June 8, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) Astrology can correlate with honestly everything, and if you are building your summer playlist right now and are feeling a little bored of what is on it, then you’ve come to the right place! Find your sign below and see your musician/band that I believe has a great […]
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June 8, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) You are not as original as you may think. I am almost positive you got your style off Pinterest, at least parts of it. Your top is from the same place as everybody else and your jeans are from either American Eagle or Pacsun. If that sounds like
We Have Lost Ourselves in Fads- Time to Bring Back Our Own Style. Read More »
June 8, 2026 by Carlin Phillips (‘27) 9:30 in the morning and a woman is standing on a desk shouting about John Proctor and rhetoric. This is English with Ms. Bacher. She may seem intense or strict when you first meet her, but there is a lot more to her than what meets the eye.
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June 8, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Summer is right around the corner so I’ve compiled a list of my top five favorite summer flowers that can elevate any garden this year! Lavender (Lavandula) This is a classic flower that is loved by many. Lavender is a natural attractor of pollinators such as bees and
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June 8, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Little Horse — bitknot Feeble Little Horse is exactly what the dream pop and hazy indie rock scene needs in 2026. Formed in Pittsburgh during the pandemic, the band uses space in a far more sculptural way as opposed to My Bloody Valentine’s thick blocks of sound or
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June 8, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) With this being the last edition of The Lightning Rod for this year, I saw it very fitting to do what I love to write most, which is entertainment, specifically in this case, movie reviews. Recently, an amazing movie has hit the theatres, and I had the privilege
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May 25, 2026 by Olivia Howe (‘26) The 152nd Kentucky Derby proved to be more than America’s most revered horse race this year, as trainer Cherie DeVaux made racing history as the first woman ever to train a horse that would win this high-stakes race. Golden Tempo, a chestnut colt with 23-1 odds, was able
May 25, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) The club of restored clothing trends gains a new member: the flip-flop. Alongside polka dots, fold-over pants, and leather jackets, flip-flops find their place in 2026. But weren’t flip-flops always a thing? The decline in flip-flop success goes back to the boom of Birkenstocks. Each season, teens
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May 25, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Thursday night, I had the absolute pleasure of going to see The Outsiders at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, a musical with 4 Tony awards to its name and my personal favorite show. This show is an adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s famous novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic movie
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May 25, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) What is AI? As we all know, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent presence in almost all of our lives. Whether it’s asking random questions, using it to help you study, or even just scrolling upon an AI generated image or video on social media, it has
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May 25, 2026 by Daniela Fleming (‘26) Hi everyone! Welcome back to Five Stars! The series where I… just kidding. Not this edition. Maybe next time, because I do have a few “Five-Stars” worthy books to recommend, and I’d love to return to where I began my Lightning Rod journey. We’re branching out today. And
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April 20, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) As we know Saratoga is a city adored by many year-round. But, sometimes it can get quite boring if you have nothing to do. So, now that spring is here, here are some fun things to do in the springtime: Nature Excursions -The Spring Run Trail is an
Spring in Saratoga: Hikes, Shops, and Local Favorites Read More »
April 20, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) I cannot count the number of times someone has told me, “I’m bad at art,” or “I just don’t have the time to do it like you do,” or “Not everyone was born with that talent.” I typically write about art history, and the great artists that reshaped
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April 20, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Picture: Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker sketch. David Spade, Chris Farley, Julia Sweeny. S18, E19 At 11.30 pm every Saturday night, millions of people grab the remote and turn to NBC to watch one of the most beloved shows of our time, Saturday Night Live. A 1.5-hour late night
The History, Humor and Charm of SNL Never Gets Old Read More »
April 1, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) There is a classic vibe that comes from putting a real animal pelt around your neck. The recent resurgence of vintage trends strikes again. Following this prospect is a chic and timeless piece, animal stoles. During the Victorian Era, animal stoles found access to Europe through the fur
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April 1, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Ah, young love. One of life’s greatest pleasures: two teenagers, helplessly infatuated with each other. Countless songs, films, and myths all the way back to the olden days (like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s relationship back in the 2010s – ancient history) center their focus on this youthful
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