June 13, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) Hello to the students, teachers, and staff of SSHS… but the biggest greeting goes to my fellow graduating seniors. We did it. *long pause, look proud, hand to heart* We made it to the end of the ‘23-‘24 school year. *2nd long pause* Despite the numerous twists and […]
Sahiba Says: A Final Goodbye (I Know You’ll Miss Me) Read More »
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
Civil War: A Movie Review Read More »
April 30, 2024 by Merrick Shea(‘27) Everyone has had a favorite class. Some choose English class with books and writing fueling their minds, and others argue that their favorite class is math, with problem solving and crunching numbers being their passion. For Mr. Andrew Janack, music was his love. Janack grew up in Galway, New
The Leader of the Band Read More »
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
Liv’s Light: Shining Through Leukemia Read More »
April 30, 2024 by Sam Pecota (‘24) While Americans basked on beaches and traveled far and wide for spring vacation, citizens of two countries experienced a very different April. Gazans and Sudanese alike are caught in the throes of genocide, their stories facing censorship by Western media. Their struggles are poignantly detailed by dedicated journalists
Opinion: As Arab-American Heritage Month Concludes, Two Genocides Continue Read More »
April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) I have to be honest. I was not super excited to write this review. It’s neither because I am some devoted Taylor Swift hater, nor because I am filled with fear of angry mobs of Swiftes trying to track down my home address. My problem with the majority
Tortured Poets Department Review Read More »
April 30, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) It’s been highly requested by some of my peers to make a “GRWM to shave my beard” video, as I’m so good at it that you’d never even know I have a beard. However, I decided not to make a video because I believe this is a matter
Sahiba Says: GRWM To Shave My Beard Read More »
April 30, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
Saratoga Sometimes: Weather Woes Read More »
March 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) There are many major occurrences taking place in our world and we are constantly living through events that will make history. Numerous are well known across the board such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the wars in both Ukraine and Israel, but what about their details and the
Navigating World Issues in School Read More »
March 13, 2024 by Carlie Friedman (’24) If you walk into room G243 at any time between 7:49am – 2:20pm, you are certain to find at least one student who is not supposed to be there. This is not because the student is ditching class or in some sort of trouble. They are choosing to
Significant Figures: Profile on Mrs. Bell Read More »
March 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Kanye West. Just saying his name recently has caused visceral reactions from anyone you talk to. Kanye’s discography and evolving public image is fascinating, and, simultaneously, horrifying to look at. But this divisive persona is captivating to his growing cult-like fan base that divides music nerds and casual
Kanye Vultures: Can You Separate the Art from the Artist? Read More »
February 14, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Valentine’s Day is a holiday that some enjoy spending with their loved ones or a romantic date, while others think it’s there to remind them of another year spent single. So how did Valentine’s Day start? And how can you enjoy the 14th of February regardless of your
Valentine’s Day Explained Read More »
February 14, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
Impending Doom: Valentine’s Day Read More »
February 14, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Oh, Grammys season. The Grammys seem to mean everything, yet simultaneously nothing at all to the average music fan. No matter who the Grammys decide to nominate, it seems like every decision made is a misstep, every action plagued by controversy and scandal. But does it all even
2024 Grammy’s Roundup Read More »
