Inklings News

The second Covid-19 strand ushers tentativeness about double masks

March 1, 2021 • No Comments

The new, more infectious strand of the Covid-19 virus reached the United States from the United Kingdom on Jan. 2 according to Advisory Board. This strand, also known as B.1.1.7, is up to 70% more transmissible than the original...

Governor Lamont enacts age-based vaccination approach

February 26, 2021

Governor Ned Lamont announced an updated COVID-19 vaccination approach based on age to start March 1 for the state of Connecticut on...

Staples moves to 75% capacity hybrid model; elementary, middle schools open fully in-person

February 25, 2021

A 75% capacity hybrid model, in which students are divided among four cohorts with three in person at a time, will be implemented at...

Teachers to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination

February 23, 2021

Connecticut teachers and school staff will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 1. This announcement from...

Staples switches to 75% hybrid model starting March 1

February 13, 2021

Principal Stafford Thomas sent an email to the student body Friday afternoon detailing that Staples High School students will be returning...

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Features

‘Granola Bar’ restaurant welcomes Rick Dickinson, brings Great Cakes back to Westport

Phoebe Miller ’23, Staff Writer

February 25, 2021 • No Comments

A couple on their first date sharing a cupcake. A child idolizing his birthday cake. All part of Richard (Rick) Dickinson’s ‘great cakes.’ For decades, Dickinson has made these baked goods for all of Fairfield County to...

Dance studio’s hybrid model changes class experience

February 24, 2021

Tying hair up in a bun, lacing up pointe shoes and pulling on light pink tights. This is the typical routine for dancers...

COVID-19 impacts students’ February break plans

February 23, 2021

While COVID-19 vaccinations are becoming more widely available, February break plans were still impacted. However, Staples...

New snow day protocol promotes both fun and virtual learning

February 12, 2021

This year has looked far from normal, but one of the few things that remain are snow days. A day adored by all ages, one...

Staples teachers debate returning to full in-person learning

February 11, 2021

All Westport elementary and middle school students were given the option to fully return to school as of Feb. 3. While some...

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Opinions

Stop counting calories, your mental health will thank you later

Grace Livecchi ’21

March 1, 2021 • No Comments

This week, hundreds of monuments and buildings around the country glow blue and green, National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)’s trademark colors, in honor of NEDA week. As Co-President of Reshaping Reality, a club designated...

Disparity in vaccine distribution must be addressed, eliminated

March 1, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Black and Latinx communities nationwide, yet the vaccine rollout does not...

Denying full experience of Culinary Arts due to nut allergies must end

March 1, 2021

Culinary Arts is a very popular class at Staples; however, some students simply are never allowed to experience such a thing due...

The senior class deserves prom

March 1, 2021

Facebook groups flooded with different dresses, scrambling to find an after party plan, making sure your dress is different from...

COVID-19 further reveals outdated state of U.S. educational system

March 1, 2021

Technology, fashion, and transportation. These are just some of the numerous components of everyday life that have evolved over...

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Arts

New Barnes & Noble brightens up Westport

Lilly Weisz ’23, Assistant Creative Director

February 26, 2021 • No Comments

Never before have I seen so many people, from toddlers to old-timers, flocking to a bookstore. On Feb. 24, when the new downtown Barnes & Noble opened its doors, there we all were, ready to explore what was once the town’s...

Pop Up Bagels generates intrigue around Westport

February 26, 2021

Floating around the Westport online community, drawing intrigue, is a seemingly unmoored bagel business. Pop Up Bagels, started...

Sia demonstrates ableism in new movie ‘Music’

February 26, 2021

Singer/songwriter Sia created “Music,” a movie that has been under fire recently, and for good reason. This movie and Sia’s...

Nickelodeon show iCarly emerges on Netflix, bringing excitement to former fans

February 26, 2021

A key part of many of today's teens’ childhoods are the shows they watched growing up. The two most popular channels were Disney...

‘Framing Britney Spears’ dives into Spears’ personal life leaving the audience intrigued

February 23, 2021

Pop star Britney Spears sparked concern in her fans over the past years because of her ongoing conservatorship with her father....

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Sports

Girls indoor track team races ahead during first virtual meet

Lyah Muktavaram ’22, Web Features Editor

March 1, 2021 • No Comments

The Staples girls’ indoor track team participated in their first virtual FCIAC meet competing against Darien, Wilton, Ridgefield, Greenwich, Brien McMahon and Fairfield Ludlowe on Saturday, Feb. 27. While the official overall...

Girls’ basketball triumphs over Trumbull, continues undefeated season

February 26, 2021

The Staples girls’ basketball team clinched a 44-38 win against Trumbull on Thursday, Feb. 25. This game solidified their number...

Girls’ basketball takes home a win after intense overtime

February 25, 2021

The Staples girls’ basketball team took home a win after an important game at Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Feb. 23. After...

Staples squashes Brian McMahon to stay unbeaten

February 23, 2021

The Staples boys’ basketball team stayed undefeated with a 62-44 win against the Brian McMahon Senators on Feb. 20. From...

Staples boys’ basketball stomp Greenwich in season opener

February 11, 2021

Staples boys’ basketball tipped off their season with a 49-35 win against the Greenwich Cardinals on Feb. 9. Staples’ second...

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Broadcast

Seniors reflect on rec basketball cancelled
March 1, 2021
Logan Gornbein ’21
https://soundcloud.com/user-42208790/senior-rec-basketball

NEDA Week: Students promote eating disorder awareness
March 1, 2021
Emily Goldstein ’23 and Ella Shi ’23
https://anchor.fm/emily-goldstein6/episodes/NEDA-week-spreads-awareness-on-common-misconceptions-er3gm9

Students review courses at Staples
March 1, 2021
Morgan Han-Lemus '23
https://anchor.fm/morgan-han-lemus/episodes/Students-review-courses-at-Staples-eqdm39

Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
March 1, 2021
Samantha Felner ‘22 and Ella Stoler ‘22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq-VJ5LPZlk&feature=youtu.be

Students react to Tiger Woods car crash
March 1, 2021
Logan Gornbein ’21
https://soundcloud.com/user-42208790/tiger-woods

Students show love through treats
February 22, 2021
Hannah Kail ’22 and Lily Caplan ’22
https://youtu.be/OqTMenwG0X4

Dunkin Donuts’ Valentine’s Day items embrace holiday amid COVID-19
February 22, 2021
Betti Kobak ’22 and Ella Stoler ’22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBfw4dIBti8

Generate authentic happiness using this one trick
February 12, 2021
Grace Livecchi ’21
https://anchor.fm/grace-livecchi/episodes/A-How-to-guide-on-generating-happiness-enqb5i

Seniors reflect on how COVID-19 affected their first semester
February 11, 2021
Maya Reiner ’21 and Lexie Moskovit ’21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvIsVyGYEcg

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