Inklings News

Westport BOE returns to in-person meetings

Finnegan Courtney '23, Paper News Editor

June 10, 2021 • No Comments

The Westport Board of Education (BOE) returned to in-person meetings at Staples High School on June 7 for the first time since before the pandemic began in March of 2020. This announcement comes as Connecticut fully reopens and...

Westport schools update COVID guidance, masks at recess not required

June 4, 2021

As part of the announcement that Westport schools will not be offering district learning next year, Superintendent Thomas Scarice also...

First COVID-19 vaccine dosage yields difficult side effects in 12 to 15 year olds

June 4, 2021

Since Pfizer’s approval for children ages 12 to 15 on May 10, many vaccine recipients at Staples have experienced negative reactions...

Two Staples seniors received the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

June 2, 2021

The $2,500 National Merit Scholarship was awarded to two Staples seniors: Hannah Even ’21 and Rishabh Mandayam ’21. This scholarship...

Connecticut stores, restaurants individually decide mask mandates for vaccinated customers

June 1, 2021

Starbucks and Trader Joe’s are amongst the first stores to lift indoor mask mandates since Governor Ned Lamont changed Connecticut’s...

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Features

Junior picnic proves short, sweet end to chaotic year

Giselle Oldani ’22, Web Managing Editor

June 15, 2021 • No Comments

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Yankee Doodle Fair postponed to September due to COVID-19

June 10, 2021

Traditionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair marks the opening of summer and the closing of the school year. However, this year...

Westport’s differing mask protocols create issues with consistency, facilitate stigma and confusion

June 7, 2021

A customer impatiently taps their foot against the floor as they wait in line, longing to get outside and breathe fresh air....

Students reflect on vaccine controversy

June 7, 2021

After months of masks, sanitizing and social distancing, the fantasy of the COVID-19 vaccine became a reality. Some were...

Former Mets player and manager to run for mayor of Stamford

June 7, 2021

In recent weeks and months, there has been a major uptick in celebrity politicians running for office across the country....

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Opinions

Fourth of July fireworks should not be canceled

Finnegan Courtney ’23, Paper News Editor

June 15, 2021 • No Comments

Unlike most years, the fireworks that fire right over a crowded Compo Beach around Independence Day, celebrating our country’s most patriotic day of the year, will not be occurring. Westport has decided to not hold the...

Connecticut legislation must end medicine rationing epidemic

June 15, 2021

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to Mental health, inspires many

June 15, 2021

On May 31, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to recent mental health struggles. She...

Dunkin’ and Starbucks summer menu falls short of sweet expectations

June 11, 2021

Acne shouldn’t be taken at face-value, when issues can lie beyond the skin

June 11, 2021

It sticks out on my face. It’s one of the first things I obsess over when I look in the bathroom mirror each morning. Even with...

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Arts

AP Studio Art students channel creativity, individuality for College Board exam

Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director

June 15, 2021 • No Comments

S’mores layer cake honours early Father’s Day gift

June 11, 2021

Four daily habits increase sustainability

June 11, 2021

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Blueberry muffins are great for a light snack

June 11, 2021

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New “Cruella” film has some bumps, but overall pain-free

June 11, 2021

Disney's new release “Cruella,” directed by Craig Gillespie, is a riveting coming-of-age film, or moreso a “coming of...

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Sports

Fall sports captains develop summer training schedules

Jess Leon ’22, Staff Writer

June 10, 2021 • No Comments

As the weather begins to get warmer and the spring sports seasons come to an end, students begin transitioning into their summer mindset. Yet, fall athletes can't completely dissociate into summer mode, as their season is only...