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Worth The Switch? A Compilation of Articles About Saratoga’s New Securely Pass System

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October 15, 2024 by Emma Gowen (’25)October 15, 2024 by Isaac Reynaldo Wright (‘26) With the start of the new school year comes the institution of a new hall pass system. This program, Securely Pass, operates through the use of a student’s personal school-issued device, obligating an online request to be submitted to the student’s […]

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Global News Update

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October 15, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -Saratoga’s Putnam Market Plans to Replace its Wine Room with a Cafe: On October 11th, Putnam Market announced that their Director in its Wine Room would be retiring after 26 years working in this well-known downtown Saratoga market. With him will be leaving Putnam’s Wine Room, and

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Hurricane Milton Adds to Storm Damage in the Southeast U.S.

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October 15, 2024 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) On September 26th, Category 4 Hurricane Helene made its dreadful landfall in Florida, decimating the South. Strong winds, surging waters, and flash floods of up to 15 feet smashed homes – and records – marking it as the deadliest hurricane since the infamous Katrina in 2005. Although hurricanes

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Israel/Hezbollah Conflict Explained

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Global News Update: We’re Back!

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September 30, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local- -Friday Night 31-28 Win over Niskayuna: Saratoga Springs High School brings yet another win onto their home field with a tight game and an energetic crowd! The White Out game was filled with energy and school spirit as the Toga Varsity Football team won the tough game

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Global News Update

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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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The Hyde Museum’s Best in Show: Bianca Babcock

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June 13, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) The Hyde Museum’s annual High School Juried Show provided senior Bianca Babcock with the platform to display her incredible talent. From May 4th through June 2nd, student artists had the opportunity to submit their artwork to win prizes. And for Babcock, this competition facilitated her rise to the

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Opinion: As Arab-American Heritage Month Concludes, Two Genocides Continue

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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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Global News Update

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April 30, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: –SSHS Blue and White Award Ceremony: On April 30th at the Maple Ave. Trombley Auditorium the annual ceremony for students nominated by SSHS teachers received awards based on their character (blue) and academic achievement (white) throughout the school year. –Earth day at SSHS: On April 22, about

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Navigating World Issues in School

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March 13, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) There are many major occurrences taking place in our world and we are constantly living through events that will make history. Numerous are well known across the board such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the wars in both Ukraine and Israel, but what about their details and the

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2024 Grammy’s Roundup

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February 14, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Oh, Grammys season. The Grammys seem to mean everything, yet simultaneously nothing at all to the average music fan. No matter who the Grammys decide to nominate, it seems like every decision made is a misstep, every action plagued by controversy and scandal. But does it all even

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Setting the Foundation of the Future: SSCSD’s Legacy Project

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January 18, 2024 by Alex Wersten (‘25) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of residents in the Saratoga Springs City School District voted to approve the Legacy Project, a $129.7 million capital project aimed to create major improvements and renovations in all eight school buildings and the transportation facility, with a result of 1,530 votes

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Board of Education: Contracts and Complaints

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November 15, 2023 by Eleanor McNamara (‘24) At the November 9th Board of Education meeting, fifty or so teachers in the Saratoga Springs Teachers Association (SSTA) assembled to protest the lack of a union contract. They began by marching along Broadway, eventually making their way to the meeting held at Caroline Street Elementary School. Teachers

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Toga Sports: Season Conclusions

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November 15, 2023 by Emilia Hall (‘26) November 15, 2023 by Savannah Winter (‘26) In this Fall Sports season, an impressive six Saratoga Teams competed in sectional finals, but only one team, boys cross country, ended up the champions. The other five teams, Girls Tennis, Field Hockey, Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and girls cross country

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A Success Story: Stories for Success Expansion Project

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November 1, 2023 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) Stories for Success’ idea of what it means to be successful has shifted throughout the years. On a macro level, Stories for Success is all about providing books for families in need. But what that looks like has changed in recent years. In the early stages of the

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Israel’s Reaction to Hamas attack: Justified or Genocide?

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November 1, 2023 by Othmane Kerroum (‘25) In the aftermath of Hamas’ offensive on October 7, the world has appeared to exist within the State of Israel. With more than 1,400 people killed and roughly 200 with whereabouts unknown, this day can only be described as a tragic loss of life, marking the single deadliest

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