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The Joys of Life as Highschool Student in April

April 1, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) April. What a great time of year. Personally, my favorite. It’s the perfect mix of cloudy gray gloom and academic burnout that just makes your soul happy. As the murmur of AP exams begins and students start their intense studying journeys, no one wants to admit they’ve been […]

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Who Needs Google and Science when You Have the Moon, Stars, and Witches?

April 1, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) I am pleased to be the one to inform you: Mercury is finally out of retrograde, so we can stop crying now! I know you were all very upset. And guess what? This month’s full moon (called the pink moon) is happening tonight, April 1, so don’t miss

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St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Both Nostalgic and Celebratory of Irish Culture

March 16, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) While for most, it may not be among the top tier of holidays like Christmas and Halloween are, Saint Patrick’s day has its fair share of memorable traditions that bring joy to many. Below are a few Saint Patty’s Day traditions that are classics to the month of

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Bear’s Cup Bakehouse: Atmosphere, Flavor, and First Impressions

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Upon its grand opening the week of December 19th, the original 1883 Saratoga Firehouse had a brand-new look, and was transformed into a fresh, busy, and vibrant bakehouse. With one other location in Bolton Landing, and a Wilton spot under construction currently, Bear’s Cup Bakehouse was the talk

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Seneca Review: A Refreshing Taste in Saratoga

March 2, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Across the Saratoga restaurant scene, we get this interesting intersectionality of ideas that represent the town’s ethos itself. Decades-old institutions, tourist-catered pop-ups, and the slightly more high-brow New American movement, such as Hamlet and Ghost, Familiar Creature, and today’s topic, Seneca. Walking into the restaurant, it was dimly

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The True Purpose of Art: Expressing Emotion, Love, and the Human Experience

Febuary, 9 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) From Sidibé’s Nuit de Noël photograph to Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss sculpture, Kahlo’s Frida and Diego Rivera painting to Picasso’s Lovers piece, art has been used for centuries to depict love in all its forms. This is the true purpose of art: to convey emotions so

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Episodes of Beloved TV-Series Perfect for V-Day

Febuary, 9 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Have you made your Valentine’s Day plans yet? If not, here are some of my favorite TV show episode recommendations, so you as well can have the ultimate Valentines Day experience.   FRIENDS: Season 1 Episode 14, “The One With The Candy Hearts” In this episode, we see Ross

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The Sights and Flavors of 2026 Chowderfest 

Febuary, 9 2026 by Daniel Hancock (‘26) Febuary, 9 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Good old Saratoga Chowderfest, the city’s most cherished yearly tradition, where countless portions of steaming hot chowder are devoured while bundled up in at least eight layers. After navigating past a handful of drunken arguments and tipsy tourists who seemed determined

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Valentine’s Day: A Celebration of Friendships, Too

Febuary, 9 2026 by Savannah Winter (‘26) What is Valentine’s Day really for? When people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of flowers, chocolate, and red-wrapped teddy bears with a bow. People assume love, romantic gestures, and couples celebrating their relationship. But what if that wasn’t the only meaning of this special, loving day. What

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