Roughin’ It: The Virtue of Mindless Labor
Isaac Stein, Web Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2011
As Staples students, we are often asked to think. The format of this prompt, which could take the shape of a literary essay, a “practical application” type statistics question, or a dilemma in any one of the multitude of extracurricular activities that this institution offers, is as varied as it... Read more »
Rise of the Machines
Andrew Bowles, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
Recently IBM completed its new Watson computer and jeopardy program, and decided to put it to the test against some of the best and brightest college students in the nation. To watch the event, more than 500 hundred students hailing from both MIT’s Sloan Management School and Harvard Business School... Read more »
The Machine has Malfunctioned
Ryder Chasin, Sports Editor
December 14, 2011
Albert Pujols may have made the worst decision of his career. For the last 10 years, Albert Pujols has been cranking out top ten numbers in every offensive category, churning out three MVPs, six Silver Sluggers, and nine All-Star game selections—production that has earned him the nickname The... Read more »
I’ll Pass on the Coffee
Danny Cooper, Features Editor
December 14, 2011
I am tired. A lot. When I wake up in the morning it can sometimes be a genuine challenge to force myself out of bead. However, after two minutes or so of contemplating if it would truly be that bad to lay in bed for another hour or so, I inevitably get myself up, and ready myself for school. My wake-up... Read more »
My Coffee Addiction
Deanna Schreiber, A&E Editor
December 14, 2011
Hours of homework, clubs, and sports consume many Staples students’ lives. When is there time for sleep? Personally my schedule often does not permit even five hours of sleep, let alone the suggested “healthy” amount of seven to nine. But honestly who has time to go to bed at nine? I sure don’t. So... Read more »
Black Friday: A Consumer’s Dilemma
Eliza Llewellyn, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
If there’s anything that can stir anarchy, violence, and greed, it’s a sale: make it 50% off, limited time only, or even better—“buy one, get one free.” To consumers, the concept of a bargain practically reeks, and produces a scent that rouses buying-machines from their easy chairs and makes... Read more »
No Place Like Home For The Holidays?
Ellie Mann, Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
Everyone huddles around the fireplace. Presents are already stacked high underneath my grandma’s tree. My cousins are trying to recover their marshmallows and fruit that plunged to the bottom of the fondue pot. Smiles are present on every single person’s face. Just the thought of Christmas... Read more »
Occupy Wall Street; the Rationale of “a Mob”
Erik Sommer, Staff Writer
December 4, 2011
Have you ever been with an ignorant acquaintance who unknowingly humiliated you by mentioning some topic of animosity where you were the antagonist? Maybe you had an affair- and the unknowing friend made it awkward by imploring you to agree that Ashton Kutcher was a scumbag. Whatever the case, our community... Read more »
Freshman Swimming: Expectation Versus Reality
Larissa Lieberson, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011
As Westport is located right on a beach, I find it hard to imagine that many Staples students are unable to swim. So why make it mandatory for everybody to swim at school? I can’t keep count of all the people who have told me about their creative ways to get out of swimming in P.E. freshman and sophomore... Read more »
NBA Lockout Would Have Been Just Fine By Me
Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011
The National Basketball Association has shown America some of its finest moments over the last few decades. There was MJ versus Isaiah, Magic versus Bird, and even Dwight Howard versus Nate Robinson in the dunk contest. However, all the good that the NBA has brought is lost. There are now players hosting... Read more »
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