Behind the Mask: Ms. Mantas
By Ciara Meyer “Behind the Mask” is a weekly series that highlights teachers at Saratoga Springs High School.
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By Ciara Meyer “Behind the Mask” is a weekly series that highlights teachers at Saratoga Springs High School.
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By Ciara Meyer “Behind the Mask” is a weekly series that highlights teachers at Saratoga Springs High School.
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By Ciara Meyer “Behind the Mask” is a weekly series that highlights teachers at Saratoga Springs High School.
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By Ciara Meyer “Behind the Mask” is a weekly series which highlights staff members at Saratoga Springs High School.
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By Catherine Mongan Bathrooms used to be the place students would go to relax, kick back after a couple of hard classes, spend some time with friends, maybe take a quick nap to recharge for physics. Now, from the students’ perspective, the school bathrooms are reminiscent of Azkaban, with monitors and dementors guarding every door.
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A documentary about sleep deprivation at Saratoga Springs high school. Researched, reported, and created by the students of Introduction to Journalism (2018-2019). Editing by Tyler Charnik, Ryan Ragaini, Jake Somoza, and Danny Somoza Animation by Carter Kavanagh Special thanks to the students of Saratoga Springs high school, Dr. Patton, Mrs. Friedman, Ms. Fairson, the SSCSD
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Welcome to Hot Ones, The Lightning Rod’s new “Student of the Month” feature! This month, Brian Chimel delves into the mind of Saratoga’s own Elias Wohl for an exclusive interview. To view the video, click on the title of this post to find the embedded YouTube link! Part two will be released later today.
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Editor’s note: Ask Lanie is the Lightning Rod‘s advice column. Email asklanie@thelightningrod.net with your letters. November 2, 2015 by Danielle Morrone Calcium Neodymium Yttrium’s question: I am an extroverted person, and have no fear of starting a conversation with strangers or making a new friend. But many people I’m around in school react as if
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 by Sydney Wertheim Dear college: Ever since I was young, I have always dreamed of attending college so I could be indebted in loans until I am 70. Please accept me so I can attend your amazing institution! I am valedictorian of my class of 75,000. Every class I have taken
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Monday, October 20, 2014 by Skyler Stanford It seems that if you went up to a random student at Saratoga Springs High School and asked them if they were going to the homecoming dance their response would most likely be no. Why is this? While many students still attend the dance, others may gladly give
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December 19, 2013 by Vaughn O’Connor, Stephanie Chila, Andrew Farfaglia, and Andrea Barry This chilly Christmas season, you can be rest assured that if you’re looking into anything Steve Madden for a teenage girl in your life, you’re on the right track. “Anything Steve Madden, especially boots. That’s number one on my list,” said Molly
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