Parents and Students Collaborate for Community Conversation on Teen Drinking
October 31, 2010
Nicolette Weinbaum ’12 Staff Writer One of the topics discussed was how parents must take a parental role when it comes to teen drinking, rather than being a friend. |Photo dramatization by Lucas Hammerman '10 A community discussion on underage drinking was held on Oct. 26 in the Bedford Middle... Read more »
Staples Survives Scare on Homecoming 35-10
October 30, 2010
Cheered on by enthusiastic fans, the Staples Wreckers soundly defeated the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons at the 2010 Homecoming football game 35-10. Key players included running back Tyler Jacobs ’11, wide receiver Jason Mawicke ’11, and quarterback Chester Pajolek ’11, who was taken... Read more »
October 29, 2010 | Pep Rally
October 29, 2010
2:15 a.m. Pep Rally co-host Zach Slater ’11 joined the Girls Swimming and Diving Team on the field, singing Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” and waving a caution tape streamer while the team danced along. This event kicks off the homecoming festivities, culminating in a football game... Read more »
Oral Cancer Rate Among Sexually Active Teens on the Rise
October 29, 2010
Image via Wikipedia When the most people hear the term “oral cancer,” they usually associate it with men with yellow teeth who have smoked or chewed tobacco their entire life. What most don’t know is that people of any age or gender are susceptible to the disease, regardless of their smoking... Read more »
Homecoming Motorcade Caught in Limbo – A Tradition Students Want, But No One Will Claim
October 29, 2010
A scene from the 2006 Homecoming Motorcade | Photo by Katie Hallock '07 Becca Bobrow ’11 Features Editor The Homecoming Motorcade—a parade of decorated pickup trucks and Wrangler Jeeps, with loud seniors cheering as they make their way to one of the biggest spectator events of their high... Read more »
North Avenue Subjected to Road Paving
October 28, 2010
A Breakdown of the Mental Breakdown: Why High School is So Stressful
October 28, 2010
Image by programwitch via Flickr Cheyenne Haslett ’13 Web Features Editor Last weekend I had a mental breakdown. At least that’s what I’m calling it. It was my fourth mental breakdown this year. It was over an English paper. English is stressful, and I couldn’t think of an idea for... Read more »
Sophomore Stress
October 28, 2010
Caitlyn Rand ’13 Web Opinions Editor Graphic by Neloise Egipto '13 Right now, seniors across America are filling out common aps, writing college entrance essays, and overall majorly stressing about applying for college. Well, try being their little sister. I’ve heard of contagious hiccups,... Read more »
Trick or Treat: Westport Houses Decorate Their Streets
October 28, 2010
Dana Rappaport ’11 Web Managing Editor Photos by Dana Rappaport ’11 Halloween is just around the corner, and as the haunting holiday approaches many houses around Westport decorate their front lawns with spooky decorations. This year’s popular decorations include air blown inflatable... Read more »
Superfans sell "Wrecker Wrags"
October 28, 2010
Aaron Hendel ’14 Staff Writer They have helped win Super Bowls, World Series, Stanley Cups, and National Championships. At Kyle Field, home to the Aggies of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, they are referred to as “The 12th Man.” They aren’t even on the field, but they... Read more »
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