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School kicks off to an early start

Anders Hovstadius, Assistant Web Creative Director August 25, 2014

As the last days of summer roll by, students savor the final days of freedom before the familiar stresses of academics return; however, this year, teachers’ and students’ summers will be cut short. The...

Interactions between Israel and Palestine chronicled through the years

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer August 25, 2014

Sirens wail. Gunfights rage. Rockets explode overhead. Over the past month, these are some of the everyday sounds heard by residents of both Israel and Gaza. The following timeline, based on reporting...

Staples students witness the Israeli-Palestine conflict first-hand

Staples students witness the Israeli-Palestine conflict first-hand

Jane Levy, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2014

While Baxter Stein ’14 originally traveled to Israel to immerse himself in its ancient history, for the past eight weeks, he also watched history unfold right before his eyes. After World War II,...

Reunited with school and it feels so good: Happily ditching summer to be back in action with my school routine

Reunited with school and it feels so good: Happily ditching summer to be back in action with my school routine

Jane Levy, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2014

Here you are, dozing off in the cafeteria, caffeine surging through your bloodstream, dreading the bell, a cue for tests to be taken and papers to be written. But here I am, couldn’t be happier to...

How To Survive The First Week Of High School

How To Survive The First Week Of High School

Fritz Schemel, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2014

Ah, the first day of high school. I had to face these challenges just one year ago; where to sit at lunch, how to navigate the halls, and wait, “You mean period one isn’t always the first period...

iPhone apps artificially enhance appearance of photos

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer August 25, 2014

A flat stomach, two-inch thigh gap, healthy bust, toned butt, perfect skin, flawless hair, and a scenic background is all any girl needs for her perfect profile picture. While these strict requirements...

Students use unique skills in the world of internships

Students use unique skills in the world of internships

Ale Benjamin, Managing Editor August 25, 2014

From nearby New York City to far away London, students have spanned the globe seeking their passions through internships. With college fast approaching, the summer before senior year is a popular time...

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From Westport to Rio: World Cup fever runs rampant

Cooper Boardman, Sports Editor August 25, 2014

Hailed as one of the single greatest sporting events in the entire world, the World Cup headed to Brazil this past summer.  Of  32 teams, Germany emerged victorious, but the passion and love for the...

Lacrosse players face-off for early recruitment

Lacrosse players face-off for early recruitment

Izzy Ullman, Opinions Editor August 25, 2014

During summer league lacrosse programs, college coaches are able to recruit high school athletes at increasingly younger ages. Varsity lacrosse player Colleen Bannon ’17 explains that there are major...

Fall into the school year with new fashion

Fall into the school year with new fashion

Jackie Cope, Features Editor August 25, 2014

Hang up your high-waisted shorts and crop tops, your bikinis and flip flops. We’re headed back to school, which means dressing back-to-school appropriately. All things must come to an end, and that’s...

Take a look back on summer trends

Take a look back on summer trends

Jimmy Ray Stagg, Web Creative Director August 25, 2014

I-g-g-y and Ariana Billboard’s top two songs of the summer both have one thing in common: the breakout Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea. At the top of the list sits her breakout song, “Fancy.” Even...

The new kid

The new kid

Brandon Rakowski, Staff Writer August 25, 2014

I’m not sure what I expected on August 31st, 2012. A hero’s welcome? No - something worse.  I had seen the movie before, streamed it a thousand times over in my head. I’d lumber through the door...

Freshmen express their thoughts on starting Staples

Freshmen express their thoughts on starting Staples

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator August 25, 2014

The class of 2014 is long gone. A new crowd is entering in their spot. Weighed down by their monstrous backpacks, clutching a crumpled copy of their schedule in one hand and the crumbs from a healthy,...

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