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Restorative Practices: Increasing Empathy at SSHS

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February 14, 2024 by Carlie Friedman (‘24) An isolated school community is making changes after the Covid-19 pandemic which stranded students and hampered development. One of those changes is the implementation of restorative practices to create meaningful connections between students and prevent truancy, fights, and other issues that have plagued Saratoga Springs High School. “Restorative […]

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2024 Grammy’s Roundup

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February 14, 2024 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Oh, Grammys season. The Grammys seem to mean everything, yet simultaneously nothing at all to the average music fan. No matter who the Grammys decide to nominate, it seems like every decision made is a misstep, every action plagued by controversy and scandal. But does it all even

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Impending Doom: Valentine’s Day

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February 14, 2024 by Bianca Babcock (‘24)

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Poetry Out Loud: Highlight on Sam Pecota

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February 14, 2024 by Camille Wilding (‘25) After a pause in holding Poetry Out Loud, an oral poetry competition, for almost 5 years, SSHS brought it back this past January thanks to many talented students. On Thursday, January 11th, the competition, as put by faculty organizer Mr. Ubriaco, “was more of a celebration of poetry

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Sahiba Says: How to Make Them Fall for You

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February 14, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) I’m sure many of us know about, and even relate to, the toxic and confusing modern relationship culture. Talking stages, casual dating, the dreaded situationships- how do we navigate this? What does it mean if they left me on “delivered” for 2 days? Are they playing hard to

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Movie Review: Anyone But You

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February 14, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) If you’re looking for something to watch this Valentine’s Day, try checking out 2023’s Anyone But You. It’s a light-hearted romantic comedy about two people who end up being invited to a wedding where both of their exes are present. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s characters both decide

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Valentine’s Day Explained

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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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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Female Photographers

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February 14, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Tiffany J. Sutton – @tiffanyjoy1955 Artist Biography from her portfolio: “Her work is characterized by the Black gaze, dual perceptions, and unique landscape; by placing Black femininity at the forefront; through complex, layered images, and introspective portraits. She has attended community colleges and Washington University in St. Louis.

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Sahiba Says: Multitasking… Real or Fake?

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January 18, 2024 by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) In the magic show of life in today’s world, where time is the grand maestro of tricks, the great spectacle of multitasking takes the stage. We, the unsuspecting magicians in this chaotic performance, are convinced that taking on a multitude of tasks simultaneously is a coveted skill to

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Up In Smoke: The Vaping Epidemic’s Toll on Health and School Environment

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January 18, 2024 by Sanaiya Noisette (‘26) A situation most students witness today is the destruction of our school’s bathrooms. They are transforming into a space for inappropriate behaviors, causing concern for students and teachers around the school. Vaping creates an unwanted toxic environment for students’ health and well-being. It becomes evident that beyond our

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