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The College Credit Crisis: Examining the Relevance of AP Classes at Staples High School

September 29, 2010

Isaac Stein ’12 and Brendan Rand ’11 Senior Writer and News Editor No matter what classes they are taking, a mountain of AP textbooks is not an uncommon sight for students like Sean Christie ’12, who study in the library. | Photo by Isaac Stein ’12 According to the... Read more »

September 29, 2010 | The Breakfast Club

September 29, 2010

9:15 a.m. The Freshman Parent Breakfast was held this morning in the cafeteria. Although their children are only freshman, the term “graduation” is lurking just around the corner. Photo by Spencer Fox '11

A Celebrity In Our Midst? Nevona Friedman on Her Booming Website, Latfbro.com

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September 28, 2010

Cheyenne Haslett’13 Web Features Editor Nevona Friedman ’12 can be found navigating the halls of Staples High School like any other student, and you might never know that behind the large square glasses and edgy hair cut, sits the brain deserving the credit for http://latfbro.tumblr.com/, one... Read more »

Add/Drop Day FAQ with Guidance Counselor P.J. Washenko

The appointment book for the guidance department is quickly filling up. | Photo by Sammie Hardy '11

September 28, 2010

Liana Sonenclar ’14 and Brielle Hutchison ’14 Staff Writers The appointment book for the guidance department is quickly filling up. | Photo by Sammie Hardy '11 Guidance counselor, P.J. Washenko answers Inklings’ questions about Staples’ Add/Drops days. Q: What is Add/Drop day? A:... Read more »

What’s On: Fall TV Premieres

September 28, 2010

Image via CrunchBase I was extremely worried for television this fall. 24 called it quits last year, Lost, my favorite show, ended after six incredible seasons. Steve Carell announced that this would be his last season on The Office as foolish boss Michael Scott. Parks and Recreation, last... Read more »

September 28, 2010 | Lights, Camera, Action

Photo by Nate Rosen '14

September 28, 2010

Photo by Nate Rosen '14 7:15 a.m. Take two! Set up in front of the theater with multi-color backgrounds and umbrella lights, Life Touch is back to take  more senior photos and an retakes. Smile.

September 27, 2010 | Shelter Skelter

Photo by Petey Menz '11

September 27, 2010

Photo by Petey Menz '11 2:20 p.m. Staples experiences a moment of tenderness as  student Gabe Block ’11 shelters his friend Yuri Lenskiy ’11 from today’s rainy weather as the two of them wait for their respective buses to arrive.

Physics in High School: Recommended or Required?

On top of all their other classes, many students wonder if physics is necessary as it is not a graduation requirement. | Photo by Emily Goldberg '12

September 27, 2010

On top of all their other classes, many students wonder if physics is necessary as it is not a graduation requirement. | Photo by Emily Goldberg ’12 According to the Staples credit and distribution requirements found in the student handbook, students are only required to receive two science... Read more »

The Injury Unseen

If only concussion injuries were so easily treated... l Photo By Alex Greene '12

September 27, 2010

Claire O’Halloran ’13 Web Opinions Editor If only concussion injuries were so easily treated... l Photo By Alex Greene '12 A dark room, a cluttered desk, and a glowing computer screen filled with instructions. This is where the ImPACT concussion test takes place. The ImPACT test records... Read more »

Jacobs leads Wreckers to 35-6 victory over Norwalk

Quarterback Chester Pajolek '11 fakes the hand off to running back Tyler Jacobs '11 in the Wreckers 35-6 victory over the Norwalk Bears. |Photo by Eric Essagof '12

September 25, 2010

Brendan Rand ’11 News Editor     Quarterback Chester Pajolek '11 fakes the hand off to running back Tyler Jacobs '11 in the Wreckers 35-6 victory over the Norwalk Bears. |Photo by Eric Essagof '12 The Wreckers  improved to 2-0 Friday night with a 35-6 blowout win over the Norwalk... Read more »

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