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Peanut Butter Pop-Up: Lessening Food Scarcity in the Community

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November 14, 2022 by Eliza Krackeler (’24) The community volunteer organization Youth² has a vision for the holidays that includes peanut butter and other non-perishable foods. Many people in the Capital Region and beyond are affected by food scarcity. Families need items to fill their pantry shelves, especially during the holiday season. Youth² is partnering […]

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Album Review: Stick Season Perfectly Encapsulates Northeastern Nostalgia

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October 31, 2022 by Lucia Birnby ’23 The first single and title track for Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” has had people in a fall mood since its release on July 8th. The remainder of the album, which was released on October 14th, met and exceeded listeners’ expectations, perfectly encapsulating that quintessential fall feeling. Fueled by

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“Wait…Teachers Have Lives Outside of School?”: Vol. 2, Mr. Snyder

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October 31, 2022 by Natalie Rock ’23 provided by Mr. Snyder What are you going to be for Halloween? What is your favorite Halloween candy? For Halloween, Mr. Snyder is being… himself! All jokes aside, he gets told around 10 times a day that he looks like Steve Harrington, so he and his girlfriend are

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I Survived: Author Lauren Tarshis’ Visit to Saratoga

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October 31, 2022 by McKenna Cook ’25 by Sorell Mcintire ’25 On Sunday, October 23 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library during the Saratoga Book Festival, Lauren Tarshis–author of the I Survived series–held a book signing and discussed her books, inspiration, and writing journey. The I Survived books are all historical fiction with a target

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Album Review: Perfect for Late Night Listening, Taylor Swift’s Midnights

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October 31, 2022 by Jade Helal ’23 Taylor Swift released a new album for the first time in two years, Midnights. A collaboration with Jack Antonoff, the 13 songs on the album represent 13 sleepless nights throughout Swift’s life. A deluxe version, Midnights (3 am edition), was released a mere three hours after the original

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Football: Toga Reaches The Playoffs for First Time in Years After Impressive Homecoming Win Over Colonie Central

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October 31, 2022 by John Vilca ’23 by Sorell Mcintire ’25 With a lot on the line for the Homecoming game on Friday, October 28th, the Blue Streaks came out determined early and dominated with a 34-6 win over Colonie Central. A big moment for Toga, this win secured a trip to the playoffs for

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Inflatable Ghosts, Gold-Plated Skeletons, and Pumpkins Galore: Saratoga’s Halloweekend Decor

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October 31, 2022 by Ciara Meyer ’23 This Halloween, Saratogians’ curb appeal skyrocketed with festive fall decor. For many Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) students and Saratoga residents, Halloween is the perfect excuse to turn homes into haunted houses and front lawns into make-shift graveyards. “I decorate for every holiday,” said SSHS teacher Nicholas Deady,

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