October 11, 2023 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) Hello Blue Streaks. I’m here to answer a frequently asked question I’ve heard muttered in our high school’s hallowed halls: “What is so wrong about Comic Sans?” Well, let’s start from the beginning, shall we? The infamous font, Comic Sans, was created by Microsoft Designer Vincent Connare in […]
Sahiba Says: Should There Be BANS on Comic SANS? Read More »
October 11, 2023 by Keegan Reinhart (‘25) Did you go to this year’s homecoming dance? Maybe it was the best night of your life, or maybe you left after 20 minutes, but what did the student body think as a whole? On the Thursday before the homecoming football game, Student Council closed their ticket sales
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October 4, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) ACROSS 1 Appliance used on hot days 4 Casting call goal 5 In which edition this puzzle can be found, with the 6 Prefix meaning eight 7 ___whiz! DOWN 1 The opposite of piano, in music 2 As well, as well 3 Fishing ___ 4 Dish that may
June 12, 2023 by The Lightning Rod The Lightning Rod is proud to present our end-of-year magazine, “2023: A Year In Review.” Print copies will be passed out in the hallways and available in English classrooms on June 12th, 2023. To view a digital copy of the print edition, swipe through the gallery below. A
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June 12, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) ACROSS 1 Celebrity 6 Time period 7 En garde, prêt, __ 9 A dog’s first trick 10 And others: Lat. DOWN 2 The fingers of the Nile 3 Gold, iron, diamond 4 Sleep 5 What Sherlock is on, with the 8 Excellent, in slang
June 12, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) While one Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) student described their 2022-2023 school year as “togatastic,” the most frequent answer to the question “what one word would you use to describe this year,” was a lot less exciting. Out of 193 responses, 19 students simply called their year “stressful.”
Data: How SSHS Students Really Feel About 2023. Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Sorell McIntire (‘25) Photos included on the cover of the print edition!
Photos: A Night to Remember, Senior Prom Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (‘23) As the year comes to a close, I can’t neglect the summer signs. Geminis, Cancers, and Leos celebrate their zodiac seasons while Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students are enjoying their vacations, but I wanted to give them their fanfare before the year ends. Gemini season has begun
Horoscope Hailz: In The Eyes of…All the Summer Signs? Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Sorell McIntire (‘25) We asked five seniors to show us what they looked like Freshman year and tell us how they think they’ve changed since first entering the hallowed halls of Saratoga Springs High School. Here’s what they had to say… Andrew Wilson How he’s changed: “ I’ve started to really
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June 12, 2023 by Brady Reynolds (‘23) Photos included on the back cover of our print edition!
Photos: SSHS Student Art Panels Dazzle The Halls Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Natalie Rock (‘23) Teacher: Mr. Scott What do you teach? Regents Chemistry & Principles of Chemistry Where did you attend college? Likes? Dislikes? Mr. Scott attended Hofstra University for one year with intentions of becoming a doctor. After a chance to be a teaching assistant (TA), he transferred to SUNY Oneonta
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June 12, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) High school, graduation, and college present their fair share of challenges. And no matter how smart you may be, it’s always helpful to get some advice from experts on how to push through towards success despite the curveballs thrown your way. We’ve brought together the best of the
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June 12, 2023 by Aditi Singh (‘24) Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) has recently made many additions, and some removals, to the courses offered to students. Amongst these additions are many University in High School (UHS) courses, which act as a great alternative for students who do not want to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
June 12, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24)June 12, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Every year, as the end of the year approaches, members of Saratoga Springs High School’s graduating class are given the opportunity to submit an application or be selected to be selected as one of four student speakers at graduation. The Student Council
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June 12, 2023 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) My fellow students of Saratoga High (SSHS), I’d like you to imagine a scenario: you’re walking to your second block band class at 9 in the morning. All of the sudden, you hear a faint sound–a squelching of sorts. As you approach the end of the G-wing hallway,
Opinion: PDA? More Like PD-Nay! Read More »
June 12, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (‘23) It’s almost summertime, Toga! As school finishes up, we wanted to leave you with something you can use over the next few months. Here’s a playlist for all your late-night drives, beach days, and summer fun, have a great rest of the year! Check it out on Spotify!
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