May 12, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Guys, I love the Lightning Rod. I genuinely think that this club is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Freshman year, I signed up for a journalism foundations class, I wanted to be a writer. Unfortunately, the teacher that taught the class was not as
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May 12, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
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April 28, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26)
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April 28, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Usually, my satires are funny and lighthearted, but sorry, sorry, this is a serioustical. I fear I need to be more genuine. My first apology is to everyone I’ve ever said the phrase “if you tell anyone I [did/said] this I’ll tell them you’re a crazy liar”. Not
April 28, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Mary Cassatt was an incredibly influential painter during her time, and still today. Her work, usually portraits of mothers and their children, was outstanding in that very few Impressionist artists were commercially successful in America at the time, and even less so female Impressionists. Her paintings aided in
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April 11, 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 April! Don’t miss
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April 11, 2025 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) Just last Friday, a movie many fans have wished for their whole lives was released. A Minecraft Movie. After trailers and countless memes, the movie was finally released for everyone to experience. With such excitement, did A Minecraft Movie truly live up to all its hype? For anyone
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March 31, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
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March 31, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Woman From the SSHS Announcements Hosts Hit Game Show “Name That Cancelled Bus!!!” At approximately 1:10 PM every weekday, the students of Saratoga Springs High School gather in their respective classrooms to take part in the brilliant new game show “Name That Cancelled Bus!!!” In the moments leading
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March 31, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) I’ve done a lot of silly things this year; that’s why The Rod asks me to write satires, not just any old Joe-Schmo could come up with the comedic genius line: “I’m seeing three people right now, they don’t know it, but I do”. If you don’t know
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March 17, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) and Max Vogel (’26) Well everybody, it’s finally here. After over four years of self-indulgent, frustrating teases of snippets on a dormant Instagram account along with a handful of new singles, influential and cult favorite rapper Playboi Carti has given us a new album. We can dive into
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March 17, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) The other day someone emailed me “I love your articles, please don’t die”. Most people think this is funny, but I took it very seriously. I know I’m going to die one day; the question is, who will replace me? After careful consideration, I’ve decided to leave it
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March 17, 2025 by Isabella Barrett(‘26) In a world where pop culture often glamorizes beauty, wealth, and external perfection, “Legally Blonde” shines through that with an empowering message that defies these superficial expectations. Based on the 2001 film, this musical delivers a captivating blend of catchy songs, witty humor, and an inspiring story about self-discovery
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