June 8, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Summer is right around the corner so I’ve compiled a list of my top five favorite summer flowers that can elevate any garden this year! Lavender (Lavandula) This is a classic flower that is loved by many. Lavender is a natural attractor of pollinators such as bees and
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May 25, 2026 by Olivia Howe (‘26) The 152nd Kentucky Derby proved to be more than America’s most revered horse race this year, as trainer Cherie DeVaux made racing history as the first woman ever to train a horse that would win this high-stakes race. Golden Tempo, a chestnut colt with 23-1 odds, was able
May 25, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) What is AI? As we all know, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent presence in almost all of our lives. Whether it’s asking random questions, using it to help you study, or even just scrolling upon an AI generated image or video on social media, it has
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May 25, 2026 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) Hi everyone! Welcome back to Five Stars! The series where I… just kidding. Not this edition. Maybe next time, because I do have a few “Five-Stars” worthy books to recommend, and I’d love to return to where I began my Lightning Rod journey. We’re branching out today. And
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May 25, 2026 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) When you aren’t actively enduring the sweltering midsummer heat, it can be easy to shove global warming in the back of your mind. However, regardless of the season, climate change remains a major threat to our planet. As more greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon
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May 25, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Toga Students Hit the Dance Floor at Prom on the 16th: Saratoga Springs High School, among the many other high schools in the area, partied it up last weekend on the 16th for prom. Toga juniors and seniors attended prom from 6 to 10pm at the City
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May 25, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) When looking at your birth chart, you will find what zodiac sign your Sun, Moon, and rising falls in, but also a variety of other planets, asteroids, stars, and conjunctions. These other aspects included in your birth chart are usually overlooked compared to your “big three”, but they
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May 25, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) The club of restored clothing trends gains a new member: the flip-flop. Alongside polka dots, fold-over pants, and leather jackets, flip-flops find their place in 2026. But weren’t flip-flops always a thing? The decline in flip-flop success goes back to the boom of Birkenstocks. Each season, teens
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April 20, 2026 by Violet Hoke (‘27) Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends such as Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for great shows in April! Alice Howe &
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April 20, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) As we know Saratoga is a city adored by many year-round. But, sometimes it can get quite boring if you have nothing to do. So, now that spring is here, here are some fun things to do in the springtime: Nature Excursions -The Spring Run Trail is an
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April 20, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) I cannot count the number of times someone has told me, “I’m bad at art,” or “I just don’t have the time to do it like you do,” or “Not everyone was born with that talent.” I typically write about art history, and the great artists that reshaped
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April 20, 2026 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
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April 20, 2026 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) Click the link to play The Rod Connections!!! Connections – Puzzle -OqcMxOOnhYojkuz2lpa
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April 20, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Picture: Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker sketch. David Spade, Chris Farley, Julia Sweeny. S18, E19 At 11.30 pm every Saturday night, millions of people grab the remote and turn to NBC to watch one of the most beloved shows of our time, Saturday Night Live. A 1.5-hour late night
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April 1, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) There is a classic vibe that comes from putting a real animal pelt around your neck. The recent resurgence of vintage trends strikes again. Following this prospect is a chic and timeless piece, animal stoles. During the Victorian Era, animal stoles found access to Europe through the fur
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April 1, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Ah, young love. One of life’s greatest pleasures: two teenagers, helplessly infatuated with each other. Countless songs, films, and myths all the way back to the olden days (like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s relationship back in the 2010s – ancient history) center their focus on this youthful
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