Comfort Footwear Sweeps Teaching Staff
Alix Neenan, Managing Editor
March 20, 2012
This is it,” says social studies teacher Ashley Gayanilo. She points to her toes, showcasing what she says are “literally all I wear”: her Dansko clogs. “You could run a marathon in these,” Gayanilo said. She swears by these clogs, and has gotten a new pair every year in August since her second... Read more »
A Different Kind of Truth: Van Halen Returns with Rollicking New Record
Ryan Panny, Staff Writer
March 12, 2012
A little over a decade into the 21st century, hard rock and heavy metal fans live in a world where comebacks are ubiquitous. A younger generation of bands giving nods to the old school has sparked a resurgence of rock nostalgia, as rockers in their 40’s, 50’s and beyond are strapping on guitars... Read more »
iPad 2 vs. Nook Color: Is the More Expensive Option Really the Better One?
Nicole DeBlasi, Staff Writer
March 8, 2012
After being released in November of 2010 at the price of $249, the Nook Color has been the “it” reading tablet to get. However, shortly after it came out, Apple released the iPad 2 on March 11, 2011 with prices starting at $499. As people scrambled to get Apples’ newest product, many wondered if... Read more »
Finding the Worst Album: My Odyssey
Erik Sommer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
This week, I was burdened with the task of finding the worst album released in the last six months. I considered not even trying. You see, so many artists this year put in the effort, creativity, and consistency to deserve the award. Suffice it to say, there may be thousands of musicians who deserve... Read more »
Staples’ Temple Run Addiction
Bailey Ethier, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Left turn, right turn, jump, slide, right turn, jump, left turn, crash: “I do this almost everyday,” says Griffin Haymes ’15, a self-proclaimed Temple Run addict. Created by Imangi Studios, Temple Run has been downloaded over 36 million times on the App Store in just several months. The free and... Read more »
A Q&A with Student Songwriter and Singer Jacqueline Devine ’13
Ben Reiser, News Editor
March 1, 2012
For most Staples students, iTunes is the central hub for music. If there’s a new single tearing up the charts by Nicki Minaj, Adele, or David Guetta, iTunes is guaranteed to have it. However, for Jacqueline Devine ’13, iTunes is something much more personal: it’s the place where her very own music... Read more »
Oscars Fashion: The Best and The Worst
Deanna Schreiber, A&E Editor
March 1, 2012
The Academy Awards mark the climax of the awards season, so it is no surprise that the dresses on the red carpet are highly critiqued. With over 39 million viewers tuning in to this event, it is important to avoid the Worst Dressed List. But every year, many highly talented actresses prove their inability... Read more »
Q&A with Sarah Koskoff, Staples Alum and Film Writer
Haley Zeldez, Web Sports Editor
February 26, 2012
Staples alum Sarah Koskoff has written a film called Hello I Must Be Going. The film premiered at the 2012 Sundance Festival, and was a hit. Q: What made you switch from play writing to film writing? A: I had gotten to the end of what I felt I could accomplish as a playwright in Los Angeles, and my... Read more »
The Rise of Online Media
Julia Sharkey, Staff Writer
February 19, 2012
There is a reason that Hulu and Sidereel, two of the most popular online media portals, are currently on the rise. As more students and families struggle to fit their old daily shows into their jam-packed schedule, live television takes a tumble. “We used to have family nights and all watch TV together,... Read more »
Into the Making of the Spring Musical
Madison Horne, Photo Editor
February 18, 2012
Over the river and through the woods, to the Staples stage they go. Staples Players’ upcoming mainstage performance will be Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” featuring a freshma lead and dance moves from a new choreographer. “Into the Woods” is a musical with classic fairytale characters... Read more »
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