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January 18, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24)
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My 9 Favorite Albums of 2023
January 18, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) 2023 was a weird year of music. It acted as some sort of a transition year. 2022 felt like the most solid and consistently well-done year we have seen in music all decade. But as we moved into 2024, mainstream music seemed to be confused. No rap albums
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Athlete Highlight: Anya Belisle
January 18, 2024 by Sam Pecota (‘24) Earlier this year, a select group of Saratoga senior athletes announced their commitments to various universities across the country. One of these impressive athletes is our very own Anya Belisle, who recently committed to the University of New Mexico. In an exclusive interview with Belisle, I learned about
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Pets of SSHS: Luna Schmalz
November 15, 2023 by Cassie Child (‘24) Owner: The Rod’s very own Staff Writer, Francisca Schmalz Age: ?? Years (Luna would like to keep that to herself) Hobbies: Playing with her brother, Milo Pet Peeves: Too much rice and not enough chicken in her bowl at dinnertimeIf you would like your pet to be the
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Pets of SSHS: Bailee Babcock
November 1, 2023 by Cassie Child (‘24) Owner: The Rod’s very own senior cartoonist, Bianca Babcock Age: 7 Years Hobbies: Biting, barking, and eating Pet Peeves: The vacuum If you would like your pet to be the pet of the week, send 3 pictures to cchild@sscsd.net with name, age, a short list of hobbies, and
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The Haunting of Saratoga
November 1, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Are you looking for a thrilling and spooky way to spend the days following Halloween? Saratoga is filled with ghost history and lore! Many say that Saratoga Springs is one of the spookiest places in America with its haunted buildings, hotels, and even restaurants. From the history and
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Artificial Intelligence: Is It Really All That Bad?
October 11, 2023 by Darren Pasek (‘25) Last spring, Chat GPT took the country by storm as what felt like the greatest invention since the internet itself. That feeling may have been justified, although recently the hype surrounding the industry has died down. The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems by internet users has not
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Successful Start to the School Year for the Board of Education
October 11, 2023 by Eleanor McNamara (‘24) Saratoga Spring’s Board of Education has had a successful start to the school year! The first meeting of the Board of Education occurred on September 14th at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School. The District Safety Committee presented a handful of ongoing initiatives in the school district and shared what
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Homecoming: Better Every Year
October 11, 2023 by Keegan Reinhart (‘25) Did you go to this year’s homecoming dance? Maybe it was the best night of your life, or maybe you left after 20 minutes, but what did the student body think as a whole? On the Thursday before the homecoming football game, Student Council closed their ticket sales
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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?” Vol. 8: Magistra Sadlon
October 11, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) What have you taught throughout your time at Saratoga? Latin 1 and 2 Accelerated, Latin 1, Latin 2, Latin 3, Latin 4, Latin 5, 8th grade French, French 1, and French 2. Where did you attend college? Magistra attended the University of Albany and graduated summa cum laude
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Horoscope Hailz: In The Eyes of…All the Summer Signs?
June 12, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (‘23) As the year comes to a close, I can’t neglect the summer signs. Geminis, Cancers, and Leos celebrate their zodiac seasons while Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students are enjoying their vacations, but I wanted to give them their fanfare before the year ends. Gemini season has begun
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SSHS Guide to Summer in Upstate N.Y.
June 12, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) With the school year ending, many Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) staff and students have been anticipating the summer vacation ahead. Summer has so many exciting opportunities and is a wonderful reward for all the hard work and time spent busy during the school year. But how can
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Humans of SSHS: Meet Your 2023 Graduation Speakers
June 12, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24)June 12, 2023 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) Every year, as the end of the year approaches, members of Saratoga Springs High School’s graduating class are given the opportunity to submit an application or be selected to be selected as one of four student speakers at graduation. The Student Council
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The Lightning Rod’s Ultimate Summer Playlist
June 12, 2023 by Lucia Birnby (‘23) It’s almost summertime, Toga! As school finishes up, we wanted to leave you with something you can use over the next few months. Here’s a playlist for all your late-night drives, beach days, and summer fun, have a great rest of the year! Check it out on Spotify!
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Advice: How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying
June 12, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (‘23) High school, graduation, and college present their fair share of challenges. And no matter how smart you may be, it’s always helpful to get some advice from experts on how to push through towards success despite the curveballs thrown your way. We’ve brought together the best of the
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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?” Vol. 7: Mr. Scott
June 12, 2023 by Natalie Rock (‘23) Teacher: Mr. Scott What do you teach? Regents Chemistry & Principles of Chemistry Where did you attend college? Likes? Dislikes? Mr. Scott attended Hofstra University for one year with intentions of becoming a doctor. After a chance to be a teaching assistant (TA), he transferred to SUNY Oneonta
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