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Sixty percent of students already bring devices to school, Director of Technology Natalie Carrignan pointed out at the Board of Education (BOE) meeting.

Students required to bring their own devices

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

On Oct. 20, The Board of Education (BOE) met in the Staples Cafeteria to discuss the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) Initiative, which requires all students to bring their own technological devices...

Photo dramatization by Fritz Schemel ’17

Celebs inspire creative cuts

Claudia Chen, Features Editor October 28, 2014

As toddlers, most little girls have donned short ’dos. Since then, their hair may have grown longer, been braided, had hair tinsel added or gone through the cycle of lather, rinse, repeat numerous times....

Fashion: In Brief

Fashion: In Brief

Julia Greenspan, Public Relations October 28, 2014

Dark Nail Polish: Students like Liv Smith ’16 love the fall because it is the perfect transition from summer brights to winter blues and grays. “My favorite is Baubbing for Baubles by Essie because...

Watch out for Apple Watch

Watch out for Apple Watch

Alison Morrison, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

On Sept. 9, Apple announced the launch of the Apple Watch at the same time that the iPhone 6 was released. The watch connects to an iPhone, and replies to texts, alerts the wearer of phone calls, tracks...

A student throws on her comfy ASF track fleece after a meet.

Students sport ASF logowear

Gabrielle Feinsmith, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

Many Staples students acquire their logo wear from Athletic Shoe Factory, a family owned store in Westport that has been open since 1986. In July of 2005, the store moved to a larger location. One year...

Club Rush 2014

Club Rush 2014

Cooper Boardman, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

A SEWING STORY: Shannon Barry 15 and Ellen Gang intricately examine designs. Gangs class has woven a community, putting fabric and people together.

Students stitch in sewing studio

Sarah Sommer, Features Editor October 28, 2014

Upbeat music blasted from a radio on the table, filling the whole studio with the lively melody. In the front of the room, a line of mannequins stood like soldiers, each draped in a unique uniform of brightly...

Athleta sprints to compete

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

Athleta, the athletic clothing branch of  Gap, is expected to open during the first week of November as a shop for fifth source of athletic apparel in downtown Westport. While a majority of the athletic...

Brands clothed in controversy

Brands clothed in controversy

Deanna Hartog, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

Brandy Melville and Urban Outfitters, stores acclaimed for their hipster inventory,  have been producing highly controversial items with controversial production methods, which is costing them customers...

Halloween costumes are pumpkin up the party

Halloween costumes are pumpkin up the party

Thomas Nealon, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

There’s only one day of the year when parents hand out free candy to random kids just because they are wearing a costume. Halloween was originally supposed to be a scary and frightful night,...

The mustache is a must-have

The mustache is a must-have

Michael Mathis, Web Opinions Editor October 28, 2014

With Movember moving in fast, male students of all grades and sizes are putting down the razors.Nick Ribolla ’16, who prefers to keep his chin, soul-patch and mustache intact in a combo he...

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