February 10, 2025 by Emma Gowen (‘25) With all the bus cancellations that have been impacting the Saratoga Springs City School Districts’ students this year, the need for a solution to the recent lack of busing is a hot topic among students and parents alike. The SSCSD administration has been diligently working behind the scenes […]
A Word from Dr. Patton: The Struggle Bus that is School Transportation Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Kazuki Borchardt (‘26) & Ava Tatum (‘25) Chowder Fest is an annual Saratoga tradition where chowder fans unite to test different chowder recipes from over 80 businesses downtown. Representing the Lightning Rod’s official chowder tasters are Kazuki Borchardt and Ava Tatum. Our writers’ choices of vendors were Rhea’s Seafood Corn Chowder
Lightning Rod Staff Turn Soup Connoisseurs for Saratoga’s 26th Chowder Fest Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) When I was told we were doing a Valentines edition of the paper, I knew I had to help out the poor students at school with one thing, love. So, here’s my expert (and slightly satirical) advice for that pesky date that some of us just dread, February
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Get a Valentine Read More »
February 10, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Winter Storms Pummeling the Northeast: Last Thursday, the Saratoga Springs School District got their first Snow Day of the 2024-2025 school year! While some may have their doubts there will be more of these snowy days off, there is a possibility it may be in the cards
Hearts, Tariffs and Super Bowls: A Global News Update Read More »
February 6, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) With the Super Bowl approaching this weekend, every family has their own staple foods. From wings to chips and dip, these foods are an iconic part of a true Super-Bowl Sunday. Here are a few of my own recipes perfect for this coming weekend or anytime they seem
Super Bowl Food Classics with a Twist Read More »
February 6, 2025 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) On Thursday, January 30th, Saratoga Springs High School’s Science in the Community Club hosted Congressional Representative Paul Tonko, for a discussion on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education. He discussed his experiences, then opened the meeting to any questions the students might have. The meeting began with Representative
Paul Tonko Speaks to SSHS’s Science in the Community Club Read More »
February 6, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Saratoga Springs High School’s Winter Dance this Weekend CANCELED: On February 8th, Saratoga High School planned to hold their annual winter dance. Starting at 7pm, the Valentine’s Day themed school event was planning to be a night of photos, music and of course dancing. However, due to
Winter Dances, Groundhogs, and Transgender Rights: A Global News Update Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Nothing excites me in the music industry as much as when an artist does something unbelievably strange. There’s something so intrinsically special about an artist that finds the courage to subvert expectations and create something so left-field and experimental to a listener’s ear. 2025 has started with an
At the Top of the Charts? Time to Experiment: Ethel Cain’s new Style Change and Album Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Art is more than just the watercolor tree your teacher forced you to paint in fifth grade, and more than the paintings you see lining the walls of art museums on school-sanctioned field trips. Art is passion; art is love. Art is resilience and courage. Art is one
Art for Equality- in Honor of MLK Day Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) Upon my arrival in Saratoga, I remember exclaiming, “Surely, a school as large as this would boast a Model UN club!” But much to my dismay, it did not. I began asking around, searching for any sign of such an initiative, only to be met with blank stares
“Wait, so you Mean There’s No Model UN Society in this School?” Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Since starting the school paper, I have gotten bombarded multiple times, with requests to start an advice column, but I simply just don’t have the time. So, I thought, let me bless Saratoga Springs High School with some of my best advice, with hints of the satire I
New Year, New Semester, New You Read More »
January 27, 2025 by Emma Gowen (‘25) Considering the emotions faced by many whenever they lose a loved one or friend, and the terrible loss of one of our beloved students and alumni Olivia Allen this past March, Saratoga Springs High School has developed new methods of grief counseling to better serve students for the
The Door is Always Open Read More »
January 13, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Toga Spirit Week starting this Monday: Starting today, January 13th, Saratoga Springs High School is holding its winter Spirit Week!!! Tomorrow Tuesday, 1/14th is Twin Day, so get out a matching outfit with your best friend and coordinate! Wednesday is Mismatch Day, Thursday is Snow Gear Day,
Global News Update Read More »
January 13, 2025 by Max Vogel (‘26) To start off the new year, one of the most critically looked at cars in present society, the Tesla Cybertruck pulled into the drop off loop of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas . Moments later, the calm sunny morning of January 1st became chaos for citizens
Cyber Truck Explodes Leaving One Dead in Front of Trump Hotel Read More »
