November 25, 2024 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) Each year, Rockefeller Center picks out a Christmas Tree to display in the center of Rockefeller Plaza, in Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Center’s workers decorate the tree with colorful and varying ornaments, and after this process, the tree is lit throughout the month of December. It has become an […]
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November 25, 2024 by Emma Gowen (‘25) In the lead up to Thanksgiving on November 28th, The Rod sent out a survey to learn more about how Saratoga Springs High School’s student body gives thanks. Between the Macy’s Day Parade, feasting on delicious food, and just being grateful for friends and family, SSHS students sure
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November 25, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Almost everyone has heard the name Van Gogh, and they might know him for a multitude of reasons: his beautiful collection of sunflower paintings, his famous work “Starry Night,” or even how he supposedly chopped off his own ear. But how many people actually know Van Gogh’s story,
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November 25, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Downtown Saratoga’s Annual Victorian Streetwalk to be Held December 5th: From carolers and hot chocolate to the Saratoga Tree lightning, ballet dancers in windows and all the magical and festive ambiance in between, Saratoga Springs will be holding its annual Victorian Streetwalk on Broadway next Thursday, December
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November 25, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Thanksgiving break is coming up, and with this season, the words “thankful” and “gratitude” seem to appear everywhere. While it may sound corny to some, understanding the meaning of these words is important not just for the time surrounding thanksgiving, but all year long. Yes, it can be
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November 25, 2024 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Welcome to Five Stars, where I’ll share my favorite “five-star” books that had me invested from the very first page, all the way across the finish line. As someone who’s read 75-plus books this year, these are the books that
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November 25, 2024 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) From the bustling streets of Pakistan to the quiet suburban lanes of America, specifically upstate New York, my journey as an exchange student has been a whirlwind of discovering parallels. I love Lahore — a city that teaches you something new every day. Whether it is navigating the
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November 24, 2024 by Kazuki Borchardt (‘26) Satirical news source The Onion has purchased the right-wing website Infowars. The Onion came of age in the late 80’s by taking prominent events and political figures and adding a satirical twist. The site continued to gain traction in the 2000s thanks to its often viral and infectious
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November 18, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Little Women is a timeless story and novel written by Louisa May Alcott and originally published in 1868, created into a movie in 1949 to be remade up until 2019, adapted into a play by Kate Hamill in 2018 and was wonderfully performed on the Lowenberg Auditorium stage
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November 11, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Little Women is a tale that has remained relevant ever since its first venture into the world as the famous novel written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868, and continued in its many movies, including the 2019 film. Now, to continue its profound legacy, the Saratoga Springs High
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November 11, 2024 by Olivia Howe (‘26) Varsity tennis players Clare Dooley and Addison Jones progressed to the NYS Section 2 Championships this October, both securing plaques created by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). Both important singles players of SSHS’s Girls Varsity Tennis team, the girls have been working hard
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November 11, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Moving from Las Vegas to Saratoga hasn’t been easy, but meeting new people, teachers and balancing the workload isn’t too difficult for me, it’s the fashion I’m worried about. Vegas winters only require a light jacket here and there, maybe mittens if you’re getting fancy. But what are
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November 11, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Tyler, the Creator has never been afraid to reinvent himself. From his early days as an Odd Future edgelord, to his expansive and conceptual album Igor, Tyler appears to be fearless. He portrays such confidence to each one of his records and I feel as though every move
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November 11, 2024 by Max Vogel (‘26) The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France is a world-renowned piece of ancient architecture and symbol of religion. It is one of the oldest standing churches in Europe and the 6th most popular tourist destination in Paris. The church sits on the Seine River in the center of
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