October 28, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) It’s Halloween season! Of course with a holiday so focused on its vibes and unique energy, it’s only fitting that I create a playlist to fit the dark, spooky, and best parts of late October! And, let’s be real: making a Halloween Playlist is hard. But you’re in […]
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October 28, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) “You, Disappearing” by Alexandra Kleeman is a short story about a woman grappling with an apocalypse. This eerie and somber story discusses themes of mortality and the inevitability of death. Unlike the typical apocalypse you might see in “The Walking Dead” or “I Am Legend”, there is nothing
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October 28, 2024 by Alex Wersten (‘25) When you hear the word “reputation”, what do you think of? Someone’s personality or nature? Someone’s essence? Someone’s past? Their legacy? This word can have many, many meanings. When I hear the word “reputation”, I think of snakes, emergence from isolation, being stabbed in the back not only
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October 28, 2024 by Thomas Isenovski (‘26) Max Vogel (‘26) Rapper and songwriter Noah Oliver Smith, also known as Yeat, is a world renowned artist for his fast trap beats and creative lyrics. Over the past 10 days, he has made waves in the rap world for his release of his newest album “Lyfestyle”, which
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October 28, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Do you love art and horror movies? Are you excited for the scary decorations that will be put up at every house? Do you wish you’d see more spooky art pieces like the stuff you see during Halloween? Well look no further! Here are five spine-chilling pieces by
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October 15, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) MJ Lenderman and Why Alt Country is Producing Modern Indie’s Best Songwriters Walking into an MJ Lenderman show, it’s almost guaranteed you will see two things. Flannel shirts and 70% of the audience wearing various shades of blue jeans. For a traditionally insular genre like Country where plenty
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October 15, 2024 by Annie Marsh (‘26) Cafe Lena, located in downtown Saratoga is not just an ordinary music venue. It is also the oldest folk music venue in America, as well as the home of a newly opened school of music. The building’s historic past includes Bob Dylan’s first show outside of New York
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September 30, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Saratoga Springs High School is known for many things, ranging from our sports teams to our community participation, and even our high test scores. However, I believe we should add one more thing to that list: our very own student artists! Our school is chock full of talented
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September 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Another year means another round of the MTV Video and Music awards. Since 1984, MTV has been hosting their annual award ceremony. As a response to other mainstream award shows such as the Grammys, the MTV Video and Music awards were originally focused on the art of the
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June 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) The summertime is truly some of the best time to listen to music. The crystal blue skies and sunny energy can make a kick drum punchier and the energy of any song more potent. We assume over here at the lightning rod you love music just like us, and
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June 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a staple for local Saratogians and tourists alike, from Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in late June, New York City Ballet’s performances, movies with soundtracks played live by the Philadelphia Orchestra, and summer long concert line-ups. There is so much to do
June 13, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The Hyde Museum’s annual High School Juried Show provided senior Bianca Babcock with the platform to display her incredible talent. From May 4th through June 2nd, student artists had the opportunity to submit their artwork to win prizes. And for Babcock, this competition facilitated her rise to the
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June 13, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
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