September 30, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) September was National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and as the month comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my experiences with losing a loved one to suicide as a teen. In June of this year, I lost my father to suicide. It has been the hardest […]
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September 30, 2024 by Emilia Hall(‘26) As the leaves begin to change and the air is crisp, there is nothing like some good fall baking! This classic family fall treat of mine is perfect for a delicious snack, or even a dessert. Follow this quick and easy recipe to make some for yourself. Happy baking!
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September 30, 2024 by Max Vogel (‘26) Over the span of four days from September 19-22, the 51st annual running of the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon festival was in high gear! On Thursday to kick off the festival, a live performance from “The Refrigerators” followed by a flight of around 15 balloons energized Crandall Park
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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
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June 13, 2024 by Anonymous This is an article practicing restorative justice! Recording a school fight can have many negative consequences for the individuals involved in the fight, the person recording the fight, and the school community. Videotaping a school fight can directly impact the individuals involved in the fight. First, knowing that the fight
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June 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger(‘26) The summertime is truly some of the best time to listen to music. The crystal blue skies and sunny energy can make a kick drum punchier and the energy of any song more potent. We assume over here at the lightning rod you love music just like us, and
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June 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a staple for local Saratogians and tourists alike, from Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in late June, New York City Ballet’s performances, movies with soundtracks played live by the Philadelphia Orchestra, and summer long concert line-ups. There is so much to do
June 13, 2024 by Mattie Delaney (‘24) A question I get asked quite frequently is “Are you going to miss school?” and my response is always, “Yes.” They look at me like I’m crazy, and ask why. I tell them, “We’re never going to have something like this ever again in our entire lives. There
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June 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: –SSHS Art Show dazzled the halls on 5/30: High School student artwork was displayed throughout the school during the weeks of 5/20 and 5/27 but was open to the public eye on Thursday, May 30th. AP studio art students showcase their final art pieces of their high
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June 13, 2024 by Maya Cassia (‘25) As the final chapter of high school unfolds, seniors at Saratoga Springs High School are gearing up for a memorable end to their academic journey. “I remember when Covid hit and everything shut down, experiencing freshman year like that made everything go by so much quicker and I
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April 30, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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