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State senator, Will Haskell, poses with part of Troop 19, that consists of girls officially joining Scouts of America. The new rule that went into effect Feb. 1, now allows girls between 11 and 17 to join what was formerly known as Boy Scouts of America.

New Boy Scouts of America rule raises questions and mixed reactions

Eliza Barr ’21, Photography director February 26, 2019

As of Feb. 1, girls can join the troops of formerly named-Boy Scouts of America following a gender inclusive decision made by the organization in October 2017. Previously, Girl Scouts were widely recognized...

Student Assembly posts flyers in bathrooms to report vandalism and damage.

Student Assembly creates QR code to report issues

Eloise Ahl '21, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

The Staples Student Assembly recently put up posters, each with QR codes that link to a Google Form for students to report issues including vandalism, leaks and other problems in school restrooms. These...

Sherwood Diner along with 4 other restaurants fail most recent health inspection

Popular Westport restaurants fail health inspection

Mia Daignault '20, Staff Writer February 18, 2019

Five very popular Westport dining spots failed their health inspections in late December and early January. These restaurants include Parker Mansion, Sherwood Diner, Julian's Pizza Bar & Kitchen, Jeera...

Cory Booker announced his presidential campaign on Feb. 1. Haskell watches his announcement video to formulate an opinion on the new candidate.

Haskell takes action in Hartford

Will Matar '21, Assistant Business Director February 8, 2019

State Senator Will Haskell has introduced three new bills focused on gun control into the State Senate since taking office on Jan. 14. These gun control regulations would ban ghost guns (firearms without...

Staples’ newly implemented exam schedule where E1 and E2 represent the review days

Midterm review period holds a permanent spot on exam schedule

Evi Tarshis '20, Staff Writer February 6, 2019
The newly instated review period will continue to be scheduled for years to follow due to an abundance of positive feedback from Staples students and teachers.
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Third parties hack Nest cameras in Westport

Annabelle Iannone '21, Staff Writer February 4, 2019
Nest cameras have been hacked across the United States sounding off alarms and false bombing threats on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Westport families were affected by the alarms.
Bridgeport shooting takes life of adolescent boy

Bridgeport shooting takes life of adolescent boy

Mia Daignault December 20, 2018

A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Bridgeport on Tuesday, Dec. 18, according to recent news reports from NBC Connecticut. Clinton Howell, a seventh-grader at Bridge Academy, was walking home from...

Community Advisory Committee recommends options for 2019-20 school year

Community Advisory Committee recommends options for 2019-20 school year

Eddie Kiev '20 and Marlo Von Der Ahe '20 December 9, 2018

After extensive research, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has recommended three options to the Westport Board of Education (BOE) on how to proceed in the 2019-2020 school year to compensate for...

WPS eliminates Wednesday before Thanksgiving

WPS eliminates Wednesday before Thanksgiving

November 12, 2018
Westport Public Schools no longer has school on Wednesday Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving, to allow for a more family-oriented break. With the day typically having lots of absenteeism from the student body, the administration found the day to lack educational productivity.
Sexual assault hotline calls break records following Kavanaugh hearings

Sexual assault hotline calls break records following Kavanaugh hearings

October 19, 2018

By Evi Tarshis '20 When California psychologist professor, Christine BlaseyFord testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on DATE, hotlines across the country, including the Rape, Abuse and Incest...

Staples prepares for launch of Say Something app

Staples prepares for launch of Say Something app

October 4, 2018

By Lia Chen '20 “Say Something,” an app designed as a platform to anonymously to report threats, will launch on Oct. 5 to Staples students. According to Sandy Hook Promise, the developers of...

Staples achieves highest average SAT score in Connecticut

Staples achieves highest average SAT score in Connecticut

September 21, 2018

By Jack Dennison '21 The Staples High School class of 2019 earned the highest average SAT score in the state. Daniel Westphal ’19 was happy to learn of the distinction. “Staples having the highest...

Hannah Schmidt ’19

September 20, 2018

Hannah Schmidt ’19 is a first year staff writer for Inklings after taking Intro to Journalism last semester. “I really found a passion for journalism, so I thought this would be a great opportunity,”...

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