April 5, 2023 by Maggie Trautner (‘25) Step into spring with Saratoga’s impressive ice cream shops! The arrival of the spring season brings many exciting things: different sports, nice weather, and most importantly, ice cream. Shops offering a wide range of hard ice cream flavors include places like Ben & Jerry’s, Stewart’s, and Kilwins. Located […]
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April 5, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (’23) Spring has finally sprung, and Aries season is here and blooming! March 21st and April 19th mark the beginning and end of this wonderful season. Aries are known for their “fiery” personalities and high energy surrounding the things they love and care about. Their most common strengths lie
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April 5, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Are you looking for ways to spend the springtime that will make the days before summer more enjoyable? Are you wanting to find unfamiliar places to spend the sunny days here in Upstate? From Saratoga’s very own Farmers’ Market to the Albany Tulip Festival in May, there are
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April 5, 2023 by Ciara Meyer (’23) Beloved Utah-based cookie chain with a cult-like following, Crumbl Cookies, just opened a brand new location just 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS). The Latham branch opened on March 31, and we were eager to see if the cookies lived up to the hype. After departing
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April 5, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (’24) As president of the acclaimed Choraliers and vice president of the drama club, Maddie Cook is an indispensable member of the music and theater program at Saratoga Springs High School. But Cook’s influence is not limited simply to the musical domain: she is also a co-founder, active member,
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March 27, 2023 by Mazie Neville (‘24) My neighbor is a Fishman. He is in a fish community. And he is in several committed fish relationships. Shockingly enough, these relationships are not entirely one-sided. Fish have the surprising ability to recognize people, and not only do they acknowledge their friends, but they know their enemies.
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March 27, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24) Saratoga Springs High School sports several exceptional athletes, but one, in particular, stands out. Senior Lillian Bergbom competes at an elite level in a sport few know and even fewer participate in: the obscure figure skating discipline of synchronized skating. Born and raised in Saratoga Springs, Bergbom’s introduction
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March 13, 2023 by Elijah N’dolo (‘24) To some, Victoria Lauesen may just be the always-smiling girl in your math or history class, but do not let her impeccable accent deceive you into thinking that she is your everyday Saratoga born-and-raised student. She is, in fact, an exchange student from Denmark, who spent many years
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March 13, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) From Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) freshmen and sophomores went on a trip to Québec City for their French classes to practice their conversational French, enjoy the views of Québec, and have a fun time with friends exploring French culture. Students
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March 13, 2023 by Aditi Singh (‘24) Meet Mrs. Perry! What do you teach? “AP World and AP Psychology,” Mrs. Perry said. When asked which class she liked better (because one just has to ask) she replied with, “oooo! That’s a really hard one.” Although she did not pick a favorite, she did say she
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March 13, 2023 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) When was the last time you saw a flower? Or even a touch of Spring Green? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. Winter is dreary, gray toned, and the lack of colorful flora is just another off-putting feature about this season. But there’s a beautiful way to
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March 13, 2023 by Hailey Kopraski (‘23) The great Pisces season is now in full swing! The 19th of February marks the beginning of the season of our fellow Pisces and the 20th of March marks the end. Pisces are very in tune with their feelings and the feelings of others. Their most common strengths
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February 27, 2023 by Aditi Singh (’24) An increasingly common complaint amongst high school students is that school fails to prepare them for the future; none of the four core classes–ELA, history, math, and science–teach adult skills such as handling money or filing taxes. However, Career and Financial Management, an elective class offered through the
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February 27, 2023 by AJ Martin There is a new craze ravaging the attention of bored students in class. Well, new is relative, as it is the centuries old game of chess–just on the mobile phone. Chess has become massively popular throughout the school serving as a glorious distraction during class time, joining the likes
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February 27, 2023 by Natalie Rock (’23) Saratoga Springs is a fantastic city with so much to offer. Not only does Saratoga showcase the arts, great food, and nice people, but it also has history. The Battle of Saratoga of 1777 may be seen as the start of Saratoga’s history, but it continues to grow
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February 27, 2023 by Cruz Campbell (’25) With many Saratoga Springs High School classes switching from AP (Advanced Placement) to UHS models, here are the three key things to know about AP versus UHS courses. You will receive the same number of credits in both classes. Both UHS and AP students receive the same number
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