February 14, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Valentine’s Day is a holiday that some enjoy spending with their loved ones or a romantic date, while others think it’s there to remind them of another year spent single. So how did Valentine’s Day start? And how can you enjoy the 14th of February regardless of your […]
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January 18, 2024 by Cassie Child (‘24) Tex and Maggie Owner: The Rod’s Managing Editor, Darren Pasek! Age: Tex is 11, Maggie is 10 Fun facts: Tex doesn’t like the water, nor does he like being outside the house, but he does like to run around the backyard. Maggie likes to sing instead of bark!
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Elias Prodger, Staff Writer Elias Prodger is a music critic and creator of the Rod’s “Prodger’s Playlist”. Elias is an avid music lover ever since childhood and is very excited to start writing got the newspaper. In his free time, Elias loves to read, cook, and play his guitar. Eliza Howenstein, Staff Writer Eliza is
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November 1, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Are you looking for a thrilling and spooky way to spend the days following Halloween? Saratoga is filled with ghost history and lore! Many say that Saratoga Springs is one of the spookiest places in America with its haunted buildings, hotels, and even restaurants. From the history and
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June 12, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) With the school year ending, many Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) staff and students have been anticipating the summer vacation ahead. Summer has so many exciting opportunities and is a wonderful reward for all the hard work and time spent busy during the school year. But how can
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May 10, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) The Student Council for the 2023-2024 school year has now been voted for and its members are all anxious to make a change to our school. Whether it be by increasing school spirit, spreading kindness and understanding towards others, or by strengthening the communication between our administration and
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April 5, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Are you looking for ways to spend the springtime that will make the days before summer more enjoyable? Are you wanting to find unfamiliar places to spend the sunny days here in Upstate? From Saratoga’s very own Farmers’ Market to the Albany Tulip Festival in May, there are
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March 13, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) From Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11, Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) freshmen and sophomores went on a trip to Québec City for their French classes to practice their conversational French, enjoy the views of Québec, and have a fun time with friends exploring French culture. Students
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February 6, 2023 by Olivia Clemmensen (’26) Looking for a way to spend time with your family (or with yourself)? Are you interested in art and want to grow your love and knowledge, but do not know where to start? Check out these suggested art museums and galleries right here in New York–and even at
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Olivia Clemmensen, Editor-in-Chief Olivia is a Junior and Editor-in-Chief of The Lightning Rod. She has been writing for The Rod since she set foot in the High School and has written many articles including those on life in Saratoga and her series, “Global News Updates”. She is extremely proud of the paper and all its
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