Opinion

Bear’s Cup Bakehouse: Atmosphere, Flavor, and First Impressions

March 2, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Upon its grand opening the week of December 19th, the original 1883 Saratoga Firehouse had a brand-new look, and was transformed into a fresh, busy, and vibrant bakehouse. With one other location in Bolton Landing, and a Wilton spot under construction currently, Bear’s Cup Bakehouse was the talk

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Seneca Review: A Refreshing Taste in Saratoga

March 2, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Across the Saratoga restaurant scene, we get this interesting intersectionality of ideas that represent the town’s ethos itself. Decades-old institutions, tourist-catered pop-ups, and the slightly more high-brow New American movement, such as Hamlet and Ghost, Familiar Creature, and today’s topic, Seneca. Walking into the restaurant, it was dimly

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The True Purpose of Art: Expressing Emotion, Love, and the Human Experience

Febuary, 9 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) From Sidibé’s Nuit de Noël photograph to Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss sculpture, Kahlo’s Frida and Diego Rivera painting to Picasso’s Lovers piece, art has been used for centuries to depict love in all its forms. This is the true purpose of art: to convey emotions so

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Valentine’s Day: A Celebration of Friendships, Too

Febuary, 9 2026 by Savannah Winter (‘26) What is Valentine’s Day really for? When people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of flowers, chocolate, and red-wrapped teddy bears with a bow. People assume love, romantic gestures, and couples celebrating their relationship. But what if that wasn’t the only meaning of this special, loving day. What

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Movie Review: A Refreshing Adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation

January 26, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) As someone who absolutely loved reading the book People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (published in May of 2021), I had eagerly anticipated watching the movie adaptation directed by Brett Haley which came out January 9 on Netflix. Based on the incredibly loveable story by Emily

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A Season to Remember: A 2025/2026 Saratoga Football Retrospective

January 26, 2026 by Makenna Dicaprio (‘26) Against the predictions of many, our very own school football team beat a private school in the sectional super bowl, won the regional championship, and fell just short of a state title. After leaving a historic mark on Saratoga Springs, Coach Hayden and the team continue to gain

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Mr. Ubriaco and His Band: Tops Of Trees’ Review

December 15, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Mr. Ubriaco, the beloved English teacher, record collector, and energetic staple of Saratoga’s English department. However, many of you may not know that Mr. Ubriaco’s musical interest extends to his membership in the local band, Tops of Trees.  The Capital Region’s own six-piece rock ensemble, Tops of Trees,

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Spreading Love and Joy: Saratoga County’s Give a Child a Christmas

December 15, 2025 by Haley Hammer (‘29) During the month of December most are counting down the days until the holidays, not focusing on midterms, but more likely winter break and traveling. However, for this festive season, some aren’t as fortunate. Luckily, there is an organization that helps provide many young children and families with

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Wedge Sneakers Seen from Space: the Isabel Marant is Making a Comeback

November 24, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) The new 2025 “it girl” shoe is the Isabel Marant wedge sneaker, and it is making a controversial reappearance 14 years after their release date. The Isabel Marant wedge sneakers are very unique and definitely make a statement. What makes them so different from other sneakers is the

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