January 10, 2014 by Amanda Cummings Have you ever thought your life was so obscenely normal that you`d do anything for some excitement? Well, this is the last thing Lizzie Brown wants. Her normal life all changed when her long lost biker grandmother came through her front door. Yes, that’s pretty normal compared the fact […]
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December 19, 2013 by Amanda Cummings High school girl Amy and her two friends Katie and Luisa are devoted to their favorite book series “Otherworld”. Amy secretly likes the brooding vampire hunter Alexander Banks while her friends opt for his cousin James. The only thing is they’re not real…or are they? Amy’s already crazy life
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October 28, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) It’s Halloween season! Of course with a holiday so focused on its vibes and unique energy, it’s only fitting that I create a playlist to fit the dark, spooky, and best parts of late October! And, let’s be real: making a Halloween Playlist is hard. But you’re in
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October 28, 2024 by Makenna Dicaprio(‘26) On Friday October 25th, the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks displayed their pride at the annual homecoming Pep Rally. The rally kicked off when the student council announced all the fall varsity sports teams. They walked in a parade around the gym to the iconic sports song, “Kenkraft 400” by
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October 28, 2024 by Thomas Isenovski (‘26) Max Vogel (‘26) Rapper and songwriter Noah Oliver Smith, also known as Yeat, is a world renowned artist for his fast trap beats and creative lyrics. Over the past 10 days, he has made waves in the rap world for his release of his newest album “Lyfestyle”, which
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October 28, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen(‘26) On Friday Night, SSHS Homecoming game against Shaker High School was cut short about halfway through due to an alleged transformer failure on West Circular Street. First reported at 8:05 p.m., the power outage lasted around 40 minutes, leaving the entire game at a halting stop, with families shocked
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October 28, 2024 by Alex Wersten (‘25) When you hear the word “reputation”, what do you think of? Someone’s personality or nature? Someone’s essence? Someone’s past? Their legacy? This word can have many, many meanings. When I hear the word “reputation”, I think of snakes, emergence from isolation, being stabbed in the back not only
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October 28, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25) “You, Disappearing” by Alexandra Kleeman is a short story about a woman grappling with an apocalypse. This eerie and somber story discusses themes of mortality and the inevitability of death. Unlike the typical apocalypse you might see in “The Walking Dead” or “I Am Legend”, there is nothing
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October 28, 2024 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Do you love art and horror movies? Are you excited for the scary decorations that will be put up at every house? Do you wish you’d see more spooky art pieces like the stuff you see during Halloween? Well look no further! Here are five spine-chilling pieces by
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October 28, 2024 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) With the November 2024 elections close approaching on the 5th, many citizens 18 years of age and older who are registered voters are anxiously awaiting its results. As the presidential election is taking the stage on this year’s ballot, it is not the only election happening, however. The
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