February 10, 2025 by Max Vogel and Thomas Isenovski (‘26) Over the past week, two tragedies in aviation have unfolded in the United States, breaking the nation’s streak of almost 16 years without a single fatality in a commercial plane crash – the last being in 2009 involving Colgan Air flight 3407 over Buffalo, NY. […]
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February 10, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) PROMOTION: Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends like Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for great shows in February, coming from me,
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January 13, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) As the world welcomes the New Year at the stroke of midnight on December 31st, people around the globe celebrate with special traditions that express themes of acknowledgment for the past, hopefulness for renewal, and aspirations for the future. Traditions surrounding New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
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January 13, 2025 by Makenna Dicaprio (‘26) Are you looking for a way to improve your leadership skills and be a part of a new and growing program? Come join the Student Athlete Leadership Team! S.A.L.T is a club that offers many committees you could be a part of such as mental health awareness for
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January 13, 2025 by Violet Hoke (‘27) Caffè Lena is a historic folk music venue established in 1960, making it the oldest continuously operating venue of its kind in the US. It has hosted legends like Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Below are some top picks for great shows in January! Get ready for a
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January 13, 2025 by Allison Richard (‘26) As a recent member of the Toga Naturalist Club, I have felt this group is one of our school’s most appealing and beneficial clubs. Upon arrival to my first meeting, everyone was extremely welcoming and I recognized many faces I had not known were existing members. The time
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January 13, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) This past Thursday, Saratoga City Hall was filled with poetry performances from our very own Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students at the schoolwide Poetry Out Loud competition. With 23 students chosen and approved by SSHS English teachers, the audience was filled with enthusiastic support from parents, teachers,
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December 16, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Looking back, 2024 was truly an incredible year for music. With timeless rap beef, exciting indie releases and a banner year for pop music, the music industry made releases this year that have proven to be some of the most exciting we have seen in a long time.
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December 16, 2024 by Emilia Hall (‘26) While we are in the middle of the holiday season when cooking large meals and extensive dessert trays are in full force-it’s a great time to spread some holiday cheer and enjoy bites to eat with family and friends. Starting with thanksgiving, most people take advantage of the
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December 16, 2024 by Allison Richard (‘26) We are knee-deep in the holiday season and by now, most people are beginning to enjoy the tradition of watching classic holiday movies to get into the festive spirit. There are so many heartwarming and entertaining films to choose from, but I have a few personal favorites that
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December 16, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) Have you ever wanted to go back to early 19th century rural New England? If so, Old Sturbridge Village is the place for you! It’s about a two-hour drive from Saratoga and $25 a ticket, but it’s worth it to see the almost 240 acres of museum. It’s
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November 25, 2024 by Areeba Suleman (‘26) From the bustling streets of Pakistan to the quiet suburban lanes of America, specifically upstate New York, my journey as an exchange student has been a whirlwind of discovering parallels. I love Lahore — a city that teaches you something new every day. Whether it is navigating the
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November 24, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) As we start creeping into the winter months, everyone’s style is changing a little. Whether you’ve broken out the winter coats or are still trying to hold onto hoodie season, your unique style matters. This week I interviewed five students about their outfits in the hopes that I
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November 25, 2024 by Emma Gowen (‘25) In the lead up to Thanksgiving on November 28th, The Rod sent out a survey to learn more about how Saratoga Springs High School’s student body gives thanks. Between the Macy’s Day Parade, feasting on delicious food, and just being grateful for friends and family, SSHS students sure
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November 25, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Thanksgiving break is coming up, and with this season, the words “thankful” and “gratitude” seem to appear everywhere. While it may sound corny to some, understanding the meaning of these words is important not just for the time surrounding thanksgiving, but all year long. Yes, it can be
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