Q&A With Elliott Landon
Jamie Wheeler-Roberts, Opinions Editor
March 21, 2012
For the past twelve years Dr.Elliot Landon has served as superintendent of the Westport public schools. Although many are familiar with his policies, very few know the real Elliott Landon. When the clock strikes five, Landon leaves the office behind and lets his real life begin. The following questions... Read more »
More Than Just a Jewel: Body Piercings As Outlets of Expression
Amanda Piccolino, Staff Writer
March 21, 2012
Many are reviving an old tribal practice as a means of personal statement. Whether used to resist conservative society, symbolize a subculture, or simply look cool, body piercings are marks of individuality and expression for many. For Brianna Theodore’ 12, who has a belly button ring and nine distinct... Read more »
Juniors Break Math CAPT Record
Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012
We’re one of the best, and we just keep getting better. The Staples juniors continued to represent the amazing academic reputation Staples has by doing impressively well on the math section of the Connecticut Academic Performance Tests taken last March, beating the school record. “I would be lying... Read more »
Dogbook
Hannah Foley, Opinions Editor
March 15, 2012
With 53 Facebook friends, 20 photos, and an abundance of wall posts, Pickles Jones is one of the pets that fills Staples students’ news feeds with entertaining status updates and posts. Pickles’ owner, Sam Jones ’13, said she created the account in the spring of 2011 for comedic reasons. “People... Read more »
Lent: A Time For Staples Students to Say Goodbye to Something They Love
Ellie Mann, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
With heavy workloads and spring sports right around the corner, many students probably wish that they could give up pre-season and homework for Lent. However, that may be asking a little too much. Among the Staples community, for there are those who give up something for Lent, those who do not give... Read more »
Business Oriented Program Compounds Interest
Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
March 7, 2012
29 art classes, 19 music classes, 6 family and consumer science classes, 5 media classes, and just about every math, science, and English elective that a Staples student can dream of. How many business oriented class does Staples offer? Three. Almost two years ago Staples only had two business oriented... Read more »
The Quest to Find the Perfect Trip
Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
The Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Four less fortunate countries located in Central and South America who are much in need of schools, houses, or easier access to water and bathrooms. These countries listed above have been the destinations for the past four years of the annual Builders... Read more »
Survivor: Juniors Begin The College Process
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
February 24, 2012
With the arrival of second semester, seniors have taken a collective deep breath and released academic stress. Tweets about the wonders of being a second-semester senior have invaded Twitter. Statuses on Facebook proclaiming colleges seniors have been accepted to and incessant congratulatory wall posts... Read more »
Night School
Eliza Llewellyn, Staff Writer
February 21, 2012
When most students are rushing from class to class and working on tests and quizzes, Sam Tavarnesi ’12 is working a job. Tavarnesi balances a position at a Yacht Club and Pottery Barn with attending the Westport Wilton Evening School, an alternative to traditional high school that meets from 5:30-8:30... Read more »
More than Just A Pretty Face: The Brains Behind The Pageants
Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
February 19, 2012
Most people commonly associate the title “Beauty Queen” with a contest for the prettiest smile, the most glamorous makeup, or the most impressive strut while clad in a swimsuit—yet these connotations may leave the most important aspect of pageantry out: the humanitarian role. “Everyone tries... Read more »
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