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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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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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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November 24, 2025 by Carlin Phillips (‘27) On November 21, 2025, the sequel to the movie Wicked, released last November, came out in theaters and blew up the internet and box office, attracting new and old fans. Wicked: For Good, has gotten numerous positive reviews since its release, and luckily, I got the opportunity to
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November 24, 2025 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Friendsgiving, a widely celebrated tradition, has grown significantly since the term was coined in the early 2000’s. If you are unfamiliar with the tradition, it is simply sharing a Thanksgiving meal with your friends rather than your family. While now Friendsgiving is roughly celebrated by 20% of all
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November 10, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) It all started in the mid-1800s with the development of the polka dot pattern. To start, they were commonly found on children’s clothes, toys, furniture, and ceramics. Now, they have broken into the modern fashion world and are frequently seen on shirts, dresses, or even nail designs. It’s
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November 10, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Premiering on American silver screens on October 24, 2025, Regretting You was a highly publicized and anticipated movie remake of Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel. While I have yet to read the book, I was extremely intrigued by the beautifully complicated and romantic drama that was the film. The
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November 10, 2025 by Teddy Lodico (‘29) 1. New York Knicks The Knicks, over the past few decades, have been worse than bad. They have underperformed year after year, losing countless players with raw talent for players who turned out to be just so-so. As a Knicks fan, watching this team lose again and again
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October 27, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) On Saturday, October 25th, world renown Pakistani activist and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai graced Skidmore College’s Arthur Zankel Music Center with a visit to speak about her new book “Finding My Way,” and her journey of redefining and exploring a new, more genuine side of herself. College
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October 27, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) Halloween plays a huge role in the fall season, and the best way to get into the fall vibes this year is to watch some Halloween movies. So, grab a blanket, light a candle and let’s talk about the best Halloween movies to watch this season. 10. Weapons
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October 27, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) With the backdrop of the government shutdown entering its 27th day, making it the second longest in history, another event was stopping the streets of America. On Saturday, October 18th, the chants and cheers of the second national No Kings Day protest of 2025 rang out across the
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October 13, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) In recent years, US states have started recognizing Indigenous People’s Day as a substitute for Columbus Day. This new take on the longstanding holiday commemorates Native culture, strength, and historical events that were impacted after European intervention. Although Columbus Day remains a national holiday, Indigenous People’s Day has
Festivity Finds: Rethinking Columbus Day- Who and What Are We Really Celebrating? Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Ella Smullen (‘26) Being a student athlete in high school can be extremely beneficial, as it can lead to many athletic opportunities in the future, which could set you up for the rest of your life. As a student athlete, it’s important to know how to stay healthy when you are
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September 29, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) With fall of 2025 in full swing, students are in school and trying to put together outfits that make it bearable to leave the house when it’s 60 degrees at seven in the morning. However, there is a hard decision we all have to make before we walk
UGGs vs. Birkenstocks: What’s in this Fall? Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Just three weeks into the school year, one thing has already reshaped life at SSHS: the NYS Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban. This article will share thoughts from Toga students on this policy and explore the student point of view in this shift towards no screens in the educational setting,
Is the New Phone Ban Helping or Hurting Our Students? Read More »
May 27, 2025 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) “You are a Shaheen (falcon); flight is your vocation: You have other skies stretching out before you.” This quote from the famous Urdu poet, Allama Iqbal, has been my anchor all throughout my life, and certainly throughout my journey here at Saratoga Springs High School. Iqbal calls his
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