-0 win last Friday night, followed by a 5-3 defeat of Rome Free Academy on Saturday. After a heated game versus Shenendehowa Wednesday that resulted in a tie the boys needed a win Friday.
HOCKEY: Blue Streaks open holiday break with two wins, 6-0 and 5-3 Read More »
December 24, 2013 by Sam Geils, Sammie Clemmey, and Emma Norris Due to their inability to live on their own, elderly Americans often live in assisted living retirement homes. Although this is not a problem of all elders, it does affect a large part of the senior community. While assisted living is a common choice
Seniors find happiness in different settings Read More »
December 19, 2013 by Vaughn O’Connor, Stephanie Chila, Andrew Farfaglia, and Andrea Barry This chilly Christmas season, you can be rest assured that if you’re looking into anything Steve Madden for a teenage girl in your life, you’re on the right track. “Anything Steve Madden, especially boots. That’s number one on my list,” said Molly
What’s in store for this holiday season? Read More »
December 20, 2013 Photos by TJ Marron Look for a full story on Wednesday’s boys basketball game here soon.
PHOTOS: Varsity boys basketball edges past Columbia 79-75 in overtime thriller Read More »
December 19, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher The last time Saratoga’s hockey team played Shenendehowa, it was a 4-0 win for the Streaks in the Section II final on their way to what would end up as their first state championship in 14 years. The rival teams faced off for the first time
Hockey rivals Saratoga and Shenendehowa end first game tied 3-3 Read More »
December 19, 2013 by Amanda Cummings High school girl Amy and her two friends Katie and Luisa are devoted to their favorite book series “Otherworld”. Amy secretly likes the brooding vampire hunter Alexander Banks while her friends opt for his cousin James. The only thing is they’re not real…or are they? Amy’s already crazy life
BOOK REVIEW: The Vampire Stalker by Allison Van Diepen Read More »
From the Editors We will be filming the Saratoga student section this Friday, December 20th at the home high school hockey game against Shaker (6:45 PM at Weibel Ice Rink) for a NYSPHSAA video contest. Email us at editor@thelightningrod.net or comment on this post if you would like to be part of the interview segment
Lightning Rod to film student section for NYSPHSAA contest Friday Read More »
December 12, 2013 by Justin Penman Photos by TJ Marron The Saratoga girls struggled throughout the last three quarters of Tuesday’s game against Shaker Bison as they were defeated 62-35. The girls had a hard time on the foul line and holding on to the ball through out the game. The new coach for the
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Shaker tops Saratoga 62-35 Read More »
December 11, 2013 by Justin Penman The Saratoga boys’ basketball team is off to a 3-0 start. They’ve been great in transition, and have had really great chemistry. Don’t be fooled by the record, however, because they still have a lot to work on. They’re taking bad shots, they’re not playing strong enough defense, and
Boys’ basketball has strong start, yet still needs work Read More »
December 11, 2013 by Connor Losey A simple five question quiz of Saratoga High School teachers shows that teachers might have to go back to school. Teachers, whose names will remain anonymous, were asked one question for each core subject and one current events question; answers to all questions are taught in the high school.
Teachers take on their own curriculum Read More »
