Opinion

Apocalypse of Absence: An Analysis of “You, Disappearing” 

October 28, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) “You, Disappearing” by Alexandra Kleeman is a short story about a woman grappling with an apocalypse. This eerie and somber story discusses themes of mortality and the inevitability of death. Unlike the typical apocalypse you might see in “The Walking Dead” or “I Am Legend”, there is nothing […]

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Senior Fog: Not Much Sun for this Year’s Senior Class 

September 30, 2024 by Emma Gowen (‘25) This past Friday morning, Saratoga Springs’ class of 2025 trudged onto the football field for the kickoff of their senior year: Senior Sunrise. Dressed in sweats, carrying fluffy blankets, and double fisting caffeinated beverages, everyone was anticipating the sight of warm hues painting the sky. With students huddled

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Why You Shouldn’t Record School Fights

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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Three 2024 Albums to Check Out Now

April 30, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) 2024 has been a fairly fruitful year in the world of mainstream and underground music. In the mainstream, new records from Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake represent the return of pop royalty along with a genre shift into country influences from Beyoncé. On the more experimental and underground

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

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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Kanye Vultures: Can You Separate the Art from the Artist?

March 13, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Kanye West. Just saying his name recently has caused visceral reactions from anyone you talk to. Kanye’s discography and evolving public image is fascinating, and, simultaneously, horrifying to look at. But this divisive persona is captivating to his growing cult-like fan base that divides music nerds and casual

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Up In Smoke: The Vaping Epidemic’s Toll on Health and School Environment 

January 18, 2024 by Sanaiya Noisette (‘26) A situation most students witness today is the destruction of our school’s bathrooms. They are transforming into a space for inappropriate behaviors, causing concern for students and teachers around the school. Vaping creates an unwanted toxic environment for students’ health and well-being. It becomes evident that beyond our

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