April 5, 2023 by Eliza Howenstein (’24) On March 31, Taylor Swift kicked off the third weekend of her record-breaking Eras Tour, a journey through her musical decades in Arlington, Texas. On March 17, the tour started in Glendale AZ, and the city’s mayor temporarily renamed the city “Swift City” to commemorate the historic tour […]
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April 5, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) Covid 19, often characterized by isolation and fear, can also be described as an era of great insight. When living through a time clouded with uncertainty, it nearly always seems impossible to pause for a moment to see what can be learned from the situation. Everyone, at all
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March 27, 2023 by Jade Helal (‘23) “The bear. It did f*****g cocaine! A f*****g… a bear did cocaine, dad!” Cocaine Bear, the 2023 movie directed by Elizabeth Banks, is a unique and energetic movie that offers a fresh take on the crime-thriller genre. I watched this movie in theaters at an 8:10 pm showing
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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
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March 27, 2023 by Heather Flow (‘25) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver is a great book for those who love the coming-of-age, drama, and mystery genres. This book is one that will leave you thinking about it for days–and thinking about how to take advantage of your own life. Samantha Kingston is a typical
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March 27, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (‘23) Based on the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones & the Six debuted on Amazon Prime Video on March 3rd, 2023, and has remained number one for the entirety of its run. Also turning heads is the accompanying album, Aurora, produced by
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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February 27, 2023 by Eliza Howenstein (’24) Both The Grammy Awards and The Brit Awards generated massive buzz with star-packed nominees and incredible performance lineups this year. To determine which was truly the best award show, I’ve compiled a ranking of each show’s best moments. The Grammys best moments: The fourth most special moment was
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February 27, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (’24) Warning: this review contains spoilers Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is the introduction to Marvel’s next cinematic phase, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This was the first time the audience has seen Ant-Man, The Wasp, and company since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Personally, I loved it, although it wasn’t
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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 6, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (’23) It’s been nearly five years since boygenius released their self-titled EP, and fans have been waiting patiently for their return. The supergroup–consisting of Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker–teased their debut LP, The Record on January 18th with three new songs: “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry,” and “True
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February 6, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (’26) Looking for a way to spend time with your family (or with yourself)? Are you interested in art and want to grow your love and knowledge, but do not know where to start? Check out these suggested art museums and galleries right here in New York–and even at
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January 17, 2023 by Aditi Singh (’24) As typical for Saratoga Springs High School students, I started off my freshman year with a unit on short stories in English class. Out of the numerous (and often grim) stories read in Mrs. Cole’s Honors 9 ELA class, one particularly caught my attention: “The Lottery” by Shirley
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January 17, 2023 by Natalie Rock (’23) As 2023 begins, I sense good cinema in our future, but we shouldn’t be quick to forget all of the art from this past year. With 2022 as an “almost normal” year after the pause COVID put on cinematic creation, writers and directors were more motivated than ever
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December 12, 2022 by Eliza Krackeler (’24) Home Alone The movie Home Alone, popular with SSHS students, finds Kevin McCallister forgotten and left alone in his house while his family is away on a Christmas vacation. This movie takes on a nostalgic tone as it explores themes of family, safety, and self-reliance. This film will
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December 12, 2022 by Peter Brueggemann (’25) Christmas, Michael Bublé’s seventh studio album was a 2011 chart topping hit that remains one of the most iconic holiday records ever made. This amalgamation of re-recorded classics and newer hits, joined by one original song, held the Billboard Hot 100 no. 1 place for five weeks. Much
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