Toga Winter Sports, Holiday Concerts, Polar Bears, and Mass Shootings: A Global News Update
December 15, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: National: Global: Photo source: purephoto.com
Festivity Finds: Exploring Global Winter Traditions
December 15, 2025 by Olivia Howe(‘26) The month of December introduces a long season of holidays that people around the world partake in. Celebrations around this time usually reflect themes of hope, light, family, and kindness during the cold winter months. While December is usually synonymous with Christmas for many, there are so many other
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Saratoga Comic: Holiday Break
December 15, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
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The Rod Mini
December 15, 2025 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) stay tuned for the key!!! will be posted on our instagram (@togalightningrod) on Wednesday! made with education.com
Top 5 Christmas Movies with the Most Childhood-Nostalgia
December 15, 2025 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Christmas time and the holidays in general are a time where everyone is a little bit more happy. Definitely spending too much money on Christmas presents and black Friday, but noticeably happier. People feel more compelled to give to others, are more friendly to strangers and peers, and
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Toga Seniors Perform The Nutcracker this Saturday for Local Ballet Studio
December 15, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) A holiday season tradition that transcends countries, time periods, and religions, The Nutcracker ballet is a show filled with wonder and whimsy, dreams and daring, friendship and fancy all wrapped in a bow. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to music arranged by
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The Lightning Rod’s 2025 Holiday Playlist
December 15, 2025 by The Lightning Rod From all of us here at The Lightning Rod, here is a collection of holiday songs to help you make the most out of the holiday season. Wonderful Christmastime-Paul McCartney Peace on Earth/ Little Drummer Boy- Bing Crosby and David Bowie Cold December Night- Micheal Bublé Tinsel and
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December at Caffé Lena
December 15, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends such as Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for some great shows in December! Ellis Paul’s music is not only
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Blue Streak Hockey Loses in Shootout in Don Kauth Tournament Final
December 15, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) The Saratoga Springs High School varsity hockey team fell just short in the finals of the Don Kauth Tournament on its home ice at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink the weekend of December 5. The Don Kauth Tournament was named in tribute to Kauth, who lost his life
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Advent Calendars: From Religious Scriptures to Prada and LEGO
December 15, 2025 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) Today, Advent calendars are a staple of the holiday season, appearing everywhere from grocery stores to luxury boutiques. What began as a simple Christmas countdown has transformed into a billion-dollar industry. But how exactly did this modest practice become a global commercial phenomenon? Despite their notable role in
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Robert Irwin Wins Season 34 of Hit TV Show Dancing with the Stars
November 26, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) Robert Irwin wins the Mirrorball trophy on Dancing with the Stars with his partner Witney Carson and has traversed waters deeper than those that hold his pet alligators. Every Tuesday night at 8:00 since September 16th, fans nationwide have sat down to watch their favorite stars compete for
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Classic Review: The Stroke’s Room on Fire
November 25, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Today we are visiting Room on Fire, the 2003 project from New York garage rock outfit The Strokes. This record follows the band’s debut effort, the critically acclaimed 2001 album Is This It. In 2001, The Strokes were welcomed into the rock scene as the second coming of Christ—a refreshing
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Never Too Much on the Thanksgiving Menu: Cookie Recipe!
November 24, 2025 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) Aside from the main course of turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving is known for all of its tasty desserts; but all that pumpkin pie every single year? And don’t get me wrong, pie is great of course, but adding some different treats to the table this year
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Saratoga Football Victories, Holiday Spirit, and the Release of the Epstein Files? A Global News Update
November 24, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: Photo source: @saratogafootball instagram -Saratoga High School Varsity Football Named Class AA Regional Champs: On November 22, the Saratoga Blue Streaks had a powerful win of 28-18 over Middletown High School in the Class AA Regionals at Colonie High School. Even with having 5 players out sick
How F.R.I.E.N.D.S Helped Shape the Modern Thanksgiving Tradition We Know Today
November 24, 2025 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Friendsgiving, a widely celebrated tradition, has grown significantly since the term was coined in the early 2000’s. If you are unfamiliar with the tradition, it is simply sharing a Thanksgiving meal with your friends rather than your family. While now Friendsgiving is roughly celebrated by 20% of all
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Should You Hold Space for Wicked: For Good?
November 24, 2025 by Carlin Phillips (‘27) On November 21, 2025, the sequel to the movie Wicked, released last November, came out in theaters and blew up the internet and box office, attracting new and old fans. Wicked: For Good, has gotten numerous positive reviews since its release, and luckily, I got the opportunity to
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