The Not So New ‘New Girl’
Molly Barreca, Web Sports Editor
May 17, 2012
In a constant cycle of melodramatic teen shows, overly perky Disney Channel fluff and way too many singing competitions, it can often be difficult for the average TV watcher to get a breath of fresh air. However, Zooey Deschanel’s new hit series “New Girl” is just that. Deschanel’s career seems... Read more »
May 17, 2012 I The Last Hurrah
May 17, 2012
11:30 p.m. Ana Horn ’12 studied for her final latin test of the year this afternoon. When asked what her favorite part about taking latin was, Horn smiled and said, “the heir of superiority knowing the root of so many languages.” With interns just a day away, most students won’t be looking... Read more »
May 16, 2012 | Pretty in Pink
Julia Sharkey, Features Editor
May 16, 2012
12:05 p.m. The senior girls wear their “Senior Shirts” for the last time this year. These girls will leave a memorable mark on Staples as most have their final day on Friday.
Unnecessary Surgery: Why Cutting Collab Hurts
Simon Stracher, Sports Editor
May 16, 2012
In the 2012-2013 school calendar year, the class colloquially referred to as “Collab” will be no more. Known formally as U.S. History Honors Collaboration and English Honors Collaboration, Collab will be cut because of a lack of interest and budget cuts according to the class’ two teachers: Michael... Read more »
A New Group of National Honors Society Students: NHS Induction Ceremony
Sara Luttinger, A&E Editor
May 15, 2012
On May 9 the library was packed with some of Staples’ best and brightest students for the National Honor Society induction ceremony. The students were joined by faculty members, John Dodig, and the students’ family members, as they were officially admitted to the Society. The ceremony began with... Read more »
March 15, 2012 | Put A Ring On It
Kate Beispel, Opinions Editor
May 15, 2012
2:00 p.m. Signs plastered around the school advertise the sale of the senior class ring. Order days span from Friday, May 18 to Thursday, May 24.
Amendment One: An Unfortunate Wake Up Call
Carlie Schwaeber, Staff Writer
May 14, 2012
“45% of gay males and 20% of lesbians surveyed reported having experienced verbal harassment and or physical violence during high school as a result of their sexual orientation,” according to The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. According to Youth Pride Inc., “As many as 1 in 3... Read more »
Students Rally in Support of Fellow Classmate
Cheyenne Haslett, Web Managing Editor
May 14, 2012
Over 100 students congregated in the courtyard before school on May 14. They were meeting to support their fellow classmate, Justin Slosberg ’15, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. It began with a single Facebook post but quickly blossomed into a large support movement for Slosberg, whose... Read more »
Stanley Cup Playoffs Bringing Intensity, Scrutiny, and Excitement
Aaron Hendel, Sports Editor
May 14, 2012
And then there were four. Friday night, the final game was played in the second round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, which had one of the local favorites, the one-seed New York Rangers, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will meet the other popular team amongst... Read more »
New York Tug of War
Callie Ahlgrim, Opinions Editor
May 14, 2012
I detest the Yankees. I hate their pretentious pinstripes. I hate John Sterling’s irritating homerun calls; not every ball Alex Rodriguez hits is an A-Bomb, and it’s not clever after the billionth time. I hate them all, strutting around Yankee Stadium acting like they own the league. I was born in... Read more »
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