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The Joys of Life as Highschool Student in April

April 1, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) April. What a great time of year. Personally, my favorite. It’s the perfect mix of cloudy gray gloom and academic burnout that just makes your soul happy. As the murmur of AP exams begins and students start their intense studying journeys, no one wants to admit they’ve been

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How to Know Your Relationship is Absolutely, Completely, Perfect

April 1, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Ah, young love. One of life’s greatest pleasures: two teenagers, helplessly infatuated with each other. Countless songs, films, and myths all the way back to the olden days (like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s relationship back in the 2010s – ancient history) center their focus on this youthful

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SSHS Drama Club Delivers Electrifying Performance of Newsies 

March 16, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) On March 12, 13, and 14, Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club graced the Loewenberg Auditorium stage with its passionate and electrifying performance of Disney’s Newsies the Musical. Year after year, the SSHS Drama Club continues to impress, especially with its annual musical productions. The club had a

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St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Both Nostalgic and Celebratory of Irish Culture

March 16, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) While for most, it may not be among the top tier of holidays like Christmas and Halloween are, Saint Patrick’s day has its fair share of memorable traditions that bring joy to many. Below are a few Saint Patty’s Day traditions that are classics to the month of

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Harry Styles to A$AP Rocky: Thoughts on Some Of The Years Most Anticipated Albums

March 16, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Harry Styles- Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally  Harry Styles has awoken from his 4-year slumber and decided he wanted to be an indie sleaze hipster from 2006 Brooklyn. The LCD Soundsystem influences, the casual ties over the t-shirt, the grainy lead vocals, all feel like a new

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Seneca Review: A Refreshing Taste in Saratoga

March 2, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Across the Saratoga restaurant scene, we get this interesting intersectionality of ideas that represent the town’s ethos itself. Decades-old institutions, tourist-catered pop-ups, and the slightly more high-brow New American movement, such as Hamlet and Ghost, Familiar Creature, and today’s topic, Seneca. Walking into the restaurant, it was dimly

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Bear’s Cup Bakehouse: Atmosphere, Flavor, and First Impressions

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Upon its grand opening the week of December 19th, the original 1883 Saratoga Firehouse had a brand-new look, and was transformed into a fresh, busy, and vibrant bakehouse. With one other location in Bolton Landing, and a Wilton spot under construction currently, Bear’s Cup Bakehouse was the talk

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Toga Spring Athletics, Rotary Club Art Show, and Iran Bombing: A Global News Update 

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local:  -SSHS Prom Tickets on Sale at the End of the Month: Prom season is upon us! Although it may seem far away, Saratoga Springs High School’s Mamma Mia themed Junior and Senior Prom is fast approaching. The event will be Saturday, May 16 at the Saratoga Springs

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