The Life of a Staples Slacker
Ryan Panny, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Staples High School: home to tons of hardworking, overachieving students. Nationally recognized for its programs in theater, radio and journalism. An enviable record of Ivy League acceptances and notable alumni. The number one high school in Connecticut in 2008. This superb educational experience... Read more »
The drive for high scores has some cutting corners
Rachel Guetta, News Editor
October 28, 2011
On a few fateful mornings throughout the year, high schoolers nationwide pile into their SAT testing rooms with nerves skyrocketing, hair half brushed, and freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils. But 19-year-old Sam Eshaghoff, of Great Neck North High School in Long Island, N.Y., walked into his room with a... Read more »
Longboarders: Tearin’ Up The Streets of Westport
Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
October 28, 2011
From graphics of psychedelic sunflowers in all hues of the rainbow to racy women, draped suggestively over the bottom of boards, the colors and statements of long boards have brought new excitement to the streets of Westport. Whether it is a weekend or after school, if the sun is out, so are the boarders.... Read more »
Spooky Sites
Hannah Foley, and Ellie Gavin, Opinions Editor and Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Around this time of year, ghosts and their stories become as clichéd as your little brother’s bedsheet ghost costume. But if the over-portrayed image of the translucent white face in the window at night satisfies you, you clearly need to read on. Inklings has gone on a ghost chase to bring you real... Read more »
Food, Inc. Inspires Educated Food Choices at Staples
Eliza Llewellyn, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Surrounded by boats of chicken fries, cheeseburgers, and Sloppy Joes, Daniela Al-Saleh ‘14 feasts on leafy greens and tofu from the salad bar. Al-Saleh is one of the many vegetarians at Staples. “For lunch I always get salad,” Al-Saleh said, stabbing a broccoli floret with a fork. Al- Saleh became... Read more »
Student Feature: Ada Pospiszyl
Alix Neenan, Managing Editor
October 26, 2011
Why did she travel 4,310 miles, leaving her friends and family behind, to a place where she knew literally no one? “I wanted to learn,” said Ada Popiszyl ’12. Popiszyl, who hails from Lublin, Poland, is spending the next eight months in Westport as a member of the Rotary Club’s student exchange... Read more »
Sweet Doesn’t Sugar-coat It
Sami Bautista, Web Features Editor
October 26, 2011
The term “sweet” is typically associated with candy and sugar. But don’t expect Staples’ new security guard, David Sweet, to match that definition. Sweet’s extensive experience as a policeman has earned him a reputation of being strict and tough among licensed students. Before coming to Staples,... Read more »
Teachers Out of School and Dogs on Hind Legs
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
October 25, 2011
Seeing a teacher out of school is like seeing a fish out of water. There is nothing more alarming or humiliating than seeing a teacher outside of the classroom. Students never knew teachers were real people, who drive a car, go to stores, and eat like students. They don’t just talk in a classroom all... Read more »
The Secret Life of the American Teacher
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
October 14, 2011
As the piercing bell of last period rings, students take a deep breath of relief and rush out of their dreaded classrooms as quickly as possible. Some take the time to gesture goodbye to their teachers, who are still sitting at their wooden desk, waiting for when they get to finally escape. Some... Read more »
Cliques at Staples: are you in or are you out?
Alexandra O'Kane, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011
”Let me tell you something about Janis Ian. We were best friends in middle school. I know, right? It’s so embarrassing. And then she dropped out of school because no one would talk to her, and she came back in the fall for high school. All of her hair was cut off and she was totally... Read more »
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