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London attacks raise question of predictability of terrorism

London attacks raise question of predictability of terrorism

March 26, 2017

By Izzy Ullman '17 While attempting to complete her homework on a flight to London on March 22, Lindsey Felner ’17 was left in shock when a CNN update about a terrorist attack popped up on her computer....

Winter Storm Stella leaves students in a white out

Winter Storm Stella leaves students in a white out

Brett Franklin '18, Assistant Business Manager March 14, 2017

Prior to the arrival of winter Storm Stella, it was announced the Westport Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, due to the forecast for blizzard conditions. Winter Storm Stella...

Staples seniors recognized for the High Honors Society

Staples seniors recognized for the High Honors Society

March 9, 2017

By Julia Rosier '18 Eighteen Staples seniors received an email on March 3, 2017 notifying them of being in the top 4 percent of their class, which qualified them for the High Honors Society. “I...

Democrats prevail in Connecticut General Assembly after special election

Democrats prevail in Connecticut General Assembly after special election

Charlie Colasurdo '18, Staff Writer March 9, 2017

By Charlie Colasurdo '18 On Feb. 28, Democrats Douglas McCrory and Dorinda Keenan Borer won their races for Connecticut State Senate and House, and Republican Eric C. Berthel gained the other vacant...

Public school students condemn Education Secretary confirmation

Molly Mahoney '18, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

By Molly Mahoney '18 Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Education Secretary Feb. 7 when 50 senators voted in favor of her confirmation and 50 opposed it, forcing Vice President Mike Pence to cast his vote...

White privilege essay contest creates controversy in the Westport community

White privilege essay contest creates controversy in the Westport community

Ashton Dedona '17, Arts page editor February 2, 2017

By Ashton Dedona '17 A local essay contest graced the headlines of Fox News, NY Daily News and CBS News, among other prominent national publications, on January 31, stirring further controversy within...

Westport community left shocked and outraged after child development courses suddenly stripped

Westport community left shocked and outraged after child development courses suddenly stripped

Margot Mather '17, Features Page Editor January 30, 2017

By Margot Mather '17 In a meeting on Friday Jan. 27 with concerned parents and teachers, Principal James D’Amico announced that the Child Development 1 and 2 and Child Study courses will be terminated...

Students react to Meryl Streeps speech at the Golden Globe awards

Students react to Meryl Streep’s speech at the Golden Globe awards

Lauren Stack '17, Public Relations Editor January 10, 2017

By Lauren Stack '17 On Jan. 8, the Golden Globe awards, an award show that recognizes the best in film and television aired on national television. Actress Meryl Streep won the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime...

Staples graduate Justin Paul wins Golden Globe

Staples graduate Justin Paul wins Golden Globe

Zachary Strober '19, Staff Writer January 10, 2017

By Zachary Strober '19 Justin Paul ’03 along with songwriting partners Benj Pasek and Josh Hurwitz won a Golden Globe Monday night. Their song, “City of Stars”, won the award for Best Original...

Megyn Kelly departs from Fox News

Megyn Kelly departs from Fox News

Maddy Sell '18, Staff Writer January 5, 2017

By Maddy Sell '18 Megyn Kelly, Fox news star anchor of 12 years, will leave Fox for NBC News later this year. She is planning to host a daytime news program, a Sunday-night news show and be featured...

TIME Magazine names Donald Trump Person of the Year

TIME Magazine names Donald Trump “Person of the Year”

Brett Frankln '18, Assistant Business Manager December 8, 2016

President-elect Donald J. Trump was named the TIME Magazine Person of the Year, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. A person who had the “greatest influence, for better or worse, on the events of the year”...

Win for the settlement: Army blocks DAPL construction

Win for the settlement: Army blocks DAPL construction

Alyson Murray '19, Staff Writer December 7, 2016

By Alyson Murray '19 On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Army Corps of Engineers denied the Dakota Access Pipeline plan that would run through the water reservoir of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. This...

Kanye West axes rest of Saint Pablo Tour

Kanye West axes rest of Saint Pablo Tour

Cate Casparius '19, Staff Writer November 25, 2016

By Cate Casparius '19 The remaining 21 performances of Kanye West’s Saint Pablo Tour were abruptly cancelled with an impersonal statement posted by Live Nation Entertainment Monday. Tickets are refundable....

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