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Soccer Resumes in Europe: The Champions League Back in Full Swing

February 27, 2023 by Elijah N’Dolo After a two-month resting period following the exciting FIFA World Cup, club soccer is resuming in Europe. Club teams, unlike national teams, are privately owned clubs that purchase players from around the world (sometimes for exorbitant sums of money) to compete against other clubs in the same country and

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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?”: Vol 4. The Rod’s Very Own Mr. Ubriaco

February 6, 2023 by Natalie Rock (’23) Teacher: Mr. Ubriaco What do you teach? “How to be human,” Mr Ubriaco said, but went on to further specify his courses. He teaches English, AP Language and Composition, Journalism, and Film and Literature. Where did you attend college? Likes? Dislikes? Mr. Ubriaco started out at Suffolk County

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Food: Uncommon Grounds Offers Saratogians Delicious Food With a Welcoming Ambience

February 6, 2023 by Maddy Diem (’24) A few days ago, I walked into Uncommon Grounds in Saratoga Springs, New York–a large café on Broadway, close to Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS). It’s loud, busy, and smells like coffee grounds. A roar comes from the giant machine in the corner, which looks like it is

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“Wait… Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?”: Vol 3, Ms. Narkiewicz

November 28, 2022 by Natalie Rock (’23) Meet Ms. Narkiewicz (Nark-o-witz), most commonly referred to as Nark or Ms. Nark! Favorite Thanksgiving food? Nark said, “Probably dessert. At my parents’ house, all of the desserts are in the garage so you just walk in and there is a table full of desserts. It’s incredible.” Out

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Photos: Saratoga Automobile Museum Brings Action to Upstate With Bond in Motion

November 28, 2022 by Sorell McIntire (’25) The 007 is closer to home than ever in the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s Bond in Motion exhibit, on display through November 2023. The collection includes vehicles used on-screen in the 007 series–featuring the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 2015 Aston Martin DB10 among others.  For more information and

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The Real Thanksgiving: Mashed Potatoes With a Side of Family Feuds

November 14, 2022 by Natalie Rock (’23) Seasoned classics like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and the annual turkey trot are all staples during the Thanksgiving holiday. People rush to the canned pumpkin pie aisle before the shelves are empty. Families start cooking at 9 am to create the perfect feast. Many puzzle pieces come together

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“Wait…Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?”: Vol. 2, Mr. Snyder

October 31, 2022 by Natalie Rock ’23 provided by Mr. Snyder What are you going to be for Halloween? What is your favorite Halloween candy? For Halloween, Mr. Snyder is being… himself! All jokes aside, he gets told around 10 times a day that he looks like Steve Harrington, so he and his girlfriend are

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