March 27, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (‘25) March 14th of this year marked the first official day of remote learning instruction taking the place of a snow day for grades 6-12. New York State schools are required to have a minimum of 180 days of teaching, including regular instructional days, two-hour delays, and virtual learning […]
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March 27, 2023 by Darren Pasek (‘25) Compared to education, there are few debates that are more polarizing. Education is an issue people are unapologetic about; nothing gets in the way of a parent and their kid’s success. Should it be public, private, charter, or in-house? How much money goes toward salaries, research, and technology?
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March 27, 2023 by Mazie Neville (‘24) My neighbor is a Fishman. He is in a fish community. And he is in several committed fish relationships. Shockingly enough, these relationships are not entirely one-sided. Fish have the surprising ability to recognize people, and not only do they acknowledge their friends, but they know their enemies.
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March 27, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) March 27, 2023 photos by Sorell McIntire (‘25) Mamma Mia!, the musical inspired by Abba’s phenomenal and enduring hits, came to Saratoga Springs High School from March 16 through 18. Originating in London’s West End in 1999, then going onto Broadway in 2001, and eventually being adapted into
Review: They Can Dance, They Can Jive–SSHS Drama Club Stuns in Mamma Mia! Read More »
March 27, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) In February, all Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students and families received an email from Principal Michelle Tsao entitled “Vape Detectors @ SSHS” announcing the school’s newest vaping prevention initiative. By March, some students say they have already discovered how to avoid and evade detection. “To be honest,
March 13, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (‘23) The great Pisces season is now in full swing! The 19th of February marks the beginning of the season of our fellow Pisces and the 20th of March marks the end. Pisces are very in tune with their feelings and the feelings of others. Their most common strengths
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March 13, 2023 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) When was the last time you saw a flower? Or even a touch of Spring Green? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. Winter is dreary, gray toned, and the lack of colorful flora is just another off-putting feature about this season. But there’s a beautiful way to
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March 13, 2023 by AJ Martin (‘24) Much ado has been made in the media about Artifical Intelligence (AI) over the years, from fictional foes such as The Terminator and HAL-9000, to actual AI like IBM’s Watson or Hanson Robotics’s Sophia. From debating over what jobs might become automated, to the possibility of robot uprising,
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March 13, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) From March 16th to March 18th the Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club is performing Mamma Mia, a classic musical featuring top hits from the band ABBA. The cast and crew have been working for months and it’s clearly paid off–the cast of Mamma Mia has gotten very
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March 13, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24) To some, Victoria Lauesen may just be the always-smiling girl in your math or history class, but do not let her impeccable accent deceive you into thinking that she is your everyday Saratoga born-and-raised student. She is, in fact, an exchange student from Denmark, who spent many years
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March 13, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) From Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) freshmen and sophomores went on a trip to Québec City for their French classes to practice their conversational French, enjoy the views of Québec, and have a fun time with friends exploring French culture. Students
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March 13, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (‘25) On Saturday, March 4th, four members of the Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) boys’ varsity swimming and diving team competed at the state meet: seniors Connor Baird and Mason Cartier, sophomore Anthony Sanchez, and eighth grader Kevin (Anderson) Baird. The boys medley relay team qualified for states at
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March 13, 2023 by Aditi Singh (‘24) Meet Mrs. Perry! What do you teach? “AP World and AP Psychology,” Mrs. Perry said. When asked which class she liked better (because one just has to ask) she replied with, “oooo! That’s a really hard one.” Although she did not pick a favorite, she did say she
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March 13, 2023 by Darren Pasek (‘25) Biden is facing one of his largest dilemmas yet: submitting to the temptation of lobbying money for his campaign and backing a local and national economic lift, or holding true to his promise of protecting the environment. Oil giant ConocoPhillips has been planning a massive, decades long oil
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February 27, 2023 by Alex Wersten (’25) This edition’s crossword was developed by Sophomore Alex Wersten. Pick up a copy of The Lightning Rod‘s print edition for easier gameplay, and access the “key” on 2/28!
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February 27, 2023 by Natalie Rock (’23) Saratoga Springs is a fantastic city with so much to offer. Not only does Saratoga showcase the arts, great food, and nice people, but it also has history. The Battle of Saratoga of 1777 may be seen as the start of Saratoga’s history, but it continues to grow
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