Backpacks are as Varied as the Students that Carry Them
Carlie Schwaeber, Features Editor
October 13, 2011
What was once a means of transporting books from class to class has now become an in-depth decision and a fashion statement. Think about it. There are many important factors that go into buying a backpack. For instance, the backpack should at least get the student through the year without breaking, it... Read more »
The Secret Life of a Custodian
Nick Siegel, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011
Imagine waking up everyday at a time when most people are still deep asleep hours before any alarms will go off. So early, that waking up at the crack of dawn would be considered sleeping in. This feat is done everyday before schools start by the workers on the early shift of the custodian staff. ... Read more »
New COWs Come To Staples
Eliza Llewelyn, Staff Writer
October 11, 2011
After years of wear and tear, Staples’ portable laptops have been replaced due to a cycle that updates the computers every three years. The old laptops were missing parts and often malfunctioning. “The teachers were at wit’s end,” said Principal John Dodig. The replacements are thinner, lighter,... Read more »
The Weight Backpacks Have On Students’ Health
Danny Cooper, Features Editor
October 10, 2011
An x-ray of a back while carrying a back pack. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are more than 7,500 emergency room visits each year due to injuries related to backpacks or book bags. Because these health problems are so prevalent, many Staples students with swollen backpacks... Read more »
A 9/11 Tribute
Hannah Foley, Opinions Editor
September 25, 2011
Brendan Burris '13 and Mike Zito work on the GMS 9/11 tribute. | Photo by Hannah Foley '14 September 11th - a day of mourning, remembrance, and reflection. Every year, people around the world gather to commemorate that dreadful day, and the Staples community is no different. While the... Read more »
We All Scream For…Frozen Yogurt?
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
September 15, 2011
When one thinks of ice cream, feelings of nostalgia usually come to mind immediately. Whether the weather was sunlit or gloomy, the scent of the mixtures of flavor creations brought an excitement to you. One presses their 6-year-old face onto the chilled glass, the only barrier preventing them from diving... Read more »
Graduation ’11
Hannah Foley '14, Opinions Editor
June 22, 2011
Images and moments from the Staples High School Graduation 2011 in Westport, Conn., June 22.
Go-See The World
June 22, 2011
Jackie Kermaes ’12 A&E Editor Picture Perfect: Russ will be modeling with Storm Models during her gap year in Europe. | Photo contributed by Jessica Russ '11 As school comes to an end, Jessica Russ ´11 prepares to take a different path than her college-bound friends. Instead of... Read more »
Seniors Salute to America
June 22, 2011
Ben Reiser ’13 and Alexandra O’Kane ’13 News Editor and Staff Writer Five lives. Five families. One country to serve. In this year’s graduating class at Staples, five students plan to enter different areas of the military, including the Navy, the Marines, and the National... Read more »
Helping the Homeless
June 1, 2011
Carlie Schwaeber ’12 and Leah Bitsky ’12 Features Editor and Opinions Editor Westport is generally identified as a wealthy town, however homelessness is still an occurrence here and has impacted many individuals and families. Terry Giegengack, Assistant Director of the Westport CT Dept.... Read more »
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