Author name: The Lightning Rod

Newfound Discovery of Graphene Challenging Laws of Physics

September 29, 2025 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) What if there was a substance that could revolutionize energy storage, cancer treatment, food packaging and more? What if I told you this material has just been found and is already defying long established scientific laws? Recently, Graphene has shaken a fundamental law of physics, the Wiedemann Franz

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Folk Art: The Past, Present, and Future

September 29, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) One of my personal favorite styles of artwork is folk art, which has helped shape the societies in which we live today. Yet, this art is disappearing or being undermined by those who don’t understand its significance. Firstly, many people are unfamiliar with the term “folk art” and

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Powerful Victory for Toga Varsity Football against Burnt Hills 

September 16, 2025 by Henry Erreger (‘26) On Friday, September 12, the Blue Streaks varsity football team faced the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans in front of a wild and excited home crowd. The Blue Streaks came off a comeback win against Monroe Woodbury on Saturday, September 6th, and with this the goal of bringing their

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8 Horses, 1 Winner, Thousands of Tourists, and a Town we all Know and Love: Belmont Weekend in Saratoga Springs

June 9, 2025 by Savannah Winter (‘26) June 9, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) This past weekend, Saratoga Springs prepared for one of the biggest races in the horse racing industry: the Belmont Stakes. After hosting last year’s race, Saratoga Springs was more than ready to see the large crowds of bustling tourists and horse

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Class of 2025, Pride Festivities, and Worldwide Flashpoints: A Global News Update 

June 9, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local:  -SSHS Class of 2025’s Upcoming Graduation: The senior class of 2025 will become Toga graduates Friday, June 27, as they walk across the SPAC stage in front of family, friends and teachers and move their tassel from the right side of their caps to the left. Come

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An Honor Roll Student’s Guide to (totally successful) Cheating  

June 9, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘26) Since high school is coming to a close for me and my graduating class of what feels like 3 million seniors, I thought I would give the underclassmen a gift. The gift of cheating. There hasn’t been a test that I’ve taken that I haven’t cheated on. SAT?

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