Author name: The Lightning Rod

Olivia Tuck’s Shutter in Action at Riff for Rights

January 18, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Pose, Focus, Click, Shutter, Check, Repeat. A rhythm in my head akin to those I heard from the stage, as the band infused Caffé Lena with smooth jazz and easy vibes as listeners ate a Hattie’s-catered dinner. I had the privilege of taking pictures of Riff for Rights […]

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Up In Smoke: The Vaping Epidemic’s Toll on Health and School Environment 

January 18, 2024 by Sanaiya Noisette (‘26) A situation most students witness today is the destruction of our school’s bathrooms. They are transforming into a space for inappropriate behaviors, causing concern for students and teachers around the school. Vaping creates an unwanted toxic environment for students’ health and well-being. It becomes evident that beyond our

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Now and Then: Fab Four or Fab Faux?

November 15, 2023 by Elias Prodger (‘26) The Beatles’ impact on music history cannot really be overstated. It can be argued that no other artists have had such a vast influence on popular music like those in the classic Liverpool based group composed of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Since the

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Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball Knocks Colonie Out of Sectionals

November 1, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) On Monday, October 30, 2023, Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball faced Colonie away for the single elimination Sectionals match. What could be regarded as a mere stepping stone on Toga’s road to the finals was in reality a hard-won battle worthy of its own moment in the spotlight.  Toga

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