A Day in the Life of a WWPT Broadcaster
Haley Randich, Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
Their voices can be heard most days, transmitted across the airwaves into radios and headphones. They can be found on channel 90.3 reporting the news, discussing the most recent developments in sports, and introducing musical guests. The WWPT broadcasters. They talk you through the basketball, football... Read more »
Talk and Chalk: Getting to Know Staples’ Substitute Teachers
Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
January 30, 2012
“Yes! No work today,” is what Bennett Propp ’15 exclaims as he sees the substitute teacher walk into the room. The same scenario occurs in classic movies, with many substitutes portrayed as nervous and disheveled. The Staples scenario is quite different because students are not the savages... Read more »
Planet Morgan
Ben Reiser, News Editor
January 25, 2012
It all started with a gift: a telescope from his parents. Since the day that gift was given to a then-12-year-old Nicholas Morgan, he knew that his true passion lies in the field of astronomy. In fact, Dr. Morgan, now a science teacher at Staples, has an accomplishment not many on this planet can lay... Read more »
Westport Weather Wiz: When He’s “Wrong”
Charlie Greenwald, A&E Editor
January 25, 2012
One student whines, “I was counting on you!” Another quips, “What gives?” A third sums it up in two words: “Come on.” These are just several of the complaints on Facebook when Jacob Meisel ’13, informally known as Westport’s own meteorologist, incorrectly – sort of — predicts... Read more »
Shattered Resolutions
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
January 25, 2012
As New Year’s Eve steadily approached, stores started to fill with different variations of black and gold 2012 headbands and endless amounts of plates and napkins donning the “Happy New Year!” slogan. Television channels were swamped with New Year’s Eve themed episodes with the estranged man... Read more »
Disney Inspires Student Screenplay
Carlie Schwaeber, Features Editor
January 19, 2012
The imagination of a child is vivid. Children can transpose their lives to a different key. They breathe in a world of fantasy and live among enchantment. Through his passionate interest in Disney, James Bell ’12 has kept his beliefs and imagination active to this day. He lives quite the magical life. “There... Read more »
Avoiding and Collisions: The texting habit
Ryan Panny, Staff Writer
January 19, 2012
While it is scientifically proven that females can multitask better than males, there is one form of multitasking seen at Staples on a daily basis that both genders have yet to master: texting and walking. During any given passing time, one can witness the perils of such multitasking efforts unfold before... Read more »
I’ll Check My Calendar: The scheduling struggle that comes with divorce
Carlie Schwaeber, Features Editor
January 19, 2012
Stuff to pack for Dad’s: 1. Toothbrush 2. Deodorant 3. Pajamas 4. Clothes for Sunday 5. Homework Put everything in the bag, kiss hermom goodbye, and Amanda Beusse ’12 is off to her dad’s house for the weekend. For Beusse, transferring from house to house is a process that she has had to endure... Read more »
Tips and Tricks for Midterm Week
Rachel Guetta, News Editor
January 17, 2012
There are too many study guides to write, too many units to review, too many questions to ask—too many things to fit onto a to-do list. It’s midterms time. Midterms are undoubtedly stressful, but every student is in the same boat. Try to put the exams in perspective, and power through the interminable... Read more »
You Snooze, You Lose
Rachel Labarre, A&E Editor
January 13, 2012
“Staples students try to be respectful. They at least try to keep their eyes open,” said Holly Sulzycki, an English teacher at Staples. Staples students do try to stay awake in class and pay attention, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out. There are a good number of students who struggle every... Read more »
Loading ...
follow us: