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Hannah Bolandian 19 and Nicky Brown 19 pose for a picture before school on decision day. Both are decked out in the college they are attending.

May 1 allows seniors to celebrate their college decisions

Nicky Brown ’19 May 16, 2019

For high school seniors around the nation, May 1 was national decision day. This means that by May 1, seniors had to decide where they would attend college the following year. Traditionally, seniors celebrate...

Ben Roland ‘19, a familiar face at the Variety Show, performs for the in front of the student-packed audience.

Variety show displays Staples students’ talent

Remi Levitt '21, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

From juggling acts to full student rock bands, the Staples variety show is home to a plethora of interesting performances. On Monday, April 8, Staples students had the opportunity to try out to be a part...

Chet Ellis ‘19 won first place two years in a row with his article about racial micro aggressions in Westport. Ellis will attend Harvard in the fall of 2019.

Ellis shares insight to minority microaggression through writing

Emma Dantas '21, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

Sitting down, cracking your knuckles and beginning an essay for English or history class can be a dreaded process when students have a bad case of writer's block. In order to get all your jumbled ideas...

PETA, a group who claims that they prevent animal cruelty, has recently been contributing to it. Because this typically goes unnoticed by the majority of the population, the public needs to start acknowledging that PETA is not as innocent as it seems.

PETA deceives and annoys the public, kills instead of helps animals

Jack Dennison '21 March 12, 2019

Over the years, PETA has been characterized as an organization whose main goal is to save animals. They have been responsible for making thousands go vegan with their sappy public service announcements...

A Staples sophomore receives a fail on her early morning quiz. Tests given first period decrease students brains the ability to fully comprehend the material given.

First period exams exacerbate student stress

Rebecca Kanfer '21, Paper Sports Editor February 12, 2019

It’s 7:30 in the morning: your eyelids are heavy, you’re moving at a snail's pace and it’s entirely unlikely that you will make it through class without falling asleep. As you sit down at your desk...

Where the magic happens: The main office houses the Staples administrators and grade level assistants that make the rules of what happens at Staples.

The administration has yet to listen to students

Julia Kasabian ’21 February 12, 2019

In today’s world, being in the know is very important. However, in our school community, it’s getting progressively harder to know what’s going on. With issues including the likes of the midterm...

Kathryn Bigelow, director of the “The Hurt Locker,” (2009) is the only female in history to earn an Oscar for directing.

Female directors snubbed in 2019 Oscar nominations

Jack Lev ’20 February 4, 2019

Imagine a highly prestigious ceremony: best director is an award; a woman is announced as the winner; she walks up to make her speech. The ceremony you’re imagining is surely not the Oscars. Since...

Karaoke Friday at Staples defeats purpose of library

Karaoke Friday at Staples defeats purpose of library

Lucy Arrow '21, Web Sports Editor December 3, 2018

When the second lunch bell rings, I finish my lunch and walk to the library to finish homework. I sit down at an empty table, unpack my materials and work on my assignments. About 30 seconds in, I hear...

Death and dishonesty: why Jewish activism is so lackluster

Death and dishonesty: why Jewish activism is so lackluster

Sam Zuckerman '21, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

The American Jewish community was left confused and hurt after a gunman walked into the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and killed 11 people. Shockwaves were sent through the entire Jewish community...

The cast of the show “Roseanne

Morals must take precedence over profitability

Madison Andrews ’20 November 27, 2018

Low ratings have historically led to the cancellation of many television shows, but more recently, networks are rightfully taking a stand and canceling hit shows whilst revamping them without their featured...

Downtown Westport

Christie’s closing should concern Westport residents

Alex Massoud '20, Web Sports Editor November 27, 2018

Christie’s, a Westport institution since 1926, will close their doors next month. For the past ninety years, Christie’s Country Store has served as the go-to place for many Bedford and Staples students...

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