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Graffiti leaves its mark on the art world

Graffiti leaves its mark on the art world

Emily Olrik and Sarah Sommer April 6, 2015

Tightening the laces on his boots, local graffiti artist Aus, who wished to keep his full name private, prepared for his trek through the snow-covered woods, devoid of human life. He spray painted his...

Madame Henry brings  joy to the classroom

Madame Henry brings joy to the classroom

Jackie Cope, Features Editor April 6, 2015

 Madame Caroline Henry, a Houghton College and University of New Haven graduate, is a new addition to Staples’ world language department, but she’s not new to brightening up a classroom with...

Local author inspires students

Local author inspires students

Eliza Goldberg, Staff Writer April 6, 2015

Jane Green might be a Westport mother of four, but she is also a New York Times bestselling author of 16 novels. Originally starting in the field of journalism in her home country of England, Green...

Photo contributed by Sophie de Brujin ‘14: Sophie de Brujn takes a break from her hard work and visits some lions in the town of Vrede in the Free State province of South Africa.

Internship program flourishes into senior staple

Renee Weisz, A&E Editor April 6, 2015

Sophie de Bruijin ’14 concluded her senior year busy at work in South Africa. For three weeks she had shadowed an orthopedist in Johannesburg, worked at a medical supply manufacturing company, received...

VOSS Water sparks interest in Staples students

VOSS Water sparks interest in Staples students

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor April 6, 2015

VOSS Water hit Staples’ cafeteria early last week, sparking question and excitement from the Staples community. According to vosswater.com,  “VOSS Artesian Water from Norway comes from an aquifer...

Glitter Nightmare -- Students often prank their friends with envelopes full of glitter, which often creates a mess.

Students reflect on past April Fools’ Day pranks

Emily Olrik, Features Editor April 4, 2015

This year, shrill screams of “April Fools” flood the hallways at Staples as students pull out all the stops with elaborate pranks, but last year Kristina Wasserman ’17 had other plans. Wasserman...

Students share their plans for Good Friday

Students share their plans for Good Friday

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer April 3, 2015

This Friday, April 3, is Good Friday; the Christian holiday that honors the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. While some students are looking forward to celebrating the religious holiday, others are...

Quirky socks roam the halls

Quirky socks roam the halls

Jesse Greenspun, Web Sports Editor April 3, 2015

For many people, putting on a boring pair of plain white socks in the morning doesn’t even warrant a second thought. However, there is an ever growing cult of students who dare to rebel against the traditional...

As Claire Meehan ’17 likes to do, many people put the stickers on the bottom of their computers because they like to know that the stickers are there, they just might not want other people to see them.

Sticker covered computer cases: it’s an adhesive trend

Alex Spadacenta, Assistant Business Manager April 2, 2015

Band logos, locations, TV shows and art. Where is one place a person can have all these things at one time? It’s their computer case. In Staples, a popular craze has been putting stickers on computer...

“I think the different climates will play somewhat of a role, as I will have to decide what type of climate I want to live in for at least the next four years, but I think it will play less of a role than the academics will,” Amelia Tavarnesi ’15 said.

Students change climates for college

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer March 27, 2015

As spring approaches, many seniors are receiving their acceptance letters to college. For Staples’ soon to be college students, there will be a lot of changes that they will have to acclimate to. While...

Snapcash remains unpopular among students

Snapcash remains unpopular among students

Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor March 27, 2015

When Snapcash was introduced on Nov. 17, 2014, many students immediately had negative reactions. Unlike the “Snapchat Story” feature that also received many disapproving comments when first released...

Confessions of a binge watcher

Confessions of a binge watcher

Becca Rawiszer, Web Opinions Editor March 27, 2015

Glued to the computer all night, absorbing episode after episode, and season after season. This is the life of a binge watcher. Numerous Staples students regularly carry out this routine. Some are more...

Finding roommates differs among colleges and students

Finding roommates differs among colleges and students

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor March 18, 2015

Once students get into a college, the first order of business is usually to check out the college Facebook group, where students post bios about themselves hoping to attract potential roommates. For those...

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