Club Green’s Ecofest Sees Large Crowds, Enthusiasm
May 31, 2009
Ecofest attendees listened to live music, learned about the environment throughout the festival | Photo by Victor Hollenberg '10 Victor Hollenberg ’10 Editor-in-Chief Surpassing its organizers’ expectations, over 500 people attended Club Green’s Ecofest at the Levitt Pavilion... Read more »
The Controversial Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
May 30, 2009
Lexi Preiser ’10 Editor-in-Chief Book cover courtesy of Amazon.com Mark Twain’s infamous novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” has faced a praised, yet controversial, life since its publication in 1884. Ernest Hemingway, one of Twain’s numerous fans, once wrote, “All modern American... Read more »
A Naming Predicament
May 28, 2009
Jack Hennessy ’10 Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Getty Images I’m getting another dog. A puppy. A black Labrador Retriever that will have ultimate authority over all girls for the first three months of its existence. No matter what it does, you can expect any female to tilt their head and... Read more »
Planetarium Set Up At Staples
May 27, 2009
Farrel Levenson ’11 Opinions Editor On Wednesday, May 27, a planetarium was set up on the second story bridge at Staples and was open during periods six and seven. This bubble-like structure was found in a storage closet in the science wing and was set up by the teacher and a few students from... Read more »
The Road to Financial Success in College
May 26, 2009
Emily Cowal ’12 and Emily Goldberg ’12 Web A&E Editor and Web Sports Editor On May 20, Elizabeth Cox, certified financial planner came to Staples High School in order to stress the fact that it is crucial to be able to manage ones money and not fall into the many traps that credit card... Read more »
Dom DiMaggio Dies Unnoticed at the Age of 92
May 26, 2009
Image by Getty Images via @daylife On May 8, Dom DiMaggio passed away at 92 due to his struggle with pneumonia. Dom spent 11 seasons in the MLB, all of which were with the Boston Red Sox. In Dom’s debut season, he batted .301 in 108 games. However, Dom’s brother Joe, who played... Read more »
The D-Dobbs Basketball Blog by Dustin Dobbs ’10
May 23, 2009
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Students and Alumni Gather to Celebrate 50 Years of Staples Players
May 23, 2009
Photo by Kerry Long Constance Chien Features Editor Only one phrase can most clearly describe the Staples Players 50th Anniversary Revue celebration: over the top. Indeed, how could it not be? With the inclusion of the highlights of some fourteen of the best shows Staples Players has performed in its... Read more »
Observatory Offers Public a Look at the Stars
May 22, 2009
Rolnick Observatory offers Sarah McDonald '11 a view to the stars, despite growing light pollution. Pippa Hazlewood ’11 Opinions Editor Wal-Marts, gas stations and other obnoxiously lit buildings are shedding unwanted light upon the Fairfield night sky. This was the message Dan Wright, treasurer... Read more »
H1N1 Hits Westport; Landon Alerts Town
May 22, 2009
Image via Wikipedia Superintendent Dr. Elliot Landon reacted to the outbreak of H1N1 (previously known as Swine Flu) by sending a letter out to teachers and parents in the Westport Public School District. The letter follows: Dear Colleague, Thanks to a parent’s thoughtfulness and willingness... Read more »
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