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 Makenna Dicaprio(‘26) On Friday October 25th, the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks displayed their pride at the annual homecoming Pep Rally. The rally kicked off when the student council announced all the fall varsity sports teams. They walked in a parade around the gym to the iconic sports song, “Kenkraft 400” by
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October 28, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) With the November 2024 elections close approaching on the 5th, many citizens 18 years of age and older who are registered voters are anxiously awaiting its results. As the presidential election is taking the stage on this year’s ballot, it is not the only election happening, however. The
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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 Olivia Clemmensen(‘26) On Friday Night, SSHS Homecoming game against Shaker High School was cut short about halfway through due to an alleged transformer failure on West Circular Street. First reported at 8:05 p.m., the power outage lasted around 40 minutes, leaving the entire game at a halting stop, with families shocked
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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 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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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 Sanaiya Noisette(‘26) Graduation speakers have been elected for the 2024 Senior Graduation at Saratoga Springs High School. This exciting opportunity has been given to Jaden Calderon and Adam Brown. Out of many candidates, these two essays were a perfect fit for this year’s celebration. Brown’s story starts in Greenfield and beginning
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June 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Carlie Friedman was the student council president this school year. Her involvement with the student council has been continuous since her freshman year of high school. She started freshman year as the class of 2024 secretary. She’d been involved previously, since fifth grade and through middle school, but
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June 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Matthew Digeso has been an attentive voice for the class of 2024 all four years of high school. He has served as the class president since his freshman year of high school. He’s been a consistent leader for the class of 2024 by leaving behind a legacy of
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June 13, 2024 by Maya Cassia (‘25) As the final chapter of high school unfolds, seniors at Saratoga Springs High School are gearing up for a memorable end to their academic journey. “I remember when Covid hit and everything shut down, experiencing freshman year like that made everything go by so much quicker and I
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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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April 30, 2024 by Charlie Gleeksman (‘24) I interviewed Olivia Allen on January 31, 2024, with the intention of getting a good grade in my journalism class. Hearing her full story as well as her family’s side struck me, and I was drawn in by her perseverance and strength. I want to dedicate this profile
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