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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November 28, 2022 by Jade Helal (’23) As Thanksgiving passes, it’s time to bring in the festive winter spirit. I would say it’s impossible to experience a truly merry mood without Phoebe Bridgers’ annual Christmas cover. Thankfully, she recently dropped her 2022 cover of Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine” and it was a masterpiece. Bridgers
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November 28, 2022 by Aditi Singh (’24) Warning: This review contains spoilers An installment in the “Folk of the Air” series, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, gives the reader a peek into Prince Cardan’s life before, during, and after the series takes place. During the series, Cardan is shown as a
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November 28, 2022 by Natalie Rock (’23) Meet Ms. Narkiewicz (Nark-o-witz), most commonly referred to as Nark or Ms. Nark! Favorite Thanksgiving food? Nark said, “Probably dessert. At my parents’ house, all of the desserts are in the garage so you just walk in and there is a table full of desserts. It’s incredible.” Out
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November 28, 2022 by Ciara Meyer (’23) People are not simple: not just good, not just bad, but complex amalgamations of traits and identities. These multifaceted elements of personality become even more complex when some must be hidden due to tragic circumstances, as becomes clear in Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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November 28, 2022 by Sorell McIntire (’25) The 007 is closer to home than ever in the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s Bond in Motion exhibit, on display through November 2023. The collection includes vehicles used on-screen in the 007 series–featuring the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 2015 Aston Martin DB10 among others. For more information and
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November 14, 2022 by Brittyn Daley (’23) With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start planning the perfect dinner. Whether you’re a fan of the classic thanksgiving dishes, you hate them, or you want to try something new this year you’ve come to the right place. Now is the right time to start
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November 14, 2022 by Natalie Rock (’23) Seasoned classics like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and the annual turkey trot are all staples during the Thanksgiving holiday. People rush to the canned pumpkin pie aisle before the shelves are empty. Families start cooking at 9 am to create the perfect feast. Many puzzle pieces come together
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November 14, 2022 by Olivia Clemmensen (’26) As many students here at Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) know, there is a council for the whole school, and one for each graduating class (one for the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Each council is made up of students who are elected by the student body to
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November 14, 2022 by Ciara Meyer (’23) On November 8, midterm elections brought out an atypically high number of young voters—including numerous Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) seniors. But while many cast their first ballots, other Saratoga seniors and recent graduates lamented the challenges that prevented them from easily accessing the ballot box in this
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