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April 30, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24)
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Tortured Poets Department Review
April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) I have to be honest. I was not super excited to write this review. It’s neither because I am some devoted Taylor Swift hater, nor because I am filled with fear of angry mobs of Swiftes trying to track down my home address. My problem with the majority
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Saratoga Sometimes: Weather Woes
April 30, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
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Three 2024 Albums to Check Out Now
April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) 2024 has been a fairly fruitful year in the world of mainstream and underground music. In the mainstream, new records from Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake represent the return of pop royalty along with a genre shift into country influences from Beyoncé. On the more experimental and underground
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Civil War: A Movie Review
April 30, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Released on April 12th, 2024, Alex Garland’s Civil War has seemingly taken the world by storm. For the first two weeks of its release, it managed to stay number one at the box office, despite three new movies coming out last week. Garland is someone who does it
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SSHS’ Head Over Heels: Straight from the Cast
March 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) From Thursday, March 14th through Saturday, March 16th, Saratoga Springs High School’s drama club invites you to the kingdom of Arcadia for their production of Head Over Heels. The show’s plot takes after The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia from Sir Philip Sidney of the 16th century. Originally created
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Kanye Vultures: Can You Separate the Art from the Artist?
March 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Kanye West. Just saying his name recently has caused visceral reactions from anyone you talk to. Kanye’s discography and evolving public image is fascinating, and, simultaneously, horrifying to look at. But this divisive persona is captivating to his growing cult-like fan base that divides music nerds and casual
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2024 Grammy’s Roundup
February 14, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Oh, Grammys season. The Grammys seem to mean everything, yet simultaneously nothing at all to the average music fan. No matter who the Grammys decide to nominate, it seems like every decision made is a misstep, every action plagued by controversy and scandal. But does it all even
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Poetry Out Loud: Highlight on Sam Pecota
February 14, 2024 by Camille Wilding (‘25) After a pause in holding Poetry Out Loud, an oral poetry competition, for almost 5 years, SSHS brought it back this past January thanks to many talented students. On Thursday, January 11th, the competition, as put by faculty organizer Mr. Ubriaco, “was more of a celebration of poetry
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Movie Review: Anyone But You
February 14, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) If you’re looking for something to watch this Valentine’s Day, try checking out 2023’s Anyone But You. It’s a light-hearted romantic comedy about two people who end up being invited to a wedding where both of their exes are present. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s characters both decide
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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Female Photographers
February 14, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Tiffany J. Sutton – @tiffanyjoy1955 Artist Biography from her portfolio: “Her work is characterized by the Black gaze, dual perceptions, and unique landscape; by placing Black femininity at the forefront; through complex, layered images, and introspective portraits. She has attended community colleges and Washington University in St. Louis.
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Sahiba Says: Multitasking… Real or Fake?
January 18, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) In the magic show of life in today’s world, where time is the grand maestro of tricks, the great spectacle of multitasking takes the stage. We, the unsuspecting magicians in this chaotic performance, are convinced that taking on a multitude of tasks simultaneously is a coveted skill to
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Olivia Tuck’s Shutter in Action at Riff for Rights
January 18, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Pose, Focus, Click, Shutter, Check, Repeat. A rhythm in my head akin to those I heard from the stage, as the band infused Caffé Lena with smooth jazz and easy vibes as listeners ate a Hattie’s-catered dinner. I had the privilege of taking pictures of Riff for Rights
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