Lockdown Drills: Necessary, or a Waste of Time?
Haley Randich, Staff Writer
April 11, 2012
“Secure the school.” Principal John Dodig’s order reverberated through the Staples PA system last Thursday, March 29th. During period 4, students as well as staff, who had been given prior warning of the drill, locked themselves in their classrooms with the lights switched-off,... Read more »
You’ve Got A Tick On You
Bailey Ethier, Staff Writer
April 11, 2012
“Tick-borne diseases are extremely prevalent in Connecticut,” said Stacey Sobel, executive director of Turn the Corner Foundation, soon to merge with the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance and become the TBDA, or the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance. “Many people have been exposed and don’t know it.” Lyme... Read more »
Life in the Fast Lane: Whelan’s Unique Ride
Kate Beispel, Web Sports Editor
March 29, 2012
Rolling into school in a dark blue van, Ross Whelan ’13 parks his unusual ride amongst a sea of cars in the junior parking lot. As he jingles his keys and walks into school, the top of his RV can be seen above all other cars, large or small, parked around him. Whelan inherited the “the van,” a... Read more »
Celebrity Crushes: Staples Students in Love with Famous People
Jackie Kerames, A&E Editor
March 28, 2012
“She’s just the perfect girl for me,” says Jon Wormser ’12. “I feel like we’re best friends.” To his regret, Wormser isn’t talking about one of his friends; he’s referencing Nicki Minaj, the Grammy-nominated artist who is also a member of “Young Money,” an elite collection of... Read more »
Popping Pills: Drugs Behind the Counter
Jordan Shenhar, Opinions Editor
March 28, 2012
They know it’s wrong. They know it’s dangerous. They know it’s illegal. They do it anyway. But these dealers lurk just outside the framework of conventional morality. They illegally sell legal substances, known more for study aid than mind-altering recreation. And Staples students use their... Read more »
Self Defense: Being Prepared for Anything
Leah Bitsky, Feature's Editor
March 28, 2012
With all the recent crime that has been happening locally, many people are beginning to fear that Westport isn’t the same safe bubble it used to be. However, in order to be prepared, a great way to ensure your own safety, is by taking self-defense classes. “You need to learn how to fight back,”... Read more »
A Week to Learn and Serve: Staples Students Volunteer with Builders Beyond Borders
Alexandra O'Kane, Social Media Specialist
March 23, 2012
Each February and April, groups of Staples students take their vacation to travel to another country and do service work for the people living there through an organization in Fairfield County. This trip, Builders Beyond Borders, more commonly known as B3, is a memorable week for all who go. “My overall... Read more »
License-Less Lives
Ellie Mann, Staff Writer
March 22, 2012
One’s sixteenth birthday means one’s permit. One’s permit means a step closer to one’s license. One’s license means freedom. But, for some juniors and seniors, this freedom requires more work than they have time for. Between hours of standardized test prep classes and the homework that... Read more »
Big Spending: How to Budget Your Money
Emily Kowal, Web News Editor
March 22, 2012
Every day Halli Sigel ‘12 goes to Dunkin’ Donuts, orders an iced hazelnut coffee with cream and two splendas, as apart of her daily routine. Not a second thought runs through her mind as she hands over a $5 bill. To Sigel, it’s only $5, not a lot of money. “It’s not a big deal” said Sigel. What... Read more »
The Bucket List: What’s Yours?
Alexandra O'Kane, Social Media Specialist
March 21, 2012
A dream to travel. A dare to adventure. A wish to live. Students and teachers alike have plans for what they would like to accomplish before they die. These plans, collectively known as a bucket list, typically include fun and exciting hopes that people plan to some day achieve. “Live a little,”... Read more »
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