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Be a Punk or Grab your Trunks: Swimming at Staples Examined

February 24, 2010
The one place that you can see your classmates without any pants on—the Staples Pool house. This chlorine-filled haven is not only a great way to cool down and relax in the middle of the day but also a graduation requirement. Staples requires that every student participate in one half of a quarter of freshman swimming fundamentals, and one half of a quarter in sophomore water polo, unless medically excused.
POWER LIFT: Captain Chris Coyne ’11 reps weights on the bench press while training hard in the off-season. Coyne returns to the Wreckers as an All-FCIAC Defensive-End and runner up in total sacks in Connecticut. | Photo by Lucas Hammerman 10

Weightroom Cornerstone of Gridiron Glory at Staples

February 24, 2010
Although the football field is glazed over with a coat of frost, the football players still manage to stay warm in the Staples’ weight room.
Photo courtesy of SXC

Single’s Awareness Day

February 24, 2010
Joy Eisenberg '10 explores the feelings of being single on Valentines Day.
Some Empathy For Number Four

Some Empathy For Number Four

February 24, 2010
The result was so incredibly fitting, but so cruel. Everyone saw the play developing. The Vikings were on the Saints 40 yard line, seconds away from their first super bowl appearance in over ten years.
Will Monde 11 sits comfortably amongst his emense collection of sneakers. | Photo by Madeline Hardy 11

Not A Typical Salesman: Monde Thrives in the Nike SB Shoe Biz

February 24, 2010
Will Monde '11 collects and resells shoes as a small business.
Graphic by Jonathan Foster.

3-Dimensional Television: Expensive, Useless, and a Hassle

February 24, 2010
Watching film in 3D has been around since the beginning of the twentieth century, and since then has made great strides, adding depth to many movies, such as the new hit, Avatar.
The new personal finance education class will help students learn to use mathematics as a tool in developing financial literacy skills. | Photo by sxc.hu

Personal Finance Education Class Proposed by Math Dept. for 2011–12 School Year

February 24, 2010
Phil Huber '11 discusses the new Personal Finance Education Class that will begin in the 2011–12 School Year.
A display of the many records Sally’s Place offers to audiophiles. Located in downtown Westport, Sally’s Place caters to a wide variety of different genres of music. Sales for vinyl records have increased in recent years. | Photo By Melanie Mignucci 12

Vinyl is Back: Records Rise in Popularity, Staples Students On Board

February 24, 2010
Vinyl records, the dinosaur of the music industry, may instead be the next big thing—again.
DISH THE ROCK: Remy Nolan ’12 looks for Maddy Krakowiak ’10 inside painted area. | Photo by Madeline Hardy 11

Girls’ Basketball Falls Short in Battle of FCIAC Power

February 24, 2010
On Feb. 2, the Staples Girls’ varsity basketball team fell to 11–5 on the season with a 38–26 loss to the Stamford Black Knights, who improved to 11–2 on the season.
Staples students explain how they handle their finances during college. | Photo courtesy of SXC

Tips for Handling College Finances

February 24, 2010
Sam Freeman '11 explores how college students spend their money.
Cell phones are just one way that Staples students partake in sending explicit messages to peers. | Photo courtesy of SXC

Sexts From Last Night: When Cell Phones and Teenage Hormones Mix

February 24, 2010
Rather than interacting in person, Staples students are "sexting" explicit photos and messages.
The British actor Katie Jarvais pauses during an intense scene in the British indie film “Fish Tank,” directed by Andrea Arnold. | Photo courtesy of allmoviephoto

British Import ‘Fish Tank’ Crosses the Pond With Fantastic Results

February 24, 2010
Chances are, you have not heard much about the British indie film, "Fish Tank," which was released in limited theaters several weeks ago.
A Coaching Era Comes to a Close: Bruce Betts Steps Down As Girls Coach

A Coaching Era Comes to a Close: Bruce Betts Steps Down As Girls’ Coach

February 24, 2010
After 24 years of coaching girls volleyball, Bruce Betts has definitely made his mark. Next year, however, will be a little different.
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