Jets Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Against Panthers
November 30, 2009
Cole Tessler ’11 Staff Writer The Jets finally ended their losing streak and revived playoff hopes with a win against the Panthers. Mark Sanchez had a solid performance throwing 13 -17 for 154 yards and was able to manage the game. However, there was a scary moment when Sanchez was holding his... Read more »
The Return of H1N1 Causes Elevated Fear at Staples
November 29, 2009
Monica Mula Web Opinions Editor As cold weather approaches before the flu season officially begins, rumors of the spread of H1N1 are more rampant than the flu itself. While students estimate that up to 300 people have been absent in a single day, Nurse Alicia Casucci proves otherwise. “The absentee... Read more »
Wreckers Ground the Cardinals and Keep State Hopes Alive
November 28, 2009
JJ Clarke ’12 A&E Editor The Wreckers set out to defeat the Greenwich Cardinals on Thursday. | Courtesy of www.staplesfootball.com Staples football played the Greenwich Cardinals in the Thanksgiving classic on Thursday. The Wreckers dominated the first half, leading 21-14, Staples looked as... Read more »
Big Brother is Watching You Read! Man in Library Infringes on Students’ Personal Freedom
November 25, 2009
Isaac Stein ’12 Staff Writer http://www.flickr.com/photos/luisbg/ / CC BY 2.0 Four tests in six hours. Somehow, I need to find solace in doing something completely unproductive for at least 15 minutes of my free period. It’s period seven, so the cafeteria is closed and I can’t find a sandwich... Read more »
Sixsmith’s Selection: Top Five Sportscasters
November 25, 2009
D.J. Sixsmith Sports Editor The best part of watching sports game on TV is the announcers who call the game. Read more »
Tweet-On: Twitter Invades Staples
November 24, 2009
Ian Phillips ’10 A&E Editor Image courtesy of Twitter CORRECTION APPENDED Created in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, the social networking site Twitter suddenly became a worldwide phenomenon this year. What separates Twitter from most social networking sites is that it functions simply as a status updater.... Read more »
Ranko’s Redemption; Wreckers Shock Bridgeport Central in FCIAC Championship Game
November 24, 2009
D.J. Sixsmith Staff Writer The Wreckers celebrate a thrilling 14-10 victory over Central in the FCIAC championship game. Redemption was the story of Friday night’s FCIAC Championship game between Staples and Bridgeport Central as wide receiver Brendan Rankowitz caught the game winning 66-yard touchdown... Read more »
Fall Sports Team Rituals
November 24, 2009
Matt Hawes ’10 Staff Writer Cross Country coach Laddie Lawrence gives the team an inspirational speech before each meet. Practice, hard work, communication, and commitment all leads to the success of a team, but when all else fails, Staples athletes turn towards their pre-game routines to prepare... Read more »
Student Athletes Required To Take Physical Education
November 24, 2009
Mel Mignucci ’11 Video Editor Courtesy of sxc.hu Freshman, sophomore, and junior athletes, while getting much more exercise than the average student, still are mandated by the state to take physical education. Student athletes spend more time at school for classes, practices, and games than people... Read more »
Post Season Ends for Girls Varsity Soccer
November 19, 2009
Dana Rappaport ’11 Web Opinions Editor Abbey Lake '12 takes a shot on goal. | Courtesy of www.staplesgirlssoccer.com Thursday, Nov. 12, Staples girls varsity soccer completed their post-season against the undefeated Glastonbury Tomahawks in Glastonbury, CT. On Nov. 10, the varsity team... Read more »
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