Bring Back “Merry Christmas”

Jordan Shenhar, Opinions Editor
December 21, 2011

Last weekend, I experienced a miracle. A store employee in New York City said “Merry Christmas!” to me. Not “Happy Holidays!” Not “Season’s Greetings!” I’m Jewish. The store was a Jewish deli. And yes, it was a Christmas miracle. In the oversensitive world we live in, Christmas-related... Read more »

Charlie’s Pick of the Week: “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”

Charlie Greenwald, Web A&E Editor
December 21, 2011

This year, from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” to “Captain America” to “Super 8,” there have been some great action movies. But where have the real action movies been? Where is the Die Hard or the Bourne Identity popcorn flick, with real people jumping off... Read more »

Facebook Introduces New Profile, Timeline

December 20, 2011

Alexandra O’Kane ‘13 Social Media Specialist In the past few days, Facebook users have been noticing some major changes to Facebook. When clicking on certain Facebook profiles, users are surprised to see one huge picture, followed by a smaller profile picture and then a timeline of events on their... Read more »

A Slice of France in Fairfield County

Haley Randich, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011

At 5:30 AM on Saturday mornings, while most students are fast asleep, Caroline Koenig ’14 can be found at her family’s bakery, Isabelle et Vincent, helping her parents prepare the latest batches of baguette bread and pastries. The bakery opened in 2007, when the family moved their successful 7th... Read more »

Dec. 20, 2011 | Beads for Education

Claire O'Halloran, Web Features Editor
December 20, 2011

1:31p.m. Members of the BEADs for Education club sell bracelets, keychains, and earrings to raise money to support the building of a high school in Kenya.

Increased Police Presence on Roads During Holiday Season

Emily Goldberg, Web Managing Editor
December 20, 2011

The holiday season brings many reasons to celebrate. Yet when the celebrating goes too far, lives can be put at stake. According to Westport Police Captain Sam Arciola, it is normal for the number of DUI infractions to spike during holiday seasons such as the week of Christmas, Fourth of July weekend,... Read more »

Chilly Legs: Students Wearing Shorts in the Winter

Kate Beispel, Web Sports Editor
December 20, 2011

Many Stapleites wince and whine while sleepily walking from their houses to the cars waiting in the driveway. They gripe about the chilly walk from Wakeman to the cafeteria entrance of the school. They shiver as they hop out of their cars and hurry into school. However, these are trivial issues to Doug... Read more »

A Trek for Tunes

Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
December 20, 2011

Living in Westport, it seems like it is a hassle for many to commute to the city to see their favorite artists, like Deadmau5 and Super Mash Bros. However, the distance is hardly an issue for most Staples students. Despite the hour-plus train ride, expensive cab, and frigid temperatures, students still... Read more »

Dec. 18, 2011 | A Brisk Day for the Dogs to Play

Ellie Mann, Staff Writer
December 18, 2011

12:05 p.m. Today’s 29° weather did not keep dogs and their owners from having a fun time at Compo Beach. From Oct. 1 to Mar. 31, dogs are permitted to be off leash in the area south of the brick pavilion.