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Governor Lamont reveals criteria for out-of-state college students traveling to Connecticut

Mishael Gill '23, Sports Editor

December 2, 2020 • No Comments

On Nov. 16, Governor Lamont issued new criteria for college students returning to Connecticut for their fall break. In order to diminish the risk of transmission, students are required to test negatively for Covid-19 before arrival...

WestportNow terminates publication

November 25, 2020

WestportNow will stop publication at the end of November after the death of the website’s founder, editor and publisher, Gordon Joseloff. The...

Westport establishes hotline, exposure notifications to track Covid-19

November 25, 2020

Superintendent Thomas Scarice set up a coronavirus hotline and email address on Nov. 10 to report new cases. Additionally, exposure...

The Westport Farmers’ Market alters their winter season at Gilbertie’s

November 19, 2020

The Westport Farmers’ market officially opened for their annual winter season on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Gilbertie’s Herbs and Garden...

Bedford, Coleytown Middle School switches to full distance as Westport cases rise

November 17, 2020

As of Nov. 16, Bedford/Coleytown (Westport’s temporarily combined middle school) is fully remote until Nov. 30 due to staffing shortages...

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Features

MoCA Westport spreads creativity with holiday art and wellness classes

Ella Shi '23, Staff Writer

December 1, 2020 • No Comments

The year 2020 has been a series of unexpected events. Many people have found themselves stressed due to the growing COVID-19 cases, school, work and ultimately, the unknown of what the future could hold. However, the MoCA (Museum...

Debate team quarrels to success

November 30, 2020

After cross-examining the opposing side and trying their hardest not to stutter and risk a costly loss, they thanked the...

Students demonstrate activism throughout history

November 25, 2020

As anyone who has studied U.S. history knows, young people have been at the forefront of bringing change in America. In the...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade modified during pandemic

November 25, 2020

The famous parade in Manhattan filled with balloons and performers is sure to entertain even if it is through a screen. COVID-19...

COVID-19 forces shoppers to rethink Black Friday plans

November 23, 2020

Black Friday, considered an annual holiday to any shopping addict, has a whole new look this year due to rising COVID-19...

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Opinions

Despite COVID-19, Thanksgiving remains a memorable holiday

Charlotte Gurley '23, Staff Writer

December 4, 2020 • No Comments

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate community and unity. It’s a time to gather with friends and relatives around a beautifully-decorated dinner table, full of plates loaded with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce....

Thanksgiving adjustments not ideal, but necessary

December 4, 2020

There are many Thanksgiving traditions practiced by families all over the United States. Some people travel, some people play...

Westport Public Schools make correct call after transitioning to a temporary fully remote schedule

December 3, 2020

The Westport Public Schools (WPS) have now returned again to the hybrid schedule after they were previously online full time for...

Ditch wasteful consumption, embrace sustainability this holiday season

December 3, 2020

Picture this: It's Christmas day and everybody unwraps their gifts, throwing the wrapping paper aside to reveal what's inside....

Students should not return to schools until after holiday season

November 25, 2020

At the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, it seemed inevitable that schools would shut down within weeks (or even days) of...

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Arts

Westport Academy of Dance forced to postpone annual performance of ‘The Nutcracker’

Hannah Ratcliffe ’22, Staff Writer

December 4, 2020 • No Comments

Hours and hours of rehearsals each week, costume fittings and memorable show weekends are traditions the dancers at the Westport Academy of Dance have grown to love throughout the years. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Westport...

‘The Christmas Chronicles 2’ demonstrates importance of family during holiday season

December 3, 2020

The sequel to “The Christmas Chronicles” just hit Netflix on Nov. 25. In “The Christmas Chronicles 2,” we follow...

Art classes adapt to fully remote learning

December 3, 2020

COVID-19 has made 2020 a tricky year to navigate, especially going into the 2020-21 school year. However, after the first quarter,...

‘Dash and Lily’ delivers new adventure, romance

December 3, 2020

When 17-year-old Dash discovers a red notebook titled “Do You Dare?” in his local bookstore, it begins his adventure to follow...

‘The App that Stole Christmas’ embodies importance of togetherness during holidays

December 3, 2020

The App that Stole Christmas is a Netflix film that was released on Nov. 20. Starring Ray J (as Felix Rhome), Elise Neal (as Carly)...

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Sports

Staples athletes adapt to virtual workouts

Aidan Rogers ’22

November 25, 2020 • No Comments

Lifting and conditioning create an atmosphere of hard work, grit and passion at the center of athletics at Staples. While not actively playing a sport during these sessions, players can still improve their individual ability and...

Club sports postponed until Jan 19 causing disappointment in athletes

November 24, 2020

Every year as the school season comes to an end, athletes focus on the transition from their high school sport to preparing for...

CIAC winter sports decision distressing, yet necessary

November 23, 2020

It’s that time of year again to lace up my spikes, bond with fellow athletes over pre-race stress and sprint around various...

CIAC postpones the winter season until Jan. 19

November 23, 2020

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) announced on Nov. 17 that the high school winter sports season will...

Winter sports athletes respond to CIAC announcement

November 23, 2020

In a year full of uncertainties, the athletes of Staples High School hoped their sports season would carry on as normal. But the...

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Broadcast

Thanksgiving plans alter due to COVID19
December 4, 2020
Brooke Dembin '22 and Margot Stack '22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPy6CyYgoGI&feature=youtu.be

Social media’s impact on our generation
December 1, 2020
Charlotte Smith ‘21
https://anchor.fm/charlotte-smith1/episodes/Social-Medias-Impact-on-our-Generation-eml4oc

CIAC cancels winter sports, leaves students disappointed
November 26, 2020
Lily Caplan ’22 and Hannah Kail ’22
https://soundcloud.com/lily-caplan-33943277/ciac-postpones-winter-sports-leaving-players-dissapointed

Students evaluate Zoom and Hybrid Model
November 26, 2020
Emma Dantas ’21 and Carly Kaplowitz ’21
https://soundcloud.com/carly-kaplowitz/updated-zoom-fatigue

Wakeman Town Farm welcomes volunteers
November 12, 2020
Anna Diorio ’23 and Lucy Dockter ’23
https://youtu.be/zGw5oxg-RAQ

Students discuss whether Election Day should be marked as national holiday
November 10, 2020
Lys Goldman ’21 and Jake Gersh ’21
https://anchor.fm/lys-goldman4/episodes/Should-Election-Day-be-a-national-holiday-elvfph/a-a3o5b9t

Students debate if adjustments to hybrid learning merit pass/fail grading system
November 10, 2020
Mishael Gill ’23
https://soundcloud.com/mishael-gill/does-the-adjustment-to-hybrid-learning-merit-a-passfail-grading-system-1/s-Zk1x9wzmF7c

High Point Road residents succeed in creating a safe, festive halloween for kids
November 10, 2020
Karina Murray ’22 and Chloe Murray ’22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebKWk_uU9I

Students discuss VP Debate
November 10, 2020
Jake Fitzpatrick ’22
https://soundcloud.com/jacob-fitzpatrick-120363930/vp-debate-debate-inklings-11420-301-pm

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