Hungry Enough to Eat a Horse: Students React to New Law Legalizing Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption

Ben Reiser, News Editor
November 30, 2011

“I don’t know why someone would eat a horse. I’ve never really heard of that before.” This was the thought that perplexed Valerie Fitton ’14 when she learned of the passage of federal Spending Bill H.R. 2112, which legalizes the slaughtering of horses for human consumption. Since 2006, Congress... Read more »

Security Breach: Y-Drive Vulnerable To Hacking

Andrew Bowles, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011

Inklings has uncovered a security vulnerability in the Staples y-drive system. Any student can hack into another student’s y-drive equipped with that student’s ID number – bypassing password protection. A simple process allows anyone connected to the Staples Wi-Fi network to access another student’s... Read more »

Nov. 30, 2011 | A Beautiful Day In The Courtyard

Ellie Mann, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011

11:01 A.M. Although it is November, students are still able to enjoy the sunny 51° weather in the courtyard during the first wave of lunch.

Give the Power Back to the People

Samantha Rutter, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011

Before most storms occur, there is an advanced warning sent out to the people cautioning them of the damage that could possibly occur. However, no one was prepared for the impact that the freak snowstorm on Saturday, October 29, 2011 would have. People were without power for days, and many schools in... Read more »

Nov. 29, 2011 | Spirit For States

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011

12:20 P.M.: Announcements on the T.V.s around school remind students of the rules set forth for proper etiquette for football games. The Staples Wreckers play Ridgefield tonight at 6:30 P.M. at Wilton. The winning team continues towards playing for the state championship title.

A Thanksgiving Minus the Gobble Gobble

Leah Bitsky, Features Editor
November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving is a time where family and friends flock together to share what they are thankful for and to gobble down on turkey. But for me, Thanksgiving is a little different since I am a vegetarian. Actually I am a Pescatarian (not to be confused with Episcopalian), which means I exclude all meat except... Read more »

Nov. 28, 2011 | Turkey Day No More

Sara Luttinger, Staff Writer
November 28, 2011

Alec Wrubel ’13, after a weekend of eating turkey and mash potatoes, flips through the pages of his textbook on the first day back from Thanksgiving break.

The Turkey Trot: A Thanksgiving Tradition

Alexandra O'Kane, Social Media Specialist
November 25, 2011

Sunny skies on a beautiful Thanksgiving morning brought over 4,000 runners to the 34thannual Turkey Trot. Staples students and alumni joined the masses for this 5-mile race. The run started at the library in Southport, went through Westport and back past the Southport beach to the finish at the Wakeman... Read more »

Nov. 24, 2011 | Bringin’ Home The Turkey

Ryan Panny, Staff Writer
November 24, 2011

The Wreckers run out onto the field to start the second half of the annual Thanksgiving day game against Greenwich. This year the game also marked the FCIAC Championship. The Wreckers had something extra to be thankful for today, with a 31-27 win over the Cardinals.

Wreckers Football Wins 2011 FCIAC Championship with Thrilling Thanksgiving Win over Greenwich, 31-27

Charlie Greenwald, Web A&E Editor
November 24, 2011

WESTPORT, CT—The Staples Wreckers football team won their second FCIAC Championship in the last three years by defeating the Greenwich Cardinals at home, 31-27. The Wreckers came into the game undefeated at 8-0, sizing up against the equally dominant 8-1 Cardinals. At 4:45 in the first quarter, the... Read more »

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